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The final results of the parliamentary election are expected to deliver sweeping gains for the ruling party and crushing defeat for the Muslim Brotherhood.

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22 international NGOs slam Israel's blockade of Gaza

A report on Israel's Gaza blockade has been jointly released by 22 international humanitarian groups highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis within the isolated strip

The day after: the dust is yet to settle

Only after the run-offs will the full political ramifications of the parliamentary elections be revealed

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WikiLeaks flood internet and press

On Sunday, the latest document release of US diplomatic cables was revealed to the world, highlighting embarrassing and potentially damaging insight into the world of US diplomacy

Feature

Saudi arms deal restitution to West

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Arms deals between Riyadh and Washington, Madrid and London are viewed as recompense for western economic.....

Feature

Women mocked and ridiculed on election day

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In an election year meant to champion women, the politics of a patriarchal system overshadow prospects.....

Arts and Culture

Star-studded Cairo film festival opens today

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The Cairo film festival prepares to kick off on 30 November with a plethora of sections and competitions

Arts & Culture

Zahaymar: a comedy about Alzheimer's disease

‘Zahaymar’ is the Arabic name for Alzheimer’s disease and as the title of Adel Imam's new film implies, is a look into the dreaded brain disease, thinking and behaviour, in a semi-comedic format.

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The 2010 'Freedom to Create' prize brings celebrations to Cairo

Sudanese theatre maker wins 2010 'Freedom to Create' prize. The award ceremony took place in Cairo on 26 November accompanied by music festivities. Collateral activities and film screenings continue until 13 December.

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From water to mosaics

The Gezira Centre for Modern Art exhibits Mohamed Abla's Shagaret el Hayah (Tree of Life), featuring oil paintings, newspaper clippings and video installations, and Mohamed Banawy's mosaic works

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Life & Style

Poor Egyptians seek better life with plastic surgery

Working-class Egyptians are getting botox, breast implants and tummy tucks in the hopes that the cosmetic surgery once reserved for a wealthy elite will boost their own marriage and job prospects

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Eco-friendly fashion: Glamorous and green

Women don’t have to sacrifice style to be green; eco-fashion can be edgy, fun and feminine.

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Books

Arabs want peace, argues newly-released book

At a time when Palestinian-Israeli negotiations seem to be again hitting another impasse there comes a new book that re-tells the many details of the long and still unfolding saga of the Arab-Israeli talks for peace.

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Tales of Sidi Barrani

A heady mix of fantasy and sexuality marks the latest book of one of Egypt’s rising literary talents.

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Mapping Cairo

Samia Mehrez explores the representation of the city in modern Egyptian literature

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AbdelMoneim Said
What next?

Amr Hamzawy
Beyond the poll

Books
Arabs and peace

Zahi Hawass
Secrets of Egypt

Folk Literature
Fawwal's daughter

Hani Shukrallah
Electoral spins

Books
Marxist Egypt

Hassan Abu Taleb
Pointless parties

Samia Mehrez
Mapping Cairo

FIFA Ballon d'Or
African hopes

Fashion
Galabeya revisited

Amr Chobaki
Sectarian slogans

Egypt

NDP's old guard and business tycoons sweep first round of the poll

The preliminary results of yesterday's election show old guard and business tycoons as the biggest winners

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Lights on for Luxor

Luxor’s new west bank lighting system is now operational, providing a dramatic night view of the city's monuments

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"Hire a thug" and other campaign expenditures

The legally imposed limit on campaign spending of LE100,000 is proving little more than wishful thinking, what with the cost of billboards, TV adds and thugs for hire

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Business

Egypt's main index rebounds by 0.4%

After election day drop, EGX 30 gains a slight 0.4%, closing at 6816.29 points

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Egypt pound falls to five-year low against dollar

The Egyptian pound fell to its lowest against the dollar since July 2005, weakened by demand for dollars by Egyptian importers

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Amer Group shares debut in bourse on Tuesday

Investors are expected to sweep up shares of Amer Group when trading begins Tuesday

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Sports

FIFA dismisses Panorama allegations

FIFA has dismissed allegations made by a BBC programme against three executive committee members, saying Swiss authorities had already investigated and the case had been closed

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Egypt’s women beat South Africa in the World Squash Championship

Egypt thrashes South Africa 3-0 in the Women’s World Teams Squash Championship held in New-Zealand

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IOC to examine FIFA corruption allegation

The International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday that it would examine any evidence of corruption, after one of its members was named in a BBC report targeting three FIFA officials.

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World

Wikileaks: China for unified Korea

The latest WikiLeaks documents expose China's growing frustration with North Korea and Beijing's interest in seeing the reunification of Korea

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Iran agrees to talk

Iran has agreed to talks with the P5+1 powers to be held on Monday and Tuesday next week in Geneva

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Balkans a potential Israeli ally

As Turkey's relationship with Israel deteriorates, Israel looks to the Balkans for a new strategic alliance, attempting to isolate its one time partner

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Business

British Airways, Iberia shareholders back $8 billion merger

Russia ready to import grain to support prices

Oil down in Asian trade

Sports

FIFA dismisses Panorama allegations

Egypt’s women beat South Africa in the World Squash Championship

IOC to examine FIFA corruption allegation

Multimedia

Images from Election Day

Parliamentary election voting bribes