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Representative Todd Akin calls for U.S. suspension of aid to Egypt

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:11:07 +0000

Missouri Rep. Todd Akin says the U.S. should suspend aid to Egypt because of the attack on the U.S. embassy and the repeated burning of American flags by Egyptians.

Escalating tensions in Egypt

Rehman Tungekar — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:44:54 +0000

Egypt is an ancient civilization with a newborn democracy. So, after revolutionaries toppled dictator Hosni Mubarak, growing pains were expected. The top generals have been ruling the country for six decades, and they weren’t about to give up power without a fight.

Documentary film directors evade censorship in Egypt and China

Rehman Tungekar — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:04:49 +0000

How do documentary film directors avoid censorship in countries like Egypt and China?

Is free media in bloom after the Arab Spring?

Rehman Tungekar — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:52:32 +0000

After protests stormed the Middle East this year, many wondered if freedom can flower.

Release anticipated today for Derrik Sweeney and two other students

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:18:47 +0000

AP: The pending release of three American students arrested in Egypt during protests near Cairo's Tahrir Square is the best Thanksgiving gift, the mother of one of the young men said Thursday.

Newscast for November 23, 2011

Rehman Tungekar — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:48:51 +0000

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom.

Family waiting for information on Jefferson City student arrested in Cairo

Ryan Famuliner — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:28:47 +0000

One of the three American students arrested during protests in Egypt for allegedly throwing fire bombs at Egyptian police is from Mid Missouri.