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Revolution restores student power to Egypt campuses
After decades of oppression, Egyptian university students are calling the shots on campuses around the country, demanding revolutionary reform
Egyptian museum wants its land back from ex-ruling NDP
The director of the Egyptian museum is asking for the return of the land of the formerly ruling National Democratic Party’s main headquarters to its original owner, the museum
VIDEO: Murals for Martyrs - Street Art of the Egyptian Revolution
Street art in Cairo thrives during the Egyptian revolution - much of which commemorates the hundreds who lost their lives in the uprising which ousted former President Hosni Mubarak
Libyan revolutionaries make final stand for freedom
With momentum turning in favour of pro-Gaddafi forces, Libyan revolutionaries are digging in and preparing for a fight to defend their ground
Egypt Labor minister declares the end of government domination of trade unions
Sitting beside two of Egypt's most prominent trade unionists Saturday, the newly appointed labor minister declared his commitment to free and independent trade unions in Egypt
Concert dedicated to Ziad Bakir, a Martyr of the January Revolution
Cairo Symphony Orchestra dedicates its special concert to Ziad Mohamed Saleh Bakir, who was shot during the revolution
Bahrain braces for more protests, Gulf states prepare to send troops
Neighbouring Gulf States prepare to send troops into Bahrain as its popular uprising continues
Feature
Egypt's state security: a scorpion's tale
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With protesters storming state security offices across the country in the past few days, the decrepit.....
Feature
Who let the thugs out? An Ahram Online Investigation
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On 28 January, chaos spread across Egypt, with the withdrawal of the police force and the burning of.....
Books
“The Hunter of the Chrysalises” favourite to win Arabic Booker
Taj Al-Sirr's novel offers insights into modern Sudanese literature and has the highest chance of winning.....
Opinion
Observations about the inevitable price of freedom
Ashraf Swelam
The freedoms gained by the revolution will have their price, not figuratively, but in a practical sense given where we choose to steer the economy
Vote Yes without delay
Gamal Abdel-Gawad
The proposed constitutional amendments are not designed to be final, but only provisional, to navigate this critical moment
Considerations for a New Egyptian Government - Egypt's Window of Opportunity
In reviewing Egypt's constitutional framework, a crucial distinction should be drawn between liberalisation and democratisation
Heritage
Hawass denies involvement in antiquities theft
Zahi Hawass, the former minister of state for antiquities affairs rejects all accusations against him and asserts that they are unfounded
Petition launched to safeguard Egypt's heritage
Signed by international and Egyptian archaeologists and Egyptologists, a petition sent to Prime Minister Essam Sharaf aims to underscore the importance of saving Egypt’s heritage
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Egypt's monuments and museums back in business
Following three weeks of closure the archaeological sites around Egypt are open to the public again
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Sports
SuperSport coach quaking ahead of Ahly match
A week head of their awaited match against Egypt’s Ahly, South Africa’s SuperSport United coach, Gavin Hunt, announces that he is not so optimistic
Ahly suffer in-form Da Silva injury blow
New signing Dominique Da Silva is a major doubt for the African Champions League opener
Egypt’s revolt our opportunity for glory, says South Africa coach
South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane looks to take advantage of the unrest sweeping the Arab world
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Egypt
Egypt Military considers postponing constitutional referendum, hold presidential elections first
In response to strong opposition, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is considering the postponement of the constitutional referendum, due 19 March, and opting for presidential elections first
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Muslim Brotherhood supports Egypt constitutional amendments
The Muslim Brotherhood has come out in favour of the proposed constitutional amendments, to be put to a referendum this month
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Egypt's Salafists come out of the shadows
The 25 January Revolution opened new spaces of freedom not only for the youth, but also for radical Islamists
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World
Tunisia builds democracy with Ben Ali gone
Tunisian efforts to transform the political landscape continue amid fears that the country may still be robbed of its reward
Could Saleh lead Yemen into Libya-style abyss?
Patron-client networks in Yemeni politics could turn the struggle for democracy into a tribal feud
South Sudan suspends talks with North as accusations fly
South Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with North Sudan amidst violence, accusing Khartoum's ‎government of funding militias to destabilise their new state
Business
Taxi drivers protest in front of Finance Ministry
White taxi drivers demand an end to monthly instalments on cars sold by the government that they say are not fit for work
Egyptians can now support 25 January Revolution financially
The Ministry of Finance has established a facility for receipt of donations to help Egypt's ailing economy and offset losses caused by unrest
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Egypt's car feeding industries feel the brunt of the post-revolution slowdown
Since their clients, car manufacturers, have ceased production due to low demand, 120 car feeding factories were forced to shut down
Arts & Culture
Egyptian Theatre in need of its own revolution
We must not leave the revolution unfinished. Egyptian theatre is one of the areas which still needs a lot of work. With immense effort and the expected changes in the country, we hope the theatre will regain its deserved glory
One Heart digs deep into sectarianism in Egypt
This well-researched documentary by independent filmmaker Samir Eshra takes a closer look into the sectarian events of Naga Hamadi in 2010
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Egyptian Revolution takes “The Social Network” to the streets
A look at how the Egyptian revolution has swayed from the role of Facebook depicted in the movie “The Social Network”, which won Best Adapted Screenplay in this year’s Academy Awards
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