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Egypt Stock Market Plunges on Reports of New Taxes - ABC News Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:01:52 GMT

Egypt Stock Market Plunges on Reports of New Taxes ABC News Egypt's stock market witnessed a sharp plunge Sunday that forced a temporary suspension of trading after reports of a newly proposed government tax on capital gains which experts said was hardly explained to investors. The half-hour suspension on the ... and more »

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Angry Islamists torch Christians' shops in Egypt - Fox News Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:55:54 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Angry Islamists torch Christians' shops in Egypt Fox News LUXOR, Egypt – A security official in Egypt says a mob of angry Islamists has burned shops owned by Coptic Christians near the ancient city of Luxor hours before a trial for a Coptic Christian accused of blasphemy. The official says the attack early ... Mob torches Christian shops in Egypt ahead trialWashington Post Protesters burn Coptic shops in EgyptAljazeera.com all 47 news articles »

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Egypt satirist Bassem Youssef confirms end of show - BBC News Mon, 02 Jun 2014 17:16:06 GMT

BBC News

Egypt satirist Bassem Youssef confirms end of show BBC News One of Egypt's most popular TV satire shows has come to an end, its creator Bassem Youssef has announced. The satirist said he was "tired of struggling" and worried about the safety of his family. His "al-Bernameg" (The Programme) show came under ... Bassem Youssef, Egypt's Jon Stewart, is off the airWashington Post (blog) Egyptian comedian calling it quits with his popular satirical TV showCNN Egypt's Jon Stewart, Bassem Youssef, Cancels Program Amid Safety ConcernsMashable Salon -Chron.com -Telegraph.co.uk all 151 news articles »

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Investors Bet on Egypt's Revival Under New Leader - Wall Street Journal Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:38:33 GMT

Washington Post (blog)

Investors Bet on Egypt's Revival Under New Leader Wall Street Journal CAIRO—Egyptian President-elect Abdel Fattah Al Sisi faces a tangle of economic challenges, but many foreign investors are already betting his arrival heralds better returns after three years of political tumult. Foreign investment in Egyptian stocks ... IMF Defends Egypt Planned Capital Gains Tax Hammering StocksBloomberg A new political dilemma for Egypt's ruling militaryWashington Post (blog) Egypt's troubled path to securing an IMF loanThe National Ahram Online -Gulf Business News -Telegraph.co.uk all 87 news articles »

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Death by balcony in Egypt - Aljazeera.com Sun, 01 Jun 2014 07:41:54 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Death by balcony in Egypt Aljazeera.com When news first broke of the sudden death of prolific Egyptian blogger Bassem Sabry on April 30, Egyptian society was both shocked and grief-stricken. Sabry was just 31 years old, but the nation had lost a strong advocate for democracy and civil rights ...

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Egypt's hotel made of salt - BBC News Sun, 01 Jun 2014 12:08:47 GMT

BBC News

Egypt's hotel made of salt BBC News Egypt has traditionally attracted tourists with its ancient monuments and beach resorts, but Siwa Valley, a remote oasis in the west of the country, is an Egyptian tourist destination with a difference. Its main landmark is salt. Locals use it not just ...

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Egypt Denies Visa For Syrian Helmer Mohamed Malas To Head Ismailia Fest Jury - Variety Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:14:38 GMT

Variety

Egypt Denies Visa For Syrian Helmer Mohamed Malas To Head Ismailia Fest Jury Variety Prominent Syrian auteur Mohamed Malas (“Ladder To Damascus”) is being denied an entry visa into Egypt where he had been invited to preside the jury at the Ismailia Intl. Film Festival. An Ismailia fest rep said Egyptian authorities have not commented ...

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Egypt criminalizes dishonoring anthem, flag - Fox News Sat, 31 May 2014 16:09:41 GMT

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Egypt criminalizes dishonoring anthem, flag Fox News CAIRO – Egypt's outgoing interim president issued a decree making dishonoring the Egyptian flag or not standing for the national anthem a criminal offense, punishable by sentences of up to one year in prison and a fine of more than $4,000, his ... Egypt Sentences 43 Islamists to Prison for AttacksABC News Egypt: Men sentenced to death were 'demons', says courtSydney Morning Herald 28 Morsi supporters get life sentences in EgyptIndia Today all 163 news articles »

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Getting elected Egypt's president is nothing compared to fixing its economy - Quartz Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:14:47 GMT

Quartz

Getting elected Egypt's president is nothing compared to fixing its economy Quartz There were no surprises in Egypt's elections this week. Former general Abdel Fattah el-Sisi secured a sweeping victory after three days of lackluster turnout. His election was all but assured, given the lack of any real, credible opposition. But his ... Egypt's Latest Military StrongmanNew York Times Egypt: Polls suggest ex-military chief el-Sisi wins presidency in a landslideCNN Egypt: The youth winDaily News Egypt Al-Arabiya -International Business Times -Reuters all 316 news articles »

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Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef ends his TV show - Boston Globe Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:02:12 GMT

Boston Globe

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef ends his TV show Boston Globe CAIRO — Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef said Monday he has canceled his landmark TV show, which broke ground by lambasting the nation's politicians and elites and mocking the pro-military fervor of the past year. Youssef said the atmosphere in the ...