Before Morsi’s arrival
One day before a little more than half of Egypt celebrated the newly-elected civilian presidency of Mohamed Morsi, ordinary Egyptians were still carrying the burden of an uncertain future amid…
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Iraq pushes for influence in Syria
With the crisis on their doorstep, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, Hussein Al-Shahristani and Foreign Minister, Hoshyar Zebari spoke to the press on Sunday
Plan for an ‘Investors Union’ to improve image of businessmen
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World leaders react to Morsi win
Within hours of the announcement, congratulations began pouring in from leaders around the world
Shafiq supporters ‘hysterical’ over loss
Supporters fainted, cried and attacked a tank at the announcement of Mohamed Morsi’s victory
Banks push to secure offices and ATM machines
All banks in Cairo undertook efforts to secure their facilities as they expected violence regardless of the outcome.
Women of Egypt
Sara is a 24 year old lawyer and lives in Shobra. Wahida Ragab Ibrahim is a 44 year old housewife and lives in Shobra El-Kheima. We asked them how the…
Mohamed Morsi wins
The candidate from the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party becomes the first civilian President of Egypt