Ben Gittleson
Jordan protest numbers dwindle, but discontent persists over subsidy cuts
World
November 24, 2012
Jordan protest numbers dwindle, but discontent persists over subsidy cuts
AMMAN –– A demonstration in the Jordanian capital was a wash on Friday, as rain soaked the city a week…
Salafis to back Sharia-friendly business
Business
November 8, 2012
Salafis to back Sharia-friendly business
Egypt’s Salafis are branching out into business, bringing their ultraconservative teaching of Islam into the world of modern finance. …
Monufiya water contamination details emerge during academic conference
Environment
October 19, 2012
Monufiya water contamination details emerge during academic conference
Leaked sewage and human error likely caused over 1,500 residents in the village of Sansaft in Monufiya governorate…
White-taxi drivers demand financial help, decry government program
Business
October 3, 2012
White-taxi drivers demand financial help, decry government program
Amid a slew of recent labor protests, drivers of white taxis blocked a main Cairo traffic artery last week, parking…
Anxious times: Stress and stigma take toll on mental health
Egypt
September 30, 2012
Anxious times: Stress and stigma take toll on mental health
Abdallah Seleem doesn’t watch the news anymore. It’s disheartening to see how far Egypt has slid from its initial optimism…