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Egypt
A look at business in Egypt during a state of emergency
Aug 15, 2013
Zainab Khalifa, a jewelry store owner in Cairo, discusses how her business is faring and what her hopes are for the future of Egypt.
Egypt's state of emergency could have major effects on economy
Aug 14, 2013
Today the military-backed government of Egypt declared a month-long state of emergency -- as supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi continue to clash with security forces.
At start of Ramadan, Egypt still feeling the strain
Jul 11, 2013
Turmoil continues in Egypt, but as news of $12 billion in aid and an interim prime minister appointment take hold, life on the ground in Cairo is also changing.
In Egypt, former finance minister named interim prime minister
by
Jim Muir
Jul 10, 2013
Egypt gets an interim prime minister with an economics background, former finance minister Hazem el-Beblawi.
In Egypt, protests or coup? Wikipedia decides
by
Molly Wood
Jul 9, 2013
The semantics debate on Wikipedia could have real world consequences.
In Egypt, political turmoil hits tourism business
Jul 8, 2013
Violent clashes between rival political factions, the army and police are scaring off tourists in a country where 10% of the economy is tourism-related.
Coup or no coup is a billion dollar question
Jul 5, 2013
How the Egyptian military’s takeover is viewed could have financial consequences. A federal law calls for cutting aid to a country where the military deposes a democratically elected government.
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Egypt's interim government faces tough economic issues
Jul 4, 2013
Egypt has sworn in an interim president, but it's not clear how much time the public will give him to solve the country's ongoing economic problems.
American companies keep eye on Egypt
Jul 4, 2013
U.S. companies hope leadership change leads to more stable business climate.
Reporter's Notebook: In Egypt, report or stay safe?
Jul 4, 2013
Egyptian coup leaves freelance journalist a choice between on-the-ground reporting and risks to her safety.