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Egypt pushes Hamas to hand over soldier, recognize Israel 
CNN.com - Oct 31 4:34 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- In an effort to resolve a deepening political crisis in the West Bank and Gaza, Egypt has stepped up pressure on Hamas to recognize the Jewish state and swap a captured Israeli soldier for Palestinian prisoners.Egypt considering constitutional change AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 12:39 AM
Egypt will amend its constitution to make it easier for candidates to run for president, part of long-delayed political reforms that President Hosni Mubarak plans to carry out next year, the parliament speaker said.Fierce Debate Over Veils in Egypt Los Angeles Times - Oct 31 10:58 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- The origin of the debate could not be more intimate: what a woman chooses to wear before she leaves home.Anwar Sadat Nephew Sentenced In Egypt Nasdaq - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - A nephew of the assassinated President Anwar Sadat has been sentenced to a year in jail by a military court in Egypt on charges of insulting the army and spreading disinformation after he was stripped of his immunity as an MP. Opposition MP Talaat Sadat had alleged in a TV interview that the armed forces were behind his uncle's assassination.Fierce Debate Over Veils in Egypt ABC News - Oct 31 11:03 AM
A Renewed and Fierce Debate Over Veils Stirs in EgyptEgypt deploying thousands of troops near Gaza World Tribune - Oct 31 2:24 PM
CAIRO In the first such deployment in more than 25 years, Egypt has sent thousands of troops to its western border with the Palestinian Authority.TNT launches Mid East's first 'Day Definite' service to Egypt AME Info - 7 minutes ago
TNT Express, the world's leading B2B express delivery company, has launched the Middle East's first 'Day Definite' service to Egypt from the UAE, guaranteeing customers the exact number of delivery days.Egypt does not need permission for civil nuclear activity ArabicNews.com - Oct 31 6:38 PM
Ambassador Suleiman Awwad, Egypt Presidential Spokesman, said that the President reiterated that Egypt is a sovereign country which does not seek permission from any foreign parties before re-launching its nuclear program.Egypt: world stability won't be complete without end Arab- Israeli conflict ArabicNews.com - Oct 31 6:40 PM
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit said that the international efforts exerted to achieve peace and stability in the world would not be completed without reaching a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.Amending Egypt's constitution for multi-party system ArabicNews.com - Oct 31 6:37 PM
Egypt's President reiterated commitment to the aspects of constitutional reform which he put forward in his platform last year, saying that the role of political parties in the political life is essential.In Egypt, renewed and fierce debate surrounds women and veils CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Oct 31 12:12 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - The origin of the debate could not be more intimate: what a woman chooses to wear before she leaves home. But the increasing popularity of the full Muslim face veil has set off an emotional dispute in the Arab world over whether the covering is required by Islam for modesty or a dangerous sign of political extremism.Egypt jails Sadat's nephew Aljazeera - Oct 31 1:23 PM
A military court in Egypt has sentenced the nephew of the country's late president Anwar Sadat to one year in prison for defamation.Egypt to amend rules on Mubarak successor Financial Times - Oct 31 9:45 AM
As part of a raft of constitutional changes, Egypt s parliament will amend the rules governing who will succeed President Hosni Mubarak to make it easier for opposition parties to run candidates, said Fathi Sorour, the parliament s speaker.Egypt televisions's veil uproar Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Oct 31 11:32 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- In a country that proudly calls itself the "Hollywood of the East," a group of actresses has touched off a furor by appearing on television and movies with a new look: the conservative Islamic veil.Egypt to extend emergency laws Financial Times - Oct 31 9:53 AM
Ahmed Nazif, Egypt's prime minister, asked parliament yesterday to extend emergency laws for two years in another sign that democratic reforms in the country are grinding to a halt.Fierce debate over veils in Egypt Syracuse.com - Oct 31 10:54 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) The origin of the debate could not be more intimate: what a woman chooses to wear before she leaves home. But the increasing popularity of the full Muslim face veil has set off an emotional dispute in the Arab world over whether the covering is required by Islam for modesty or a dangerous sign of political extremism.Egypt Sends Sadat?s Nephew to Prison for Defaming Military New York Times - Oct 31 6:08 PM
