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Egypt erases history: 5 places where the Mubarak name will be removed
An Egyptian court on April 21 ordered the physical removal of the Mubarak family name from all public places, formalizing a process that protesters began months ago. Read our list of a few of places to be scrubbed of the Mubarak moniker.
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Yemen: six 'facts' to question
Don't believe everything you hear about Yemen.
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Israel, Gaza tensions: Why Egypt helps maintain the blockade
Simmering tensions – due in part to a long-standing blockade of the territory – are escalating toward another Israel Gaza standoff. Often overlooked is Egypt's role in the blockade.
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In Egypt, rumors of President Hosni Mubarak demise fuel uncertainty. Who will lead next?
Egypt has been churning with speculation after President Hosni Mubarak had surgery in Germany last week, despite official reports that he's recovering well. He has ruled the country for nearly three decades.
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Could former UN nuclear boss ElBaradei bring democracy to Egypt?
A boisterous crowd greeted former UN nuclear boss Mohamed ElBaradei in Cairo Friday and urged him to run for president. He says it's time for 'real democracy.'
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Egypt salvages its modern treasures
With Cairo in transition, collectors scramble to save a fading era.
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Israel’s plan to stem African immigration: Wall on Egypt’s border
Israel says the wall, a $270 million project unveiled Sunday aimed at stemming immigration from Africa, will ensure its Jewish and democratic character.
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Crossing into Israel, African migrants dodge Egyptian bullets, Israeli jail threat
Egyptian border guards have shot and killed at least 15 migrants since May, prompting an outcry from human rights watchers. African immigrants increasingly use a path into Israel that goes through Egypt.
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Egypt: American University opens in desert. New Cairo to follow?The American University in Cairo opened a $400-million, 260-acre campus in a desert east of Cairo. Developers hope this 'New Cairo' will one day be home to 2 million.
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Has Ahmadinejad lost his global following?
After stamping out election protests, Iran may see its "resistance" brand weaken. The first big test: The Non-Aligned Movement summit, which opens Wednesday in Egypt.
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Yemen aims to halt next generation of terrorists
The country wants to offer 'retraining' for returning Guantánamo detainees. It also hopes to boost dialogue with religious leaders. Human rights groups are skeptical.
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Travel books for the inquisitive
Playing down the usual vacation fare, these guides encourage travel to satisfy historical, architectural, and ecological curiosity.
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Egyptian dissident speaks out after 'fire-bomb' incident
In his first Western interview since being burned Friday, Ayman Nour says the bizarre attack was politically motivated. But it doesn't fit the usual pattern.
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Opinion: Obama starts well with Muslims but must do more
He has to follow up with real engagement.
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Human Rights Watch faults Egypt's 'shoot-to-stop' policy
In a report released Wednesday, the group says 33 refugees, migrants, and asylum-seekers have been killed since 2007 while trying to cross into Israel.
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Muslim students say YES to the U.S.
Teens from Muslim countries spend a year attending high school in the US and dispelling cultural misconceptions on both sides.
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A soldier's quest to save Iraqi, Afghan interpreters
Targeted by insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan, they find a haven in America.
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Arab TV feels the pinch of new broadcast limits
The Arab League has adopted new restrictions on satellite broadcasters warning them not to insult Arab leaders.
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Amid violent riots, Egyptian elections fizzle
The opposition Muslim Brotherhood, facing repression, failed to harness growing public discontent.
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What is 'good theology'?
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
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In the Middle East, women directors unspool social commentary
The Monitor talks to three female filmmakers about the trials and triumphs of moviemaking in conservative societies.
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Opinion: Arab charity is blooming – no thanks to America
Why doesn't the country that invented modern philanthropy do more to support it in the Middle East?
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