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Growing ire follows Egypt minister's comments on veil 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 6:59 AM
A political and religious storm sparked by Egypt's culture minister criticising the ever-growing popularity of the Islamic veil has snowballed into a fully fledged national affair.Mubarak sees Egypt's national security his prime responsibility People's Daily - Nov 19 5:35 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said on Sunday that Egypt's national security was his prime responsibility and he could not accept any foreign interference in Egypt's domestic affairs.Egypt, China sign agreement to establish Confucius Institute in Egyptian-Chinese university People's Daily - Nov 19 4:48 PM
Egypt and China signed on Sunday at the Chinese embassy in Cairo a protocol for setting up an Egyptian-Chinese university, which would be home for a Confucius Institute.Egypt: Street Children Worst Hit By Violence, Experts Say AllAfrica.com - Nov 19 10:11 AM
A culture where the rights of children, especially those living rough and homeless, are intrinsically protected has yet to emerge in Egypt, according to child experts and testimonies of children themselves.Luxor Temple, Egypt Aljazeera - Nov 19 3:08 AM
The gift of the Nile. Egypt owes its very existence to the waters of the great river, which for thousands of years has made barren land fertile, given life to one of history s great civilizations, and sustained a population now approaching 80 million people.Egypt detains blogger in random security check Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 1:40 PM
Egyptian police detained an opposition blogger in a chance security check on Sunday, a human rights group said.Amnesty International decries Egypt's detention for 19 days of an Internet blogger Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 18 9:13 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- The rights watchdog Amnesty International has criticized Egypt for ordering the detention for 19 days of a blogger who is thought to have posted anti-government articles on the Web.Egypt's Mubarak vows reform but Islamists sceptical AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 8:51 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has reiterated his pledges for democratic and constitutional reform in an address to parliament that opposition Islamists criticised as stale and insincere.Egypt hails UN General Assembly resolution on Israeli offensive in Gaza People's Daily - Nov 18 6:49 PM
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit Saturday welcomed the adoption of a resolution in the previous day by the United Nations General Assembly deploring the Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip, the official MENA news agency reported.Egypt MPs demand debate over minister's veil remarks AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 3:28 AM
Eighty Egyptian lawmakers have called for a parliamentary debate to discuss Culture Minister Faruq Hosni's controversial remarks describing the Islamic veil as regressive, parliamentary sources said.Egypt succeeds in first separate surgery on conjoined twins People's Daily - Nov 18 7:25 PM
The first separate operation on conjoined twins in Egypt achieved success in a public hospital in Cairo on Saturday, Egypt's official news agency MENA reported.Lieberman: Israel must retake control of Gaza-Egypt border Haaretz Daily - Nov 18 3:39 PM
Minister for Strategic Threats Avigdor Lieberman called Saturday morning for Israel to retake control over the Rafah crossing and the Philadelphi Route, on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip.Mubarak: Amend 2005 constitution article AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 12:19 PM
Egypt's long-serving president asked parliament Sunday to amend an article of the constitution that critics say was tailored to allow his son to succeed him.Egypt Islamists demand minister quit over veil remarks AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 17 7:08 AM
Egypt's largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, has called for Culture Minister Faruq Hosni to be sacked for saying the wearing of Islamic veils was a "regressive" trend.Next television or movie in Egypt could be co-produced by Singaporean Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Singapore News - Nov 18 2:17 AM
LUXOR, Egypt: The next television programme or movie in Egypt could be co-produced by a Singaporean.Egypt and Singapore forge closer economic and political ties Channel NewsAsia - Nov 18 12:54 AM
LUXOR, Egypt: President S R Nathan wrapped up his 4-day state visit to Egypt with optimism about improved political and economic ties. Mr Nathan said Egypt is keen to expand in many areas and Singapore is in turn, keen to provide support.Next television or movie in Egypt could be co-produced by Singaporean Channel NewsAsia - Nov 18 12:54 AM
LUXOR, Egypt: The next television programme or movie in Egypt could be co-produced by a Singaporean. The idea was mooted by Information, Communications and the Arts Minister, Dr Lee Boon Yang when he met his Egyptian counterpart in Cairo.Egypt's Prime Minister to address 4th Arab Stragegy Forum in Dubai AME Info - Nov 18 1:52 AM
The Prime Minister of Egypt, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif, will join the list of distinguished personalities who will address the 4th Arab Strategy Forum (ASF), to be held from 4-6 December in Dubai, organisers announced today.Telecom Egypt, price hikes AME Info - Nov 18 1:38 AM
Telecom Egypt is to increase the cost of domestic calls according to its Chariman Akil Beshir and cited by Reuters.Team to attend Indo-Egypt Military Cadets Exchange prog Outlook India - Nov 18 2:10 AM
A three-member team from Officers Training Academy here will leave for Cairo tomorrow for an Indo-Egypt Military Cadets Exchange Programme, a defence press release said here today.Qaradawi slams Egypt minister s veil remarks Gulf Times - Nov 17 11:45 PM
PROMINENT Islamic scholar Dr Yusuf al-Qaradawi has slammed Egypt s culture minister, Farouq Hosni, for his recent remarks against the Islamic veil.Israel establishes two bases on Egypt border World Tribune - Nov 17 2:08 PM
TEL AVIV Israel has opened two military bases along the border with Egypt. The Ground Forces Command launched bases at Hivai and Karmit this week.Egypt to ease curbs on parties BBC News - Nov 19 12:21 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak sets out plans for constitutional changes in a speech before parliament.Mubarak hopes to stay on for life Financial Times - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
