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Egypt's leftist presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahi (center) gestures before a rally in Banha, northwest of Cairo. Egyptians will vote in presidential elections on May 26 and 27.

This man wants to be Egypt’s next president — and he has no ties to the country’s military

Global Politics

It’s almost a foregone conclusion that Egypt’s former defense minister, Abdel-Fattah al Sisi, will win the country’s presidential election at the end of May. But there is another candidate in the race.It’s almost a foregone conclusion that Egypt’s former defense minister, Abdel-Fattah al Sisi, will win the country’s presidential election at the end of May. But there is another candidate in the race.

Who Will Decide Egypt’s Future?

The World

Nasser Weddady Comforts Boston Blast Victims with Personal Story

Lifestyle & Belief

Bostonian Nasser Weddady Reflects on the Marathon Bombings

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Egypt President Morsi and Opposition Show No Signs of Backing Down

Conflict & Justice

Arab Spring Activist Nasser Weddady Reacts to Wave of Protests

Conflict & Justice

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Nasser Weddady of the American Islamic Congress about the recent violence in the Arab world. Through Twitter, Facebook and blogs, Weddady helped train a core group of activists who led last year’s Arab Spring.

The World

Egypt’s Workers After the Revolution

Global Politics

In Egypt’s workers were a powerful force in bringing down Hosni Mubarak but now those workers are feeling the pinch of economic stagnation due to the country’s instability and the global recession.

Slideshow: How the Nubians View Egypt’s Elections

Conflict & Justice

Julia Simon reports on how the Nubians, one of Egypt’s overlooked minority groups, are viewing elections there.

The Rise and Fall of Colonel Gaddafi

Global Politics

During nearly 41 years in power Gaddafi presided over what may have been North Africa’s most totalitarian, arbitrary and brutal regime.

Yemen: Update on Fighting in Sanaa

In Yemen, tribal fighters have occupied a number of government buildings in the capital city, Sanaa, including the headquarters of the ruling party and a house of parliament. Nasser Arrabyee has been reporting from Sanaa for The New York Times. Beginning Tuesday evening, “the clashes intensified very, very much when missiles were fired at the […]