Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has urged citizens to defend the state and its institutions ahead of planned anti-government protests. In a televised speech, Mr Sisi said attempts to destabilize Egypt would not succeed if the country stood united. Security has been stepped up across the country, with officials...
The world's most famous footballer donates a pair of his boots to a charity auction, what's not to like? Plenty it seems, depending on the cultural context, as Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been discovering after his generous gesture managed to upset some Egyptians. It was only a few weeks ago that Messi was widely...