Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970) was an Egyptian political leader and hero of much of the Arab world. His devotion to Arab unity and a strongly anti-imperialist ideology came to be called "Nasserism." The family of Gamal Abdel Nasser were well-to-do...

Egyptian Pres. Gamal Abdel Nasser's diplomatic acumen was clearly demonstrated by his deft handling of developments during the American-Syrian crisis of 1957. During this incident, when a US-backed plan to overthrow Syria's pro-Soviet government, Nasser successfully challenged the bid of Saudi Arabian King Saub...

Adel Darwish reports on a new film of the life of Egypt's former President Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser which has caused controversy at home and abroad. The film portrays Nasser as a charismatic hero but, say some critics, that is not quite the...

Today is Thursday, July 26, the 207th day of 2007. There are 158 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 26, 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act, creating the Department of Defense, the National Security Council, the CIA and the Joint...

Police arrested the main financier and strategist of Egypt's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood opposition group Thursday, security and group officials said.The Brotherhood said police also swept up nearly 200 of the group's supporters, acting a few days after student Brotherhood members caused an uproar by wearing...