Minister of Manpower gives focus to Cleopatra Ceramics controversy
The newly appointed Khaled Al-Azhary is meeting with business and workers to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute
Yasser Ali: “Electricity problems will be over soon”
Egypt has been plunged into darkness fairly often in past weeks, with some areas having regular power cuts every three or four hours.
Myanmar press freedom protests
The censorship that dominated during Burma’s long history of military rule still controls the media
Bomb blast underlines fragile security in Yemen
This latest bombing in Yemen highlights the fragile state of Yemen’s security
Hospital security continues to crumble
Doctors unable to treat patients at public hospitals for fear of safety
Coptic leaders criticise new cabinet
“This cabinet is unjust for Copts" said Bishop Pachomious
Bekaa Valley ablaze with protests
Towards the end of July resistance grew violent as farmers took up arms to fight a government decision to crack down on cannabis farming
Effects of Syrian uprising ripple throughout region
The Syrian uprising is causing a ripple of effects felt across the region by the beleaguered country's neighbours and beyond.
Editor’s letter: Morsy, the good brother
Theoretically speaking, we could argue that the one month President Mohamed Morsy has spent in office is not enough to judge his performance as Egypt’s first leader after the revolution.…
Qandil’s Government: failing the political diversity test
It is too early to judge the policies or the performance of Hesham Qandil’s government, but it is a suitable time to judge the political significance of its makeup and…