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Egypt: One Year After the Fall of Mubarak
Saturday marks the one year anniversary of President Hosni Mubarak’s downfall in Egypt. Since then the military has controlled the government and members of the Muslim Brotherhood control Parliament.
Growing Xenophobia in Egypt
The relationship between Egypt and Washington isn’t the only thing that is uncertain in Egypt right now. The political situation has lead to a growing fear of foreigners, and as Julia Simon reports from Cairo it’s coming from the state.
Russians Speak Out on UN’s Syria Resolution Veto
The BBC Russian service invited comments from listeners about Russia’s stand on Syria. These are some of the comments the service received. We’ve voiced the comments.
The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
James Dorsey’s blog The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer looks at the intersection of soccer and politics. Dorsey’s been scribbling furiously since the terrible violence in Port Said.
Illegal Ivory Market Flourishes in Cairo
The marketplace that we are looking for in the Geo Quiz sells everything from chandeliers and spices to hookahs and shisha and now even illegal ivory.
Tensions on the Outskirts of Damascus
Syrian troops are deployed in a Damascus suburb as tension mounts.
Egyptian Activists Try to Counter Media Image
The one-year anniversary of the start of Egypt’s revolution sent tens of thousands of Egyptians to the streets this week that were largely peaceful. But tensions between pro-democracy activists and Egypt’s ruling military council are still running high. The activists and the army are competing for the support of millions of Egyptians.
Concerto ‘Tahrir for Clarinet and Orchestra’ Inspired by Egyptian Uprising
The piece is the first movement of what will become a concerto in three movements.
Fending for Themselves in Cairo’s Imbaba Neighborhood
Perhaps no other place represents the “divide and conquer” mentality more than Imbaba, a down-and-out neighborhood in Cairo. Now, residents are doing for themselves what the government never did.
Revolution 2.0: Wael Ghonim and the Egyptian Uprising
Marco Werman talks with Wael Ghonim, who played a role in last January’s protests in Egypt. As administrator of a Facebook page, he urged people to take to the streets.
Egypt Businessman Faces Blasphemy Trial Over Mickey Mouse Cartoon
One of Egypt’s richest men is to face trial for blasphemy after tweeting cartoons of Mickey and Minnie Mouse wearing conservative Muslim attire.
Slideshow: Salvaging Burned Books in Egypt
Egypt’s Scientific Institute, formed in 1798 by Napoleon Bonaparte, was burned and thousands of rare books were destroyed during the December clashes between pro-democracy protesters and security forces. Reporter Noel King has more from Cairo on efforts to salvage the books.
Protesting Into the Night in Syria
Syrian protesters in Homs set up night camps in the main square.
Syrians Take to Streets as Arab League Inspects
Amateur video appears to show hundreds of protesters clashing with Syrian forces on the streets in the Damascus suburb of Douma.
The Growing Anti-Government Protests in Syria
Anchor Marco Werman talks to Middle East correspondent for The Financial Times, Borzou Daragahi, about the growing anti-government protests and the continuing violence in Syria.
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