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In Egypt, Gamaa Islamiya goes from militant group to security force - Washington Post Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:04:21 GMT

The Daily Star

In Egypt, Gamaa Islamiya goes from militant group to security force Washington Post Assiut, Egypt — There are generally two stories about how reliable the police force is in the southern Egyptian city of Assiut, and one of those is told by the police. “We are present. We are efficient, and we work around the clock,” said Alaa ... In south Egypt, fears over Islamist vigilantesMiamiHerald.com all 2 news articles »

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'Jews of Egypt' Film Passes Censor After Delay - Voice of America Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:43:12 GMT

Ahram Online

'Jews of Egypt' Film Passes Censor After Delay Voice of America CAIRO — Egypt's censorship office gave permission on Wednesday for the screening of a historical documentary about the country's Jewish community, the director said, following a delay caused by a security agency that expressed reservations about the ... Director: Film on Egypt's Jews cleared for showingU.S. News & World Report Film 'Jews of Egypt' to premiere in cinemas on 27 MarchAhram Online Film on Egypt's Jews cleared for showingThe Times of Israel all 10 news articles »

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Egypt: A panel of judges recommends dissolution of Muslim Brotherhood - Washington Post Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:04:17 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt: A panel of judges recommends dissolution of Muslim Brotherhood Washington Post CAIRO — A panel of judges on Wednesday recommended the dissolution of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamist group from which President Mohammed Morsi hails, arguing it has no legal status. The recommendation is not binding, but is significant ... Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood 'never had a legal identity': Judicial bodyAhram Online Egypt: Judges recommend Brotherhood's dissolutionNew Zealand Herald Egypt protesters arrested after Cairo clashesAljazeera.com CPJ Press Freedom Online -The Guardian Blogs (blog) -Fox News all 93 news articles »

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Egypt banks on bumper wheat harvest - Washington Post Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:54:21 GMT

Washington Post

Egypt banks on bumper wheat harvest Washington Post IKHSAS, Egypt — The world's biggest wheat importer, Egypt buys half of the almost 21 million tons it consumes annually on the international market. Traditionally, the government has maintained strategic wheat reserves equivalent to six months of ... Egypt's Mursi sets sights on joining BRICSAl-Arabiya Indian investments in Egypt could reach $400 million: MinisterAhram Online Betting on EgyptIndian Express Livemint -Economic Times -Business Standard all 51 news articles »

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Gadhafi's cousin arrested in Egypt, faces extradition to Libya - The Japan Times Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:13:46 GMT

Ahram Online

Gadhafi's cousin arrested in Egypt, faces extradition to Libya The Japan Times Ahmed Qaddaf al-Dam surrendered to Egyptian security forces after shots were fired, they said. An intelligence official under Gadhafi, Qaddaf al-Dam is among dozens wanted for their role in Libya's 2011 civil war that ended with Gadhafi's capture and ... Egypt seeks prisoner swap with Libya: SourcesAhram Online Gaddafi's cousin arrested in Egypteuronews Gaddafi cousin Ahmed Gaddaf al-Dam arrested in EgyptBBC News Reuters -Fox News -Egypt Independent all 40 news articles »

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Egypt unrest raises re-routing risk after Suez toll rise - Reuters Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:52:03 GMT

Egypt unrest raises re-routing risk after Suez toll rise Reuters Egyptian economy in crisis due to growing unrest. * Suez canal major source of revenue for Cairo. * Canal tolls to rise 2-5 pct on May 1. * Other alternatives may not look that far off -ship owner. By Jonathan Saul and Asma Alsharif. LONDON/CAIRO ... and more »

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Egypt's Brotherhood Lacks Standing, Says Judicial Panel - Bloomberg Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:05:45 GMT

Yahoo! News (blog)

Egypt's Brotherhood Lacks Standing, Says Judicial Panel Bloomberg Tensions between Egypt's Islamists and the judiciary escalated after Mursi's Nov. 22 decree expanding his powers, which paved the way for the passage of an Islamist-backed constitution amid opposition from secularists. The Brotherhood's legal status ... Insight: Egypt's revolution fails to bring police reformYahoo! News (blog) US Embassy to Cairo Says It Does Not Support Certain GroupAllAfrica.com all 4 news articles »

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Egypt bread protests begin after rationing announced - GlobalPost Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:20:59 GMT

The Guardian

Egypt bread protests begin after rationing announced GlobalPost GlobalPost's senior correspondent in Egypt, Erin Cunningham, says that tampering with subsidized bread is "perhaps the most politically risky of measures" Egypt could use to address its budget deficit. As recently as 2008, rumors that state subsidies ... Bakers become latest victims of Egypt subsidy cutsThe Guardian Long lines and frustration in EgyptSaudi Gazette Tensions run high as Egypt trials bread rationing planAl-Arabiya Reuters -New York Times -Bloomberg all 14 news articles »

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EU tells Egypt to do better on reforms, or face aid cuts - Al-Arabiya Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:04:58 GMT

EU tells Egypt to do better on reforms, or face aid cuts Al-Arabiya The European Union warned Egypt on Wednesday it could lose funds from its 5 billion euro($6.5 billion) aid package if democratic reforms fail to satisfy Brussels, and said Cairo has already lost some additional funding. In a report on reforms in ... and more »

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In the Song of Egypt, a Chord for Both Secular and Religious Jews - New York Times Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:46:04 GMT

New York Times

In the Song of Egypt, a Chord for Both Secular and Religious Jews New York Times Hanina's current favorite is “Egypt,” in which a cast of characters assembled from his vast collection of toys and stuffed animals acts out the story of Moses pleading with Pharaoh to let the Jewish people go, and the plagues that result from Pharaoh's ...