Egypt in trouble: the leading light of the Arab World plunges into darkness. A look at the turmoil that's arisen in Egypt since former president Hosni Mubarak's downfall and the Muslim Brotherhood's revolution-spirited takeover
Riding out the protests must be the Turkish government’s short-term goal. But in the long run, the country faces a greater challenge to reconcile democracy, secularism and Islam, a test whose outcome will be critical for the whole region
Ever looked at your favourite Arab star and been struck by deja-vu? We have! We’ve scoured the internet high and low and think we’ve come up with some classic doppelgangers for you. From Ahlam to Kfoury, take a look at who we think were separated at birth.
Widespread protests in Istanbul this weekend have uncovered the growing disquiet with the Turkish government under the rule of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. From his policies on the environment to his stance on Syria and his alleged Islamization of the country, we’re taking a look at the discontent bubbling under the surface in Turkey.
Middle Eastern talent was hard to miss at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, with a healthy serving of Arab and Iranian directors generating a buzz and our leading ladies showing Hollywood how glamour is done in the East
The X Factor Finalists battled it out over two shows full of nail-biting drama and suspense, with Moroccan Mohammed Rifi coming out on top in the public vote. The controversial contestant’s victory has already sparked fierce debate on social networks.
