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  Is the devil a woman? This was a question that often seemed to permeate some of the earliest Western and Egyptian films, reflecting the misogynistic anxieties surrounding a woman’s power in society and the things that societies have historically tried to control: female sexuality, independence, desire, and anger. In 1972, an Egyptian film was released titled Al Shaytan Imra’a (The Devil is a Woman, 1972), a title that itself speaks to the long-standing association between women, sexuality, and danger. Similarly, in Western literature and film, there is the recurring figure of the femme fatale: a sexually attractive woman who uses her sexuality to manipulate, seduce, or ultimately destroy men.  Across these representations, female power is repeatedly framed by male directors as something dangerous, particularly when it exists outside the boundaries established by a patriarchal society. Yet, more recently, feminist horror films have turned this question on its head. Horror has become a medium through which filmmakers can illustrate what happens when women become monsters, and how their monstrosity can be read as a form of revenge for what they have been subjected to. Feminist interpretations reverse the traditional idea…

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  Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the close relationship between Russia and Egypt on Friday, 11 September, describing Egypt as a “long-standing and reliable friend” during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting between the two leaders focused on the growing partnership between Russia and Egypt, including trade and major joint projects.  Putin said Moscow was pleased with the progress in bilateral relations and pointed to continued growth in trade between the two countries. A key message from Putin was Russia’s willingness to take Egypt’s views into consideration when shaping its policies.  “We take Egypt’s stance into account,” Putin said, underscoring the importance Moscow places on its relationship with Cairo. The meeting comes as both countries continue to strengthen their cooperation despite wider international tensions. For Russia, Egypt remains an important partner in the Middle East and Africa, while Cairo has maintained working relations with Moscow alongside its ties with other major global powers. A Strategic Partnership Russia and Egypt have described their relationship as a comprehensive strategic partnership, with cooperation extending across several major sectors….

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