Middle East - Voice of America: Mubarak Had Been Egypt's Symbol of Stability For Years

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

Mubarak Had Been Egypt's Symbol of Stability For Years Jun 1st 2012, 20:41 For decades, Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak had been a symbol of stability in the Middle East, but an iron ruler at home.   Mubarak, 84, held power for nearly 30 years, and like many Arab leaders of his time, placed friends and family in positions of power. He appeared to be grooming his son, Gamal, to succeed him until 18 days of protests in early 2011 drove Mubarak from power. It was an almost unthinkable political end to the man who was the only president many ...

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Africa - Voice of America: Mubarak Had Been Egypt's Symbol of Stability For Years

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Mubarak Had Been Egypt's Symbol of Stability For Years Jun 1st 2012, 20:41 For decades, Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak had been a symbol of stability in the Middle East, but an iron ruler at home.   Mubarak, 84, held power for nearly 30 years, and like many Arab leaders of his time, placed friends and family in positions of power. He appeared to be grooming his son, Gamal, to succeed him until 18 days of protests in early 2011 drove Mubarak from power. It was an almost unthinkable political end to the man who was the only president many ...

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Economy - Voice of America: Boom or Bust: Will Expats Invest in Egypt's Economy?

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Boom or Bust: Will Expats Invest in Egypt's Economy? Jun 1st 2012, 14:39 For the first time in their history, Egyptians are about to freely choose their president. While the outcome is still anybody's guess, one thing is clear – whoever it might be, he will face the daunting task of rebuilding Egypt's economy, which took a tremendous hit during the uprisings of last year's Arab Spring. Egyptians living abroad, as many as 6.5 million of them, could provide a huge stimulus, but there are few indications about how deep, if at all, they are willing to reach into their ... Media files: AEAA254E-A189-48E9-9408-EC31DC3F03A5_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Fears Grow That Syrian Situation Can Only Get Worse

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Fears Grow That Syrian Situation Can Only Get Worse Jun 1st 2012, 20:44 Outrage over reports of mass killings and continued shelling in Syria has led to plenty of tough talk about the worsening situation there.  But hopes for any peaceful resolution seems increasingly distant.   On the latest amateur video from Syria  can be heard the sound of artillery allegedly falling again on the central city of Homs. In the the town of Qusair, there is alarm after the discovery of 12 bodies - workers from a fertilizer plant shot dead after their bus ... Media files: 814B6C49-C894-4F5F-B078-113EA3900825_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Former Egyptian President to Hear Verdict Saturday

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Former Egyptian President to Hear Verdict Saturday Jun 1st 2012, 20:18 Egyptians are to hear the verdict in the trial of former president Hosni Mubarak Saturday, as he faces charges of corruption and involvement in the deaths of hundreds of anti-government protesters during last year's uprising that forced him from power. The top prosecutor in the case has demanded the death penalty for murder for Mr. Mubarak, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Mubarak's co-defendants include his two sons, Egypt's former interior minister, and senior ... Media files: 1ED1F001-14D7-41F1-BAB0-84D7914E17E8_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Former Egyptian President to Hear Verdict Saturday

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Former Egyptian President to Hear Verdict Saturday Jun 1st 2012, 20:18 Egyptians are to hear the verdict in the trial of former president Hosni Mubarak Saturday, as he faces charges of corruption and involvement in the deaths of hundreds of anti-government protesters during last year's uprising that forced him from power. The top prosecutor in the case has demanded the death penalty for murder for Mr. Mubarak, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Mubarak's co-defendants include his two sons, Egypt's former interior minister, and senior ... Media files: 1ED1F001-14D7-41F1-BAB0-84D7914E17E8_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Ireland Votes in Favor of EU Treaty

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Ireland Votes in Favor of EU Treaty Jun 1st 2012, 19:37 DUBLIN - People in the Republic of Ireland have voted to ratify the European Union's Fiscal Pact in a referendum that sets strict limits for countries' budget deficits.  Sixty percent of Irish voted in favor - more than forecast in opinion polls.  Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny expressed relief at the decision, but says his country must now work with EU partners to build a plan to boost growth.   A cafe in the center of Dublin at lunchtime.  As is usual, it is ... Media files: 9C65E940-FD38-4444-902E-6490D0148CD6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: UAE's Crackdown on Dissidents Intensifies

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UAE's Crackdown on Dissidents Intensifies Jun 1st 2012, 19:03 DUBAI - The future of seven Islamist activists stripped of their nationalities and imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates remains in doubt after a court this week rejected a request to return the men's Emirati passports. It is the latest incident in what appears to be an intensifying crackdown on dissent by authorities in the Gulf nation worried that regional unrest could spread to their shores. The seven men, who are all members of the Reform and Social Guidance Association (al-Islah), ... Media files: 948C8751-E5BF-4370-851F-BDC74682C2D2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Twin Crises Converge on Burkina Faso

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Twin Crises Converge on Burkina Faso Jun 1st 2012, 17:58 DJIBO, Burkina Faso - More than 60,000 refugees have fled Mali's troubled north to Burkina Faso, where nearly three million people are already facing dangerous food shortages after poor rains and a failed harvest this year. The compound crises are straining relief efforts for the refugees, as well as local communities. In northern Burkina Faso, near the Malian border, thousands of refugees have settled here in Mentao Camp, including Basséta Waleta Sidi and her family. ... Media files: 7FC4031F-B577-45EB-8834-1001039E8C6F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Britain Prepares for Jubilee Celebrations

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Britain Prepares for Jubilee Celebrations Jun 1st 2012, 17:30 The yearlong celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 60th year on the throne will culminate starting Saturday with four days of celebrations, including a concert, a parade and a 1,000-ship flotilla through London on the River Thames. This Diamond Jubilee, is only the second in Britain's long history. Palace staff members have put the finishing touches on the queen's ceremonial carriage, which will carry her through the streets of London in a royal procession. Even the horses have ... Media files: 0705BAD3-3AAE-447D-8BF5-D75CB378E16F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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