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Egyptian uprising celebrates one-year anniversary
Stephen Beard Jan 27, 2012
One year ago today, protesters in Egypt rose up against the government there.
Extended Interview: Where Arab Spring and Occupy Meet
Kai Ryssdal Jan 25, 2012
One year after the Arab Spring began, activists in Cairo and New York discuss how the Middle East protests inspired the Occupy movement, and where they go from here
The future of the Arab Spring in 2012
Reza Aslan Jan 4, 2012
Last year, revolutions led to political changes in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. So what's next for the Middle East in 2012?
Egypt's army is still a force in the economy
Julia Simon Jan 4, 2012
Egypt's army has economic interests ranging from construction to tourism. Getting it to focus just on soldiering may not be easy.
2011 in review: The rise of the people
David Brancaccio Feb 2, 2012
From the Arab Spring to the Occupy Wall Street protests, discussions over income inequality took center stage this year -- and they aren't dying down anytime soon.
Detained: My story of interrogation by the Egyptian military
Julia Simon Dec 16, 2011
Freelance reporter Julia Simon describes her 12-hour detention in Egypt while reporting a story for Marketplace.
Food fuels Egypt's revolution
Sandy Tolan Jan 23, 2012
Egyptians hope new democracy will begat a new era, as Egypt struggles to feed its 85 million people.
Egyptian economy still chugging along amid protests
Julia Simon Nov 28, 2011
Egyptians began voting today in the first phase of parliamentary elections. The country's economy has hit a hard patch, but not quite come to a halt.
Economy weighs on Egyptians' minds as they vote for a new parliament.
Julia Simon Nov 28, 2011
Many plan to vote for a the party associated with the Muslim Brotherhood, whose charity efforts are well known to Egypt's poor. But some worry the Brotherhood may not make the economy a priority if it's chosen to form the next government.
Protests continue in Egypt over government handover
Kai Ryssdal Jan 11, 2012
The country is set to have elections next week, but tens of thousands of protesters have been gathering in Tahrir Square for four days to demand a quicker transfer of power to civilians.
