Ha'aretz | Egypt to lift restrictions on political parties The Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military rulers plan to scrap a law that has severely restricted the formation of political parties, a government official said Saturday, the latest liberalization of the strict regime of ousted President Hosni Mubarak. ... Curbs on Egypt political parties to be lifted: army Political Party Limits In Egypt To Be Lifted Egypt to lift restrictions on political parties |
The Hindu | US Struggles To Keep Up With Arab World Changes NPR 12:00 pm ET Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, shown on Capitol Hill on Thursday, is heading to Egypt and Tunisia as the US tries to stay on top of what's happening in the Arab world. For decades, the US relied on Arab autocrats to provide stability ... Clinton wades into Arab revolutions Women's rights at risk in Arab revolts: US Clinton to visit Egypt, Tunisia next week |
Selloff Fears Cloud Egypt's Market Open Wall Street Journal CAIRO—Egypt's stock market is expected to reopen Tuesday or Wednesday despite the objections of many investors worried about a selloff, a stock exchange spokesman said. Egypt's exchange has been closed for nearly six weeks since ... |
The Hindu | Egypt dominates England to win the title The Hindu Photo: V. Ganesan This one is for Egypt,” smiled Ramy Ashour. “Of course,” echoed Raneem El Weleily. Egypt's 2-0 victory over defending champion and second seed England in the final of the JSW-SDAT-WSF mixed team Squash World Cup at the Express Avenue ... Egypt beat England to win Squash World Cup Egypt wins Squash World Cup Egypt, England enter Squash World Cup final |
Boston Globe | 2 US warships cross Egypt's Suez Canal Washington Post AP CAIRO -- Egyptian officials say two US vessels have crossed the Suez Canal en route to the Mediterranean Sea to be close to Libya. The nuclear-powered submarine USS Providence and Destroyer USS Mason entered the canal Saturday from the Red Sea. ... 2 US warships cross Egypt's Suez Canal |
Zee News | Outlook for democracy dims across much of Middle East MiamiHerald.com CAIRO, Egypt -- A poster depicting 15 Middle Eastern heads of state stood out among the other signs hoisted in the air Saturday by hundreds of protesters at a rally outside the Arab League meeting in Cairo, Egypt. ... Upheaval in the Middle East: Potential win for the US Middle East has truly reached turning point El-Erian On The Middle East, North Africa |
Kansas City Star | AP Impact: US training nurtured Arab democrats Washington Post AP CAIRO -- Hosni Mubarak's woes could be traced back to Egypt's 2005 election, when an army of tech-savvy poll watchers, with a little help from foreign friends, exposed the president's customary "landslide" vote as an autocrat's ... “Citizen” Amr Moussa outlines roadmap for Egypt democratic renaissance The west can't just dictate democracy to the Arab world Does Egypt want change or more of the same? |
Bikya Masr | Egypt Push for Elections Draws Concern Wall Street Journal Unprepared for the monumental task of governing the Arab world's largest country, Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces so far hasn't shown any sign it intends to cling to power permanently. Gen. Hassan el-Roweni, commander of the army's ... Egypt going to elections |
CTV.ca | Arab League Asks UN for No-Fly Zone on Libya, Egypt TV Reports BusinessWeek March 12 (Bloomberg) -- The Arab League called on the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Libya to stop air attacks by forces loyal to Muammar Qaddafi, Egyptian state television reported. ... Libyans in Egypt protest outside Arab League; League still divided over no-fly ... EU foreign policy chief to visit Egypt Arab League backs no-fly zone in Libya |
The Guardian | After Sectarian Clashes, Egyptians Push For Unity NPR In Egypt this past Friday, many protestors abandoned angry rants against their rulers to instead push for reconciliation between their country's Christians and Muslims. The call for national unity comes after a week of fatal ... Egypt arrests Mubarak allies over violent Cairo attack Arrests made in notorious Cairo horse and camel assault Egypt arrests Mubarak allies over camel charge |