Theodore May

GlobalPost

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Theodore May reports on Egypt for GlobalPost, examining Egypt's role as a regional, political and cultural leader and its economic struggles as a resource poor country with a large population. May worked as a political reporter for the Daily Star in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2006, reporting on south Lebanon in the aftermath of the war with Israel. He also covered the country's Palestinian refugee camps. Since returning to Egypt, May has been working as a business reporter for the Daily News Egypt, which publishes with the International Herald Tribune. He has focused his reporting on the massive influx of investment from Persian Gulf countries, food and agricultural issues, and energy prices. May also serves as a freelance assistant producer for ABC News. He has worked on pieces for the web, radio and television, including for "World News with Charles Gibson." A native New Yorker, he graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in history.


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Iconic film star lives in hotels, chooses controversial roles

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Egyptians angry at Israel’s Gaza attacks

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Wounded trickle into Egypt border town

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For Which It Stands: Egypt

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Does the path to Gaza peace run through Cairo?

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The Mubarak government is orchestrating talks with all sides to find a new agreement.

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The ground truth in Gaza

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The shrill, cracking sound of the Israeli air strikes is more frightening at night.

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Israel calls unilateral cease-fire in Gaza

But Hamas says no deal until crippling blockade ends.

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A death in Gaza reignites fear

As the withdrawal continues, and aid flows, a town suffers anew.

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Palestinian merchants count their curses

Supply problems, price drops, profiteering … in Gaza, it’s business as usual.