EGYPT AND THE MEDIA Rarely does a news story capture the attention of the world, as the the protest movement did in Cairo in the last weeks. Coming just after the Tunisian revolution, it demonstrated how easy modern communication can keep us all enthralled with what is happening elsewhere. Whatever you felt about their demands, you had to admire the courageous stance they took by their daily journey to Tharir Square. Yet it was the media reporting that fascinated me. Most countries rarely cover North Africa in any depth. This was definitely an exception to the rule. Most surprising was the extensive US coverage especially as they were the prime supporter of the current President Mubarak. I found myself questioning the sicerity of the journalist, and their leader columns. Another issue is how long will this story last. The Tunisian story has almost disappeared even from some of the serious media. And since there are demonstrators still holding out in Tahrir Square, will the media stay t