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Will Egypt's crackdown end US gravy train?

CNN (blog) - Jan 27, 2012
By Elise Labott For more than 30 years the United States and Egypt had a pact: America would stuff Egyptian coffers with military aid to ensure Egypt upheld its 1979 peace treaty with Israel. But now this bargain is jeopardy. Even with former President ...

Egypt plans to send delegation to US as NGO furor mounts

Reuters - Jan 27, 2012
By Andrew Quinn | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Egyptian military team plans to visit the United States next week as Cairo's crackdown on pro-democracy organizations has called into question the future of US aid to Egypt, American officials said on Friday.

Anniversary sees Egypt's euphoria give way to anger, frustration

The Australian - Jan 27, 2012
Egypt has become a dangerous whirlpool of negative emotions. Part of this is due to a naivety on the part of many of the demonstrators who drove the "people's power" revolution and part is due to inevitable growing pains as a country which was ruled by ...

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Egypt books

The New Christian Traveler's Guide to the Holy Land

by: Charles H. H. Dyer, Gregory A. A. Hatteberg
Knowing the Land helps us understand the Book in new and vivid ways. Charles Dyer, a Bible scholar and licensed tour guide for Israel, and Greg Hatteberg, graduate of the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem, created this reference guide for pilgrims who want to deepen the spiritual impact of their trip to Israel, as well as other travelers who just want to know more. Where did Jesus walk' Where is King David buried' Where is Mt. Sinai' You'll find detailed information about five key Bible lands: Israel, Egypt, Greece, Jordan, and Turkey.
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Egypt - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by: Jailan Zayan
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
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Lonely Planet Egypt

by: Matthew Firestone, Michael Benanav, Tom Hall, Anthony Sattin
No one knows Egypt like Lonely Planet. Our 10th edition will take you from the dusty streets of Cairo to the wondrous Pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor. To wash off the dust, go diving in the Red Sea before boarding a felucca for a breezy cruise along the Nile. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts to get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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The Rough Guide to Egypt

by: Dan Richardson, Daniel Jacobs
The Rough Guide to Egypt is your essential travel guide to this ancient land. Fully revised and updated, the guide provides unparalleled coverage of everything from Egypt's tombs, temples and pyramids to diving in the Red Sea, desert safaris and cruising the Nile in style. With accurate maps, plans, colour spreads and beautiful colour photography throughout; you'll find informed practical advice on what to see and do in Egypt, plus honest reviews of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets.
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Soldiers clear Egypt's Tahrir Square

Baton-wielding soldiers have cleared Egypt's Tahrir Square of protesters. Troops went into central Cairo, close to parliament and cabinet offices, beating demonstrators and burning their tents. Earlier, the military-appointed prime minister Kamal El-Ganzouri branded the protesters counter-revolutionaries. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Cairo.

 

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Puppets & Dictators: 'Revolution Guru' on OWS, Egypt, Libya

Despite an Arab League observer mission in Syria, there has been no let up in the bloodshed. Author and scholar Gene Sharp told RT in exclusive interview that non-violence is the only way for people to bring about a democratic change. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

 

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Egypt's Brotherhood wins third of vote

The Freedom and Justice Party of the Muslim Brotherhood says it has gained a third of the vote in Egypt's election, after preliminary results were released. Banned under deposed president Hosni Mubarak, the Brotherhood appears to be finding success in the first free vote in decades. Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal reports from Cairo.

 

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Egypt Post Mubarak: 'Military kills its way into power'

One of the countries to follow in Tunisia's footsteps was of course Egypt - and discontent rumbles on there too, with more clashes between protesters and police. In the latest violence, at least 8 people were killed and hundreds injured. Egyptians want the military council to step down immediately, despite parliamentary elections being underway. RT talks to Cairo and talk to activist Ahmed Salah. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

 

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Inside Story - Egypt's NGO crackdown

Tensions rise in Cairo as Egyptian forces storm offices of human rights and pro-democracy groups. With guests: Maged Reda Botros, Heba Morayef, and Adel Darwish.