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Artists slam Cairo University ban of Iranian film
By AFP CAIRO: Egyptian artists have condemned a decision by Cairo University…
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Cairo Jazz Festival suggests, ‘Egypt is Fine’
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A novelist’s memories of revolution in Cairo
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Satire on capitalism at Rawabet
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10 die near Luxor while digging for ancient treasures
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‘Tank Girl’: A failed, tired exercise in shock tactics
By Mariam Hamdy Currently showing at Misr Gallery in Zamalek is the much…