Freedom of expression on the line: a look back at 2007
The year 2007 was a bumpy ride for Egyptian media professionals, marking a significant upsurge in clampdowns on freedom of expression, with editors, bloggers, and activists paying a high price…
Death of a constitution: a look at the five most controversial amendments
On Tuesday, March 27, Justice Minister Mamdouh Marei announced that 75.9 percent of Egyptians who voted in the referendum were in favor of the 34 constitutional amendments that were approved…
Palestinians end divisive year with uncertain future
Palestinians capped a topsy-turvy year even by their standards with a schism that threatens to tear them apart and a promise from the international community that they will have their…
Egyptian foreign policy tone scathing in 2007
The tone of Egypt's foreign policy was scathing in many respects this year, and through it Egypt's position on most issues were made pertinently clear.January saw Egypt declare its intention…
The five most controversial movies of the year
In the past three years, controversy has become a brand name, hot enough to sell any film regardless of its actual quality. The Passion of the Christ, Fahrenheit 9/11, The…
Mido boost for Egypt
CAIRO: Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has revealed striker Ahmed Mido Hossam could make his return ahead of schedule and participate in Egypt's squad in the African Nations Cup. The former…
Gaafar wants out of Zamalek contract
CAIRO: Mostafa Gaafar is set to end his contract with Zamalek in January, the frozen striker said Tuesday.Gaafar told FilGoal.com that he is ready to pay Zamalek LE 3 million…
Gov't reports 16th bird flu death
CAIRO: A woman has died from the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the 16th person to succumb to the virus in Egypt, the health ministry said on Wednesday. Ola Yunes…
