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Egypt's 31-year emergency detention and arrest law ends - USA TODAY Thu, 31 May 2012 20:56:23 GMT

The Associated Press

Egypt's 31-year emergency detention and arrest law ends USA TODAY CAIRO (AP) – Egypt's notorious emergency law expired Thursday, ending 31 years of broad powers to detain and arrest for a police force accused of severely abusing its far-reaching authority. By Nasser Nasser, AP A woman passes by a Cairo wall with ... Egypt's infamous emergency law expiresWashington Post Egypt Ends Emergency LawWall Street Journal Egypt's 31-year emergency law endsThe Associated Press all 828 news articles »

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Egypt Islamist says he is choice for revolutionaries - Chicago Tribune Thu, 31 May 2012 22:13:31 GMT

ABC News

Egypt Islamist says he is choice for revolutionaries Chicago Tribune CAIRO (Reuters) - The Islamist aiming to be Egypt's president professes confidence his liberal rivals will swallow their fears of religious rule and vote him to victory in the election runoff against a former general he sees as the heir to the ... Egypt's notorious emergency law lapsesCBS News Mubarak trial verdict may divide Egypt furtherMiamiHerald.com Egypt's Elections Under Military Rule: Join Our Resistance to the Counter ...Monthly Review Casper Star-Tribune Online all 415 news articles »

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Two US tourists kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, released - Los Angeles Times Thu, 31 May 2012 22:08:34 GMT

ABC News

Two US tourists kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, released Los Angeles Times CAIRO -- Two US citizens who were abducted by Bedouin gunmen and taken to a mountain stronghold in Egypt's Sinai peninsula were released Thursday, state TV announced. US Embassy officials in Cairo confirmed that the tourists, both 31, were seized by ... 2 Kidnapped US Tourists Released in EgyptABC News US tourists kidnapped in Egypt released unharmedeTurboNews Bedouins free 2 US tourists abducted in EgyptHuffington Post Reuters -CNN all 411 news articles »

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Mubarak Trial Puts Egypt On Edge Ahead Of Verdict - Huffington Post Thu, 31 May 2012 14:27:31 GMT

Palm Beach Post

Mubarak Trial Puts Egypt On Edge Ahead Of Verdict Huffington Post 22 is keenly awaited, not least because of its timing, bang in between two rounds of Egypt's first truly contested presidential election. If Mubarak, 84, is convicted, he could face anything from three years in jail to the death penalty. Egypt's notorious emergency law expiresPalm Beach Post Egypt on edge before verdict in Mubarak trial | The RepublicThe Republic Mubarak trial verdict may divide Egypt furtherCharlotte Observer Sarasota Herald-Tribune -CNN (blog) all 825 news articles »

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Egypt's State Of Emergency Law Expires - Voice of America Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:08:51 GMT

Voice of America

Egypt's State Of Emergency Law Expires Voice of America Egypt's state of emergency law, which has existed for the past 31 years, is expected to officially end Friday. Sarah Leah Whitson, director of Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa division, said the government has often used the law as a ... A small human rights victory as Egypt's state of emergency endsEgypt Independent all 2 news articles »

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Fears mount in Egypt that presidential election will prove polarizing, not ... - Kansas City Star Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:55 GMT

Fears mount in Egypt that presidential election will prove polarizing, not ... Kansas City Star By NANCY A. YOUSSEF CAIRO -- The top two candidates considered revolutionary picks during Egypt's recent presidential balloting are refusing to endorse a candidate in next month's runoff, giving renewed life to fears that this nation's first contested ... Egypt: ANHRI and EOHR Monitor Media Coverage for Newspapers and Satellite ...AllAfrica.com all 28 news articles »

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Fraudsters fleece Egypt using foreign wheat - Chicago Tribune Thu, 31 May 2012 21:14:08 GMT

Fraudsters fleece Egypt using foreign wheat Chicago Tribune LONDON/ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Top wheat importer Egypt's decision to increase the price premium paid to its own farmers has given fraudsters a golden opportunity to pass off cheap foreign grain as locally grown and profit at the country's expense. and more »

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Egypt's EFG defends execs against graft charges - Reuters Thu, 31 May 2012 10:01:56 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt's EFG defends execs against graft charges Reuters CAIRO May 31 (Reuters) - Egyptian investment bank EFG-Hermes on Thursday said it would defend its two chief executives against accusations of illegal share dealings. Yasser El Mallawany and Hassan Heikal were referred to trial on Wednesday alongside ... Egypt bank defends graft-charge executivesFinancial Times Egypt's EFG Hermes Co-CEOs Face Trial On Insider Trading ChargesWall Street Journal Egypt's EFG Hermes attracts buyout interestReuters Africa Ahram Online -Kipp Report all 37 news articles »

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Egyptian election promises uncertainty for ties with US, Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Tue, 29 May 2012 21:45:03 GMT

CBC.ca

Egyptian election promises uncertainty for ties with US, Israel Jewish Telegraphic Agency Morsi and Shafiq present strikingly different outlooks for Egypt's future: Shafiq is stressing law and order, and at least a partial return to the days of the Mubarak regime. Morsi is promising governance based on Islamic values. Egyptian voters won't welcome theocracyBoston Herald Egypt Election Offers Youth and Soccer Fans Second ChanceHuffington Post (blog) Egypt Islamist candidate reassures women, CoptsBoston.com NPR -CNN -Southeast Missourian all 2,904 news articles »

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Egypt's Muslim presidency hopeful doubts al Qaeda role in 9/11 - Washington Times Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:17:17 GMT

Washington Times

Egypt's Muslim presidency hopeful doubts al Qaeda role in 9/11 Washington Times By Ben Birnbaum Egypt's likely next president has long called for the US to hold a “scientific conference” to determine the real culprits of the Sept. 11 attacks, having cast doubt on al Qaeda's role in 9/11 for years. “The US administration has never ...