Features/Interviews
The Mesaharaty: Dalal follows the footsteps of her late brother
June 6, 2017
The Mesaharaty: Dalal follows the footsteps of her late brother
Carrying her drum and baton, Dalal Abdelkader tours the popular streets of Maadi after 12.00 am to the tune of Ramadan…
‘Jihadis Next Door’: London police pressed for answers
June 6, 2017
‘Jihadis Next Door’: London police pressed for answers
Political leaders on Tuesday continued to question why authorities failed to apprehend Khuram B., one of the suspects in Saturday’s…
After decade of Hamas, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
June 6, 2017
After decade of Hamas, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
Grim records mark the 10th anniversary of Hamas rule in Gaza — the longest-ever daily electricity and water cuts, 60…
Will Sudanese Foreign Minister recent’s visit to Egypt end political tensions?
June 4, 2017
Will Sudanese Foreign Minister recent’s visit to Egypt end political tensions?
After a period of political tension and accusations flung back and forth between the two Nile countries, Sudanese Foreign Affairs Minister…
Egypt’s Al-Azhar admits Christian dental resident for first time
June 4, 2017
Egypt’s Al-Azhar admits Christian dental resident for first time
Abanoub Guirguis Naeem, a Christian dental student was recently granted admission to complete his final year of experiential training at…
Libya’s militant groups: from Islamic State to Muslim Brotherhood
May 31, 2017
Libya’s militant groups: from Islamic State to Muslim Brotherhood
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi declared in a televised speech that the Egyptian Armed Forces launched airstrikes against specific camps in…
Pensioners say 15% increase in pensions incommensurate with price hikes
May 31, 2017
Pensioners say 15% increase in pensions incommensurate with price hikes
A number of pensioners complained that the 15 percent increase for pensions, approved by the government on Monday, is unsatisfactory…
In photos and video: Three young people offer street dogs care, safe haven
May 30, 2017
In photos and video: Three young people offer street dogs care, safe haven
Safe shelter for stray dogs in Egypt’s streets is hard to come by; however, street dogs that risk extensive extermination…
From dictator to detainee: Noriega’s turbulent past
May 30, 2017
From dictator to detainee: Noriega’s turbulent past
The late Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, who rose to power while working for the CIA, ruled ruthlessly 1983-1989 and was…
Girls are increasingly being married off in war-torn Yemen
May 28, 2017
Girls are increasingly being married off in war-torn Yemen
Nasrine’s husband was once a happy, optimistic man. He made good money from a restaurant and butcher shop he owned.…