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Media Key to Covering Egyptian Revolution

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 05.25.2011

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Magda Abu-Fadil

The scene of protesters trying to break into the state-run TV station on Cairo's Corniche brought to mind other revolutions where control of the media was of primary importance.

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Egypt: Al-Azhar University To Ban Face Veil In Women's Classes, Dorms (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Egypt's Al-Azhar university said Thursday it would ban the niqab or face veil from female classrooms and dormitories, according to AFP. "The Supreme ...

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Cairo's Reaction to Obama's Speech

Annelle Sheline | Posted 05.25.2011

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Annelle Sheline

I couldn't believe how positive everyone's reaction seemed.

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