11 sub-Saharans die after boat capsizes off Morocco: medic
11 sub-Saharan migrants die after boat capsizes off Morocco
The responsibility of opposition
For months, from these pages and elsewhere, I have written a rather large number of articles criticising the conduct and performance of Egypt’s post-uprising political forces. The Supreme Council of…
Britain bids farewell to Margaret Thatcher
The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers.
The story of Om Hamada
Like every day, she wakes up at the break of dawn. Sending her children off to school, she heads off to her new job in the city of Zagazig, the…
Is there no other alternative to the Muslim Brotherhood?
It has been repeated many times in recent months that there exists no alternative to the Muslim Brotherhood in terms of selecting a group capable and organised enough to rule…
Cairo comedian finalist in Funniest Arab competition
Egyptian funny man looks forward to compete and work on his material
Bollywood ‘ballet’ a bore
The Cairo Opera House Ballet Company delivers a mediocre performance in an attempt at Bollywood dancing.
Cinema El Fourn showcases short films
Darb 1718 screens a collection of intriguing shorts from several countries
Letters of Freedom
Palestinian Prisoners Week Good Morning, Allow me to break through the spatial dimensions. I send you this letter from my cramped compartment, laced with the breath of those who are…
