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Egypt may strip nude photo revolutionary of her citizenship

Egyptian Islamists are trying to take away the citizenship of a woman who went naked to protest the country's new consititution.

On Jan 7, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Activists try workarounds during Syria’s Internet blackout

Google has reactivated Speak2Tweet, and Telecomix has posted free dial-up numbers, but it's hard to say what's working.

On Nov 30, 2012 by Curt Hopkins

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Egypt’s president blocks Twitter critics after major decree

After claiming absolute authority for his laws, decrees and decisions Thusday, President Mohamed Morsi has apparently started blocking his critics on Twitter.

On Nov 22, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Egyptian government bans online pornography—again

If it's enforced, the ban could lead to a rise in black market sales of digital porn CDs.

On Nov 8, 2012 by Curt Hopkins

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The #1 reason to join an online dating site

Step aside Magnum!

On Sep 28, 2012 by Beth Cook

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U.S. Embassy criticizes Muslim Brotherhood for conflicting tweets

The English and Arabic Twitter accounts of Egypt's ruling party had very different messages about recent attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.

On Sep 14, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Video that sparked riots killing U.S. ambassador to remain on YouTube

But does it violate YouTube's community guidelines?

On Sep 12, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Egypt arrests another Facebook user for blasphemy

Accuser alleges Bishoy Kamel insulted his family and disrespected the prophet Muhammad.

On Aug 2, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Egyptian teen jailed for posting picture of Prophet Muhammed

Another person learns the hard way that what goes on on Facebook definitely does not stay there.

On Apr 4, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Dancing in Tahrir square doesn’t make everyone jump for joy

Matt Harding is super popular on YouTube for his public dancing videos. But this latest video may have taken his hobby a step too far.

On Mar 5, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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Nude photo revolutionary

In a controversial act of personal expression and sexual liberation, an Egyptian woman has posted nude photos of herself and others to her personal blog.   

On Nov 14, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Mubarak trial begins, Twitter rejoices

Eygpt's former ruler faces justice

On Aug 3, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Protests return to Egypt’s Tahrir Square

First day of Ramadan finds Egyptians protesting interim government.

On Aug 1, 2011 by [email protected]