revolution
Pyramids of unaccountable power
Opinion
March 6, 2011
Pyramids of unaccountable power
Unaccountable power in Egypt is diffuse; so must be the resistance to it. The resistance should continue and spread, wide…
Book Review: Succession, revolution, and sexual harassment
Books
March 5, 2011
Book Review: Succession, revolution, and sexual harassment
Well-known Egyptian novelist and intellectual, Alaa Al-Aswany, who caused turmoil among Egyptians after his fiery interview with now-former Prime Minister…
Million Woman March scheduled for Tuesday
Archaeology
March 4, 2011
Million Woman March scheduled for Tuesday
Because women were left off the committee to revise the constitution, many worry that their demands will not be heard…
AUC embarks on post-revolution endeavors
Egypt
March 4, 2011
AUC embarks on post-revolution endeavors
Since its establishment nearly 100 years ago, the American University in Cairo has developed an enviable array of programs. But…
New PM meets with youth, listens to demands
Egypt
March 4, 2011
New PM meets with youth, listens to demands
Newly-appointed Prime Minister Essam Sharaf met with 15 members of the coalition of the revolution's youth Thursday night to present…
My day of street vending in post-revolutionary Tahrir Square
Life & Style
March 3, 2011
My day of street vending in post-revolutionary Tahrir Square
The location is Cairo’s Tahrir Square. It’s Sunday afternoon, the sun is shining down on us and cars are piling…
After 50-year hiatus, Egypt’s first independent labor union is born
Business
March 3, 2011
After 50-year hiatus, Egypt’s first independent labor union is born
The Preparatory Conference for the Egyptian Federation of Independent Unions held on Wednesday marks thebirth of Egypt's first independent trade union…
State-run newspaper staff stage anti-corruption protests
Egypt
March 1, 2011
State-run newspaper staff stage anti-corruption protests
Reporters of state-run newspapers continued to protest against the management and the editorial policies of their papers. Employees of Rose…
FM: Six Egyptians killed in Libya since protests began
Egypt
March 1, 2011
FM: Six Egyptians killed in Libya since protests began
Six Egyptians have been killed in Libya since 17 February when protests calling for the ouster of Libyan leader Muammar…
Reopening of Egyptian stock exchange postponed yet again
Business
March 1, 2011
Reopening of Egyptian stock exchange postponed yet again
Egyptian stock exchange administrators decided Monday night to extend the suspension of trading until Sunday, although it had been scheduled…