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Sudan calls for deportation of Egyptian reporters after 2 Sudanese journalists denied entry to Egypt
Egypt

Sudan calls for deportation of Egyptian reporters after 2 Sudanese journalists denied entry to Egypt

Sudan's pro-government journalists' union on Tuesday urged Khartoum to deport Egyptian reporters after Cairo refused entry to two Sudanese journalists…
Cairo Court nullifies Egypt’s sovereignty over Red Sea islands
Egypt

Cairo Court nullifies Egypt’s sovereignty over Red Sea islands

The Cairo Court for Urgent Matters nullified on Sunday the Supreme Administrative Court's final ruling which had stipulated that Egypt…
Online campaign calls for release of young Egyptian prisoner after life-threatening diagnosis
Egypt

Online campaign calls for release of young Egyptian prisoner after life-threatening diagnosis

Social media users and activists in Egypt launched an online campaign calling for the release of 22-year old Ahmed El-Khatib…
Egypt’s military ranked 12th most powerful worldwide: Global Firepower Index
Egypt

Egypt’s military ranked 12th most powerful worldwide: Global Firepower Index

The Global Firepower Index (GFI) ranked Egypt's military as the 12th most powerful worldwide ahead of Isreal, Vietnam and Brazil, in a…
Russia denies deploying airbase in Egypt
Egypt

Russia denies deploying airbase in Egypt

Russia has denied on Tuesday media reports alleging that Russian special forces have been deployed at an airbase in Egypt,…
Egypt ranks 108 out of 176 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2016
Egypt

Egypt ranks 108 out of 176 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2016

Egypt ranked 108 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2016, according to a recently published report.“More countries declined than improved in…
Commercial break: controversial media figures forced off screen
Egypt

Commercial break: controversial media figures forced off screen

The Egyptian media scene has taken blow after blow this year; every time someone directs criticism at the government or…
Discussing politics, religion banned in Arts Academy
Egypt

Discussing politics, religion banned in Arts Academy

Students are banned from discussing politics and religion inside the academy, said Ahlam Younes, the director of the Academy of…
Power, community, consumerism: art mimics politics on Turner shortlist
Art news

Power, community, consumerism: art mimics politics on Turner shortlist

Art for politics' sake is the dominant theme on this year's Turner Prize shortlist with works featuring power structures, consumer…
Pakistani drivers deliver people, goods and politics
Life & Style

Pakistani drivers deliver people, goods and politics

Pakistan has long been known for the garish decorations with which drivers lovingly adorn the rickshaws and ageing Bedford trucks…
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