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Syria turmoil threatens Lebanon stability

Many have fled the violence in Syria to neighbouring countries including Lebanon…

Hend Kortam

Prank program stirs further TV based political controversy

TV has become a new front for political sparring between Israel and…

Ahmed Khalifa

Suffering oppression during the holy month

How will Muslims celebrate Ramadan in a year when Muslim minorities are…

Daily News Egypt

Political activist and paramedic tied to ‘No Military Trials’ kidnapped from home

The kidnapping of two activists against the military signals the treacherous road…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Morsy’s ‘Clean Homeland’ plan met with skepticism

Morsy’s 100-day campaign relying on popular and reluctant participation

Luiz Sanchez

Syria rebel alliance leaves Al-Qaeda out

Links between Al-Qaeda and rebels fall flat while Kurd alliance is more…

Basil El-Dabh

World Bank: Palestinian economy “not strong enough” for independence

Report shows the Palestinian private sector has been impeded by devastating restrictions…

Basil El-Dabh

In Syria the ends are justifying the means

Faced with a lack of other options unconditional support for the Free…

Maryam Ishani

Morsy cabinet in the works

President Mohammed Morsy is said to be shortlisting candidates for his cabinet

Ahmed Aboulenein

Abasseya trials highlight lack of open and fair judicial system

Despite the presidential pardons of 572 detainees, thousands still face military trials…

Luiz Sanchez