Talaat el-Sadat was sentenced to one year in prison on charges that he defamed the military by essentially blaming it for having a hand in his uncle?s death.EGYPT: Urban poor turn to the street to make a living AlertNet - Oct 31 5:36 AM
Source: IRIN The poor in Egypt's heaving capital city, Cairo, are increasingly turning to selling cheap products in the street as a means to survive despite its limitations, say specialists. Egypt to amend constitution Central Chronicle - Oct 31 10:11 AM
Cairo, Oct 31: Egypt will amend its constitution to make it easier for candidates to run as president, the parliament speaker has said. He stated that the reform would include changes to an article criticised as opening the way for President Hosni Mubarak's son to succeed him.Egypt: New Cargo Record for Suez Canal AllAfrica.com - Oct 31 5:26 AM
Egypt's nationalised Suez Canal has recorded a new daily cargo record, which may break a daily revenue record of $14.3mn set in August.Egypt: Nephew of late president sentenced to year in prison Al Bawaba - Oct 31 7:51 AM
The nephew of Egypt's late President Anwar Sadat was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday for defaming Egypt's armed forces, after saying in an interview that Egyptian generals had masterminded his uncle's assassination.Safa mum on Egypt, McCarthy Mail and Guardian - Oct 31 5:29 AM
The South African Football Association (Safa) placed a gag at Tuesday's media briefing on discussing the controversial and emotive issue of South Africa playing Egypt in next month's Nelson Mandela Challenge game at the austere Griffin Park Stadium on the outskirts of London.Egypt considering constitutional change Syracuse.com - Oct 31 12:54 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) Egypt will amend its constitution to make it easier for candidates to run for president, part of long-delayed political reforms that President Hosni Mubarak plans to carry out next year, the parliament speaker said.Egypt trembles in front of made in China pharaohs Middle East Online - Oct 31 1:13 AM
Unbeatable prices of China's products are breaking into last strongholds of Egypt s local manufacturing.Egypt's obligation Haaretz Daily - Oct 30 11:38 PM
Two interrelated issues sit at the center of Israel's expectations of Egypt: the release of abducted soldier Gilad Shalit, and closure of the gate for weapons and explosives smuggling into the Gaza Strip.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-31 10:13 GMT: Centamin Egypt says Sukari geological resource upgraded to 6.79 mln oz of gold Interactive Investor - Oct 31 2:37 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Centamin Egypt Ltd said its Sukari geological resource has been upgraded to 6.79 mln ounces of gold, a 131 pct increase since the project drilling was restarted in May 2005.MasterCard Cardholders enjoy extended Ramadan & Eid Holiday Campaign in Egypt AME Info - Oct 30 10:22 PM
MasterCard Worldwide, a leader in advancing global commerce, is delighted its launch of the MasterCard Ramadan and Eid Campaign in Egypt has been well received by cardholders and merchants.Egypt to amend constitution NDTV - Oct 30 7:09 PM
Egypt will amend its constitution to make it easier for candidates to run as president, the parliament speaker has said. He stated that the reform would include changes to an article criticised as opening the way for President Hosni Mubarak's son to succeed him.Hamas arrives in Egypt for talks News 24 South Africa - Oct 31 2:02 AM
Damascus-based officials from the Palestinian movement, Hamas, have arrived in Egypt for talks with officials on a prisoner exchange with Israel.Middle East Reduces Dependence on Middle East Oil -- Egypt Hosts Conference to Increase Use of Natural Gas Vehicles in [Press Release] PR Web via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 4:00 AM
Cairo, Egypt (PRWEB) October 31, 2006 -- While much of the world groans under the strain of high oil prices and seeks means of reducing dependence on Middle Eastern oil, a quiet revolution is underway within the Middle East to achieve the same objective.Mubarak denies troop deployment along Egypt-Gaza border People's Daily - Oct 30 5:29 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday denied press reports claiming that Egypt had deployed 5,000 additional police troops along its borders with the Gaza Strip.Middle East Reduces Dependence on Middle East Oil -- Egypt Hosts Conference to Increase Use of Natural Gas Vehicles in [Press Release] PR Web - Oct 31 12:11 AM
As many as 700 delegates from around the world are gathering in Egypt next week to promote the increased use of natural gas vehicles worldwide at a conference hosted under the patronage of Egypt's Minister for Petroleum, His Excellency Eng Sameh Fahmi. NGV2006, is the biennial event of the International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV) which is projecting that more than 50 million Egypt to introduce extensive constitutional amendments in 2007: parl't speaker People's Daily - Oct 30 4:28 PM
