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A man walks with a crowd at night with the Egyptian flag behind him.

Bestselling Egyptian author says he’s being sued for ‘insulting’ the government

Global Politics

The bestselling author of “The Yacoubian Building” has faced bans, backlash and now, a lawsuit in his homeland of Egypt.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint news conference with German President Frank Walter Steinmeier

Vladimir Putin’s grudge with Hillary Clinton

Global Politics

Egyptian Filmmaker Gives Context to the 2011 Revolution

Lifestyle & Belief
Work by graffiti artist Abo Bakr on a street near Tahrir Square in Cairo as seen in Jehane Noujaim’s documentary, 'The Square.'

‘The Square’ documentary brings Egypt’s revolution to the big screen

Arts, Culture & Media

Two years after Arab Spring, revolutionary prospects still linger

Hardcore soccer fans driving force behind Egypt violence

In Egypt, the “Ultras” or soccer hooligans are taking center stage in Egyptian politics and fueling violent unrest.

Egypt’s low-tech solutions to high-tech censorship

Environment

When the Egyptian government shut down the internet, activists turned to low-tech ways to make their voices heard.

The backlash against women and Egypt’s revolution

Business, Economics and Jobs

In Egypt, forces are conspiring to stop the advancement of women’s rights and the revolution, according to a leading Egyptian feminist.

Egyptians Protest Ahead of Constitution Vote

Tomorrow, Egyptians will go to the polls once again, to vote on a referendum for a draft constitution backed by conservative Islamists. Political unrest has rocked Cairo for weeks, since President Mohammed Morsi granted himself new government powers and declared himself and his government beyond judicial review. Morsi claimed that he needed to act against […]

Egypt Opposition Rejects Morsi Call for Dialogue

Conflict & Justice

There were more protests on Friday against Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi, as the opposition is rejecting his call for a dialogue. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Matthew Bell in Cairo.