AFP | Egypt protesters, police clash near US embassy AFP CAIRO — Around 100 protesters calling for an end to military rule in Egypt clashed with soldiers near the US embassy in Cairo, an AFP correspondent reported. Shouting "Down with military power!" the protesters lobbed stones at the soldiers, ... Protesters outside US Embassy in Egypt demand end to US NGO funding Egyptians protest against US funding of NGOs Egypt Moves Up Americans' Trial |
Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (blog) | Why Egypt moved against unregistered NGOs Washington Post Fayza Aboulnaga is Egypt's minister of planning and international cooperation. Cairo Deep, fundamental changes are occurring in Egypt. The process begun on Jan. 25, 2011, continues. Our friends must understand that Egypt will never be the same, ... Egypt – 'not quite People Power' |
Bikya Masr | After the Arab Spring, Are Egypt's Women Losing Ground? Daily Beast by Josh Dzieza Mar 9, 2012 10:10 PM EST Egypt's women, who were central to the revolution, worry their glimpse at new freedoms is fading. At the Women in the World Summit, a debate over Cairo at a crossroads. Women played a vital role in Egypt's ... Protesters outside US Embassy in Egypt demand end to US NGO funding Egypt's Virginity Test fighter Samira Ibrahim looks for an end WORLD News of the Day From Across the Globe - |
Zawya | No quick revival seen for Egypt, Tunisia tourism Chicago Tribune BERLIN (Reuters) - Egypt and Tunisia are unlikely to see tourism - a vital prop for their battered economies - revive anytime soon as holidaymakers continue to shun North African destinations a year after the "Arab Spring" revolutions. Egypt's Tourism facing a new start Egypt turns on charm to woo visitors |
Rights group: Egypt's generals are muzzling media Daily News Egypt By AP and Daily News Egypt CAIRO: A leading media watchdog says an Egyptian military investigation of journalists and bloggers shows the country's ruling generals are trying to muzzle the media. The journalists and bloggers are among 12 prominent ... |
Ahram Online | Egyptian presidential contenders hit campaign trail Ahram Online Egyptian potential presidential candidate, Hamdeen Sabahi (L), meets with people during his presidential campaign tour in the "Martyrs" underground metro station in Cairo March 7, 2012. (Photo: Reuters) Would-be presidential contenders on Friday ... |
Egypt's EGPC Said to Purchase 14 Gasoil Cargoes From Glencore BusinessWeek By Rupert Rowling on March 09, 2012 Egyptian General Petroleum Corp., the state-owned oil company, bought 14 gasoil cargoes from Glencore International Plc for delivery from March to June, according to two traders with direct knowledge of the matter. Egypt buys 18-20 gas oil cargoes in tender |
Egypt Stock Market Commentary - Week Ending March 9, 2012 Afribiz.info The Egyptian market continued its run, this week adding 0.5%, bringing YTD performance to +49.0%. Liquidity also remained strong, with total value traded coming in at almost EGP 3bn; double the average seen in the last 6 months. |
www.worldbulletin.net | China sending envoy on Syria to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, France MSN Philippines News China said Friday it is sending an envoy to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and France to explain its position on Syria, after Beijing called for an end to the year-long conflict in the Middle East country. China unveiled a six-point peace plan last Sunday, ... China's Syria envoy to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, France Chinese Special Envoy to Visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt China seeks support for Syria cease-fire plan |
Al-Arabiya | Islamists could crown Egypt's next president Al-Arabiya Egyptian presidential candidate Abdul Moneim Abul Fotouh (C) defied the Muslim Brotherhood by quitting from the group to run for president as an independent. (Reuters) By The Associated Press A lineup of Islamists, retired generals, old regime figures ... Egypt: Parliament poised to vote no confidence in military appointed PM and ... Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood sets sights on El-Ganzouri govt Jimmy Carter: I trust Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood |