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Mahraganat artists in Egypt are defining hip-hop culture, despite government crackdowns

Hip-hop has taken root in Egypt. Authorities are trying to suppress it. But the raw power of the music may be unstoppable. Yasmine el Rashidi, author of "Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change," tells host Marco Werman how young Egyptians are pushing hip-hop to the limit.

Mahraganat artists in Egypt are defining hip-hop culture, despite government crackdowns
Government officials, wearing protective masks, stand next to a plane

US deportation flights risk spreading coronavirus globally

US deportation flights risk spreading coronavirus globally
A relative of one of the victims reacts after a church explosion in Tanta, Egypt.

ISIS claims responsibility for the deadly Palm Sunday church bombings in Egypt

ISIS claims responsibility for the deadly Palm Sunday church bombings in Egypt
The families of former Afghan interpreters Janis Shanwari and Ajmal Faqiri gather for a holiday lunch on Thursday.

Two Afghan interpreters, targeted for helping the US military, finally make it to America

Two Afghan interpreters, targeted for helping the US military, finally make it to America

Climate change denial organizations funded in secret by wealthy conservatives

Climate change denial organizations funded in secret by wealthy conservatives

Egypt's General al-Sisi: an Officer and a Closet Islamist?

Who is General Sisi? And what are the Obama administration's policy options for Egypt in perpetual crisis? The World's host Carol Hills speaks with Robert Springborg from the Naval Postgraduate School, and Leslie Gelb of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Egypt's General al-Sisi: an Officer and a Closet Islamist?

BBC Egyptian Journalist Shaimaa Khalil Documents Changes in her Homeland, Post-Revolution

BBC journalist Shaimaa Khalil went back to her homeland, Egypt, to document the changes that occurred after the revolution. Her six-part series, "Egypt's challenge" describes the transformations her country is going through.

BBC Egyptian Journalist Shaimaa Khalil Documents Changes in her Homeland, Post-Revolution

Tensions boil as Egypt votes on new constitution

Egyptians over the weekend cast ballots in a two-part referendum on its proposed new constitution. But protests, meanwhile continue, with protesters for and against the constitution taking to the street. It's gotten to the point where business officials say its cutting into their profits.

Tensions boil as Egypt votes on new constitution
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Egypt's Controversial Referendum Continues to Fan Political Crisis

On the eve of a referendum on a controversial new constitution for Egypt, tensions are high across the country.

Egypt's Controversial Referendum Continues to Fan Political Crisis

Egypt struggling to find agreement on new constitution

Egypt's efforts to forge a new constitution have largely been stymied to date. The first version was thrown out by the courts as not reflective of the country's diversity. Now, a new assembly is trying to write a new one, but encountering resistance from Egyptians who don't like what's in this latest document.

Egypt struggling to find agreement on new constitution

Egypt's Christians take advantage of Ramadan quiet to visit local beaches

With the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in full swing, Egypt is particularly quiet during the day time. That's given Egypt's Christians time to have the country's beaches to themselves.

Egypt's Christians take advantage of Ramadan quiet to visit local beaches

Egyptian Christians Hit the Beaches on First Day of Ramadan

In the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria, the beaches are largely empty, because Muslims are observing the first day of Ramadan. But there is one group that's enjoying the sun and waves -- Egyptian Christians.

Egyptian Christians Hit the Beaches on First Day of Ramadan

Historic CIA rendition case back in lime light with appeal

A former CIA operative is appealing her conviction in absentia in Italian court for the role she played -- or didn't play, she says -- in the extraordinary rendition of Abu Omar from Italy to Egypt, where he says he was tortured.

Historic CIA rendition case back in lime light with appeal

Coptic Christians fearful for what an Islamist Egypt will mean for them

As the democratic process in Egypt winds up, Coptic Christians find themselves facing a number of restrictions and proclamations that would leave them with fewer rights than they already have. They're worried that the newly empowered Islamists will force them to pay special taxes or wear veils not called for by their religion.

Coptic Christians fearful for what an Islamist Egypt will mean for them
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Coptic Christians in Egypt Fear for the Future Under Islamist Government

Coptic Christians in Egypt had a degree of protection during the reign of Hosni Mubarak, but now that Islamist parties dominate the new parliament, Egypt's Copts are feeling increasingly vulnerable.

Coptic Christians in Egypt Fear for the Future Under Islamist Government