Threads of a tapestry: the lady that sells tissues
Cairo is a vast, complex city and it takes a lot to keep it going. In an effort to unravel the great enigma, we bring you the occasional slice-of-life peek…
Syrian blood dripping through our fingers
Leaving crazed killers to roam freely is blood on our hands, and more blood will be shed as we sit and speak and negotiate politics.
Just make it look good!
There are new parties and coalitions and currents being formed every day, but one has to wonder if it will lead to anything tangible or real this time around
Muslim Brotherhood denies link to devil worshippers report
The Brotherhood and the FJP deny responsibility for a report filed against the Sawy Culture Wheel accusing them of hosting devil worshippers
Maspero trial postponed to 2 October
Coptic activists accuse the state of double-standards towards the religious minority
Port Said trial postponed, defence demands bench recusal
Ultras Ahlawy members protested outside the Police Academy
ElBaradei presides over Al-Dostour party
The Nobel-prize winning political idol officially heads the party he had co-founded
New Egyptian ambassador in Tel Aviv
Egypt has appointed a new ambassador to Israel. Atef Salem el-Ahl is currently serving in the Egyptian consulate in the Israeli resort town of Eilat. The appointment is standard operating procedure…