swissinfo.ch | Egypt demands release of Guantanamo detainee Washington Post CAIRO — The Egyptian government requested this week that the United States release the sole Egyptian detained at the Guantanamo Bay military prison, language that amounts to a stark demand by a country that has been among Washington's most reliable ... Egypt asks US to release Egyptian held in Gitmo New Egypt cabinet no quick fix for flailing economy |
Egypt's Islamist President reassures tourists during visit to Pharaonic temples Washington Post LUXOR, Egypt — Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi pledged Friday to support tourism during a visit to the ancient Pharaonic temples of Luxor, a move aimed to assuage fears that the rise of an Islamist leader would undermine the country's allure for ... |
Sydney Morning Herald | Ensuring a smooth start in Egypt Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi took a crucial step toward building his government with the appointment of Hesham Kandil as prime minister. One month into his term, Morsi has yet to consolidate authority. As he tries to strengthen civilian rule ... New Egypt Cabinet sworn in, faces heavy tasks New Egypt government puts Brotherhood in key posts Egypt's new cabinet: short-termism wins over forward planning |
Slate Magazine (blog) | Nigeria, Switzerland, Egypt, and Thailand: A Rundown of USA Basketball's Most ... Slate Magazine (blog) Yesterday in London, LeBron James and co. lived up to their own better-than-the-Dream-Team hype, beating Nigeria 156-73. In the highest-scoring game ever for a men's Olympic basketball team, the Americans hit 29 three-pointers and scored 49 points in ... |
Sports Chat Place | Egypt-Japan Preview ESPN The "Theatre of Dreams" hosts a pair of unlikely medal hopefuls in men's soccer Saturday when Japan faces Egypt in the Olympic quarterfinals at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. Japan, which finished 15th in the 16-nation field at Beijing in ... Japan vs. Egypt 08/04/2012 – Adam's Free 2012 Olympic Soccer Pick and Preview Men's Olympic Soccer 2012 Quarter Finals Schedule: Japan vs. Egypt Live ... Japan vs Egypt: 6 Bold Predictions for Olympic Football Quarterfinal |
The Daily Star | Attacks on Egypt Christians on rise, says bishop The Daily Star CAIRO: A senior Egyptian Coptic bishop said Friday attacks on Christians are on the rise and criticized the inclusion of only one Copt in Islamist President Mohammad Mursi's government. “The general climate is turning against Christians,” said Bishop ... Dahshour Sectarian Violence Egypt's Grand Mufti condemns attacks on Copts, criticises police Attacks on Egypt Christians on rise |
Ahram Online | London 2012: Egypt aim to take Japanese route to semis Ahram Online Egypt, yearning to give fans back home something to cheer about amid a turbulent period for the country, will have a chance to make history and close in on an Olympic medal when they meet Japan on Saturday. The young Pharaohs, who are making their ... |
IMF Approves Morocco Credit Line, Jordan Loan; to Work with Egypt Wall Street Journal Masood Ahmed, director of the fund's Middle East and Central Asia department, also said while the IMF doesn't have any plans scheduled for a mission to Egypt, which also needs an IMF loan, he expects the fund to engage with the country's newly formed ... |
New Egyptian Cabinet Includes Many Holdovers New York Times Published: August 2, 2012. CAIRO — Egypt's president swore in members of his first cabinet on Thursday, marking another milestone in the country's difficult transition even as reports of deadly violence complicated the new government's work. Enlarge ... |
U.S.: Egypt's Islamists must respect minorities The Times and Democrat WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday the jury was out on whether Egypt's Islamist political parties will equally represent non-Muslims, and said the Obama administration's future relationship with President Mohammed Morsi ... US slams Europe for anti-Muslim laws and Egypt over Christians' treatment |