Theodore May

GlobalPost

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Theodore May reports on Egypt for GlobalPost, examining Egypt's role as a regional, political and cultural leader and its economic struggles as a resource poor country with a large population. May worked as a political reporter for the Daily Star in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2006, reporting on south Lebanon in the aftermath of the war with Israel. He also covered the country's Palestinian refugee camps. Since returning to Egypt, May has been working as a business reporter for the Daily News Egypt, which publishes with the International Herald Tribune. He has focused his reporting on the massive influx of investment from Persian Gulf countries, food and agricultural issues, and energy prices. May also serves as a freelance assistant producer for ABC News. He has worked on pieces for the web, radio and television, including for "World News with Charles Gibson." A native New Yorker, he graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in history.


The World

The solitary life of Omar Sharif

Agence France-Presse

Iconic film star lives in hotels, chooses controversial roles

The World

Egyptians angry at Israel’s Gaza attacks

Politics
The World

Wounded trickle into Egypt border town

Agence France-Presse
The World

Back to Baghdad

Politics
The World

For Which It Stands: Egypt

Agence France-Presse
The World

Does the path to Gaza peace run through Cairo?

Politics

The Mubarak government is orchestrating talks with all sides to find a new agreement.

The World

The ground truth in Gaza

Politics

The shrill, cracking sound of the Israeli air strikes is more frightening at night.

The World

Israel calls unilateral cease-fire in Gaza

Agence France-Presse

But Hamas says no deal until crippling blockade ends.

The World

A death in Gaza reignites fear

Agence France-Presse

As the withdrawal continues, and aid flows, a town suffers anew.

The World

Palestinian merchants count their curses

Agence France-Presse

Supply problems, price drops, profiteering … in Gaza, it’s business as usual.