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In Egypt, Tahrir Square awash again in revolutionary fervor - Los Angeles Times Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:32:10 GMT

Haaretz

In Egypt, Tahrir Square awash again in revolutionary fervor Los Angeles Times CAIRO — Knots of men argue politics, barefoot boys grip stones, graffiti blooms, banners unfurl and wind whistles through the tents of protesters in the latest stage of a revolution that, at least for now, has revived passions and lighted new ... Egypt's army assumes broader powers ahead of charter referendumWashington Post Egypt's Military Takes Over Security Ahead of VoteTIME Egypt opposition: Referendum on constitution will deepen political crisisHaaretz Fox News -BBC News all 5,688 news articles »

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Egypt Importing Gas for First Time as Exports Disappear - Businessweek Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:46:29 GMT

Egypt Importing Gas for First Time as Exports Disappear Businessweek “We are in discussions with many countries in emerging markets about LNG imports at the moment and Egypt is on the list,” Shell Chief Financial Officer Simon Henry said last month. “Egypt's economy clearly is growing in terms of its demand for energy ... and more »

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Despite turmoil, major lending effort aims to boost Egypt, Arab neighbors - Washington Post Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:32:12 GMT

Despite turmoil, major lending effort aims to boost Egypt, Arab neighbors Washington Post The United States and a coalition of international lenders are pushing ahead with billions of dollars in loans and other help for Egypt and neighboring states despite the region's sometimes violent political turmoil, in hopes of heading off a ... and more »

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Egypt's opposition rejects constitutional referendum - Reuters Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:47:53 GMT

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Egypt's opposition rejects constitutional referendum Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's main opposition coalition rejected on Sunday Islamist President Mohamed Mursi's plan for a constitutional referendum this week, saying it risked dragging the country into "violent confrontation". Mursi's decision on Saturday ... Egypt army gets temporary power to arrest civiliansBangladesh News 24 hours The danger in Egypt: a revived security apparatusThe Daily Star Egypt army officers granted arrest powers until 15 DecemberAhram Online BBC News -The National all 10,979 news articles »

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Egypt losing 'constitutional moment' - CNN Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:05:28 GMT

TIME

Egypt losing 'constitutional moment' CNN The draft constitution, and the political maneuvers that made it possible, have sparked the rage of liberal and secular Egyptians, who fear their dream of a truly free Egypt, with genuine equality for men and women, for people of all religions, is ... Egypt's Islamists and the way out of the crisisAhram Online Women's Rights at Odds in Egypt's Constitution WarsTIME Women Rights Groups Slam Egypt's New CharterAllAfrica.com Carnegie Endowment for International Peace all 15 news articles »

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Egypt Gives Military Arrest Powers - Voice of America Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:43:44 GMT

Voice of America

Egypt Gives Military Arrest Powers Voice of America Egypt's liberal opposition coalition has formally rejected the president's plan to hold the referendum on a new constitution largely shaped by Morsi's Islamist allies. In a statement late Sunday, a National Salvation Front spokesman said the draft ...

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Egypt army given arrest powers before referendum - The Guardian Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:02:57 GMT

The Guardian

Egypt army given arrest powers before referendum The Guardian The constitutional referendum comes at a polarised time in Egyptian politics, after Morsi issued a decree granting himself extraordinary powers, which he partially rescinded on Saturday after protests. The opposition National Salvation Front (NSF) has ...

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Cairo faces rival protests over constitution crisis - Reuters Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:09:58 GMT

Cairo faces rival protests over constitution crisis Reuters Islamists, who dominated the body that drew up the constitution, have urged their followers to turn out "in millions" the same day in a show of support for the president and for a referendum they feel sure of winning and that critics say could put ...

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Egypt crisis: Morsi gives army arrest powers before vote - BBC News Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:41:30 GMT

BBC News

Egypt crisis: Morsi gives army arrest powers before vote BBC News Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has ordered the military to maintain security and protect state institutions in the run-up to a controversial referendum on a new constitution. The army has also been given the power to arrest civilians. Mr Morsi has ...

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Egypt's bourse drops after opposition rebuff on constitution - Business Recorder (blog) Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:27:26 GMT

Egypt's bourse drops after opposition rebuff on constitution Business Recorder (blog) Egypt's bourse fell on Monday as local investors booked the previous session's gains after the main opposition coalition rejected Islamist President Mohamed Morsi's plan for a constitutional referendum. Opponents accused Morsi of plunging Egypt deeper ... and more »