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Mostly forgotten, Egyptian trial of US NGO workers drags onSam LaHood and most of the other Americans accused of running illegal nongovernmental organizations fled the country last year. But 14 Egyptians and one American continue to face jail.- The 'Brotherhoodization' of Egypt and its unionsIs the Muslim Brotherhood making moves to extend its control over local governments and labor unions?
In Egypt a new cabinet, but same old IMF problemA day after President Mohamed Morsi reshuffled Egypt's cabinet, an IMF representative was in Cairo to discuss a $4.8 billion loan. But the cost of that needed cash appears steep.
Takeaway from Assad's speech? There will be no meaningful dialogue.President Bashar al-Assad's first speech in months dashed any hopes that a negotiated settlement to the Syrian civil war was soon possible.
The drip, drip, drip of Egypt's bad economic newsThe Egyptian pound has tumbled in recent weeks, but it could go much further. Here's why.- Libyan cop in Benghazi kidnappedThe kidnapping of the head of the criminal investigations department in Benghazi, where four US officials were killed last year, is a reminder of how tough Libya's transition remains.
Backward step for reform in Myanmar?Yes, Myanmar's military backed government has promised elections in 2015 and released Aun San Suu Kyi from prison. But it's still calling the shots - and violently.
For Egypt's satirists, Morsi's power is no jokeBassem Youssef, whose Daily Show-inspired satirical program propelled him to stardom, is the latest target of Egypt's attempts to silence government critics.
Happy new year, Cairo?Residents speak of a tough year, and worry about a tougher one ahead.
New Constitution divides Egypt as economy faltersThe process of passing Egypt's Constitution has created more political distrust and anger. Meanwhile, a neglected economy is heading towards grim shoals.
Richard Engel freed, but news blackout debate remainsNBC Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and two other reporters are free today after five days of captivity in Syria.
Vast sums of aid continue to be stolen in AfghanistanDespite years of supposed effort to stop money laundering out of Kabul airport, billions continue to flow from the country unchecked.
US designates Syria's Jabhat al-Nusra front a 'terrorist' group at lightning speedThe US State Department designated Syria's Jabhat al-Nusra, one of the militias fighting Bashar al-Assad, a foreign terrorist organization.
Muslim Brotherhood's unlikely new ally? Egypt's militaryEgyptian President Mohamed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood have made their peace with a military elite that hounded them for decades.
In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood's 'trial of power'In Egypt a few years ago, the Muslim Brotherhood was making promises. The protesters in Cairo say the group isn't keeping them.
The politics of post-Mubarak Egypt have brokenDemonstrators against a proposed Egyptian constitution in Cairo have devolved into confrontations between pro- and anti-Muslim Brotherhood protesters.
Did Egypt's President Morsi overplay his hand?A sea of protesters angry at a draft constitution championed by Egypt's President Morsi surrounded the presidential palace. But whether they'll force Morsi to back down remains to be seen.
Who backs Palestine UN bid? Ehud Olmert, among othersFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert came out strongly in support of Palestine being given "observer state" status at the UN tomorrow.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood sets constitution showdown for tomorrowEgypt's Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohamed Morsi have shrugged off protests and decided to bring Egypt's constitution standoff to a head, tomorrow morning.
Egypt's political turmoil dimming chances of democratic transitionEgypt's transition from dictatorship is chaotic and murky. President Mohamed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood's showdown with protesters are dimming the chances of a positive outcome.
