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Egypt's loan delay is about prices -- and power
Noel King Apr 3, 2013
Egypt needs a loan from the IMF to right its floundering economy, but the money will come with austerity strings attached.
Egypt's economy two years after revolution
Rob Young Feb 11, 2013
It may still be too early to judge the success or failure of that revolution in Egypt, but one thing is clear: It has not led to economic prosperity.
Vodafone under fire for actions during Arab Spring
Stephen Beard Jan 29, 2013
During Egypt's revolution, cellular provider Vodafone shut down its mobile network in the country, prevented internet access to customers, and sent pro-Mubarak text messages under the order of the Mubarak regime.
Stock market tumbles as Morsi expands powers
Jon Leyne Nov 26, 2012
As President Morsi works to resolve tensions over his expanded powers, confidence in Egypt's government and economy falters.
Egyptians cast votes for first president since Mubarak
Jeremy Hobson May 23, 2012
After forcing President Hosni Mubarak from office in the Arab Spring uprising last year, Egyptians are lining up today to vote for their next President. Local businesses hope the election will boost tourism to Eygpt.
In Tunisia, more democracy but still much poverty
Reese Erlich Apr 12, 2012
More than a year after the revolt that toppled Tunisia’s ruler, Zine al Abidine Ben Ali, discontent is rising because of poverty and unemployment.
Wael Ghonim on the Arab Spring and social media
John Moe Feb 6, 2012
A key figure in the Egyptian protests looks back and looks ahead.
For Egypt’s young people, jobs are few
Stephen Beard Feb 3, 2012
One year after the Egyptian revolution, the country's youth have free speech -- but still face massive unemployment levels.
Egypt's youth await jobs revolution
Stephen Beard Jan 27, 2012
A year after Egypt's revolution toppled the old political elite, many young people complain there's democracy but still no work.
Twitter may block tweets in certain countries
Jennifer Collins Jan 27, 2012
The social networking site has just announced it will block tweets in certain countries that violate laws or bans on speech in certain countries.
