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Bassem Youssef, Egyptian satirist
20/04/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Bassem Youssef, Egyptian satirist

Every Friday night, at 11pm sharp, 30 million Egyptians drop whatever they are doing and, in their homes or in packed cafes, watch “El Bernameg”, a satirical show that has bulldozed powerful men in Egypt. Douglas Herbert talks to Bassem Youssef, the anchor of the programme and one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people.
Pro- and anti-Morsi demonstrators clash in Cairo
19/04/2013 - EGYPT

Pro- and anti-Morsi demonstrators clash in Cairo

Four people were hurt in Cairo on Friday morning when supporters of Egypt’s Islamist President Mohammed Morsi clashed with anti-Islamist protesters rallying outside the Supreme Court, demanding Morsi 'clean up' the judiciary.
Mubarak transferred to prison ahead of retrial
18/04/2013 - EGYPT

Mubarak transferred to prison ahead of retrial

Egypt’s former president Hosni Mubarak was transferred from an army hospital back to prison on Thursday, where he will await a retrial on May 11 over his role in the death of protesters during the uprising that deposed him in 2011.
Antisectarian campaign in Egypt
17/04/2013 - WEBNEWS

Antisectarian campaign in Egypt

Today on the net, an anti-sectarian campaign in Egypt. "Hallway swimming" becomes the latest craze to sweep the net. And social networkers in India campaign against a proposed ban on Internet pornography.
Eugene Rogan, Historian and author of 'Arabs, A History'
17/04/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Eugene Rogan, Historian and author of 'Arabs, A History'

In his latest book, historian Eugene Rogan traces five centuries of Arab history from the Ottoman era to the Cold War period, when outsiders determined the destiny of the region. But with the Arab uprisings, the people of this complex, complicated region are finally determining their own destiny. Eugene Rogan speaks to Leela Jacinto about the challenges facing Arabs in a changing Middle East.
Egypt appeals court sets Mubarak retrial for May 11
17/04/2013 - EGYPT

Egypt appeals court sets Mubarak retrial for May 11

The retrial of Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak over his role in the killing of protesters during the 2011 popular uprising is set to begin on May 11, a Cairo appeals court said Wednesday.
Israeli city of Eilat struck by two rockets
17/04/2013 - ISRAEL

Israeli city of Eilat struck by two rockets

A jihadist group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the two rockets that hit the resort town of Eilat in southern Israel earlier in the day. Israeli officials said nobody was injured.
Palestinian PM Salam Fayyad steps down
15/04/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Palestinian PM Salam Fayyad steps down

The Palestinian Premier steps down, but where does this leave the recent push to revive the Middle East peace process? Next, we meet the young victims of the deadly conflict in Syria. Finally, we discover a street artist with a message, as an Egyptian tagger gets a little help from a friend in the French city of Marseille.
Mubarak retrial adjourned, referred to appeals court
13/04/2013 - EGYPT

Mubarak retrial adjourned, referred to appeals court

The retrial of Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak was adjourned on Saturday after the judge referred it to a Cairo appeals court. Mubarak faces charges relating to the deaths of protesters in the 2011 uprising that deposed him.
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Egyptian students get sick at dirty cafeterias, Brazzaville police attack prostitutes, and more
13/04/2013 - THE OBSERVERS

Egyptian students get sick at dirty cafeterias, Brazzaville police attack prostitutes, and more

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
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