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Egypt to hold presidential vote a month early - Washington Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:47:47 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Egypt to hold presidential vote a month early Washington Post CAIRO — Egypt's interim military leaders intend to hold a presidential election in May, a month ahead of schedule, state media reported Wednesday. The announcement comes amid growing pressure from activists and the country's newly elected lawmakers ... Egypt sets presidential elections for May amid rising tensionsMiamiHerald.com Egyptian Media Say Presidential Vote Before End of MayVoice of America Egypt to hold presidential poll 'in May'Aljazeera.com RTT News -Los Angeles Times -Ahram Online all 96 news articles »

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Soccer violence: Egypt protesters demand justice over stadium deaths - Firstpost Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:16:21 GMT

Firstpost

Soccer violence: Egypt protesters demand justice over stadium deaths Firstpost Cairo: Angry Egyptian soccer fans protested at the general prosecutor's office on Wednesday in Cairo, demanding that authorities bring to court those responsible for soccer violence that left 74 people dead. Fans and activists said they would take ... Egypt protesters demand justice over stadium deathsReuters Egyptian soccer game sparks riotVermont Cynic all 49 news articles »

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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood backs military in dispute with US over pro ... - Washington Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:47:25 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood backs military in dispute with US over pro ... Washington Post CAIRO — Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday threw its weight behind the country's military-backed government in an escalating dispute with the US over the funding of pro-democracy groups. Cairo claims that the groups are fomenting protests against ... Egypt's cold shoulderLos Angeles Times all 188 news articles »

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Egypt military's economic empire - Aljazeera.com Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:04:35 GMT

New York Times (blog)

Egypt military's economic empire Aljazeera.com The military's vast economic interests in Egypt are one of those secrets which is not really a secret. Their social clubs, complexes, villages and products are clear for all to see, but their precise hold on the country's economy has never been ... The Assault on Egypt's Free PressNew York Times (blog) Dempsey urges Egypt to resolve dispute with USBoston.com Egyptian minister's remarks stoke tensions with USHindustan Times The Nonprofit Quarterly all 588 news articles »

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US lawmakers warn US-Egypt ties nearing 'precipice' - AFP Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AFP

US lawmakers warn US-Egypt ties nearing 'precipice' AFP WASHINGTON — US lawmakers from both parties stepped up their warnings Wednesday that Egypt's crackdown on democracy activists will force a review of US aid to the longtime Mideast ally if the crisis is not quickly resolved. Egypt NGOs say probe is to cover government failureReuters Africa US and Egypt Relations in Crisis?PRI's The World Kerry Resolution Offers Reasonable Approach to EgyptHuman Rights First Daily News Egypt -Bikya Masr -Emirates 24/7 all 21 news articles »

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Egypt firmly backs Syria change - News24 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:36:03 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Egypt firmly backs Syria change News24 Cairo - Egypt called on Wednesday for change in Syria that met its people's demands, Cairo's strongest language yet on the crisis, though it ruled out supporting outside military intervention. Egypt has backed Arab League resolutions demanding ... Egypt firmly backs Syria change but not from outsideChicago Tribune Brown: The unfairness doctrineThe Samford Crimson Start planning now for transition in SyriaThe Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. all 2,848 news articles »

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Egypt's mummies divulge secrets in modern Scotland - Zee News Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:54:53 GMT

Zee News

Egypt's mummies divulge secrets in modern Scotland Zee News Edinburgh: Modern technology reveals the secrets kept for thousands of years by Egyptian mummies in a major exhibition at Scotland's National Museum. Scientists used advanced scanning techniques on the mummified corpses of a young woman and a girl ... Visual art review: Fascinating Mummies, National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghScotsman (blog) all 20 news articles »

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Egyptian Stocks: CIB, Orascom Telecom Media and Juhayna Food - BusinessWeek Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:43:37 GMT

The Daily Star

Egyptian Stocks: CIB, Orascom Telecom Media and Juhayna Food BusinessWeek 15 (Bloomberg) -- Egypt's benchmark EGX30 Index retreated for a second day, losing 1.2 percent to 5003.45 at the 2:30 pm close in Cairo. The following shares were active on the Egyptian Exchange today. Stock symbols follow company names. Egypt's financial watchdog calls for explanation of OTMT's acceptance of ...TeleGeography Egypt shares dip second day after rallyDaily News Egypt Egypt's OTMT to pay dividend from Mobinil proceedsReuters Bikya Masr -The Daily Star all 127 news articles »

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Egypt's constitution: it's not really about the religious clauses - The Guardian Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:01:33 GMT

The Guardian

Egypt's constitution: it's not really about the religious clauses The Guardian As Egypt's parliament prepares to designate the drafters of a new constitution, the country is embarking on an unprecedented and difficult journey. This is not the first time a constitution has been written for Egypt but it is the first time so many ... On US-Egypt relationsPakistanToday.com.pk The Muslim Brotherhood prepares for Egypt's new governmentHaaretz The Middle East Channel: Egypt must look back before it can move forwardForeign Policy (blog) Investor's Business Daily -The Public Record all 119 news articles »

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Gaza Strip fuel shortage forces power shutdown - The Associated Press Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:46:00 GMT

euronews

Gaza Strip fuel shortage forces power shutdown The Associated Press Gaza's energy authority has until recently relied on fuel smuggled from Egypt to circumvent an Israeli blockade. But shortages in Egypt have halted the smuggling. Gaza's power plant director Walid Sayel said Wednesday he placed some blame for the ... Fuel shortage in Gaza Strip forces power plant shutdown (AP)Haaretz Obama backs continued Egypt, PA aid despite tensionJerusalem Post Power Plant Problems in Gaza Stem From Egypt Fuel ShortageAlgemeiner all 317 news articles »