New York Times (blog) | Political Parties Rise From Egypt's Revolution Wall Street Journal CAIRO—As hopes rise for Egypt's first elections, political parties are sprouting like weeds. Activists, businessmen and community leaders are all forming new parties they hope will widen Egypt's limited menu of political options. ... Hosni Mubarak party in tatters as Egypt prepares for new elections Muslim Brotherhood sits at Egypt's new democratic table Egypt's cabinet, under attack, meets for first time |
Ha'aretz | The Star in Egypt: Mass exodus from Libya Toronto Star On Wednesday the border post near Salum, Egypt was jammed with Egyptians who were obliged to drag, carry, or push their belongings for 2 km. By Oakland Ross Feature Writer ON THE EGYPT-LIBYA BORDER—Tens of thousands of fearful Egyptians streamed into ... 5000 Egyptians return home from Libya Egyptian parties take first steps toward democracy Egyptians flee Libya as Gaddafi vows to end revolt |
Fox News | Clinton tells Egyptian youth to stay firm on democracy Hindustan Times US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in a web chat on Wednesday told Egypt's young revolutionaries to remain committed to the long struggle toward true democracy and be mindful of any group or emerging leader trying to "hijack" the process. ... Egyptian Youth to Clinton: Where Was the Support? Social Media Dialogue with Dr. Ahmed Ghanim of Egypt's Masrawy.com Clinton uses social network to answer questions from young Egyptians |
Telegraph.co.uk | For the Mideast, a code for rising democracies Washington Post Motivated by recent shows of political strength by neighbors in Egypt, demonstrators in the Middle East and North Africa are taking to the streets of many cities to rally for change. By Tzipi Livni These are days of momentous change in the Middle East. ... As Arab Leaders Teeter, Israel Frets COLEMAN: The way forward in the Middle East Social Media and Non-violent Protest |
Zawya | EBRD Says Could Invest EUR1 Billion A Year In Egypt Wall Street Journal LONDON (Dow Jones)--The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development could invest EUR1 billion a year in Egypt if its government shareholders give it the go ahead to fund projects in the north African country, EBRD President Thomas Mirow said ... EBRD Considers Expansion of Lending to Egypt, Bank Chief Says EBRD Chief Says Bank Could Lend To Egypt |
83 Chinese workers evacuated from Libya Xinhua ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- A group of 83 Chinese workers were evacuated on Wednesday from Libya and were heading home from the northern Egyptian port of Alexandria, the Chinese embassy in Egypt has said. The first group of 43 left for ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | Egypt opens canal to Iranian navy The National TEL AVIV // Egypt allowed two Iranian naval ships to sail through the Suez Canal yesterday for the first time in decades, in a move that angered Israel and reflected a possible Iranian bid to expand its influence in the Middle East. ... Iran Sends Two Naval Vessels Through Egypt's Suez Canal As the Mideast Boils, Iran Stirs the Pot with Ships to the Suez Warships in Suez 'provocation' |
Los Angeles Times | Egypt's 'Day of Rage' not inspired by Chicago rampage Los Angeles Times Egypt's 'Day of Rage' has a familiar ring in Chicago. But the phrase has Arab, not American, roots and the outcomes of the protests are worlds apart. Egyptian demonstrators turn out in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Feb. 4 to demand President Hosni Mubarak's ... |
Financial Times | Egypt cotton mills whir again after army, workers reach pact Los Angeles Times That's good news for tough-minded textile workers such as Kamal Mohammed Fayomy — and also for the military rulers struggling to keep Egypt's economy from stalling in the wake of the national uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak after three ... Egyptian workers strike for change |
USA Today | Sex Ratio Does Magic in China Amid Egypt Effect: William Pesek BusinessWeek A common thread linking events in Egypt, Bahrain, Tunisia, Libya and elsewhere is big populations of disaffected youth. They're angry about greed, corruption, the rich-poor divide and unaccountable leaders. Many Chinese harbor similar gripes, ... China: Egypt and the fears of Beijing: a revolution in China is inevitable Arab Revolts as Viewed From Beijing The Corner |