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Egypt's mindboggling first time choosing a leader - The Associated Press Fri, 11 May 2012 19:54:00 GMT

The Associated Press

Egypt's mindboggling first time choosing a leader The Associated Press During a late night debate between two top candidates, the first ever in Egypt and the Arab world, crowds gathered around TV screens at outdoor cafes for the unprecedented sight of their potential leaders grilling each another over their political ... Egyptian presidential debate underscores Islamist vs. establishment divide (+ ...Christian Science Monitor Egypt rivals trade barbs in historic debateChicago Tribune all 676 news articles »

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Egypt seizes dozens of heavy weapons likely smuggled from Libya and bound for ... - The Republic Fri, 11 May 2012 13:33:52 GMT

Yeshiva World News

Egypt seizes dozens of heavy weapons likely smuggled from Libya and bound for ... The Republic MAGGIE MICHAEL AP CAIRO — Egyptian security forces seized near the Libyan border on Thursday dozens of heavy weapons allegedly bound for the Sinai Peninsula to stir up trouble ahead of upcoming presidential elections, a police official said. Egypt intercepts weapons cache believed bound for SinaiGlobalPost Egypt Reports Intercepting Arms Heading to Israel's EnemiesYeshiva World News World WatchWall Street Journal all 160 news articles »

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Egyptian Families Finding New Interest In Politics - NPR Fri, 11 May 2012 20:20:38 GMT

Egyptian Families Finding New Interest In Politics NPR by Kimberly Adams The first truly competitive presidential election in Egypt's history is just two weeks away. The campaign has sparked lively interest around the country, as the candidates appear at campaign rallies and on televised talk shows.

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Egypt: Low court orders suspension of presidential elections, ruling likely to ... - The Republic Fri, 11 May 2012 13:34:12 GMT

The Republic

Egypt: Low court orders suspension of presidential elections, ruling likely to ... The Republic MAGGIE MICHAEL AP CAIRO — A low-level administrative court ruled Wednesday in favor of a lawsuit calling for Egypt's presidential election to be suspended, a decision that is likely to be overturned, a judicial official and a lawyer said. Egypt Court Suspends Vote, but Ruling Is DisputedNew York Times all 202 news articles »

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Egypt secures financial aid from Saudi Arabia - Fox News Thu, 10 May 2012 14:35:33 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Egypt secures financial aid from Saudi Arabia Fox News CAIRO – Saudi Arabia on Thursday signed a series of deals with Cairo aimed at helping stabilizing Egypt's struggling economy days after the worst diplomatic tiff between the two was healed. A statement Thursday from the Saudi ambassador to Egypt said ... Egypt Gets $1 Billion from Saudi Arabia, Minister SaysBloomberg all 262 news articles »

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EU Welcomes Egypt's Decision To Allow International Poll Monitors - RTT News Fri, 11 May 2012 21:22:30 GMT

EU Welcomes Egypt's Decision To Allow International Poll Monitors RTT News (RTTNews) - The European Union on Friday welcomed Egypt's decision to allow international observers to monitor the upcoming presidential elections due later this month. Nonetheless, the EU also expressed concerns about last week's violent clashes in ... Egypt: Ashton spokesperson, activists trials worryingANSAmed all 3 news articles »

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Egypt reshuffles cabinet to placate parliament - Chicago Tribune Fri, 11 May 2012 05:13:04 GMT

National Post

Egypt reshuffles cabinet to placate parliament Chicago Tribune CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's military rulers replaced four cabinet ministers on Thursday to try to placate demands from the Islamist-dominated parliament for an overhaul of the army-appointed government that is set to remain in office until the end of ... Egyptian Election Delay Is Unacceptable, Says BrotherhoodBusinessWeek Egypt appoints four new cabinet ministers as Islamists demand new PMNational Post India lauds Egypt's 'ongoing process of democratic transition'Bikya Masr all 42 news articles »

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Egyptian candidates' tough words on peace turn Israel wary - MiamiHerald.com Thu, 10 May 2012 19:47:47 GMT

Ahram Online

Egyptian candidates' tough words on peace turn Israel wary MiamiHerald.com By Sheera Frenkel and Mohannad Sabry JERUSALEM -- Along the Israel-Egypt border a barrier is being built among the desert dunes. Every few months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels hours south of his government offices to mark the ... Egypt seizes dozens of heavy weapons likely smuggled from Libya and bound for ...Washington Post Egypt: Arm Smugglers apprehended at the borderMiddle East Confidential Egypt-Israel Gas Issue Becoming ExplosiveDissident Voice Ahram Online all 33 news articles »

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Women on Egypt's protest frontlines - UPI.com Fri, 11 May 2012 14:49:27 GMT

UPI.com

Women on Egypt's protest frontlines UPI.com She said it was her duty, though, as an Egyptian and a woman to be part of the movement against the military. "When I saw the gas and smoke, of course I was afraid. I heard the sound of gunfire. I wanted to see what was happening," she said. and more »

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Syria, Egypt and Algeria - Friday 11 May - The Guardian Fri, 11 May 2012 07:48:15 GMT

The Guardian

Syria, Egypt and Algeria - Friday 11 May The Guardian Egyptian expatriates in 166 countries have begun voting in the presidential election (see 12.01pm). 4.50pm: Algeria: Some swift analysis of the election results from Reuters: Algeria on Friday declared its ruling party for the past 50 years victor in a ... Saudia: No reduction in Egypt operationsZawya (registration) all 194 news articles »