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Top Egypt Security Delegation Heads to Syria - ABC News Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:54:16 GMT

Top Egypt Security Delegation Heads to Syria ABC News A high level Egyptian security delegation left for Syria on Monday in a rare visit, Cairo airport officials said. The delegation's mission was not immediately clear. Yasser Ali, who is spokesman for President Mohammed Morsi, denied the report. A senior ... and more »

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Egypt's doctors go on partial strike protesting underfunded hospitals, poor ... - Washington Post Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:59:15 GMT

The Daily Star

Egypt's doctors go on partial strike protesting underfunded hospitals, poor ... Washington Post CAIRO — Egypt's doctors began on Monday a partial strike, abstaining from offering non-emergency services in public hospitals to protest run-down facilities and meager wages, the physician's union said. It is the latest outbreak of labor unrest since ... Egypt doctors strike for better wages, servicesThe Associated Press Egypt doctors' strike a 'success': Syndicate strike committeeAhram Online all 164 news articles »

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IMF Aid Cheaper Than AA Debt Woos Egypt Salafis: Islamic Finance - Bloomberg Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:32:01 GMT

The Star Online

IMF Aid Cheaper Than AA Debt Woos Egypt Salafis: Islamic Finance Bloomberg Egypt's worst economic slowdown in at least a decade is swaying a debate among Islamists toward those who favor the loan, making it easier for the government to secure the “critical mass” of support that the IMF says is needed for the agreement ... Egypt talks on $4.8 billion deal with IMF delayedChicago Tribune all 28 news articles »

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US foreign aid under fire after attacks on embassies in Egypt and Libya - Washington Post Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:44:33 GMT

AFP

US foreign aid under fire after attacks on embassies in Egypt and Libya Washington Post Faced with the current fiscal crisis, U.S. politicians are looking for places to make deep cuts, and one obvious target for the general public appears to be taxpayer dollars sent to foreign countries to build their schools, roads and more recently ... Texas representative blocks $450 million in aid for EgyptThe State Does Egypt deserve US aid?Saudi Gazette US State Dept seeks to unblock USD450m for EgyptDaily Nation all 7 news articles »

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Egypt Stocks Drop Most in World on Report of IMF Delay, Goldman - Businessweek Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:08:52 GMT

Egypt Stocks Drop Most in World on Report of IMF Delay, Goldman Businessweek Egypt's benchmark stocks index fell the most since July after Al Borsa reported the International Monetary Fund delayed a visit and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cut its recommendation on eight companies in the country. The EGX 30 Index (EGX30) tumbled 3 ... and more »

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Egypt Shares Tumble; IMF Delays Visit, Talks on $4.8 Bln Loan Pact - Barron's (blog) Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:50:58 GMT

Egypt Shares Tumble; IMF Delays Visit, Talks on $4.8 Bln Loan Pact Barron's (blog) By Reshma Kapadia. The Market Vectors Egypt ETF (EGPT) slid 5% as stocks in that high-flying market tumbled amid lowered earnings expectations for several companies Goldman Sachs covers in the country, Bloomberg's 's Ahmed Namatalla and Alaa ... and more »

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Egypt's most senior military commander promises army overhaul - Yahoo! News (blog) Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:23:19 GMT

Egypt's most senior military commander promises army overhaul Yahoo! News (blog) Egypt receives $1.3 billion in military aid annually from the United States but officials say that is not enough for the country to keep up with rivals such as Israel and Saudi Arabia. Officers have said the U.S. money benefits American arms ... and more »

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Egypt's last Mubarak-era prime minister faces trial on corruption charges - CNN Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:55:12 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt's last Mubarak-era prime minister faces trial on corruption charges CNN The charges against Ahmed Shafik, the runner-up in Egypt's presidential election, arise from allegations made against him while he served as the nation's civil aviation minister under Mubarak. "He faces charges of profiteering and facilitating illegal ... Ex-presidential candidate in Egypt faces fresh corruption chargesLos Angeles Times Egypt Former Presidential Candidate Referred to CourtBusinessweek Egypt justice refers ex-PM, 10 aviation officials to criminal courtXinhua all 16 news articles »

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US Move to Give Egypt $450 Million in Aid Meets Resistance - New York Times Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:58:02 GMT

Examiner.com

US Move to Give Egypt $450 Million in Aid Meets Resistance New York Times The Obama administration notified Congress on Friday that it would provide Egypt's new government an emergency cash infusion of $450 million, but the aid immediately encountered resistance from a prominent lawmaker wary of foreign aid and Egypt's new ... U.S. plan for emergency Egypt aid hits roadblockChicago Tribune Egypt to receive $450 million more from Obama administrationExaminer.com Granger blocks $450 million in US aid to EgyptJewish Telegraphic Agency The New American -Wall Street Journal all 284 news articles »

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Egypt's Constitutional Racers Stagger Toward the Final Lap - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:49:46 GMT

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Egypt's Constitutional Racers Stagger Toward the Final Lap Carnegie Endowment for International Peace While amateur video productions, presidential trips, and embassy walls have occupied the international headlines for Egyptian affairs, the country's troubled constitutional drafting process -- tasked with writing a document that will establish ...