Ahmed Fathi Sorour, Speaker of the People's Assembly or Egypt's lower house of parliament, said on Monday that 2007 will be a year of constitutional reforms, which will see "extensive constitutional amendments", the official MENA news agency reported.Egypt trembles in front of new Chinese pharaohs AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 11:02 PM
Figurines of King Tut, Ramses and Queen Nefertiti in Cairo's famous Khan Khalili bazaar all bear the hallmarks of pharaonic regalia, from the goats-hair beards to the golden sceptre.Fierce Debate Over Veils in Egypt San Francisco Chronicle - Oct 31 11:23 AM
The origin of the debate could not be more intimate: what a woman chooses to wear before she leaves home. But the increasing popularity of the full Muslim face veil has set off an emotional dispute in the Arab world over whether the covering is required by... Egypt reports 7th avian flu death CIDRAP - Oct 30 2:21 PM
Oct 30, 2006 (CIDRAP News) A 39-year-old woman who was previously listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as Egypt's 15th H5N1 avian influenza case-patient died today, the country s state news agency reported.Egypt eases security measures along Gaza border AlertNet - Oct 30 7:50 AM
Source: Reuters (Refiles to add dropped letter to headline) ISMAILIA, Egypt, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Egypt relaxed security on its border with Gaza on Monday, days after sending thousands of police there following a ... Israeli armored vehicles mass near Gaza: witnesses Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 4:07 PM
Dozens of Israeli armored vehicles massed at the border with Gaza on Tuesday and a military spokesman ordered Palestinians to evacuate an area close to the frontier with Egypt, witnesses said.Egypt's Mubarak denies deploying troops along Gaza border TurkishPress.com - Oct 30 10:33 AM
CAIRO, Oct 30, 2006 (AFP) - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday denied earlier government reports that Egypt had deployed 5,000 troops along the border with the Gaza Strip.EGYPT-OPT: Gaza's medical lifeline cut by border closures AlertNet - Oct 30 6:50 AM
Source: IRIN Hopes that the single border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt would reopen and bring relief to hundreds of Gazan medical patients have been dashed after reports of an imminent Israeli attack on the border were met by the deployment of thousands of Egyptian troops to the area. Egypt's Mubarak to Moscow to discuss Mideast, Iran situations Itar-Tass - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
MOSCOW, November 1 (Itar-Tass) - Iran s nuclear dossier and the situation in the Middle East will top the agenda of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak s talks in Moscow. The president arrives in the Russian capital on an official three-day visit on Wednesday.Sadat nephew sentenced to year in jail International Herald Tribune - Oct 31 1:40 PM
A nephew of the late President Anwar Sadat was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday for defaming Egypt's armed forces.EU's Solana says Egypt doing 'commendable' job on Gaza border AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 6:47 AM
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana has welcomed Egypt's decision to tighten security on the Gaza Strip border, with Israel considering sending troops back into the troubled Palestinian territory.Mubarak denies reports that Egypt has sent police to reinforce border with Gaza Khaleej Times - Oct 30 7:10 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak denied Monday reports from his own government that about 5,000 Egyptian security police had been deployed along the Gaza Strip border.Bird Flu Deaths in 2006 Match Prior 2 Years Combined (Update1) Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Bird flu killed a 39-year-old woman in Egypt, pushing the number of fatalities worldwide this year to 74, as many as reported in the previous two years combined.Egyptian police reportedly deployed near Egypt-Gaza border International Herald Tribune - Oct 29 2:51 AM
About 5,000 Egyptian state security police fanned out near the Egypt-Gaza border to protect Egyptians living in the area after reports that Israel might drop "smart bombs" on suspected smuggling tunnels, officials said Sunday.Egypt turns to Russia, China over nuclear energy Middle East Times - Oct 30 12:02 AM
CAIRO -- Following a 20-year freeze, Egypt has turned to China and Russia for help in relaunching its civil nuclear program, a move that risks ruffling the feathers of its American ally, analysts say.Egypt turns to Russia, China over nuclear energy Financial Express - Oct 30 8:11 AM
