The current situation in Egypt is a classic lose-lose for the US. There really are no “good guys” of any note or power. The current military government has killed hundreds in the streets. But the protestors are reportedly shooting back.…
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World Still Anxious over Violent Egyptian Crisis
Sometimes no news is good news—but not for Egypt’s political crisis. Remember that one? Millions protested against elected President Mohammad Morsi, but then the army removed him in what looked like a coup. As a result, Morsi’s supporters have protested…
More Dead in Egypt as Protest Violence Concerns World
This past Saturday the bloodshed in Egypt over their political crisis continued: at least 38 were killed and more than 200 injured—and those are the low numbers given by the government. According to a report from Ahram Online, the Muslim…
Egypt Crisis Deepens—And That’s Costing You Money
Notice those rising gas prices? I told you they were coming. And one of the main points of tension in the Middle East isn’t getting better. More than 260 people were injured and seven killed earlier this week in Egypt,…
Car Bomb in Lebanon: Syrian Revenge?
While most eyes were on Egypt this week, Syria’s civil war and it’s ripple effect tore back into the headlines on Tuesday, as a car bomb killed one and wounded dozens in Lebanon. According to The Daily Star, the bombing…
Blood after the Coup: Dozens Killed in Egypt
While surprisingly few people died in the dramatic uprising and military coup that overthrew Islamist Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, that’s not the case any more. At least 42 were killed and more than 300 injured on just Monday morning after…