Ashraf Khalil

Stolen Van Gogh painting still stolen
Egypt

Stolen Van Gogh painting still stolen

The mystery of the broad-daylight theft of a precious Van Gogh painting has taken a surreal and slightly silly twist.…
Praising the Almighty at Makan
Art news

Praising the Almighty at Makan

Shiekh Gomaa el-Bana’s voice rang out Wednesday night, bouncing off the stone walls and casting a spell over the packed…
Thursday’s papers: No water, electricity, or bread—just a president
Egypt

Thursday’s papers: No water, electricity, or bread—just a president

The main state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram leads its front page today with talk of upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for late November.…
Death and taxes: Govt makes smoking less convenient, more expensive
Egypt

Death and taxes: Govt makes smoking less convenient, more expensive

Ahmed Yassin actively looks forward to a drop in his business. The owner of a kiosk on Mourad Street in…
NDP breaks out big guns in pre-election campaign blitz
Egypt

NDP breaks out big guns in pre-election campaign blitz

With Egypt's parliamentary elections coming in the fall and an uncertain presidential situation looming over everything, the ruling National Democratic…
Monday’s papers: A family farm called ‘Egypt’
Egypt

Monday’s papers: A family farm called ‘Egypt’

State-owned daily Al-Ahram tops its front page with news relating to the African Union summit taking place in Kampala, Uganda.…
Wednesday’s Papers: Mubarak on the job and Nasser in the comics
Egypt

Wednesday’s Papers: Mubarak on the job and Nasser in the comics

State-owned papers Al-Ahram and Al-Gomhorriya both devote the top of their front pages to coverage of President Hosni Mubarak attending…
Abbas, Netanyahu talk to Mubarak–not each other
Egypt

Abbas, Netanyahu talk to Mubarak–not each other

Whatever the concerns about President Hosni Mubarak’s health these days, the venerable leader proved on Sunday that he’s still up…
Anger in Alexandria: ‘We’re afraid of our own government’
Egypt

Anger in Alexandria: ‘We’re afraid of our own government’

Maha Ibrahim didn’t care who heard her and didn’t care if her name was published. “We’re all afraid for our…
Wednesday’s papers: Corruption in Madinaty, comparing Nazif with Ezz
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: Corruption in Madinaty, comparing Nazif with Ezz

State-owned flagship newspaper Al-Ahram leads with President Mubarak preparing to announce the names of the 44 newly appointed members of…
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