CAIRO, Oct 30 (AFP): Following a 20-year freeze, Egypt has turned to China and Russia for help in relaunching its civil nuclear programme, a move which risks ruffling the feathers of its American ally, analysts say.Sadat nephew gets 1-year sentence AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 8:29 AM
The nephew of the late President Anwar Sadat was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday for defaming Egypt's armed forces, less than a month after he gave an interview accusing Egyptian generals of masterminding his uncle's assassination.Egypt moves 5,000 police to Gaza border MSNBC - Oct 29 9:11 AM
Up to 5,000 Egyptian state security police deployed near the Egypt-Gaza border Saturday after reports of a possible Israeli smart bomb attack on suspected smuggling tunnels, security officials said.Egypt trembles in front of new Chinese Pharaohs Middle East Times - Oct 31 6:20 AM
MADE IN CHINA? An elderly Egyptian man walks past the wares of shopkeepers in the market of Khan Khalili in Cairo February 2006. The Khan is made up of a labyrinth of streets and is famous for both its unusual and typical Egyptian souvenirs and handmade crafts.Egypt reports seventh bird flu death AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 8:43 AM
An Egyptian woman has died of bird flu, marking the country's seventh fatal case of avian influenza in humans.Peretz: Egypt did not increase its border presence Haaretz Daily - Oct 30 1:39 AM
Defense Minister Amir Peretz yesterday denied reports that the Egyptians had increased their force along the border by 5,000 troops, to stop arms smuggling from Egypt to the Gaza Strip.New Egypt stunned by Palmyra, 15-12 Asbury Park Press - Oct 30 1:34 AM
Palmyra scored on a 15-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left to shock New Egypt, 18-15, Sunday at Palmyra High School.Egypt moves 5 000 troops near Gaza border Mail and Guardian - Oct 29 9:58 PM
Egypt moved 5 000 more security forces near the Gaza Strip border on Saturday after an Israeli report said Israel may bomb tunnels used for smuggling weapons into Palestinian territories, an Egyptian official said.Roundup: Egypt confirms exiled Hamas leader to visit Cairo People's Daily - Oct 29 5:42 PM
A senior Egyptian official on Sunday confirmed to Xinhua that the exiled leader of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) Khaled Meshaal would visit Egypt, but without giving an exact date.Egypt jails Sadat's nephew News 24 South Africa - 13 minutes ago
An Egyptian military court has sentenced a nephew of the late president Anwar Sadat to a year in jail for insulting its armed forces.Egypt vows to ease restrictions on presidential bids Middle East Times - Oct 31 2:17 AM
CAIRO -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak promised Monday to ease restrictions on running for the country's top job, a move criticized by the opposition as part of the strongman's bid to hand over power to his son.Hamas arrives in Egypt for talks africast.com - Oct 31 4:30 AM
CAIRO, October 31 -- Damascus-based officials from the Palestinian movement, Hamas, have arrived in Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials on a prisoner exchange with Israel, say airport sources.World/nation briefs Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
AFGHANISTAN Roadside bomb kills three NATO soldiers A roadside bomb ripped through a NATO vehicle, killing three soldiers in Nuristan Province in eastern Afghanistan. A soldier was wounded. U.S. troops are the primary NATO component there. At least 65 U.S. troops have died in Afghanistan this year, said the Department of Defense. EGYPT Sadat's nephew gets year in prison The nephew of the late Change in rules on Mubarak successor Financial Times - Oct 31 6:25 PM
Egypt's parliament is to amend the rules governing who will succeed President Hosni Mubarak to make it easier for opposition parties to run candidates, said Fathi Sorour, the parliament's speaker.Egypt moves 5,000 troops near Gaza border Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 28 3:51 PM
Egypt moved 5,000 more security forces near the Gaza Strip border on Saturday after an Israeli report said Israel may bomb tunnels used for smuggling weapons into Palestinian territories, an Egyptian official said.Hamas militant died as tunnel collapsed near Rafah-Egypt border People's Daily - Oct 29 4:12 PM
An Islamic Hamas militant died on Sunday as he was digging a tunnel under the border between Rafah town in southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, Palestinian security sources reported.Pattison named in SA squad BBC News - Oct 31 4:57 AM
South Africa hand a first call-up to England-based Matty Pattison for next month's friendly against Egypt.Israel proposes bunker-busters for Gaza weapons tunnels World Tribune - Oct 31 2:24 PM
TEL AVIV Israel has been mulling a technological solution to end arms smuggling along the Egypt-Gaza border. Military sources said the General Staff has drafted a plan to bomb the 14-kilometer Egypt-Gaza border.Egypt takes harder line on street protests Financial Times - Oct 31 9:53 AM
