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Egypt holds first round of presidential elections
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
It's a historic day for the country. Journalist Amira Ahmed talks about the atmosphere in Egypt right now.
Egyptians cast votes for first president since Mubarak
Wednesday, 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.
Egypt asks IMF for $3 billion loan
Monday, March 19, 2012
After turning down a similar package in June, Egypt goes back to the International Monetary Fund for help as its economy weaken and interest rates increase.
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Wael Ghonim on the Arab Spring and social media
Monday, February 6, 2012
A key figure in the Egyptian protests looks back and looks ahead.
For Egypt’s young people, jobs are few
Friday, February 3, 2012
One year after the Egyptian revolution, the country's youth have free speech -- but still face massive unemployment levels.
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Egypt's youth await jobs revolution
Friday, January 27, 2012
A year after Egypt's revolution toppled the old political elite, many young people complain there's democracy but still no work.
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As Egypt goes, so goes the Middle East?
Friday, January 27, 2012
Commentator Reza Aslan says the outcome of Egypt's experiment with democracy has implications for the region as a whole.
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One Year On: Are Egyptians better off?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
How Egyptians are fairing economically one year after the end of ruler Hosni Mubarak's reign.
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Extended Interview: Where Arab Spring and Occupy Meet
Wednesday, January 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
For some in Egypt -- enough protests already!
Friday, January 27, 2012
For a year, protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square have demanded freedom and economic opportunity. Some say it’s time now to stop the protests.
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