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Book Club: Togo Mizrahi's extraordinary life story and films are unearthed in a new book by Deborah Starr.
Erik Estavillo is trying to take his frustration over Twitter's decision to 'ban' Trump from its platform to court.
Muslim official 'forced to remove hijab' in police custody
A Muslim elected official is filing a lawsuit in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia after she was forced to remove her hijab in police custody - which is illegal.
Italian party to sue government over Egypt arms sales
The Green Italy party has said it will file a legal complaint over the government's continued arms sale to Egypt despite the murder of an ...
Democrat Pelosi narrowly re-elected as US House speaker
Nancy Pelosi, the only woman to serve as US Speaker of the House, was narrowly re-elected to the position Sunday in a deeply divided new ...
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dead from Coronavirus-19
The Republican congressman-elect died from coronavirus-related complications.
Fire at Cairo hospital kills seven coronavirus patients
A fire broke out in a hospital for coronavirus patients on the outskirts of Cairo, killing seven patients and injuring five others.
Italy-Egypt oil and weapons deals undermine justice for Regeni
Comment: Italy's PM Conte knows he can back the prosecution of Egyptian officials without undermining Italy's close trade and 'security' links ...
'Three dead' in building collapse in Egypt
A dilapidated building collapsed in Egypt's Alexandria, killing at least three people.
For US progressives, the fight has only just begun
In-depth: Progressives and minority voters helped Biden across the finish line in key swing states. Now they want to make sure their policy ...
American Muslims won this election
Comment: Biden's victory affirms the power of those on the margins to organise, assert their voices, and radically transform the political ...
Egypt holds second stage of parliament election
Supporters of authoritarian President Sisi are expected to be elected to the rubber-stamp parliament.
US House of Representatives to have three Muslim members
Three Muslim politicians will sit in the new House of Representatives, as votes continue to be counted in the hotly contested US presidential ...
Muslim Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar win re-election
Minnesota's Ilhan Omar and Michigan's Rashida Tlaib comfortably beat their Republican opponents.
New York progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins second House term
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a second term in Congress.
Arab and Muslim candidates take on local US politics
In-depth: Aside from winning their races, Arab and Muslim politicians also have to win over sceptics.
US election 2020: What's at stake for Palestine?
Analysis: Trump's presidency has been a disaster for Palestinians, but Biden does not offer the kind of fundamental changes needed in US policy.
First stage of Egypt parliament elections wraps up
The remaining deputies will be appointed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, whose government continues to silence any serious political ...
Egyptians vote in second day of parliamentary elections
The second stage the vote is scheduled on Nov. 7-8 in the country’s 13 other provinces, including the capital Cairo and the Sinai Peninsula.
Egypt kills 49 in 'outrageous' mass executions: HRW
Human Rights Watch has called for Egypt to 'immediately halt' carrying out death sentences.
The progressive vote and the 2020 election
Comment: The rapid growth of the progressive vote in America over the past four years reveals how voting patterns will continue to change in ...
Two Islamic State 'Beatles' plead not guilty in court
Two members of the "Beatles" Islamic State kidnapping cell pleaded not guilty in a US court to charges of conspiring to murder four American ...
Soura film festival's quest to normalise Mideastern queer stories
Middle Eastern queer cinema has yet to achieve a commercial blockbuster, but its ideas are being embraced, writes Jad Salfiti in this preview of ...
AOC withdraws from event commemorating 'bone crusher' Yitzhak Rabin
Conflicting reports have emerged over whether the withdrawal is final, with Democratic insiders saying the decision could harm Joe Biden's ...
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