The Guardian | Will Egypt's leaders calm or fan the crisis? CNN International In Egypt, a 2,000-strong crowd of protesters gathered in front of the U.S. Embassy to protest a film that depicts Islam in crude and offensive ways. The film is apparently being promoted by an Egyptian-American Coptic Christian now living in the United ... Libya, Egypt riots: Can anti-Islam speech be shut down? Google blocks YouTube clip only in Egypt and Libya Questions swirl around anti-Islam film blamed for Egypt protest, attack in Libya |
Daily Beast | After attacks in Egypt and Libya, USA asks: Why? USA TODAY CAIRO -- Emad El-Tohamy was lifted onto the shoulders of other Egyptian protesters Wednesday outside the U.S. Embassy here and denounced America for allowing a film that depicts the Islam prophet Mohammed in a vulgar, insulting manner. "I see the ... Beyond religion in the Middle East Were the Libya, Egypt attacks coordinated to mark Sept. 11 anniversary? US ... Why Do They Hate Us? |
New York Daily News | Egyptian Muslims maintain protest at US embassy against anti-Islam film Ahram Online Separated from the walls of the US embassy by lines of Egyptian policemen and armoured cars protecting the diplomatic mission in downtown Cairo, protesters voiced rage that someone had dared to produce a film that they perceive as defaming their ... How to send Egypt a message Egyptian backer of Prophet film says sorry about deaths Egypt officials condemn film, ask Egyptians for 'self-restraint' |
Christian Science Monitor | Blasting Obama on Libya and Egypt, Romney accused of opportunism Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For Mitt Romney, it began late Tuesday as an aggressive effort to criticize President Barack Obama's policies in Egypt and Libya by portraying the administration as apologetic while mobs attacked the U.S. consulate in Benghazi ... Obama response to Egypt mob 'disgraceful'? Most Republicans steer clear. Romney's account of Egypt embassy incident in doubt Mitt Romney Misstates Facts On Libya, Egypt Attacks |
AFP | Egypt's Mursi starts first trip to Europe as president Reuters BRUSSELS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - President Mohamed Mursi travels to Brussels on Thursday for his first visit to Europe since becoming Egypt's first freely elected leader in June, hoping to reassure the European Union of his democratic credentials and win ... Egypt likely needs over $10 billion aid -senior EU official Egypt's Morsi seeks EU aid on Europe trip |
AFP | Egypt constitution talks stumble on role of Islam Chicago Tribune CAIRO (Reuters) - A proposal by ultraconservative Salafis to give Egypt's main Islamic institution the final say on whether the law of the land adheres to Islamic laws threatens to bring the already painfully slow process of drafting the new ... Egypt actor wins appeal on insulting Islam verdict |
Egypt's president trying to persuade Iran to drop Assad with promises of ... Greenfield Daily Reporter CAIRO — Newly activist Egypt is trying to convince Iran to drop its unquestioned support of Syria's embattled President Bashar Assad in order to end that country's bloody civil war in exchange for help in easing Tehran's regional isolation at a time ... |
Ryan avoids Obama criticism in response to Libya, Egypt attacks Politico (blog) "The attacks on our diplomatic missions in Egypt and Libya and the loss of four American lives, including our ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens; this is outrageous," he said. "Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and ... |
Egypt energy bill mounts, fuel shortages return Reuters CAIRO/GENEVA, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Egypt's cash-strapped government owes foreign energy producers at least $3 billion, industry sources told Reuters, as cancelled oil import tenders and lengthening queues at petrol stations point to fresh strains on ... |
Wall Street Journal | In Egypt, former presidential candidate Shafik faces charges Twin Cities Indymedia Egyptian authorities on Tuesday ordered the arrest of former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafik in a corruption case that involves deposed leader Hosni Mubarak's two sons and four retired military generals. Judge Osama Alsaeedy referred Shafik, along ... Some Funds Dip Toe Back Into Egypt Egypt Seeks Arrest Of Mubarak's Last PM On Graft British Foreign Minister William Hague promises Egypt to resolve dispute over |