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Egyptian to hold 'million man protest' against peace accord with Israel - Ha'aretz Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:23:11 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Egyptian to hold 'million man protest' against peace accord with Israel Ha'aretz By Zvi Bar'el Tags: Egypt Arab Spring Who and how many will take part in today's million-man demonstration in Tahrir Square? It is not expected to be one of the routine demonstrations that have shaken Egypt since January. This time, Tahrir Square will ... Egypt and Israel: Troubled PeaceHuffington Post (blog) Israel moves to ease strains with EgyptReuters Africa Egypt and IsraelThe Economist The Associated Press -CRIENGLISH.com -World Tribune all 1,943 news articles »

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Arab World: Is Bashar next? - Jerusalem Post Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:22:56 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Arab World: Is Bashar next? Jerusalem Post Those hoping Syria's president will follow shortly in the steps of leaders of Libya, Egypt and Tunisia are likely to be disappointed. The apparently imminent eclipse of the Gaddafi regime in Libya has re-ignited hope among some ... Revolution is proving contagious - but the tyrants are not beaten yetTelegraph.co.uk Tracking Assets in the Arab SpringWall Street Journal Jihad al-Khazen: The Arab spring has stumbledAl-Arabiya New York Times -Hurriyet Daily News all 510 news articles »

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Steinitz doesn't say 'I told you so' on Egypt - Jerusalem Post Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:23:03 GMT+00:00

Ynetnews

Steinitz doesn't say 'I told you so' on Egypt Jerusalem Post Finance Minster downplays his years of intense criticism of Egypt and calls for calming the situation with Israel's southern neighbor. Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz was known for years as a “prophet of doom” regarding Israel's ... WikiLeaks: Lieberman wanted Egypt to give land to GazaYnetnews all 3 news articles »

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Ramadan differs in Egypt after unrest - Xinhua Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:25:33 GMT+00:00

Ramadan differs in Egypt after unrest Xinhua 25 (Xinhua) -- Remarkable decrease of banquets and tents witnessed a different holy Ramadan in Egypt this year. Khamis Ahmed, a 50-year-old lawyer, complained about the high prices of food commodities while intermittent work made his income irregular. ... Ramadan in EgyptHouston Chronicle Reviving RamadanAhram Online all 3 news articles »

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Central Bank Of Egypt Holds Interest Rate At 8.25% - Daily Markets Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:25:28 GMT+00:00

Reuters Africa

Central Bank Of Egypt Holds Interest Rate At 8.25% Daily Markets By CentralBankNews on August 25, 2011 | More Posts By CentralBankNews | Author's Website The Central Bank of Egypt held its overnight deposit rate unchanged at 8.25%, and the overnight lending rate at 9.75%, while also holding the discount rate at ... Egypt Holds Key Rate at Lowest Level Since 2006 to Help GrowthBloomberg Egypt's interest rate likely to remain unchangedAhram Online Egypt keeps rates on hold, inflation still a concernReuters Africa Egyptian Gazette -Socialist Alternative all 20 news articles »

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EGYPT: Rights' advocates accuse military of orchestrating smear campaign - Los Angeles Times (blog) Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:38:49 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

EGYPT: Rights' advocates accuse military of orchestrating smear campaign Los Angeles Times (blog) Advocates like Ahmed Ragheb of the Hisham Mubarak Law Centre believe that the active presence of rights associations is needed to monitor SCAF until Egypt holds presidential and parliamentary elections. “It's either we turn a blind eye to any ... Time for the U.S. to use its influence in EgyptKansas City Star Egypt still haunted by Pharaoh's shadowExaminer.com Egypt rights groups complain of official 'crackdown'AFP The Guardian -ikhwanWeb.com -Al-Masry Al-Youm all 19 news articles »

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Barak nixed proposal to launch preemptive strike ahead of Negev terror attack - Ha'aretz Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:41:38 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Barak nixed proposal to launch preemptive strike ahead of Negev terror attack Ha'aretz Barak last week decided not to authorize a preemptive strike before the terrorist attack on the Egyptian border, a senior official in Jerusalem said. Barak feared that the move would spark a serious ... Egypt's Reluctant RulersThe Media Line Libya rebel council to seek UN help to rebuild armyAhram Online all 13 news articles »

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Fault Lines in Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood - The Nation. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:02:43 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Fault Lines in Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood The Nation. Delivering his acceptance speech, according to Habib, Badie referred affectionately to Egypt's then-dictator Hosni Mubarak as “the father of Egypt,” and he implied the Brotherhood would accept a dynastic transfer of power to Mubarak's son Gamal. ... Muslim Brootherhood wants to ban bikinis and alcohol in EgyptWTAM.com Egypt's Brotherhood Declares War on the BikiniThe Media Line International travel agencies reject Brotherhood statements on tourismAl-Masry Al-Youm Reuters Africa -Ahram Online all 19 news articles »

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Egypt Misses 1-Year T-Bill Goal for 3rd Week as Yields Rise - Bloomberg Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:25:43 GMT+00:00

Egypt Misses 1-Year T-Bill Goal for 3rd Week as Yields Rise Bloomberg Egypt missed its fund-raising target for one-year treasury bills for the third week as the average yield on the securities rose to the highest level in almost three years. The Arab country raised 1.4 ... Egypt reduces size of T-bill sale: ministryDaily News Egypt all 2 news articles »

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Military council fails to defuse mounting tales of torture in Egypt - Ahram Online Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:11:13 GMT+00:00

Ahram Online

Military council fails to defuse mounting tales of torture in Egypt Ahram Online Soldiers arrive one mid-afternoon to break off a peaceful gathering in Tahrir Square. Days later, several young people recount scary ordeals and horror stories they claim they endured. Amr, for example, a young Egyptian man who works in the TV and ... Democracy 101 for EgyptThe Nation. all 4 news articles »