Why Egypt’s economic reforms aren’t enough to win over the street

A new report shows significant progress in Egypt, but demonstrations are placing new pressures on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to do more to battle corruption.

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Egypt dismisses 1,070 teachers in extremism fight

The Egyptian Ministry of Education dismissed some 1,000 teachers under the rationale that they had disseminated extremist ideas and belonged to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

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Palestinian disengagement plan from Israel leans on Egypt

A Palestinian ministerial delegation headed to Egypt to discuss ways to boost relations in economy and trade, as part of the Palestinian government’s efforts to break economic ties with Israel.

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Can Egypt sweeten deal for small beekeepers?

Egypt organizes its first beekeepers festival, but small producers wonder whether their presence will make a buzz.

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How currency float increased Egypt’s foreign reserves to all-time high

The pound flotation has lifted Egypt’s foreign reserves to an all-time high topping $45.117 billion at the end of September, and to maintain the reserves at historic record highs, economists urge the government to boost local industrialization.

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Why these Egyptian artists are telling Cairens to take deep breath

At the "Tea Time with My Lungs" exhibition, three young artists explain with art the importance of just taking a deep breath.

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Is Sisi shutting down internet freedom in Egypt?

During the demonstrations that broke out across several governorates in Egypt, many news websites were blocked, not to mention the censorship of many social networking sites.

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How Egyptian protesters are saying it with music

Songs with catchy rhythms and street language have become the anthems of Egypt's young protesters.

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Cairo attempts to quell anger following spate of protests

In the wake of protests, the Egyptian government OKs some small price reductions and may allow a little greater press freedom.

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How Egypt responded to Erdogan’s rant at UN

In his speech at the UN General Assembly where he attacked Egypt and its president, Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan has made it clear that his anger at Cairo will not fade any time soon.

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Did Egypt go behind Hamas’ back to meet with Israel?

Egypt’s security delegation visited Israel and held talks in Netanyahu’s office without visiting Gaza.

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Will Egypt’s protests reach Jordan?

The online calls for protests to bring down the regime in Egypt and other calls on social media for protests demanding reforms in Jordan encouraged Jordanian activists to unify their ranks.

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