Egyptian security forces beat activists and arrested journalists in Cairo on Thursday during protests in support of judges facing a disciplinary committee for criticising election abuses last year.Egypt Moves 5,000 Police to Gaza Border as Israel Protests Arms Smuggling Voice of America - Oct 29 8:07 AM
Egypt has deployed thousands of police on the volatile border with the Palestinian-ruled Gaza Strip. As Robert Berger reports for VOA from Jerusalem, reports say Israel is considering military action to halt weapons-smuggling from Egypt to militant groups in Gaza.Egypt flooded by Chinese pharaohs iafrica.com - Oct 30 11:44 PM
With tourists snapping up millions of souvenirs of the Sphinx and busts of Nefertiti in Cairo's souks, Egyptian craftsmen fear the influx of cheap Chinese trinkets could overrun their age-old business.Centurion says in talks on possible transaction Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Oct 31 1:56 PM
Centurion Energy International Inc. , a small oil firm operating in Egypt and West Africa, said on Tuesday it is in talks with an unnamed company about a possible transaction, sending its shares up nearly 5 percent.Israeli armoured vehicles mass near Gaza Reuters.co.uk - Oct 31 4:15 PM
GAZA (Reuters) - Dozens of Israeli armoured vehicles massed at the border with Gaza on Tuesday and a military spokesman ordered Palestinians to evacuate an area close to the frontier with Egypt, witnesses said.Al Tuwairqi Group to invest SR2b to set up four iron, steel factories Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
JEDDAH The Al Tuwairqi Group plans to invest a total of nearly SR2 billion to establish four iron and steel factories in, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and Pakistan within the next three years.Egypt deploys thousands of police to Gaza border Calcutta News - Oct 29 11:30 AM
Reports say Israel is considering military action to halt weapons-smuggling from Egypt to militant groups in Gaza.Norway Queen starts Nile cruise in Luxor Tuesday ArabicNews.com - Oct 31 6:39 PM
Queen Sonja of Norway will embark today on a Nile cruise in Luxor, where she will visit the city's tourist landmarks. On Wednesday, Queen Sonja will visit the eastern bank, Luxor and Karnak temples as part of her official five-day visit to Egypt.Mideast hopes for policy shift in U.S. midterms CNN.com - Oct 30 2:04 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Arab governments are looking for change in U.S. policy in the Middle East after the midterm elections.Egypt boosts security at border after bomb report Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 29 5:13 AM
EGYPT has moved 5000 additional security police near the Gaza Strip border after an Israeli newspaper report said Israel may bomb tunnels used for smuggling weapons from Egypt into Palestinian territories.Pattison in SA squad Soccer Way - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
A surprise selection was announced here for the eighteen man squad for Wednesday the 15th of November clash between South Africa and Egypt at Griffin Park, home of Brentford, just outside London.Egypt easing presidential election rules Gulf Times - Oct 30 11:37 PM
CAIRO: The Egyptian parliament will amend the constitution to make it easier for opposition parties to field candidates in presidential elections, Speaker Fathi Sorour said yesterday.Egyptian reform hopes dented as Nour loses appeal Financial Times - Oct 31 9:53 AM
Egypt's highest appeals court delivered a blow to political reform hopes yesterday, dismissing an appeal by Ayman Nour, the distant runner-up in last year's presidential elections, against a five-year jail sentence.Nephew of late Egyptian leader Sadat gets 1-year sentence for defaming armed forces Boston Herald - Oct 31 7:17 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - The nephew of Egypt's late President Anwar Sadat was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday for defaming Egypt's armed forces, after saying in an interview that Egyptian generals...Egypt sends troops to Gaza border The Age - Oct 29 5:31 AM
Egypt moves 5000 more security forces near the Gaza Strip border after a report says Israel may bomb tunnels used for smuggling weapons into Palestinian territories.Egypt sends troops to Gaza border The Age - Oct 29 5:28 AM
EGYPT has moved 5000 more security forces near the Gaza Strip border after an Israeli report said Israel may bomb tunnels used for smuggling weapons into Palestinian territories.The memory of the Suez crisis is still strong in Britain Guardian Unlimited - Oct 31 7:25 AM
World dispatch: Echoes of the Suez crisis seem stronger in Britain than in France, Egypt or Israel, writes Ian Black.Library Reviews Hot Springs Village Voice - Oct 31 3:24 PM
