Copts dream of a secure Egypt at Christmas

As Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas, hope and fear surrounds Egypt’s future

Liliana Mihaila

Syria opposition and west reject Assad ‘peace plan’

Assad, in his first speech in seven months, on Sunday outlined his vision for a way out of the 21-month conflict

Liliana Mihaila

Delhi gang-rape accused in court for first time

Lawyers at the Saket court complex have decided to refuse to defend the accused, ignoring pleas from India's chief justice

Liliana Mihaila

In Pictures: Egyptian Copts celebrate Christmas

Egyptian Cops attend Christmas mass, pay respects to those departed

Liliana Mihaila

Delhi gang-rape case ordered behind closed doors

The five suspects aged 19-35 had been expected to appear together in court for the first time

Sara Abou Bakr

Rafah church unlikey target

A bomb plot said to have been targeting a church was foiled by the army

Sara Abou Bakr

Bites Fil Beit: Fattet Kharshoof – Artichoke fattah

We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own…

Adel Heine

Bite Me Cairo: Europe By The Sea

It was time to take a break from Egypt, so her royal self and I decided a week in El Gouna was in order. This orange and white holiday village…

David Blanks

EBDA discusses tax amendments

The Ministry of Finance issued the reforms without consulting any tax advisors regarding the feasibility

Liliana Mihaila

Presidency criticises Egyptian media

Presidency denies accusations that it attempted to restrict freedoms and calls on Egyptian media ‘to create a code for professional conduct’

Liliana Mihaila