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Egypt and US near deal on debt relief - Washington Post

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:52:10 GMT

Egypt and US near deal on debt relief
Washington Post
CAIRO — The United States is nearing an agreement with Egypt's new government to eliminate a significant portion of the $3.2 billion owed by the economically struggling nation, U.S. officials said Monday. The discussions are the first major ...
Egypt closes in on $1bn US debt dealThe Guardian
To Back Democracy, US Prepares to Cut $1 Billion From Egypt's DebtNew York Times
US Nears Deal for $1 Billion in Egypt Debt ReliefVoice of America (blog)
Wall Street Journal -Reuters
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Egypt's veiled news anchor stirs debate - Reuters

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:11:19 GMT

Voice of America

Egypt's veiled news anchor stirs debate
Reuters
Veiled women long sidelined from prominent TV role. * Mubarak banned Muslim Brotherhood, hounded Islamists. * Many praise new freedom, some fear creeping Islamisation. CAIRO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Egypt's first veiled newsreader on state television has ...
Veiled Female News Anchor May Signal Waning of Secular EgyptVoice of America
Veiled female news anchor marks wane of secular EgyptNBCNews.com

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Egypt Islamist says heavy metal concert Satanist - Sacramento Bee

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:54:08 GMT

Egypt Islamist says heavy metal concert Satanist
Sacramento Bee
CAIRO -- A heavy metal concert has prompted a police investigation after an Islamist lawyer claimed it was attended by Satanists at a well-known cultural center in Egypt's capital Cairo. A security official says Muslim Brotherhood lawyer Ismail el ...

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Egypt president criticized Syria; Iranian viewers hear 'Bahrain' - Los Angeles Times

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:06:10 GMT

The Guardian

Egypt president criticized Syria; Iranian viewers hear 'Bahrain'
Los Angeles Times
It summed up his statements about Syria as discussing “massive changes and developments,” alluding gently to Morsi drawing a parallel between Syria and revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia. State-run news agencies and websites didn't run the controversial ...
UN's Ban and Egypt's Morsi deliver strong messages in IranWashington Post

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Egypt withdraws tanks from Sinai - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:06:26 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt withdraws tanks from Sinai
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Egypt has withdrawn some 20 tanks from Sinai in response to Israel's security concerns, according to an unnamed Egyptian official. The official spoke Monday to The Associated Press about the withdrawal, which comes a month after ...
Egypt withdraws more tanks from Sinai Peninsula in response to Israeli concernsWashington Post

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BREAKINGVIEWS-Egypt's banks are ripe for picking - Reuters

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:16:50 GMT

Business Recorder

BREAKINGVIEWS-Egypt's banks are ripe for picking
Reuters
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own). By Una Galani. DUBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Egypt's banks are ripe for picking. Qatar National Bank QNBK.QA is in talks to buy Societe Generale's (SOGN.
Egypt Shares Jump to 6-Month High on QNB Interest in SocGen UnitBusinessweek
Qatar National Bank picks JP Morgan for Egypt buy: sourcesYahoo! News Blogs (blog)

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BBC News - Egypt's Sexual Harassment Of Women 'epidemic' - Huffington Post

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:14:11 GMT

BBC News - Egypt's Sexual Harassment Of Women 'epidemic'
Huffington Post
Campaigners in Egypt say the problem of sexual harassment is reaching epidemic proportions, with a rise in such incidents over the past three months. For many Egyptian women, sexual harassment - which sometimes turns into violent mob-style attacks - is ...

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SYRIA WAR: Are Iran, Egypt, And Saudi Arabia Sidelining The US? (VIDEO) - Huffington Post

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:16:17 GMT

The Hindu

SYRIA WAR: Are Iran, Egypt, And Saudi Arabia Sidelining The US? (VIDEO)
Huffington Post
In the first visit - even if just a few hours - by an Egyptian leader to Iran since 1979 revolution, President Morsi stunned his hosts when he said the “oppressive” Syrian regime had lost all its legitimacy. The Syrian Delegation stormed out from the ...
Drama in Iran Wins Egypt President a Bold ImageABC News
With flair in Iran, Egypt's president cultivates image as a strong-talking ...Washington Post
Egypt's Morsi denounces Syria regime, defying summit host IranLos Angeles Times

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Egypt Offers $410 Million T-Bonds as Reserves Rise; Bonds Fall - Businessweek

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:52:31 GMT

Business Recorder (blog)

Egypt Offers $410 Million T-Bonds as Reserves Rise; Bonds Fall
Businessweek
Egypt will seek bids for treasury bonds valued at 2.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($410 million) today after foreign reserves surged in August. The nation's dollar bonds retreated. The Arab country will offer five- and seven-year securities valued at 1.5 ...
Egypt sells 2.5bn EG pounds of bondsBusiness Recorder (blog)

