The Casbah

Are Egypt's judges independent?

In the midst of a highly-politicized trial of foreign and Egyptian NGO workers, are Egypt's judges free from political meddling?

Are Egypt's judges independent?

It's a hard life for a mistaken Al Qaeda militant

It's a hard life for a mistaken Al Qaeda militant

Egypt: NGO trial judges recuse themselves from case

Egypt: NGO trial judges recuse themselves from case

More death in Syria: What can be done?

More death in Syria: What can be done?

Egypt: Reading Orwell in the dock

Egypt: Reading Orwell in the dock
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In Egypt, reporting raises suspicion of foreigners

Amid heightened xenophobia in Egypt, an otherwise normal government interview is thwarted by spokesman's suspicion of foreign press.

In Egypt, reporting raises suspicion of foreigners

Egypt: Chaotic start to aid worker trial

A high-profile trial against US-funded NGOs kicks off in Cairo to scenes of mayhem.

Egypt: Chaotic start to aid worker trial

Hamas break with Syria marks seismic change in region

Hamas has turned against Syria, its longtime patron. Just how important is the move?

Hamas break with Syria marks seismic change in region

Do Egyptians support Syria's protestors?

Gallup is out with a new poll measuring Egypt's take on Syria and other Arab uprisings.

Do Egyptians support Syria's protestors?

Syria: Journalists killed by heavy shelling in Homs

Two foreign journalists and a Syrian reporter killed in Homs amid intensified crackdown.

Syria: Journalists killed by heavy shelling in Homs

Egypt: Policemen use Facebook to protest ban on beards

It might seem silly, but the Facebook debate over policemen's beards reveals a long-held suspicion of Islamists by Egypt's security forces.

Egypt: Policemen use Facebook to protest ban on beards

Why are the lights out in Gaza? An explainer.

Much of Gaza is in the dark again this week. But who's to blame?

Why are the lights out in Gaza? An explainer.

In Egypt, reactions to the death of Middle East reporter Anthony Shadid

For years, Anthony Shadid called Cairo home. Egyptian activists and journalists react to his death on Twitter.

In Egypt, reactions to the death of Middle East reporter Anthony Shadid

Who will be Egypt's next president?

With elections three months away, the race for Egypt's presidency is still up for grabs.

Who will be Egypt's next president?

Congress: NGO chiefs testify on Egypt aid (VIDEO)

The heads of four NGOs under investigation in Egypt testify in front of Congress.

Congress: NGO chiefs testify on Egypt aid (VIDEO)