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Egypt
Why mess with an undersea Egyptian Internet cable?
by
Molly Wood
Mar 29, 2013
The Egyptian Navy says it caught three men trying to cut a big Internet cable that runs under the Mediterranean causing slow downs in the country and as far away as Pakistan.
Egypt's economy no better two years after Hosni Mubarak
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 11, 2013
Unrest returns to the streets two years after the ex-president's ouster, which means more disruption for the country's economy.
Egypt's economy two years after revolution
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.
Egypt downgraded as political tensions continue
Dec 24, 2012
Vital austerity measures could be harder to push through in Egypt as political unrest continues.
IMF delays loan to Egypt
Dec 11, 2012
The International Monetary Fund says a $4.8 billion loan for Egypt is on hold. The IMF cited "unfolding developments on the ground."
Stock market tumbles as Morsi expands powers
Nov 26, 2012
As President Morsi works to resolve tensions over his expanded powers, confidence in Egypt's government and economy falters.
U.S. companies roll with turmoil in Egypt
by
David Gura
Sep 17, 2012
Some businesses see little impact of current unrest on long-term business strategy in Egypt.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S., IMF close to debt relief deals for Egypt
Sep 5, 2012
The International Monetary Fund is said to be close to a multi-billion dollar deal to aid the country currently grappling with major budgetary problems. The Obama administration is also looking to contribute another billion.
The economic challenges that Egypt still faces
by
Jeff Horwich
Jul 3, 2012
Just one week ago Mohamed Morsi moved into the Egyptian presidential palace. Egypt has the region's third-largest economy, but income per-person is near the bottom.
Egypt announces new president-elect Mohamed Morsi
Jun 25, 2012
Egypt has a new president-elect. It's Mohamed Morsi, whose political party, the Muslim Brotherhood, was banned while former President Hosni Mubarak was in office.