Topic: Cairo University

Focus How much Quran belongs in the classroom?

Under an Islamist government, many expect far more religion in the Egyptian curriculum. But the reality of governing has tempered that push.

Focus Obama's pivot to Asia? Middle East will still demand attention in 2013.

The popular unrest of the last two years has left the Middle East volatile as 2013 kicks off.

Egypt's public prosecutor resigns amid protests

Egypt's public prosecutor quit under pressure from his opponents in the judiciary, drawing an angry response from the Muslim Brotherhood ahead of a second round vote on a divisive draft-constitution.

Egypt's anti-Morsi protests spread beyond Cairo

Egypt's angry political divide is evident well outside Cairo, with protests erupting against President Mohamed Morsi in Alexandria, along the Suez Canal, and in the Nile Delta.

New protests in Tahrir Square as Egypt's Morsi grants himself broad powers

The Egyptian president's move brought opponents into the streets all across the country amidst fears that he may be seizing power through emergency orders similar to those of the previous regime.

Egypt's president orders parliament to reopen

The surprise move by the Islamist Mohammed Morsi could lead to a clash with Egypt's powerful generals.

Candidate Aboul Fotouh highlights diversity of Egypt's Islamists

Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh has emerged as a top candidate in next week's Egyptian presidential elections.

11 dead in Cairo protest clashes

Reports say armed men attacked Egyptian protesters outside the Ministry of Defense in Cairo Wednesday.

Atheist and pro-Israel, Maikel Nabil tests free speech in Egypt

A year ago this week, Maikel Nabil became the first Egyptian blogger to be arrested solely for his opinion. Now released, he talks about his fight for one of the key principles of democracy.

Egypt soccer violence highlights instability under military rule

Hundreds were injured and at least one reportedly killed in Cairo today in clashes with police. Protesters were upset that police did little to thwart Wednesday's soccer violence.

Egypt protests: Tahrir Square deaths trigger cabinet's resignation

At least 24 have been killed in fresh Tahrir Square protests against the military junta. The cabinet resigned today, but many say the standoff can be ended only by significant concessions from the military.
11/21/2011 03:35 pm

Backchannels Tahrir activist's imprisonment shows Egypt is still not free

The case of Tahrir activist and Egyptian blogger Maikel Nabil, who has been on a hunger strike for nearly a month, shows torture and prisoners of conscience aren't just a thing of Egypt's past.
09/30/2011 02:32 pm

Terrorism & Security Ayman al-Zawahiri: Who is Al Qaeda's new leader?

Ayman al-Zawahiri, Al Qaeda's operational leader for many years, will succeed Osama bin Laden as the terror group's new chief.
06/16/2011 10:39 am

Egyptians rally in Tahrir Square for 'second revolution'

Egyptian protesters see a need to keep pressure on the country's interim military rulers, but some warn that their impatience could thwart their ultimate goals.
05/27/2011 05:39 pm

Ayman al-Zawahiri: How will he shape Al Qaeda?

Al Qaeda's former No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahiri is seen worldwide as the top leader of Al Qaeda. But he may lack the charismatic Osama bin Laden's ability to rally followers.
05/05/2011 08:16 am

For many Arabs, Osama bin Laden had already lost his appeal

'We have clearly passed the Osama bin Laden era, and we are firmly into the Bouazizi era,' said one columnist, referring to the Tunisian man whose self-immolation sparked revolts across the Mideast.
05/02/2011 03:40 pm

Egypt revolution 2.0: Amid flagging support for strikes, protesters turn to politics

Many of the protesters' demands remain unmet. Egyptians disagree whether it's better to focus efforts on protests or politics.
03/25/2011 04:52 pm

Egypt PM resigns, but protesters vow to stay in Tahrir Square

The resignation of Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq – seen as too close to ousted President Hosni Mubarak – demonstrates the clout the protesters wield as they push for real change.
03/03/2011 06:59 am

How Egyptians toppled Mubarak – and who will lead them now

A grass-roots revolution outmaneuvered Mubarak's powerful regime. But bringing real democratic reform to Egypt will be harder without clear leadership.
02/12/2011 09:36 am

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Mubarak steps down. What comes next for the Egyptian revolution?

Mubarak stepped down 18 days after a leaderless revolution emerged in Cairo to press for the end of the president's 30-year reign. Now the matter of leadership becomes much more pressing.
02/11/2011 02:11 pm

With Egypt's Mubarak out, the question is 'Who is Omar Suleiman?'

Omar Suleiman, the man Egyptian President Mubarak appointed as vice president shortly before his resignation, has gone from relative anonymity to a focal point of the transition period.
02/11/2011 01:57 pm

Backchannels Hosni Mubarak gets backing of Egypt's military: Who's really in charge?

Hosni Mubarak's refusal to step down after a day of signals that he was leaving power is pushing Egypt's uprising toward a dangerous confrontation. Egypt's military appears to be firmly backing the regime.
02/11/2011 06:02 am

Egypt crisis: What role will Omar Suleiman play?

Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman, who addressed Egyptians after the televised speech of President Hosni Mubarak Thursday, urged Tahrir Square protesters to 'go home.' It is unclear how much power Suleiman now wields.
02/10/2011 06:41 pm

Opinion Five reasons why Arab regimes are falling

The massive protests in Egypt and the Arab world aren't just about political grievances. Major societal and demographic factors are at play that won't go away with a new government. Understanding them is key to understanding the unrest and the progress that will hopefully come.
02/08/2011 12:12 pm