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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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In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood's 'trial of power' (+video)In Egypt a few years ago, the Muslim Brotherhood was making promises. The protesters in Cairo say the group isn't keeping them.
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President Morsi stands firm despite Egypt protests
Morsi's grab for more power has prompted days of protest by judges and youth, but the president appears confident that he has the numbers on his side.
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New protests in Tahrir Square as Egypt's Morsi grants himself broad powers
The Egyptian president's move brought opponents into the streets all across the country amidst fears that he may be seizing power through emergency orders similar to those of the previous regime.
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As Hamas confronts Israel, its Arab support swells
The last time Israel went to war with Gaza, it didn't have to worry about regional diplomatic fallout. The Arab uprisings have changed that calculus.
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Egypt's president-elect Morsi vows to unite a divided nation
Egypt's president-elect Mohamed Morsi promised to unite a divided nation in a victory speech tonight. Not everyone is taking the Muslim Brotherhood leader at his word.
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Angry crowd targets HQ of Egypt's 'candidate for stability,' citing vote fraud (+video)
Ahmed Shafiq, Mubarak's last prime minister, has cast himself as the presidential candidate who can restore stability to Egypt. But last night's protests underscore how polarizing he is.
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Egyptian voters will choose from polar opposites in presidential runoff
Egyptian officials announced today that Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate, and Ahmed Shafiq, Mubarak's last prime minister, will face each other in a June runoff.
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Egypt's military could hand over power this month
After protest clashes, the military sought to reassure all parties that it will hand over power to a civilian president. The first round of elections is May 23-24.
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Thomas Friedman in Cairo: A fact-checkNew York Times columnist Thomas Friedman is enormously influential, with a cabinet full of Pulitzer prizes, so it's important to set the record straight when he gets some facts wrong.
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US hardens its line against Egypt military
After months of tepid statements, the US yesterday condemned the 'excessive force' used by Egyptian security forces. Meanwhile, three US students were arrested for protesting in Tahrir Square.
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Egypt protests: Tahrir Square deaths trigger cabinet's resignation
At least 24 have been killed in fresh Tahrir Square protests against the military junta. The cabinet resigned today, but many say the standoff can be ended only by significant concessions from the military.
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Egyptian activists try to bridge digital divide
A group of Egyptian activists are struggling to translate their online influence into real political action by taking the "tweets to the streets."
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Opinion: For more innovation at colleges, push faculty to live near campus
Like coral reefs, universities function at their highest capacity when there are many organisms milling about and exchanging information in close proximity. Colleges should build incentives for professors to live on or close to the campus reef.
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As elections loom, Egypt must unify
The Army and government in Egypt must chart a clear road map for the months ahead. And speaking of a road map, a renewed effort must be made to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on pre-1967 borders.
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Egypt's military rulers back down on election law, but concerns persist
After thousands took to the streets of Cairo on Friday, Egypt's interim military council agreed to some electoral reforms. But the move has failed to allay concerns over how long the military will remain in power.
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How 9/11 has shaped a generation of Americans
The terrorist attacks have become this generation's Pearl Harbor – an epic event that has changed young peoples' view of the world and America's place in it.
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Opinion: Why a Gen Y guy is begging to raise his Social Security retirement age
With a down economy, the majority of the Millennial generation has nothing saved for retirement. But they’re also most at risk for not getting Social Security payments later in life. Raising the retirement age would help ensure that something is left for them.
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Egyptian cabinet reshuffle fails to satisfy protesters
Egyptian protesters, who reoccupied Tahrir Square 10 days ago, say they want a change in policies – not just personalities – to show that the military rulers are serious about democratic reform.
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Opinion: A bright spot for American workers – in other countries
Are Americans really doing everything in their power to find work if they aren’t willing to leave the friendly fifty? The coming global talent crunch gives well-trained American workers an advantage. Work abroad awaits Americans willing to chase it down.
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Cairo clashes highlight tensions between Egyptian police, public
Cadets at Egypt's police academy say they face disdain from a society that sees them as remnants of Mubarak's regime, while the public sees them as both ineffective and overbearing.
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Israeli-American 'spy' paranoia in EgyptA spy? Unlikely. But for some, a welcome diversion from the country's problems.
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IMF gives Egypt $3 billion loan. Is it enough?
Egypt's $3 billion IMF loan will buy time for a government whose finances are wracked by investor fears and political upheaval. Tourism was down 46 percent in the first quarter of 2011.
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Opinion: Amid Arab Spring fires, why isn't Lebanon in flames?
While its neighbors are in turmoil, Lebanon has endured with relative calm throughout this Arab Spring. What's Lebanon's secret?
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Egypt sentences first Mubarak-era official in push for justice
Former Interior Minister Habib El Adly was given 12 years in prison today and fined $2.5 million for corruption, signaling that Egypt's military rulers are serious about prosecuting former officials.
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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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