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Egypt on the Brink - Women Under Assault

VICE co-founder Suroosh Alvi meets with some local activists around Tahrir Square to learn about the horrible conditions female protesters have been put in while their country has been turned upside down. Full story

Egypt's Black Bloc—An Exclusive Interview

On Tuesday Egypt’s chief prosecutor ordered the arrest of anyone participating in a “black bloc,” with a spokesman calling the blocs an “organized, terrorist group.” The state news agency announced the arrest of 18 alleged black bloc members on Thursday. Local media also reported… Full story

Is SpongeBob SquarePants the New Che Guevara?

Spongebob SquarePants has become a symbol for rebellious youth in Egypt. Student leaders in the fight against conservative President Mohamed Morsi have adopted him as their symbol, and he's inspired dozens of Egyptian Facebook fan groups, including at least one nominating him for… Full story

The Revolution Is Still Going on in Egypt—in Tiny Flashes

What I had witnessed was not one of the vast, telegenic protests of the Egyptian revolution. It was one of thousands of smaller acts of rebellion against authority taking place throughout the country every single day. One human rights group recorded 3,817 separate protest actions… Full story

World Peace Update

This week, milk was used as a weapon. I'm not sure we've ever been further from planetary harmony. Full story

Vigilantes Are Tagging Egypt's Sexual Harassers with Spray Paint

The members of "Be A Man" patroled during the recent Eid al-Adha festival celebrations, armed with cans of black and white spray paint, attacking, pinning down, and scarlet-lettering the shit out of grabbers and gropers with the words "I Am a Harasser." Full story

Calm Has Broken Out in Cairo

What the hell is the army up to?Why are they trying to hang on to power, even though they know that they're probably going to have to give it up sooner or later? Full story

Another Sleepless Night in Cairo

It's hard to fall asleep when you've seen a paving slab fall out of the sky and hit a man in the face. Full story

Remembering the Dead in Cairo

The protesters in Tahrir are tough, but even they need to stop from time to time to mourn. Full story

Are the Illuminati Behind the Protests in Tahrir Square?

Probably not, but you can't blame Cairo for being a bit paranoid. Full story