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Analysis: The tide of the war is unlikely to turn any time soon
World
August 15, 2022
Analysis: The tide of the war is unlikely to turn any time soon
There are many observations to be made about Ukraine. But on a recent road trip, one sticks out — just how…
‘Brex-lit’: Social tensions inspire British novelists
Books
January 6, 2019
‘Brex-lit’: Social tensions inspire British novelists
With Britain’s decision to leave the EU exposing fault lines across society, fiction writers are responding with an increasing…
Egypt court rejects appeal for writer jailed for ‘obscenity’
Egypt
July 18, 2016
Egypt court rejects appeal for writer jailed for ‘obscenity’
An Egyptian court has rejected an appeal by an Egyptian author against a two-year prison sentence he was given on…
Prominent fiction writer Mahmoud Salem dies at 84
Books
February 24, 2013
Prominent fiction writer Mahmoud Salem dies at 84
Prominent mystery fiction writer Mahmoud Salem died Sunday at the age of 84, after a life full of adventure, both…
Shortlist for prestigious Caine Prize showcases diverse African literature
Books
May 2, 2012
Shortlist for prestigious Caine Prize showcases diverse African literature
Egypt was one of just 14 countries represented by submissions to this year's Caine Prize for African Writing, sometimes referred…