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UK, Egypt 'guilty of a collective crime' - News24

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:57:29 GMT

Ahram Online

UK, Egypt 'guilty of a collective crime'
News24
In a BBC investigation aired on Monday, Mohamed Mahsoob said Britain and Egypt had frustrated attempts to seize the UK assets of the fallen regime, arguing they were guilty of a "collective crime". "The UK is one of the worst countries when it comes to ...
Egypt's 'cover' storyKhaleej Times
See no evil: London gives Mubarak cronies free pass on 'stolen billions' held ...RT
Exclusive: UK upgrades assistance to Egypt over asset recoveryAhram Online
The Australian Financial Review
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Egyptian Jihadist Leader Claims Palestinians Behind Rafah Attack - Al-Monitor

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:27:14 GMT

Al-Monitor

Egyptian Jihadist Leader Claims Palestinians Behind Rafah Attack
Al-Monitor
As investigations into last month's attack on Egyptian military personnel continue, a high-ranking source within the Supreme Council of Armed Forces has told Al-Masry al-Youm that the attack was carried out by two Palestinian jihadists who had entered ...
Egypt: Top militant arrested in Sinai as 'cleansing' operation continuesWashington Post
Egypt's Operation Eagle: Army boasts successesSaudi Gazette

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Ex-Researcher Looks to Boost Citrus in Egypt - The Ledger

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:59:58 GMT

Ex-Researcher Looks to Boost Citrus in Egypt
The Ledger
In 2010, the most recent figures available, Egyptian growers produced 3.5 million metric tons of citrus, mostly oranges with some tangerines and limes, on 462,772 acres, said Ismail, now a U.S. citizen. Almost all the fruit goes to the fresh market ...

In Egypt, state news anchor in head scarf causes a stir - Los Angeles Times

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:38:12 GMT

Los Angeles Times

In Egypt, state news anchor in head scarf causes a stir
Los Angeles Times
Wearing a cream-colored scarf, Fatma Nabil appeared poised as she read the latest updates on the drafting of Egypt's post-revolution Constitution on the noon news program, followed by a male anchor. Salah Abdel Maksoud, the country's new information ...

Egypt Finance Minister appeals to parliament members to accept IMF loan - Al-Arabiya

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:38:39 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Egypt Finance Minister appeals to parliament members to accept IMF loan
Al-Arabiya
Egypt's Finance Minister Mumtaz al-Said urged the Shura Council members in the country's upper house of parliament to accept $4.8 billion from the IMF. He said taking the money from the IMF is a “necessary burden” to cut Egypt's budget deficit ...

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Egypt's football hero El-Gohary leaves powerful legacy - Ahram Online

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:42:10 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt's football hero El-Gohary leaves powerful legacy
Ahram Online
In charge for four spells, Egypt's longest-serving boss hardly disappointed. El-Gohary defied doubters on several occasions en route to his outstanding success that, arguably, could only be matched by the three consecutive African Nations Cups Egypt ...
Egypt loses her GeneralSuperSport (blog)

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'Satanic' Heavy Metal Concert In Egypt Prompts Police Investigation - Sep. 3, 2012 - BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:47:32 GMT

BLABBERMOUTH.NET

'Satanic' Heavy Metal Concert In Egypt Prompts Police Investigation - Sep. 3, 2012
BLABBERMOUTH.NET
According to Ahram Online, a lawyer for the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) filed a complaint Saturday to Egypt's interior ministry against El-Sawy Culture Wheel, the prominent cultural centre in Cairo's upscale Zamalek district, ...

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Egypt urged to renew Sudanese trade ties - Financial Times

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:50:38 GMT

Egypt urged to renew Sudanese trade ties
Financial Times
The two countries may share a river – the Nile – that is of vital importance to both, but with Egypt embroiled in its messy transition and economic turmoil, its leaders have lacked the time or political will to reshape ties since South Sudan's ...
Wikileaks: Sudanese launchpad for Egyptian attack on Ethiopian damSudan Tribune

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Egypt residents fight developer over apartment plan - Allentown Morning Call

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:06:43 GMT

Allentown Morning Call

Egypt residents fight developer over apartment plan
Allentown Morning Call
People called it the Egypt Pants Factory. Graeff sewed men's sport jackets from 7 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. on week days. There were few night shifts. When she first bought the house in 1961, hers was one of the few homes; the view from her rear windows ...

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Egypt Eyes $328 Million Qatari Investment in Port Said, Mal Says - Bloomberg

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:51:40 GMT

Egypt Eyes $328 Million Qatari Investment in Port Said, Mal Says
Bloomberg
Egypt hopes Qatar will finance 200 billion Egyptian pounds ($32.8 billion) of infrastructure projects in Port Said, Al-Mal reported, citing Ahmed el-Mouniry, a Freedom and Justice Party official. The Investment Ministry has presented the Qatari ...

