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Ambassador: US calls on Egypt to allow protest
Egypt
January 26, 2011
Ambassador: US calls on Egypt to allow protest
Egyptian authorities should allow peaceful demonstrations, the US ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey said on Wednesday. “The United States supports…
Egyptian security surrounds Cairo University, arrests 5
Egypt
January 26, 2011
Egyptian security surrounds Cairo University, arrests 5
A planned protest in front of Cairo University on Wednesday was aborted after security cordoned off the facilities and arrested…
Egypt opposition calls for second day of protests
Egypt
January 26, 2011
Egypt opposition calls for second day of protests
An Egyptian opposition group has called on Egyptians again to take to the streets on Wednesday, a day after unprecedented…
Walking march demonstrations mushroom in Cairo
Egypt
January 25, 2011
Walking march demonstrations mushroom in Cairo
Dozens of small walking marches have begun around various areas of Cairo to mark the "Day of Anger," an online…
Egyptian man attempts suicide amid pro-police gathering
Egypt
January 24, 2011
Egyptian man attempts suicide amid pro-police gathering
A man attempted suicide on Monday as approximately 20 people gathered in front of the Supreme Court to commend the…
Real estate tax workers demand fullfilment of 2007 promises
Egypt
January 24, 2011
Real estate tax workers demand fullfilment of 2007 promises
Dozens of members of the Independent Union of Real Estate Tax Collectors staged a protest to call for the fulfillment…
Egyptian importers protest customs holding goods for months
Business
January 23, 2011
Egyptian importers protest customs holding goods for months
Dozens of importers of car spare parts protested before the People's Assembly on Sunday against customs authorities who have held…
Egyptian ambassador to US: Arabs face new phase of challenges
Egypt
January 23, 2011
Egyptian ambassador to US: Arabs face new phase of challenges
Arab countries are witnessing a new phase of challenges but Egypt will remain stable, said Sameh Shokri, Egyptian Ambassador to…
Egypt mulls subsidized goods, increased benefits for laborers
Business
January 20, 2011
Egypt mulls subsidized goods, increased benefits for laborers
The government is considering discounts on basic commodities for workers in an attempt to fend off potential labor protests, informed…
Egypt’s middle class won’t follow Tunisian example, experts say
Egypt
January 20, 2011
Egypt’s middle class won’t follow Tunisian example, experts say
As analysts remain immersed in comparing Egypt and Tunisia, examining the likelihood of a similar uprising at home, they point…