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Egypt military looking to keep its grip at least on economy - Los Angeles Times Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:44:25 GMT

The Associated Press

Egypt military looking to keep its grip at least on economy Los Angeles Times As a power transition looms in Egypt, the military bargains with the Muslim Brotherhood to protect its widespread but murky business dealings. Egyptian generals depart after a funeral last week for Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III. Islamists dominate Egypt's constituent assemblyAhram Online Egyptian parliament selects constitution panelCBS News Egyptian parliament names constitution panelThe Associated Press Chicago Tribune all 296 news articles »

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Egypt soccer fans clash with troops killing at least 1 - Fox News Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:28:42 GMT

CBC.ca

Egypt soccer fans clash with troops killing at least 1 Fox News CAIRO – Egyptian soldiers clashed with thousands of angry soccer fans in a Mediterranean coastal city over the suspension of their club following a deadly riot last month, witnesses said Saturday. A medical official said a teenager was killed and 68 ... Deadly clashes in Egypt after soccer club bannedChicago Tribune RPT-UPDATE 2-Deadly clashes in Egypt after soccer club bannedReuters all 523 news articles »

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Libyan tribe closes border crossing with Egypt - USA TODAY Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:36:15 GMT

Libyan tribe closes border crossing with Egypt USA TODAY BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) – Libyan tribesmen have closed the country's main border crossing with Egypt, complaining of a rise in crime and rampant smuggling of drugs and weapons across the frontier, residents and officials said. Although most of the Libyan ... and more »

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Egypt forces working to prevent Iran attacks on Israeli targets, sources say - Haaretz Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:53:04 GMT

Haaretz

Egypt forces working to prevent Iran attacks on Israeli targets, sources say Haaretz By Avi Issacharoff Tags: Egypt Iran Iran threat Egyptian security forces thwarted an attempt by Iran to blow up an Israeli ship in the Suez Canal, the Egyptian daily Al-Ahram reported yesterday. The attack was being planned by two Egyptians who were ... 'Iran Plotted Terror Attack On Israeli Ship In Suez'Yeshiva World News Report: Iran Planned to Bomb Israeli Ship Crossing SuezArutz Sheva all 10 news articles »

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Islamist Victors in Egypt Seeking Shift by Hamas - New York Times Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:30:51 GMT

Ma'an News Agency

Islamist Victors in Egypt Seeking Shift by Hamas New York Times CAIRO — As it prepares to take power in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood is overhauling its relations with the two main Palestinian factions in an effort to put new pressure on Israel for an independent Palestinian state. Officials of the Brotherhood, ... Egypt-Hamas standoff leads to Gaza power crisisBusinessWeek Egyptian official: Zahhar on tour to end fuel crisisMa'an News Agency Report: Hamas wants fuel, commodities only via EgyptYnetnews Sydney Morning Herald -International Business Times -Bikya Masr all 131 news articles »

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Once Imperiled, US Aid to Egypt Is Restored - New York Times Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:14:32 GMT

Bloomberg

Once Imperiled, US Aid to Egypt Is Restored New York Times WASHINGTON — An intense debate within the Obama administration over resuming military assistance to Egypt, which in the end was approved Friday by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, turned in part on a question that had nothing to do with ... US approves Egypt military aid despite rights fearsReuters 'Stability' Trumps Democracy in EgyptHuffington Post (blog) US intends to deliver full aid to Egypt despite objectionsLos Angeles Times Bloomberg -UPI.com all 461 news articles »

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Egyptian parliament names constitution panel - Albany Times Union Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:47:48 GMT

Egyptian parliament names constitution panel Albany Times Union MAGGIE MICHAEL, AP Members of Egypt's Parliament attend a session in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, March 24, 2012. Egyptian parliamentarians on Saturday cast ballots to select a 100-member panel that will draft the country's new constitution, ...

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Egypt's Brewing Crisis: Subsidies - Wall Street Journal Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Egypt's Brewing Crisis: Subsidies Wall Street Journal By MATT BRADLEY CAIRO—Egypt's interim government has just months to tear apart the country's bloated subsidy system before the nation faces a budget crisis, economists and government officials say. Pressure to address the issue mounted Thursday, ... Egypt Biggest Yield Drop Since Revolt Signals Longer-Term SalesBloomberg Gasoline shortage hits Egypt, drivers lose tempers waiting in long lines at ...Washington Post Egypt lawmakers, government disagree on IMF loanThe Associated Press all 555 news articles »

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Egypt police arrest sex swingers: security - Ninemsn Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:27:57 GMT

Egypt police arrest sex swingers: security Ninemsn Egyptian police have arrested a married couple who advertised on Facebook to sexually swap spouses and to host orgies at their Cairo apartment, a security official said on Saturday. The case involving a 30-year-old accountant and his wife of the same ... and more »

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Some amounts of Israeli fuel reach Gaza Strip amid Egypt tensions - Fox News Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:13:36 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Some amounts of Israeli fuel reach Gaza Strip amid Egypt tensions Fox News GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Small amounts of Israeli fuel were trucked into the Gaza Strip on Friday, slightly easing an energy crisis provoked by a cut-off of Egyptian fuel, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. The shipment however did not meet Gaza's ... Egypt-Hamas standoff leads to Gaza power crisisBoston.com Gaza faces energy crisis in dispute with EgyptSan Francisco Chronicle Egypt to Supply Gaza With Fuel for Power Plant Today, MENA SaysBloomberg Chicago Tribune -Oman Tribune all 476 news articles »