Ramadan TV series trumps politics
While political debate in Egypt had at one point taken on a sense of political tele-drama it has still somehow been eclipsed by television's entertainment dramas
In Pictures: Mourners in Omar Suleiman’s funeral
A number of politicians, state officials and public figures attended the funeral of Omar Suleiman, the former vice president and spy-chief of Egypt, which was held at Al Nozha Mosque yesterday…
Review: July 1952 Revolution’s 60th anniversary hits Egyptian commentary
Egypt's most prominent writers reflect their opinions about the revolution of July 23rd - 1952.
On the 60th Anniversary of the July 23 Revolution: what about the Junta and the Brotherhood?
By: Alia Essam It could have hardly been imagined by the Free Officers who led the military coup on July 23 1952 that an elected president belonging to the Muslim…
Military Trials and Morsi’s Amnesty
Ever since Morsi’s victory in the presidential election, calls have been escalating for a presidential intervention in to cases where civilians have been detained in military prisons and tried before…
In Pictures: Hamdeen Sabahy visits Abdul Nasser’s grave
On the 60th anniversary of the Egyptian revolution of July 23rd - 1952, arrived Hamdeen Sabahy to the grave of Gamal Abdul Nasser, in a Commemoration of his history and achievements. Hamdeen…
Government to raise TV fees
With the current economic circumstances facing the government’s various sectors, the issue of revenue once again rises to the fore.
Nearly 100 die in Iraqi shootings, bombings
Attacks look coordinated, come after Al-Qaeda declaration
Kuwaiti government allows ‘Bedoon’ to register at university
Policy change come amid rights groups pressure
Iran announces nuclear-powered vessel capabilities
Iranian authorities arrest suspects for the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists.
