Activists protest IMF loan
Protesters from several movements took to the streets in rejection of the IMF loan proposal, days after the IMF chief visited Cairo and met top officials.
Syrian delegation walk out on Morsy’s speech in anger
Morsy angers Syrian delegation in NAM summit as he describes the Syrian regime as oppressive and pledges support to the Syrian rebels.
Safwat Al-Sherif referred to court
The head of the Illicit Gains Authority referred ex-head of the Shura Council, Safwat Al-Sherif, to court on Wednesday for abusing their powers in order to achieve illicit gains
Harsh attack on Iran by UN Secretary General
Ban criticises Iran's recent statements against Israel during his Speech in the NAM international summit
In Pictures: President Morsy in China
Following President Mohamed Morsy’s visit to China, several investment initiatives and trade deals were struck with the Asian production giant, and possibilities of a ‘Syrian Quintet’ were discussed. In all,…
And an ostrich in a palm tree
Maybe El-Brince shares my appreciation of this strange looking, pea-brained, fast running mega bird. Our long-necked, feathered friend is revered for its ability to plunge its head in the sand…
Editor’s letter: The fading of moral references
While riding home in a taxi one night last week, a small truck packed with five or more young men in their early twenties was driving in front of us.…
IMF lifeline, a test for Morsy
For many Egyptians, life was tough under the former regime of President Hosni Mubarak. Now it's even tougher and things are likely to get worse before they get better
Bergamon: Egypt’s last Rango player
I learned to play the Rango out of love and a dedication to these instruments, the tanboura, the simsemeya and the Rango, which go together as the violin and the…