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Amnesty calls on Egypt to drop charges against activist for Twitter comments - The Guardian Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:27:11 GMT+00:00

Sydney Morning Herald

Amnesty calls on Egypt to drop charges against activist for Twitter comments The Guardian Amnesty International has called on Egypt's military authorities to drop charges against an activist accused of defaming the country's ruling military generals on Twitter, in what could prove to be a landmark case for freedom of expression in ... EGYPT: Rights groups condemn military trial for popular activistLos Angeles Times Military trials of civilians in Egypt under strong attackAhram Online Egypt: Three more rights activists summoned by SCAFBikya Masr Daily News Egypt -Aljazeera.net -Al-Masry Al-Youm all 223 news articles »

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Brazil says Egypt friendly is cancelled - Ahram Online Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:18:12 GMT+00:00

SuperSport.com

Brazil says Egypt friendly is cancelled Ahram Online Brazil's friendly game against Egypt has been cancelled for security reasons, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Tuesday. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said last week the Pharaohs would not be able to play the match, ... Egypt-Brazil soccer game in Cairo on Sept. 6 is canceled because of security ...Washington Post Egypt ex-footballer condemns Brazil match refusalBikya Masr Egypt-Brazil friendly match canceledFox News all 33 news articles »

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Egypt launches attack on Sinai jihadists - UPI.com Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:14:36 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Egypt launches attack on Sinai jihadists UPI.com EL ARISH, Egypt, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Egypt's security forces, with Israel's consent, have mounted a major operation against Islamist cells, supposedly linked to al-Qaida, in the Sinai Peninsula that have flourished in the unruly region since the fall of ... Egypt cracks down on terror cells in Sinai; bin Laden's doctor spottedCNN International Egypt army nets militants in SinaiNews24 Egypt Deploys Soldiers to North SinaiNew York Times Ahram Online -Al-Masry Al-Youm -Daily News Egypt all 431 news articles »

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Mubarak trial the first step to healing Egypt's wounds - The National Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:03:57 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Mubarak trial the first step to healing Egypt's wounds The National In transitional societies domestic trials to address crimes of past regimes almost always face major challenges, especially when political transformation is still underway and vetting of state institutions is not complete, as is the case in Egypt. ... Egypt: Caged Mubarak And the Symbolic LessonAllAfrica.com Mubarak's trial postponed till SeptemberXinhua Lying in court: Former Egypt president wheeled in to face charges of ...Daily Mail Christian Science Monitor -Al-Masry Al-Youm -San Francisco Chronicle all 1,341 news articles »

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Mashaal in Cairo amid rumors that Schalit talks renewed - Jerusalem Post Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:32:02 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Mashaal in Cairo amid rumors that Schalit talks renewed Jerusalem Post Defense Minister Ehud Barak confirmed there was a kernel of truth to the rumors of renewed talks in Egypt for the release of captive soldier Gilad Schalit, as exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal arrived in Cairo from Syria. The al-Hayat newspaper on ... Hamas chief in Cairo to talk on reconciliation, prisonersReuters Africa Hamas chief's visit to Cairo could signal imminent decision on Shalit dealHa'aretz Hamas Claims Israel Becoming 'Flexible' on Shalit IssueArutz Sheva Ynetnews -Demotix all 42 news articles »

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Costa Cruises cancels calls in Egypt, Tunisia through 2012 - USA Today Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:04:21 GMT+00:00

Breaking Travel News

Costa Cruises cancels calls in Egypt, Tunisia through 2012 USA Today Costa Cruises is dropping Egypt and Tunisia from dozens of Mediterranean voyages planned for 2012, citing the "persistant negative perception" of the countries in the wake of recent turmoil. Europe's largest cruise line says ... Costa to avoid Egypt and Tunisia in 2012, tooTravel Weeekly all 3 news articles »

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What did we expect from the Arab Spring? - Telegraph.co.uk Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:13:06 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

What did we expect from the Arab Spring? Telegraph.co.uk Even when Sadat had half a million men milling around in the desert just west of Sinai, the CIA never expected that Egypt might be about to attack Israel again. And certainly, no one in the West could ever have predicted the September 11 attacks. ... Lurking dangers to the Arab quest for freedomgulfnews.com Friedman on the “Arab Spring”American Conservative Magazine Wharton's Stuart Diamond: Arab Spring Has Provided Little Value for PeopleKnowledge@Wharton Arab News -Sabbah Report -Pajamas Media all 35 news articles »

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Libyan security official makes surprise trip to Egypt - GlobalPost (blog) Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:32:27 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Libyan security official makes surprise trip to Egypt GlobalPost (blog) The official arrived in Egypt "unexpectedly" on Monday. Is it a vacation or a high-level defection? Libyan rebels drive in an armed pick-up truck towards the frontline on August 15, 2011 on the outskirt of oil port town of Brega. ... Egypt, Libya and Syria: as it happened August 15Telegraph.co.uk Libya: Gaddafi henchman Nasser al-Mabroud Abdullah flees to EgyptDaily Mail Mystery over Libya minister's Egypt tripABC Online The Guardian -Globe and Mail -Xinhua all 4,283 news articles »

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From Egypt With Love: An Interview With Cairo's Mona Said - Forbes Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:46:29 GMT+00:00

From Egypt With Love: An Interview With Cairo's Mona Said Forbes Mona Said created “From Egypt With Love,” an exhibition of art created during and about this winter's Tahrir Square demonstrations in Cairo that led to the downfall of Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of dictatorial rule. The exhibition has captured ... Cairo kitsch embraced as artistic inspirationAl-Masry Al-Youm all 4 news articles »

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Foreign Aid Stirs Debate Amid Egypt's Democratic Hopes - Voice of America Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:42:58 GMT+00:00

Foreign Aid Stirs Debate Amid Egypt's Democratic Hopes Voice of America August 16, 2011 Foreign Aid Stirs Debate Amid Egypt's Democratic Hopes Congress watches Cairo politics heat up as Tahrir demonstrators turn protests into political agendas for historic parliamentary vote. David Arnold | Washington A sudden surge in US ... British Adventurer Tour EgyptAl-Arabiya all 2 news articles »