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Protests escalate in Egypt after deadly soccer riot - CNN International Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:51:29 GMT

New York Times
Protests escalate in Egypt after deadly soccer riot
CNN International
Cairo (CNN) -- Seven people died over two days in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters amid reports of inadequate security at a soccer match that devolved into a riot in which 79 fans were killed, officials said Friday.
As Clashes Continue, Egypt Soccer Riot Becomes Metaphor for Government FailureNew York Times
5 dead in Egypt clashes over deadly soccer riotCBS News
Egypt clashes ease but protesters determined to fight onReuters India
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Gunmen free 2 Americans, Egyptian guide kidnapped near Mount Sinai - Washington Post (blog) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:16:08 GMT

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Gunmen free 2 Americans, Egyptian guide kidnapped near Mount Sinai
Washington Post (blog)
EL-ARISH, Egypt — Bedouin tribesmen abducted two female American tourists and their Egyptian guide at gunpoint Friday but released them several hours later after negotiations with tribal leaders in the Sinai Peninsula, the region's security chief said.
US tourists seized in Egypt's Sinai releasedReuters
Egyptian kidnappers reportedly free 2 American touristsFox News
Kidnappers free 2 Americans, Egyptian guideAlbany Times Union
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Egypt warned US aid at risk - CNN (blog) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:40:09 GMT

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Egypt warned US aid at risk
CNN (blog)
By Jill Dougherty and Chris Lawrence Members of Congress have told top Obama administration officials, as well as the head of Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, that Egypt's investigation of and raids on US democracy support groups working in ...
Lawmakers: US aid to Egypt at riskPolitico
Lawmakers step up warnings on Egypt military aidReuters
Congress: Egypt's Harassment of NGOs Puts US Aid at RiskNational Journal
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Can Egypt Avoid Pakistan's Fate? - New York Times Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:06 GMT

Can Egypt Avoid Pakistan's Fate?
New York Times
Washington ONE year after the revolution that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian military is closing down civil society organizations and trying to manipulate the constitution-writing process to serve its narrow interests.

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Egypt: unfinished business - The Guardian (blog) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:24 GMT

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Egypt: unfinished business
The Guardian (blog)
One of the many features which made Egypt's deadliest night of football different from similar stadium disasters at Hillsborough or Heysel is the widespread belief that the violence was planned. There is circumstantial evidence for this view: from Port ...
Muslim Brotherhood official says West is neglecting EgyptWashington Post (blog)
The Next Fight in Egypt and Tunisia Will Be Among IslamistsAllAfrica.com
Egypt must rebuild economy by building democracyThe Daily Yomiuri
Eurasia Review -Middle East Media Research Institute -The Sun Daily
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In Egypt, Military Blamed For Targeting Soccer Fans - NPR Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:20:38 GMT

In Egypt, Military Blamed For Targeting Soccer Fans
NPR
Violent protests continued for a second day in Egypt in response to the deadly riot at a soccer match earlier this week. Many of the protesters claim authorities chose not to stop the soccer riots as retaliation against fan groups — known as Ultras ...

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More deaths as Egypt clashes continue (1:53) - Washington Post Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:38:11 GMT

More deaths as Egypt clashes continue (1:53)
Washington Post
Unrest was continuing on Egyptian streets, as the death toll climbed to at least three from clashes in the wake of Wednesday night's deadly stadium riot. (Feb. 3) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently ...

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Prominent Egyptian Actor Sentenced For Insulting Islam - RTT News Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:20 GMT

AFP
Prominent Egyptian Actor Sentenced For Insulting Islam
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(RTTNews) - A court in Egypt has sentenced renowned actor Adel Imam to three months in prison for "defaming Islam" and its symbols, including beards, in stage and screen performances, media reports citing the actor and officials said late onThursday.
Egypt jails comedian for offending IslamSydney Morning Herald
Egypt convicts top Arab actor for 'defaming Islam'AFP
Egyptian Film Star Sentenced For Insulting IslamRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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Pictures of the Day: Egypt Protests, Soul Train, Lantern Festival - ABC News (blog) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:18:41 GMT

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Pictures of the Day: Egypt Protests, Soul Train, Lantern Festival
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(Allison Joyce/Getty Images) A protester waves an Egyptian flag during clashes between protesters and riot police near the interior ministry, Feb. 3, 2012 in Cairo, Egypt. The protest follows the deaths of 74 football fans who were killed in clashes ...

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Cairo's Undercover Strongman - by Magdy Samaan - Foreign Policy (blog) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:51:16 GMT

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Cairo's Undercover Strongman - by Magdy Samaan
Foreign Policy (blog)
In the year since then, the Egyptian army, the police, and the business elite have struggled to cope with the tide of revolutionary change washing over the Arab world's most populous country. Not one of these institutions has made it through the ...
Egypt protesters continue demonstrating against the SCAFPress TV

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