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Bahrain unrest: US lobbying effort preceded easing of crackdown on protesters - Washington Post Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:10:31 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Bahrain unrest: US lobbying effort preceded easing of crackdown on protesters Washington Post Inspired by demonstrations in Tunisia and Egypt, protesters are taking to the streets in Bahrain, Iran and Yemen. By Joby Warrick The apparent suspension of a police crackdown on Bahraini demonstrators followed two days of lobbying by the Obama ... Bahrain Protesters Call for Ouster of Monarchy While Egypt Holds 'Victory March'ABC News President Obama's Bahrain Burden GrowsTIME (blog) Crowds in Bahrain Mourn Dead, Protests Continue in Libya, Yemen, Egypt, IraqNewsHour Daily News & Analysis -San Antonio Express (blog) all 4,976 news articles »

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Turkey plays growing political role in Middle East - Fox News Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:38:12 GMT+00:00

Turkey plays growing political role in Middle East Fox News | AP ISTANBUL, Turkey – As Egypt erupted a few weeks ago, one fellow Muslim country insistently urged President Hosni Mubarak to respond to popular demands. That country was Turkey. The call was a sign of Turkey's growing confidence and stature in the ... and more »

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US wants women on Egypt's constitutional committee - AFP Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:45:00 GMT+00:00

USA Today

US wants women on Egypt's constitutional committee AFP WASHINGTON — The United States voiced regret Saturday at the absence of women on a committee tasked with proposing amendments to Egypt's constitution despite their participation in protests that ousted Hosni Mubarak. "Women in #Egypt protested for ... Brotherhood advises Egypt military to talk to workersReuters Africa Muslim Brotherhood Speaks Out On EgyptNPR Why Egypt Needs a Two-Round Presidential ElectionWall Street Journal (blog) Washington Post -TIME all 1,533 news articles »

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Egypt revolt becomes global case study - The Associated Press Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:30:00 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Egypt revolt becomes global case study The Associated Press Yet successful uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia have captivated dissidents and activists around the world who have campaigned in vain for radical change, in some cases for decades. This week, South Korean activists even hoisted helium balloons into the ... Egypt revolt becomes global case studyNewsday (subscription) all 209 news articles »

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G20 leaders pledge to help economies of Egypt, Tunisia - CNN Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:17:27 GMT+00:00

The Market Oracle

G20 leaders pledge to help economies of Egypt, Tunisia CNN (CNN) -- The world's leading nations concluded a two-day G20 meeting in Paris on Saturday by pledging to support the new governments arising in revolution-torn Egypt and Tunisia. "We stand ready to support Egypt and Tunisia, ... G-20 Country Ready to Support Egypt, Tunisia After RevoltsBloomberg G20 offers Egypt, Tunisia help, not blessingReuters Africa Nashville rallies in support of protests in Egypt, TunisiaVanderbilt Orbis Agenzia Giornalistica Italia -IdahoStatesman.com -Pakistan Observer all 41 news articles »

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Egypt is no longer committed to an alliance with Israel against Iran - Ha'aretz Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:03:02 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Egypt is no longer committed to an alliance with Israel against Iran Ha'aretz There is growing concern in Israel that Egypt will become a hostile front, adding to the feeling of international isolation which has only intensified since Benjamin Netanyahu became prime minister. By Aluf Benn Tags: Israel news Egypt Iran A year and ... 'Process of democracy in Egypt not dangerous for Israel'Jerusalem Post all 7 news articles »

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The Lede: Day's Updates on the Region - New York Times (blog) Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:57:59 GMT+00:00

Fox News

The Lede: Day's Updates on the Region New York Times (blog) On Saturday, The Lede continues to follow protest movements in Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, Iran, Iraq and Egypt. Updates below mix alerts on breaking news with reports from bloggers and journalists on the ground. ... EDITORIAL: Arrival of critical massDaily Times The revolution is being televised and tweetedEnid News & Eagle Bahrain cracks down hard, breaking from Egypt's modelChristian Science Monitor Sunday Leader -Care2.com (blog) -San Francisco Chronicle all 2,304 news articles »

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Made in Egypt, a revolution for Arab world - Times of India Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:41:01 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Made in Egypt, a revolution for Arab world Times of India Yet, Egypt's peaceful, youth-led mass social uprising dethroned an entrenched dictator in a mere 18 days. The developments in Cairo's Tahrir Square were testimony to the declining global influence of the US media as well as government. ... Nigeria & post-Mubarak EgyptVanguard How much impact has America had on the Mideast unrest?Kansas City Star The New EgyptAsharq Alawsat Daily Star - Lebanon -The Herald Journal -Foreign Policy all 483 news articles »

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US does not support freedom in Egypt - Tehran Times Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:38:11 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

US does not support freedom in Egypt Tehran Times How do we know, that the next set of government measures will gradually overcome the widening gap between rich and poor, mass poverty and joblessness in Egypt? To check the chances of the people's will to prevail, we look at history: Since the last 15 ... Egypt protests: fears that the army will install a 'new Mubarak' to keep its ...Telegraph.co.uk Egypt women stand for equality in the squareWashington Post Egypt greets new eraThe Southern Peninsula On-line -Malaysia Star -Nigerian Tribune all 2,477 news articles »

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Analysis: Yusuf al-Qaradawi – a 'man for all seasons' - Jerusalem Post Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:56:11 GMT+00:00

The Chosun Ilbo

Analysis: Yusuf al-Qaradawi – a 'man for all seasons' Jerusalem Post Addressing millions in Tahrir, cleric who has supported suicide bombings in Israel calls for pluralistic democracy in Egypt. A disparate mix of Egyptians packed into Cairo's Tahrir Square for Friday's prayer service-cum-political rally: ... Exiled cleric back in EgyptUPI.com After Long Exile, Sunni Cleric Takes Role in EgyptNew York Times Egypt iconic revolution figure Wael Ghonim barred from speaking in Tahrir SquareExaminer.com DEBKA file -Right Side News all 35 news articles »