In November 1948, Sayyid Qutb (pronounced kuh- tub) sailed from Alexandria, Egypt, to avoid an arrest order signed by King Farouk. He had worked as a supervisor in the Ministry of Education and was one of Egypt's most popular writers about social conditions in his homeland. His political criticismsEgypt troops on Gaza border BBC News - Oct 28 3:37 PM
Egypt deploys at least 3,000 extra troops near the Gaza border after reports of a possible Israel operation.Mideast hoping for postelection U.S. policy changes NorthJersey.com - Oct 31 4:50 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- Arab governments are looking for change in U.S. policy in the Middle East after the midterm elections, hoping a politically weakened President Bush will talk with Iran and Syria, show greater interest in the Palestinians and find a way out of the crisis in Iraq.Egypt beefs up security at border with Gaza AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 28 5:20 AM
Egypt has tightened security at its border with the Gaza Strip, the official MENA news agency said, amid press reports Israel plans to bomb the area to destroy tunnels being used for arms-smuggling.FACTBOX-Bird flu's spread around the globe AlertNet - Oct 31 7:50 AM
Source: Reuters Oct 31 (Reuters) - Egypt has confirmed the country's seventh death from H5N1 avian influenza. The 39-year-old woman, whose infection was confirmed on October 11, died on October 30. Bird flu has ... MyFox Colorado | Egypt Sends Thousands of Police Officers to Gaza Border FOX 31 Denver - Oct 29 4:09 AM
Up to 5,000 Egyptian state security police deployed near the Egypt- border Saturday after reports of a possible Israeli "smart bomb" attack on suspected smuggling tunnels, security officials said.CHRONOLOGY-Bird flu developments AlertNet - Oct 31 7:50 AM
Source: Reuters Oct 31 (Reuters) - An Egyptian woman has died of bird flu, bringing the total number of human deaths in Egypt to seven, the state news agency MENA said. Here is a brief chronology of some of the ... Sadat nephew gets 1-year sentence Syracuse.com - Oct 31 7:39 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) The nephew of Egypt's late President Anwar Sadat was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday for defaming Egypt's armed forces, after saying in an interview that Egyptian generals had masterminded his uncle's assassination.Talaat gets a year in prison for defaming armed forces Gulf News - Oct 31 1:12 PM
Cairo: A court yesterday sentenced the nephew of Egypt's late president Anwar Sadat to one year in prison for defamation, effectively terminating his role in parliament as an outspoken government critic.Jordan, Egypt telco tie-up AME Info - Oct 29 5:07 AM
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Jordan and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt are to sign an agreement.At least 5,000 Egyptian troops have been deployed at the border between Egypt and the Gaza strip after reports of Al Jazeera - Oct 29 5:02 AM
Yesterday, Israel s Maariv newspaper reported that Olmert s government was planning for an attack on Gaza s border with Egypt with precision-guided rockets, targeting what it said were tunnels used by Palestinian fighters to smuggle weapons.Egypt to launch three satellites: report People's Daily - Oct 30 4:24 PM
Egyptian government official said Monday that this country plans to launch three new satellites by the end of 2006 or early 2007, the official news agency MENA reported.Bafana call on Pattison Eurosport - Oct 31 6:54 AM
South Africa have handed a call-up to Newcastle midfielder Matty Pattison for the friendly against Egypt in London on November 15th.7th bird flu human victim reported in Egypt People's Daily - Oct 30 5:17 PM
An Egyptian woman died of bird flu on Monday and became the country's seventh fatal case of the disease in humans, the Egyptian news agency MENA said.Tunisia: Tunisia's C.S. Sfaxien Takes Serious Option for First African Title After First Leg Draw Against Ahli in Cairo AllAfrica.com - Oct 31 12:25 PM
Tunisia 's C.S. Sfaxien has managed to keep Egypt 's Ahli at bay yesterday, after the match ended in a 1-1 draw in a packed Cairo International Stadium.Egypt sends troops near Gaza border San Diego Union-Tribune - Oct 29 1:44 AM
RAFAH, Egypt – Up to 5,000 Egyptian soldiers deployed near the Egypt-Gaza border yesterday after reports of a possible Israeli “smart bomb” attack on suspected smuggling tunnels, security officials said.Egypt ups security at Gaza border Turks.US - Oct 29 6:08 AM
Egypt has moved an extra 5,000 security personnel to its border with the Gaza Strip after an Israeli newspaper said that Israel might bomb tunnels used for smuggling weapons into the Palestinian territories.Nigeria: F/Eagles in Group of Death AllAfrica.com - Oct 31 12:40 PM
The National U-20 side the Flying Eagles coached by Godwin Uwua got the toughest of draws on their way to qualifying for the FIFA World Youth Championship in 2007, when they were grouped by CAF on Sunday in Cairo with Zambia, Egypt and perennial rivals Cameroun at the next African Youth Championship (AYC) in Congo.