Egypt
Day 2 of Adly trial focuses on evidence presentation
Egypt
August 4, 2011
Day 2 of Adly trial focuses on evidence presentation
Unlike the previous day’s circus, the makeshift courtroom at the Police Academy in Cairo was relatively calm Thursday, as former…
Activists enthusiastic about Mubarak trial, but not without skepticism
Egypt
August 3, 2011
Activists enthusiastic about Mubarak trial, but not without skepticism
Activists in Egypt expressed enthusiasm after the first session of ousted President Hosni Mubarak's trial took place this morning at…
Cairenes watch in disbelief as former president goes on trial
Egypt
August 3, 2011
Cairenes watch in disbelief as former president goes on trial
In downtown Cairo on Wednesday morning, people huddled around television sets to watch an historical moment unfold as former President…
US expresses concern over violence toward peaceful protesters
Egypt
August 2, 2011
US expresses concern over violence toward peaceful protesters
The US State Department has expressed concerns over using violence against peaceful demonstrations in Egypt. “The Egyptian people have the…
‘Miles of Smiles 4’ aid convoy enters Gaza
Egypt
August 1, 2011
‘Miles of Smiles 4’ aid convoy enters Gaza
The European aid convoy "Miles of Smiles 4" crossed from Egypt into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing on Monday. The…
Official: Arab tourists to Egypt dropped in first half of 2011
Business
August 1, 2011
Official: Arab tourists to Egypt dropped in first half of 2011
The number of Arab tourists who visited Egypt in the first half of 2011 dropped by 15.3 percent compared to…
Credit Agricole Egypt says net profit down 30%
Business
July 31, 2011
Credit Agricole Egypt says net profit down 30%
Credit Agricole Egypt's net profit for the first six months of 2011 fell 30 percent from a year earlier, the…
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
Environment
July 31, 2011
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
The holy month of Ramadan is an spiritual time for most Egyptians. Given the drastic changes to many Muslims' eating…
Sexual Harassment File: Sex education as remedy
Life & Style
July 27, 2011
Sexual Harassment File: Sex education as remedy
In Egypt, adolescents rarely receive their sex education from the institutions thought to be best adapted to the task. Ignorance…
The Sexual Harassment File: The story of a map
Life & Style
July 27, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: The story of a map
When Rebecca Chiao came to Egypt in 2004 to work at a women’s rights NGO, women were coming in just…