Article posted: 11/4/2012 12:01 AM

24/7 Egypt resists push to shut down, sleep

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Egyptians relax outside a cafe in Cairo, Egypt Wednesday. Egypt's capital prides itself on being city that never sleeps, with crowds filling cafes and shops open into the small hours. So the government is facing a backlash from businesses and the public as it vows to impose new nationwide rules closing stores and restaurants early. Officials say the crisis-ridden nation has to conserve electricity, but they also seem intent on taming a population they see as too unruly.

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Egyptian men shop inside a commercial mall in Cairo Wednesday. Egypt's capital prides itself on being city that never sleeps, with crowds filling cafes and shops open into the small hours. So the government is facing a backlash from businesses and the public as it vows to impose new nationwide rules closing stores and restaurants early. Officials say the crisis-ridden nation has to conserve electricity, but they also seem intent on taming a population they see as too unruly.

Associated Press

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Egypt's capital prides itself on being a city that truly never sleeps, with crowds filling cafes and shops open into the small hours. So, the government is facing a backlash from businesses and the public as it vows to impose new nationwide rules closing stores and restaurants early.