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Egypt on the Brink of Revolution

Hamilton Nolan · 01/28/11 01:25PM

Things are moving quickly in Egypt today. Street protests have consumed Cairo and other major cities, and the army's been called out to quell them. A quick roundup of the latest news, below.

Days of Rage

Jeff Neumann · 01/28/11 07:50AM

[Protesters across Egypt are on the streets again today demanding an end to President Hosni Mubarak's 30 years in power. Mubarak has responded with violence, intimidation and censorship. Image via Getty]

What's Going On in Egypt?

Max Read · 01/26/11 02:53AM

On Tuesday, tens of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets in Cairo and Suez, protesting the administration of President Hosni Mubarak late into the night. The protestors were gassed and beaten.

Spot the Difference: Doctored Egyptian News Photo Edition

Max Read · 09/16/10 03:00AM

Can you spot the difference between these photos of world leaders at the Middle East peace talks? That's right! One was photoshopped by Egypt's state-run newspaper to put Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in front of the group instead of behind.

Two-Headed Calf Born in Egypt Expected to Survive

Jeff Neumann · 07/04/10 09:57AM

An Egyptian farmer this week said one of his cows gave birth to a two-headed calf, after two hours of strenuous labor. The farmer, Sobhy el-Ganzoury, called it a "divine miracle." The animal is expected to survive.

Poor Africans Catch Break on Babies (Cue Questionable Remarks)

Andrew Belonsky · 08/26/09 08:48PM

It never fails: you leave a little food on your plate and some liberal whines about all the starving children in Africa. Well, thanks to a new, cheap invitro program, there may soon be more hungry mouths to not feed...

Hamptons Expertise Meets Egyptian Party Boat

Hamilton Nolan · 07/22/08 01:52PM

Jetsetting nightlife trend update: It's not just Dubai that's the hot new destination for NYC club owners bored with drab Americans. Egypt will soon be an attractive stop for money-burning Eurotrash wastrels as well! Undaunted by the country's Islamic system of law and taboos against homosexuality, intoxication, and women doing things (party!), we hear that the Pink Elephant club moguls are building a club aboard a 26,000-square-foot, $100 million party boat that is scheduled to sail the Nile river this coming New Year's eve. I hope they have all their government payoffs in order.

Baby Let Me Rub My Thorax On Your Sweet Candy Face

Hamilton Nolan · 07/11/08 02:20PM

US propaganda merchants, take note: Muslims are slaves to candy. They're attracted to its otherworldly colors; their foreign mouths water for its sinful sweetness. In this ad from Egypt, women are the sweet candy; the hijab face veil is the candy's wrapper; and men are the dirty flies. Uncover your face and be swarmed, ladies! (This is 100% accurate, it's just something Western women have learned to deal with). Click through for a larger pic and translation of this progressive message.