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Egypt opposition to vote "no" in constitutional referendum, but crisis ... - Fox News Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:55:55 GMT

Newsday

Egypt opposition to vote "no" in constitutional referendum, but crisis ... Fox News The moves reinforced the atmosphere of a nation in crisis, deeply divided over whether Egypt might move toward Islamic theocracy or retain its secular traditions. More opposition protests were planned, judges remained on strike and there were concerns ... Opponents of Egypt's Morsi-backed charter urge 'no' vote instead of boycottWashington Post Peracchio: In Egypt, the Arab Spring has given way to chilly winterNewsday Egypt opposition urges "no" vote on divisive constitutionReuters Los Angeles Times -The Seattle Times all 8,349 news articles »

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Egypt's Opposition Urges Vote Against Draft Constitution - New York Times Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:46:55 GMT

New York Times

Egypt's Opposition Urges Vote Against Draft Constitution New York Times CAIRO — Egypt's main opposition coalition urged followers on Wednesday to vote against an Islamist-backed draft constitution in a divisive referendum scheduled for Saturday and vowed to fight the charter even if it is approved.

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Egypt Court Gives Christian 3 Years for Blasphemy - ABC News Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:55:19 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Egypt Court Gives Christian 3 Years for Blasphemy ABC News A Cairo court on Wednesday convicted a Coptic Christian blogger who shared an anti-Islam film on social networking sites and sentenced him to three years in prison for blasphemy and contempt of religion. The case of Alber Saber is one of several seen ... Egypt: 'Outrageous' guilty verdict in blasphemy caseAmnesty International 'Insulting religion': Blasphemy sentence in Egypt sends a chillChristian Science Monitor Egypt court jails blogger Alber Saber for blasphemyBBC News Ahram Online -Reuters all 136 news articles »

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SocGen sells Egypt arm to QNB for $2 billion - Reuters Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:21:10 GMT

FRANCE 24

SocGen sells Egypt arm to QNB for $2 billion Reuters PARIS/DUBAI (Reuters) - Societe Generale will sell its majority stake in Egypt's National Societe Generale Bank (NSGB.CA) to Qatar National Bank QNBK.QA for $2 billion, as part of the French bank's bid to meet new capital requirements. The sale, which ... SocGen sells Egypt unit to Qatar's QNB for $2 bnFRANCE 24 all 24 news articles »

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Egypt political crisis threatens to worsen economy - MiamiHerald.com (registration) Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:46:42 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Egypt political crisis threatens to worsen economy MiamiHerald.com (registration) CAIRO -- Egypt's political crisis is threatening to plunge its ailing economy even deeper into distress after the government delayed a request for a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund that would have eased a ballooning budget ... Egypt offers $3.1 billion debt as pound dropsThe Daily Star Egypt's prime minister says his country asked IMF to delay loan due to ...Washington Post Egypt Asks IMF to Delay Loan DealWall Street Journal Globe and Mail -Bloomberg -Al-Arabiya all 382 news articles »

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Egypt and other Arab democracies will not survive without including more women - Christian Science Monitor Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:49:44 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Egypt and other Arab democracies will not survive without including more women Christian Science Monitor The Arab revolutions, and their aftermath, are a testament to the human spirit. In a matter of months, decades of corruption and injustice were confronted by the raw strength of women and men unified against a common dictator. Facing death, torture ... and more »

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Egypt opposition to vote against constitution - Aljazeera.com Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:19:18 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Egypt opposition to vote against constitution Aljazeera.com Egypt's presidency has announced that the referendum on the a draft constitution will be held over two days. The announcement, made on Wednesday, stated that the vote will be held on December 15 and 22. It came just hours after the National Salvation ...

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Egypt opposition changes stance on vote - Financial Times Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:44:31 GMT

Egypt opposition changes stance on vote Financial Times Fierce political campaigning for and against a controversial new constitution got under way in Egypt on Wednesday after a loose coalition of liberal and secular groups urged their supporters to vote against the document, casting aside their previous ...

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Egypt opposition backs referendum 'No' vote - BBC News Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:57:38 GMT

BBC News

Egypt opposition backs referendum 'No' vote BBC News Egypt's opposition National Salvation Front has urged supporters to vote "No" in a looming referendum on a controversial draft constitution. However, it said it could still call a boycott if its demands for the ballot - including the judiciary acting ...

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Protests Against Egypt's Constitution Dwindle - NPR Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:03:16 GMT

Protests Against Egypt's Constitution Dwindle NPR Egypt's protest movement against the controversial draft constitution appears to be losing steam after a lackluster turnout Tuesday night. Opposition leaders had called for mass demonstrations, and they're scrambling to decide whether to boycott ...