Old and new diplomacy clashed in the flare-up between Egypt and the United States over the arrest and interrogation of Bassem Youssef - considered the "Jon Stewart of Egypt" - who skewers politicians of all stripes on his popular TV show, El Bernameg. (more)

As Egyptians prepare for their milestone presidential election this week, thousands of activist youths who spearheaded the revolution - the very ones who made the election possible - will not be casting a vote. Instead, they are in prison, facing military trials. (more)