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Egypt's prime minister vows to stamp out corruption - msnbc.com Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:44:43 GMT+00:00

Ahram Online

Egypt's prime minister vows to stamp out corruption msnbc.com CAIRO — Egypt's Prime Minister Essam Sharaf vowed Saturday to press a fight against corruption, responding to public pressure to speed up investigations into alleged graft by allies of ousted President Hosni Mubarak. ... After Revolt, Egypt Seeks DeMubarakiztionOnislam.net Egypt's referendum: Why “No” lost and what to do nextAhram Online With departure of police, Egypt feels free to debateHouston Chronicle Bikya Masr -Peninsula On-line -Nolan Chart LLC all 130 news articles »

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African Nations Cup Botswana book Cup berth - ESPN Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:38:03 GMT+00:00

AFP

African Nations Cup Botswana book Cup berth ESPN Minnows Botswana became the first country to qualify for next year's African Nations Cup today while former champions Egypt and Cameroon saw their chances suffer setbacks. Jerome Ramatlhkwane was the hero for the Zebras, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 ... Botswana qualify and S. Africa, Senegal closeAFP Soccer-Botswana in Nations Cup finals for first timeReuters Africa Botswana eye Nations Cup slotBBC News Times LIVE -Goal.com America all 59 news articles »

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Garib: Egypt can still qualify - Football365.co.za Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:10:49 GMT+00:00

Ahram Online

Garib: Egypt can still qualify Football365.co.za Assistant coach Shawki Garib insists Egypt have not given up hope of qualifying for next year's African Nations Cup despite losing 1-0 to Bafana Bafana in a qualifier at Ellis Park. The result leaves the Pharaohs rooted to the bottom of Group G with ... Bafana's Killer slays Egypt with late goalTimes LIVE Soccer-South Africa beat Egypt with last kick of the matchReuters Africa Analysis: Egypt pays for being too cautiousAhram Online The Canadian Press -KickOff -Goal.com India all 61 news articles »

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Egypt must scrap law banning strikes - rights group - Reuters Africa Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:49:30 GMT+00:00

Egypt must scrap law banning strikes - rights group Reuters Africa Last week, Egypt's military-backed government approved the draft law, which is valid for as long as Egypt's state of emergency is in force, saying the strikes were damaging the economy. It extends to those who organise strikes. ... Human Rights Watch denounces Egypt's ban on strikes and protestsAl-Masry Al-Youm Egypt: Revoke Ban on Strikes, DemonstrationsHuman Rights Watch (press release) all 25 news articles »

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Egypt: Law to stifle protest and demonstrations - Spero News Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:26:23 GMT+00:00

AINA (press release)

Egypt: Law to stifle protest and demonstrations Spero News We agree that there is a need for work to resume normally once again, for Egypt's economy to begin its recovery process, but we also believe that the government's decision to criminalise protests and strikes could provoke further discontentment and ... Muslims Attack Christian in Egypt, Cut Off His EarAINA (press release) Who will defend Christians in Egypt?The Kingston Whig-Standard Bombed Alex church nears restoration, but grievances remainAl-Masry Al-Youm Christian Post -MEMRI (blog) all 13 news articles »

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Gates Feels Foreign Pressure Over Libya - NPR Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:31:49 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Gates Feels Foreign Pressure Over Libya NPR Secretary of Defense Robert Gates traveled this week to Russia, Egypt and Cairo. Gates, a skeptic on military action in Libya a few weeks ago, found himself defending the operation at every stop on his trip. NPR's Rachel Martin has been traveling with ... Gates urges Syrians "take lesson" from Egypt revoltCapitol Hill Blue U.S. Says Egypt Vote Shouldn't Be RushedWall Street Journal Gates: Egypt's new groups need time to organizeThe Associated Press Washington Post -MyStateline.com -Reuters Africa all 535 news articles »

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Sudan to send Egypt 5000 cows as a present - AFP Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:45:00 GMT+00:00

Times LIVE

Sudan to send Egypt 5000 cows as a present AFP KHARTOUM — Sudan will start sending 5000 cows that it promised as a gift to Egypt next week, the foreign ministry said on Saturday, just ahead of a two-day visit by Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf. "During his last trip to Egypt (at the beginning ... Egypt considers promoting cooperation with Nile Basin countriesAl-Masry Al-Youm Soaring prices stoke Sudan discontentAhram Online all 16 news articles »

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Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood member released from prison - Bikya Masr Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:08:50 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood member released from prison Bikya Masr CAIRO: Egypt's Attorney-General has announced the release of member of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), Dr. Osama Suleiman, after serving two years in state prison. Suleiman had previously been released from prison in August 2010. ... Unholy Alliance in Egypt. By Assad EleptyPakistan Christian Post Egypt: Arab 'Democracy' Gives Way To A New Islamist StateAmerican Thinker (blog) Egypt Air wipes Israel off the map – a sign of where Egypt could be headedTelegraph.co.uk (blog) Christian Broadcasting Network -Huffington Post (blog) -Indian Express all 30 news articles »

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Syria arrests US citizen for filming - Aljazeera.net (blog) Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:47:57 GMT+00:00

CBS News

Syria arrests US citizen for filming Aljazeera.net (blog) Radwan attended middle school and part of high school in Egypt before returning to Virginia and later enrolling in Texas A&M University. After graduating, he worked in Saudi Arabia for a few years, saved money, then decided to take a year off to travel ... Austin man reported detained amid Syrian protestsAustin American-Statesman all 287 news articles »

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Shabba: SA needed a boost - Football365.co.za Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:47:33 GMT+00:00

Daily Mail

Shabba: SA needed a boost Football365.co.za Siphiwe Tshabalala says Bafana Bafana were eager to ease the country's Cricket World Cup heartache by beating Egypt in a 2012 AFCON qualifier on Saturday night. South Africa consolidated their position at the top of Group G by ousting the Pharaohs 1-0 ... Mokoena clears air on omissionKickOff A Curious Confusion of Global SoccerNew York Times Egypt out to defy odds in South AfricaAhram Online Goal.com America -The Canadian Press -Times LIVE all 110 news articles »