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Egypt's Chaotic Elections - Wall Street Journal Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:28:36 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Egypt's Chaotic Elections Wall Street Journal The road from authoritarian rule to something different in Egypt has been bumpy—and this week's surprise decision that barred three candidates from May's presidential elections has stirred anxiety anew. For which the best remedy is a legitimate and ... Tens of thousands protest military rule in EgyptFox News Political faultlines abound as Egypt returns to Tahrir SquareChristian Science Monitor all 738 news articles »

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Egypt's shaky finances: Can the IMF and government agree on a loan deal? - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:13:49 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Egypt's shaky finances: Can the IMF and government agree on a loan deal? Christian Science Monitor The IMF wants assurances that the political leaders who emerge to run Egypt after elections next month will be on board with the financial requirements underpinning a proposed $3.2 billion loan. By Howard LaFranchi, Staff writer / April 20, ... IMF Managing Director's Quotes On the Country to Local JournalistsAllAfrica.com Disorderly Devaluation Looming For EgyptSeeking Alpha all 4 news articles »

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Timing of Egypt's arrest request questioned - CNN (blog) Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:44:06 GMT

Timing of Egypt's arrest request questioned CNN (blog) By Libby Lewis Egyptian officials have filed global arrest notices with Interpol for some of the Americans charged for overstepping in their pro-democracy work in Egypt, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. Officially, nobody's talking about this ... and more »

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IMF sees "good progress" on loan deal for Egypt - Reuters Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:36:05 GMT

The Daily Star

IMF sees "good progress" on loan deal for Egypt Reuters IMF's Ahmed optimistic on $3.2 bln Egypt program deal * Middle East, North Africa still face headwinds * Tunisia vulnerable to European economic slowdown By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Friday ... IMF Says Looking For Further Egyptian Commitments For LoanWall Street Journal IMF sees 'good progress' on loan deal for EgyptArab News IMF praises 'good progress' on Egypt loan dealAhram Online MSN Philippines News -International Monetary Fund all 16 news articles »

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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood denounces Jerusalem visit by nation's top Islamic ... - Washington Post Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:33:57 GMT

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood denounces Jerusalem visit by nation's top Islamic ... Washington Post CAIRO — Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Thursday denounced a rare visit to Jerusalem by the nation's top Islamic theologian that broke with decades of opposition to traveling to areas under Israeli control. Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa replied that his two ... and more »

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Egypt's dire economy looms over elections - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:23:37 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Egypt's dire economy looms over elections Christian Science Monitor Egypt's foreign reserves have tumbled to $15 billion from $36 billion, jeopardizing the government's ability to meet the people's needs. The future is about a lot more than voting. By Dan Murphy, Staff writer, Kristen Chick, Correspondent / April 20, ...

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Egypt Candidate Warns on Islamists - Wall Street Journal Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:28:33 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Egypt Candidate Warns on Islamists Wall Street Journal By MATT BRADLEY, CHARLES LEVINSON and ADAM Z. HORVATH CAIRO—The presumed front-runner in Egypt's newly winnowed presidential race cast himself as the last bulwark against a surge of Islamist power, as remaining candidates rushed to define themselves ... Barred Islamist says Egypt army wants to keep powerChicago Tribune Egypt's election commission ejects front-runners from presidential raceWashington Post Egypt Confirms Disqualification of 2 Islamists, Ex-Spy Chief From ElectionsVoice of America Fox News -Los Angeles Times -NPR all 896 news articles »

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Natural Gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan - Energy Tribune Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:01:44 GMT

Energy Tribune

Natural Gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan Energy Tribune By Michael J. Economides A phrase often repeated during the Arab Spring “be careful of what you wish, it may happen” now finds its starkest manifestation in Egypt, a country profoundly tortured by horrible politics and corruption, with a burgeoning ... and more »

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Lagarde: IMF loan for Egypt won't be enough - Reuters Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:47:00 GMT

Ahram Online

Lagarde: IMF loan for Egypt won't be enough Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Egypt's request for a $3.2 billion IMF loan will not be enough to meet the country's financial needs and will require additional resources from donor countries, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. Egypt GDP slides to 1.5 pct in 2012, to double in 2013: IMFAhram Online WORLD BANK'S ALKAFFAS : IMF Egypt Program To Be Ready In Next Few Weeks4-traders all 4,192 news articles »

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Egypt sees Saudi financial help by end April - Reuters Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:01:28 GMT

Business Intelligence Middle East (press release)

Egypt sees Saudi financial help by end April Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will deposit $1 billion at the Egyptian central bank and buy T-bonds worth $750 million by the end of April as part of a $2.7 billion package to support Egypt's battered finances, an Egyptian official said on Thursday. Egypt Says Saudi Arabia May Buy T-Bills for Aid PackageBloomberg Egypt Q1 tourist arrivals up 32 pctDaily News Egypt Number of tourists visiting Egypt rises 32% in first quarter 2012Business Intelligence Middle East (press release) all 20 news articles »