Egypt’s Problem of Leadership
Egypt has been undergoing a revolution that ended the brutal 30-year dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak February 11. But all of America is wondering...
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Mubarak Resigns, Egyptian Military In Control
Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak bowed to pressure from protesters and resigned his 30-year reign, handing power over to the Egyptian military February 11,...
Read moreEgypt’s Sulieman Gives Intelligence a Bad Name
The good news is that the United States has long-standing ties with Omar Suleiman, the man who has recently been made vice president...
Read moreSuez Canal and Its Long-term Prospects
Thousands of service workers at the Suez Canal recently threatened an indefinite strike and sit-in protest against the poor living conditions, low wages, and...
Read moreEgypt’s Vice President Agrees to Concessions
As expected, Egypt’s Vice President Omar Suleiman met with opposition leaders on Sunday for the first time and agreed to a number of...
Read moreSocialist Roots to Yemen’s “Days of Rage”
As the world focuses its attention on the events transpiring in Tunisia and Egypt, the flames of revolution continue to sweep through the...
Read moreEgyptians Stage “Day of Departure”
After days of violent clashes between pro- and anti-Mubarak forces in Egypt, today is relatively serene as Egypt’s defense minister met with some...
Read moreIn the Land of Pyramids, Technological Relics Outwit Internet Shutdown
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak knows exactly what caused his downfall after 30 years of autocratic rule: the Internet. This marvelous communication tool —...
Read moreEgyptian President Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
The anger of protesters in Egypt, reportedly aimed at a number of issues including President Hosni Mubarak’s failure to indicate whether he plans...
Read moreRussia Launches Uranium Mining Efforts in Niger
Russian natural gas corporation Gazprom was given the green light by the government of the north-central African nation Niger for the purpose of...
Read moreFanning the Flames of Revolution in Egypt
So much has been reported but so little is understood of the events that have vacillated in the Middle East. The United States’...
Read moreRed China Increases Investments and Influence in Sudan
China has announced that it will step up its investment in various Sudanese infrastructure projects, according to reports in the state-run Xinhua News. ...
Read moreViolent Protests in Egypt Prompt Harsh Gov’t Response
Violent anti-government outbursts in Egypt have prompted the Egyptian government to take drastic actions, including implementing a curfew and cutting cellphone service. ...
Read moreEgyptian Protests Turn Violent, Mimic Tunisian Uprising
The Internet revolution that engulfed Tunisia two weeks ago has apparently spread to Egypt, as thousands of youths rallied against Egyptian President Hosni...
Read moreWikiLeaks Kills Off Tunisian Tyranny (With Facebook, Twitter, Blogger Help)
Condemned by U.S. officials as dangerous and by Republican leader Sarah Palin as "anti-American," Wikileaks has facilitated the destruction of Tunisia's tyrannical state...
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