Egypt

Despite being wanted by Interpol, the former Egyptian finance minister, Youssef Boutros-Ghali, is spotted at a lecture in London, reports Stefan Simanowitz.

Filed in: Egypt Politics

Maria Golia experiences beautiful music and blunt talk at a Cairo gathering.

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Stefan Simanowitz reports on the mood surrounding the elections in Cairo.

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A special report from Tahrir Square on the violence of the last few days, and how Egypt has been let down by its new leaders.

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Rami Zurayk says the Arab uprisings offer a unique chance to embrace food sovereignty.

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In a climate of uncertainty, Maria Golia discovers that laughter can sound hollow.

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Love can be tough amid the boredom and despair of a city slum, writes Maria Golia.

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Feature films can tell us much about the cultural background to recent events in North Africa and the Middle East. Malcolm Lewis has been watching some of them.

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The independent press has gained strength from the revolution, writes Maria Golia.

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There may be no easy answer, but identity has become an obsession, discovers Maria Golia, among a people in turmoil.

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Maria Golia’s tailor has the currency markets stitched up.

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