Features/Interviews
Torture victim tells his story
November 15, 2009
Torture victim tells his story
A young man was threatened and tortured by three officers in a 6th of October police station three years ago.…
US efforts to ‘democratize’ at stake
November 15, 2009
US efforts to ‘democratize’ at stake
US government efforts to support civil intervention in Egypt as a part of democratic reform have been subject to questions…
Alexandria colonel convicted of torture: What comes next?
November 12, 2009
Alexandria colonel convicted of torture: What comes next?
On the wall of his room, Ragai Sultan has a black and white photograph of his father, who served in…
Life on Mars and the problems of scientific research and development in Egypt
November 9, 2009
Life on Mars and the problems of scientific research and development in Egypt
Young Egyptian scientist Essam Heggy is described in western circles of knowledge as the "Man of Mars". He is one…
Al-Masry Al-Youm aboard train 152
November 8, 2009
Al-Masry Al-Youm aboard train 152
It's only a stone's throw from Giza to Fayyoum. The distance can be covered in one hour by a car.…
PM begins consultations for limited cabinet reshuffle
November 7, 2009
PM begins consultations for limited cabinet reshuffle
Confusion reigned at the Council of Ministers office on the southern outskirts of Cairo amid reports that limited ministerial and…
No hard democracy talk in the Liberal International
November 7, 2009
No hard democracy talk in the Liberal International
Leaders of liberal political parties from across the globe gathered in Cairo over the weekend to stress that Islam and…
Flu prevention measures vary school to school
November 7, 2009
Flu prevention measures vary school to school
Despite the disparity of swine flu pandemic preparedness between public and private schools, the hype of schools’ closure has reached…
Cabinet meeting ends without word of reshuffle
November 5, 2009
Cabinet meeting ends without word of reshuffle
A meeting of Egypt's Council of Ministers on Wednesday ended without any mention of a cabinet reshuffle, despite a tempest…