How one Syrian family braves life in a divided Aleppo
The battle for Aleppo has destroyed entire neighborhoods and pushed thousands of residents to flee. For many left behind, savings have been spent and survival is a daily focus.
Kristen Chick
New pope named for Egypt’s embattled Coptic Christians
Bishop Tawadros has become the new pope of the largest sect of Egyptian Christians at a time of increasing difficulty for the minority.
In Gaza’s smuggling tunnels, Egypt’s interests trump Brotherhood ties
Egypt has closed some of Gaza’s tunnels, causing economic pain and surprising some who expected more sympathetic policies because of ties between the two governments.
In Egypt’s draft constitution, little sign of revolutionary ideals
A partial draft of Egypt’s new constitution released yesterday has prompted warnings that it restricts rights such as freedom of expression and religion.
After film, push strengthens for blasphemy clause in Egypt’s constitution
Last week, anger over an anti-Islam film fueled protests at the US embassy. This week, religious conservatives will seek to prohibit blasphemy in the Egyptian constitution.
Killing of US envoy to Libya underscores threat of unchecked religious fanaticism
US ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens was killed when Islamists attacked the Benghazi consulate in reaction to a video produced in the US that insulted the prophet Muhammad.
Protesters scale US embassy walls in Cairo over prophet ‘insult’
Protesters reacted angrily to Egyptian media reports of a film produced in the US that mocks the prophet Muhammad.
What’s it mean that an Islamist rules Egypt?
Egypt’s President Morsi moved to consolidate his power this weekend. Here’s what Morsi and the new Islamist politicians in Tunisia and Libya want to do.
Egyptian president names unknown as next prime minister
That Egyptian President Morsi chose an obscure former government minister for the post, which he promised to fill with an independent, likely indicates he had a hard time finding a willing taker.
On visit, Clinton balances between Egypt’s new players
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with the head of Egypt’s military and with the country’s new president, both of whom are locked in a power struggle.
Muslim Brotherhood’s Morsi becomes Egypt’s first civilian president
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi was declared Egypt’s first civilian president since the monarchy was overthrown in 1952. But he will share power with a military suspicious of his 84-year-old Islamist organization.
Tahrir Square fills again as protesters contest Egypt’s military rule
Thousands of people gathered in Tahrir Square Tuesday to protest a move by Egypt’s military rulers to limit the authority of the incoming president and extend their own power past the end of this month.
Egypt’s transition upended by court ruling
Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court Thursday ruled to dissolve the Islamist-dominated parliament and affirmed the right of Ahmed Shafiq, a longtime minister under ousted leader Hosni Mubarak, to run for president.
In Egypt, American NGO workers head to court in civil society trial
When an Egyptian court held a hearing in the trial of 43 civil society workers today, two Americans joined 14 Egyptians and one German in the metal cage used for defendants in Egyptian courtrooms.
Egyptian judges: NGO workers face up to five years in prison
Two Egyptian judges laid out their case against 43 foreign NGO workers, including at least 16 Americans.
Americans face prosecution as Egypt ignores Clinton, Congress
Egypt is bringing criminal charges against at least 40 people, including some American citizen.
Egypt soccer violence highlights instability under military rule
A protest by soccer fans turned the streets of downtown Cairo once again into an urban battle zone.
