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Mohammed Morsi is shown behind bars with his hands raised in the air.
Obituary
Ousted ex-Egyptian president Morsi dies during trial
A man in a military uniform stands in front of microphones
Foreign policy
US ‘foreign terrorist’ designation is more punishment than threat detector
Police stand in a line in a courtroom. They are dressed in black and white camouflage uniforms and each has a shield.
Egyptian court delays verdict in mass trial over Rabaa sit-in
Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi during his trial at a Cairo court on May 8, 2014. He has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Justice
Egypt’s first democratically elected president becomes a convict
Protesters hold a sign and photographs of detained Al-Jazeera journalists Peter Greste, an Australian, Mohamed Fahmy, a Canadian-Egyptian national, and Baher Mohamed, an Egyptian. The three who were jailed in Cairo on December 29, 2013. Greste was release
Justice
The release of a jailed journalist can’t hide Egypt’s human rights problem
Low-level power-brokers under Mubarak stand to win in upcoming parliamentary elections
Revenge of the remnants: Egypt’s new ‘felool’ consolidates
Al Jazeera journalists (L-R) Peter Greste, Mohammed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed stand behind bars at a court in Cairo last summer.
Justice
New trial ordered for three journalists in prison in Cairo
Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed (L to R) listen to a ruling at a court in Cairo June 23, 2014. The three Al Jazeera journalists were jailed for seven years in Egypt on Monday after the court convicted them of helping a "terrorist organizatio
Global Politics
Frosty relations between the US and Egypt are further tested by Egypt’s crackdown on journalists
Egypt's leftist presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahi (center) gestures before a rally in Banha, northwest of Cairo. Egyptians will vote in presidential elections on May 26 and 27.
Global Politics
This man wants to be Egypt’s next president — and he has no ties to the country’s military
In February, 2014, following two weeks of terror attacks in Egypt, including massive car bombs, Anwar drew this cartoon with blood flowing out of a cracked television screen to illustrate the deadly news being delivered in every broadcast. The homeowner i
Arts, Culture & Media
Two cartoonists in Egypt push the boundaries of what’s acceptable and find a ready audience
In February, 2014, following two weeks of terror attacks in Egypt, including massive car bombs, Anwar drew this cartoon with blood flowing out of a cracked television screen to illustrate the deadly news being delivered in every broadcast. The homeowner i
Arts, Culture & Media
Two cartoonists in Egypt push the boundaries of what’s acceptable and find a ready audience
Security forces arrest a pro-Mursi protester during clashes
Conflict & Justice
Egypt hands out an unprecedented 529 death sentences — with more possibly coming on Tuesday
Security forces arrest a pro-Mursi protester during clashes
Conflict & Justice
Egypt hands out an unprecedented 529 death sentences — with more possibly coming on Tuesday
Conflict & Justice
The court trial begins in Egypt for three Al-Jazeera journalists
An Egyptian man shows his ink-stained finger after voting in Cairo in the referendum on a new constitution.
Global Politics
In Egypt’s constitutional referendum, only the turnout is in doubt
A popular Egyptian Muppet-style puppet Abla Fahita (on the left) was featured in a recent online video ad for Vodafone, a mobile phone company.  Ahmed Spider (on the right), the monicker of a blogger and opponent of the 2011 Egyptian revolution says the p
Global Politics
For Egypt’s government, being funny is no laughing matter
A riot police officer fires tear gas during clashes on Friday with students of Al-Azhar University who support the Muslim Brotherhood and deposed President Mohamed Morsi.
Conflict & Justice
Egypt’s government escalates campaign to uproot the Muslim Brotherhood
Toronto mayor smoking crack
Global Scan
Toronto’s reputation goes up in smoke
Egypt's Mohammed Morsi  and others in court
Global Politics
A defiant Mohammed Morsi goes on trial in Egypt
Residents and tourists watch as smoke rises from a state security building in the Sinai after a car bomb blast. Medical sources said three were killed and 48 injured in the attack.
Conflict & Justice
The last few days have seen rising violence in Egypt
What are the prospects for peace in Egypt?
Global Politics
Egyptian unrest boils over as military kills hundreds of Morsi supporters
Who Will Decide Egypt’s Future?
The Conflict in Egypt: A Proxy for Competing Ideologies in the Middle East
Conflict & Justice
Egyptian expats in the US feel chaos from afar
Global Politics
Where Does Political Islam in Egypt go From Here?
Conflict & Justice
Bloodshed in Egypt: Security Forces Given ‘Green Light’ to Shoot
Conflict & Justice
A Day After Major Crackdown, Muslim Brotherhood Vow to Continue Protests
Lifestyle & Belief
Violence Across the Mideast: Are Islamic Radicals Stronger than Ever?
Conflict & Justice
Egypt Authorities Delay Crackdown on Morsi Supporters
Two years after Arab Spring, revolutionary prospects still linger
Tensions boil as Egypt votes on new constitution
Global Politics
Egyptian political opposition disillusioned after bloody clash with Muslim Brotherhood
Egyptians return to Tahrir Square in protest of presidential power struggle
As votes are counted, Egypt’s military says political handover will go on as scheduled
Egyptian political transition faces crucial test in next few weeks
Lifestyle & Belief
Coptic Christians fearful for what an Islamist Egypt will mean for them
Division developing between main Islamist parties in Egypt
Egyptians mark one-year anniversary of Arab Spring protests in their country
Hamas strategy in Gaza
Global Politics
Appeasement or engagement
Global Politics
Egypt’s General al-Sisi: an Officer and a Closet Islamist?
Conflict & Justice
Morsi Supporters Continue Cairo Protests
Egypt and Predictions for the Future of the Muslim Brotherhood
Tensions in Egypt Intensify as Morsi Rejects Army Ultimatum
Egypt: Is This a Coup or a Popular Revolution?
Egypt’s Mystery Man: Who is Adli Mansour?
The Muslim Brotherhood Weighs In on Egyptian Unrest
Conflict & Justice
Egypt Crisis: Interim Leader Adly Mansour Urges Restraint
Conflict & Justice
Could The Muslim Brotherhood Become Radicalized?
Global Politics
Egypt’s Top Judge Adly Mansour Sworn in as Interim Leader
PRI’s The World: July 4th Edition
Conflict & Justice
What Went Wrong for Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood?
Conflict & Justice
Egypt Protests: Is the Muslim Brotherhood Loosing its Grip on Power?
Conflict & Justice
An Egyptian’s Thoughts on Fresh Protests in Her Home Country
Reactions from Israel, Palestinians and the Muslim Brotherhood
No Marathon for Gaza After Hamas Bans Female Runners
The State of Women’s Rights in the Middle East
No Marathon for Gaza After Hamas Bans Female Runners
Conflict & Justice
Egypt’s Controversial Referendum Continues to Fan Political Crisis