Daria Solovieva
Searching for the Truth About Egypt's 'Deadliest Day'
Human rights groups and Egypt's government disagree on how many people died during the brutal dispersal of protesters in Cairo last summer.
Crimea Standoff Might Wreck Russian Economy
As the US and EU threaten to impose sanctions, Putin’s invasion of Crimea has already inflicted considerable economic damage in Russia.
Codepink Co-Founder Detained, Beaten, and Deported From Egypt
Medea Benjamin, of Codepink, was trying to get to Gaza through Egypt when she was held overnight and had her arm broken at Cairo airport.
Armed Protesters Stormed Libya's Parliament and Shot Two MPs
Demonstrators frustrated with Libya's government attacked the General National Congress in Tripoli on Sunday night.
Egyptian Army Mocked for ‘Miracle’ AIDS Cure
Army scientists revealed devices which they say can detect HIV and cure AIDS, but the medical community reacted with deep skepticism.
Egypt Worker Anger Is Reaching a Boiling Point
The army is driving the buses now as thousands of workers across many of the country's industries resort to strikes.
Egypt Extends Arbitrary Repression to Social Media
Opening a new front in the offensive, the government is pursuing its campaign online, scrutinizing social media groups for signs of dissent.
Leaked Calls Land Turkish PM in Corruption Scandal
A viral YouTube video allegedly catches Recep Tayyip Erdogan trying to hide millions of dollars, and it's had over three million hits.
Uganda’s President Signs ‘Shock’ Anti-Gay Law
The new law, called “an affront to the human rights of all Ugandans," requires citizens to report homosexuals to the police.
Egypt Government Resignation Sets Presidential Stage for Sisi
The defense minister will face little competition once he announces his candidacy. His election would cement the Egyptian military's power.