Mashrabeya peeks
Mashrabeya’s popularity peaked during the Ottoman era, started slipping into extinction by the early 20th century
Rana Muhammad Taha
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Essam Atta case reopened
Case of military detainee allegedly tortured to death reopened due to new evidence
“Declaration of war” – Malian Islamists condemn army
Army says attack on Islamic preachers a mistake, Islamists vow to take revenge
Syrian women on hunger strike in Cairo
Six women on seventh day of hunger strike in front of the Arab League headquarters
Tour guides call for restoring security
Protest in front of Egyptian Museum calling for the restoration of security at tourist sites
President joins Twitter
President joins popular social media website, while another popular site keeps tabs on his progress
Conflicting reports about air stewards’ strike
Though supposedly on hold, air stewards’ strike is still impacting Cairo International airport activities
Ending the violence in Syria: lots of talk but little action
While regional and world powers develop separate plans to solve the crisis, violence continues
Suit for closing down ONTV show referred to commissioners’ body
A law suit filed against the independent news channel’s popular show is being reviewed by the commissioners’ body in the administrative court
Iran supplying Syria with weapons
Amid Brahimi’s statements about increasing violence in Syria, New York Times report claims Iran is supplying Syria with arms via Iraq
Shura council appoints new Supreme Council of the Press
The Shura Council ratified new members of the Supreme Council of the Press on Tuesday, according to state-owned MENA news agency. The new formation of the council includes the head of the Shura Council, Ahmed Fahmy, 16 senior staff editors of state-owned newspapers, and four chief editors of party-owned newspapers which are: Al-Wafd Party, the …
Shura council appoints new human rights council staff
Appointments includes Islamists, rights activists and is headed by Constituent Assembly Chairman
Nasrallah threatens US on behalf of Iran
Warnings over a possible Israeli strike against Hezbollah’s major ally
Muslim Brotherhood denies link to devil worshippers report
The Brotherhood and the FJP deny responsibility for a report filed against the Sawy Culture Wheel accusing them of hosting devil worshippers
ElBaradei presides over Al-Dostour party
The Nobel-prize winning political idol officially heads the party he had co-founded
The fading shine of Egypt’s copper artisans
The copper business has a long history in Egypt. At the time when plastic and stainless steel were unheard of, almost everything in houses was made of copper. From the frames of beds, to coffee tables, kitchen utensils, lamps, and even incense-holders, copper was the predominant metal to be found in almost all Egyptian households.
Around 30 dead in Kurdish clashes with Turkish security
The PKK killed the 10 Turkish troops amid clashes in Sirnak provice
Jordan demands international support in order to house Syrians
“The cost of hosting Syrians is almost $700 million”, says the Jordanian planning and international cooperation minister
Malian Islamists seize another key town
Islamists in control of north Mali extend their presence southwards
Anniversary of Naguib Mahfouz’s death
Six years have passed since the Nobel Prize winner’s death
Operation Eagle apparently ongoing
Despite reports of retreat, operation launches latest activity
Tunisian Islamists take to the streets
Friday protests demand greater action against old regime
Minor protest calls for Iranian non-involvement in Syria
A small group of protesters rally in front of the Iranian Embassy against Iranian backing of Al-Assad’s regime.
Safwat Al-Sherif referred to court
The head of the Illicit Gains Authority referred ex-head of the Shura Council, Safwat Al-Sherif, to court on Wednesday for abusing their powers in order to achieve illicit gains
Harsh attack on Iran by UN Secretary General
Ban criticises Iran’s recent statements against Israel during his Speech in the NAM international summit
Morsy’s initiative presented in China
How likely is Morsy’s Quartet initiative to solve the Syrian crisis?
Israeli settlers violence against Palestinians continues
Responding to a court ruling, Israelis carry out acts of hatred towards Palestinians
NoMilTrials: Arresting change
Despite the worrying number of men and women still facing military trial in Egypt, one grass-roots movement has succeeded in alerting the public to the need for change. Rana Muhammad Taha speaks to No Military Trials activists Salma Abdelgelil and Mohammad Fouda about the group’s development.
Mulsim riots in Kenya protest against Muslim cleric’s killing
Mombasa’s Muslims protesting the killing of Aboud Rogo Mohammed, amid continuous riots
New protests set for Friday
“We shall organise different marches to Tahrir square right after the Friday prayer”, says the Second Revolution of Anger Facebook page