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Torture victim tells his story

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

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…
Bar fight

Bar fight

The Lawyers General Syndicate, Egypt's oldest and largest professional association, along with its 21 regional branch syndicates, remains dogged by…
Alexandria colonel convicted of torture: What comes next?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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