Alastair Beach is a freelance reporter based in Cairo who has worked for a variety of publications, including the <em>Independent</em>, the <em>Sunday Telegraph</em> and <em>Spectator</em>. He was previously based in Syria.

Religion and Outrage in Cairo

[caption id="attachment_55233969" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Egyptian protesters tear down the US flag and wave various black Islamic flags at…

Egypt's Desert Gem

&nbsp; [caption id="attachment_55231655" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="The rising moon stands up in clear skies next to a weathered…

On the Campaign Trail

[caption id="attachment_55231924" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="Cars drive past advertisement billboards plastered with a portrait of…

Shadow of the Past

[caption id="attachment_55232023" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="A graffiti portrait of Hosni Mubarak merged with Hussein Tantawi reminds…

Few Options in Egypt

[caption id="attachment_55232329" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="An Egyptian man holds an Arabic sign while demonstrating in Cairo&#039;s…

Protests Threaten Egypt Elections

[caption id="attachment_55232399" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="Policemen clash with anti-Mubarak protesters. Anti and pro-Hosni Mubarak…

Who'd be a Woman in Egypt?

[caption id="attachment_55232465" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="Egyptian demonstrators shout slogans against former President Hosni…

Egypt Back from the Brink

[caption id="attachment_55232764" align="alignnone" width="620"] Police in front of the court during the announcement that Egypt's parliament will be…

Egyptian Border Attack Fuels Anxiety

[caption id="attachment_55233384" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Israeli soldiers inspect a burnt armored vehicle near the Kerem Shalom border…