Redlander off to Egypt for 'Sahara Run' - Redlands Daily Facts

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:31:19 GMT

Redlander off to Egypt for 'Sahara Run'
Redlands Daily Facts
Much like he will do next month when he travels to the Middle East to take part in "The Sahara Run" in Egypt - a 150-mile, six-day event. It consists of 25-mile courses each of the first four days, a 50-mile trail on the fifth day and, after a day's ...

Clarification: Egypt-Garbage Politics story - WREX-TV

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:00:39 GMT

ABC News

Clarification: Egypt-Garbage Politics story
WREX-TV
Clarification: Egypt-Garbage Politics story. Posted: Saturday, September 1, 2012 12:09 PM EST. Updated: Sunday, September 2, 2012 4:20 PM EST. National NewsMore>> · Pre-convention tussle: Are Americans better off? Pre-convention tussle: Are ...
Egypt's Garbage Problem Continues To GrowHuffington Post
A test looms for Egypt's new leader: GarbageSan Jose Mercury News
Trash crisis vexes Egypt's new leaderThe Seattle Times

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Egypt's Sewedy Q2 profit slides 82 pct - Reuters

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:02:04 GMT

Egypt's Sewedy Q2 profit slides 82 pct
Reuters
CAIRO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Egypt's El Sewedy Electric , the Arab world's biggest listed cable maker, reported an 82-percent drop in second-quarter net profit on Monday. Net income tumbled to 30.6 million Egyptian pounds ($5.01 million) from 169.5 ...

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Egypt Allocates $270 Million for Sinai Development: MENA - Bloomberg

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:31:20 GMT

Egypt Allocates $270 Million for Sinai Development: MENA
Bloomberg
Egypt's government allocated 1.65 billion pounds ($270 million) for development and infrastructure projects in the Sinai Peninsula, the state-run Middle East News Agency reported today. The government is considering establishing three free-trade zones ...

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The Egypt-Israel peace treaty is dead - Haaretz

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:37:03 GMT

The Egypt-Israel peace treaty is dead
Haaretz
The Egypt: Israel peace deal is a model from the 1970s that has never been updated and which has become just a piece of paper which can't promote or protect peace between our countries any more. The 1979 fixed contract no longer works for either side ...

Egypt appoints new ambassador to Israel - The Associated Press

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:50:00 GMT

Egypt appoints new ambassador to Israel
The Associated Press
By TIA GOLDENBERG, Associated Press – 1 minute ago. JERUSALEM (AP) — Egypt has appointed a new ambassador to Israel, choosing an experienced career diplomat, officials from both countries said, in what some took as sign of positive relations ...

Sabahi Calls for Early Elections After Constitution Ratification - AllAfrica.com

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:56:20 GMT

Sabahi Calls for Early Elections After Constitution Ratification
AllAfrica.com
In a conference at a Catholic youth center in Moqatam, Sabahi insisted that Egypt's next battles circle the constitution, which will determine the country's future, and parliamentary elections, which will determine the new "majority" who "will fulfill ...

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Egypt state TV gets 1st veiled news anchor - Ynetnews

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:33:45 GMT

Egypt state TV gets 1st veiled news anchor
Ynetnews
A veiled anchorwoman read the news on Egypt's state television for the first time on Sunday, reflecting a shift in official media since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak and the subsequent rise of Islamists. Fatma Nabil made her first appearance on the ...

Zamalek Draws At Home to Pick First Point - AllAfrica.com

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:22:28 GMT

AllAfrica.com

Zamalek Draws At Home to Pick First Point
AllAfrica.com
Egyptian outfit Zamalek played a 1-1 draw with their Ghanaian visitors Berekum Chelsea at the Cairo Military Academy Stadium on Saturday night in a Group B match Day 5 fixture of the 2012 Orange CAF Champions League. The draw gave Zamalek their ...

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Egypt's FJP Says IMF Loan Is Needed to Cover Deficit, Mal Says - Businessweek

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:23:58 GMT

Egypt's FJP Says IMF Loan Is Needed to Cover Deficit, Mal Says
Businessweek
A $4.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan is the only way Egypt can bridge a budget deficit likely to reach $25 billion, Al Mal reported, citing a senior Freedom and Justice Party official. The country doesn't have other options to raise funds ...

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Egypt shares rise 0.6pct despite profit taking - Ahram Online

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:09:09 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt shares rise 0.6pct despite profit taking
Ahram Online
Egypt's stock exchange slowed its climb during Monday's trading, but closed in the green as the main index EGX30 rose by 0.6 per cent, reaching 5,460 points. Profit taking led both foreign and Arab investors to finish the session as net-sellers at LE4 ...

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