President Hosni Mubarak indicated to Egypt's parliament yesterday that he hopes to stay in office for the rest of his life, presiding over gradual political change.Egypt needs no permission to seek nuclear energy: Mubarak Khaleej Times - Nov 19 4:15 AM
CAIRO - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stressed Sunday in an address to parliament that his country did not need anyone s permission to develop nuclear energy.Cairo police detain blogger NDTV - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Police arrested a blogger in Cairo, less than a week after rights watchdog Amnesty International criticised Egypt for detaining the writer of another personal Web log.Egypt Rejects UN Report It Broke Arms Embargo On Somalia Nasdaq - Nov 17 10:15 AM
CAIRO (AP)--Egypt's Foreign Ministry Friday denied allegations made in a U.N. report claiming it was one of several countries providing guns, money, training and other supplies to Somalia's government and a rival Islamic movement in violation of an international arms embargo.Qaradawi flays Egypt minister for statements against hijab The Peninsula - Nov 17 4:14 PM
DOHA Well-known Islamic scholar Yusuf Al Qaradawi yesterday condemned recent statements on women wearing the hijab (headscarf) which were made by Egypt's Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni.Mubarak: Amend constitution article criticized as opening way for succession of his son Boston Herald - Nov 19 12:50 PM
CAIRO, Egypt - Egypt's long-serving president asked parliament Sunday to amend an article of the constitution that critics say was tailored to allow his son to succeed him. President Hosni Mubarak...Egypt denies interference in Somalia's internal affairs ArabicNews.com - Nov 18 10:48 PM
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry dismissed yesterday allegations that Cairo was supporting the Union of Islamic Courts in Somalia and violated a United Nations weapons embargo on the African country.Mubarak hopes to stay on for life Financial Times - Nov 19 12:00 PM
President Hosni Mubarak indicated to Egypt s parliament on Sunday that he hopes to stay in office for the rest of his life, presiding over gradual political change.Bird flu in Egypt The Hindu - Nov 17 12:07 PM
CAIRO: Egypt reported on Thursday a bird flu-stricken area in the north where domestic birds tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of the virus, the official MENA news agency reported. The area is located 65 km north of Cairo. The veterinary ...Mubarak: Amend constitution article criticized as opening way for succession of his son San Diego Union-Tribune - Nov 19 9:32 AM
CAIRO, Egypt, 4:27 a.m. Nov. 19 (AP): President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday asked parliament to amend a controversial constitution article that had been criticized as being tailored to allow his son to succeed him.Egypt Islamists demand MP quits over veil remarks Middle East Times - Nov 17 7:05 AM
CAIRO -- Egypt's largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, called Friday for culture minister Farouk Hosni to be sacked for saying the wearing of Islamic veils was a "regressive" trend.Yemen Former Egypt coach Salah takes over in Yemen FIFA - Nov 17 3:52 AM
Former Egypt coach Mohsen Salah has been appointed to take charge of the national team of Yemen. He has signed a one-year deal just over a month after being fired as coach of Libya.The magnificent Angkor Wat ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Nov 19 11:54 AM
Most enthusiasts of the great and powerful ancient civilization of yesteryear have probably heard of the Mayans, the Aztecs and the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. But very few are familiar with the ancient Khmer Empire found near our own backyard in Southeast Asia.Egypt Islamists demand minister quit over veil remarks Middle East Online - Nov 17 6:43 AM
Culture minister says ever-growing number of women wearing Islamic veil in Egypt is regressive.Hosni said that the veil was a "regressive" trend in Egypt Aljazeera - Nov 18 3:54 PM
Farouq Hosni, the Egyptian minister of culture, has offered his resignation but refused to apologise for comments he made about the hijab in which he said wearing of Islamic veils was a "regressive" trend.Egypt Islamists demand that minister quit Independent Online - Nov 17 6:32 AM
Egypt's largest opposition group the Muslim Brotherhood has called for Culture Minister Faruq Hosni's resignation for saying the wearing of Islamic veils was a "regressive" trend.President Nathan urges S'pore companies to explore business opportunities in Egypt Channel NewsAsia - Nov 17 1:24 AM
CAIRO : Singapore companies have been urged to explore business opportunities in Egypt. Activities arranged by the Egyptian Businessmen's Association and the Singapore Business Federation could be the launch pad for local companies.Posted: 12-11-2006 , 14:46 GMT Mena Report - Nov 19 6:37 AM
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) supervises and controls all commercial, investment and specialized banks in Egypt. It is also responsible for implementing monetary policy to maintain foreign exchange stability and economic growth.Halutz: Egypt Can Do Much, Much More Israel National News - Nov 19 6:06 AM
(IsraelNN.com) IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Dan Halutz in an address to the cabinet on Sunday stated that while Egyptian forces are doing something, much, much more can and must be done to prevent weapons smuggling across the Rafiah border. Lexmark International opens full-fledged office in Cairo Mena Report - Nov 19 6:38 AM
Lexmark International, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions, is shortly opening a full-fledged office in Cairo in order to tap the growth potential in Egypt s printer market.Major Egyptian Red Sea project to be exhibited at Cityscape 2006 Mena Report - Nov 19 6:35 AM
Serrenia, the ultra luxury new residential resort and hotel designed by Foster & Partners on Egypt s Red Sea Coast, will be exhibited at Cityscape 2006 by London based Vantage Real Estate Development.Italy rejects using force against Iran Khaleej Times - Nov 19 6:53 AM
ROME - Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi rejected a military option against Iran, stressing instead the need for dialogue, in an interview to be published Monday by Egypt s leading Al Ahram newspaper.Bafana must build on Pitso's good work Independent Online - Nov 19 4:04 AM
Bafana Bafana may have lost the Nelson Mandela Challenge against Egypt, but things are starting to change for the better for them, according to former South Africa skipper Lucas Radebe.Former Egypt coach Salah takes over in Yemen Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 16 5:30 PM
CAIRO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Former Egypt coach Mohsen Salah has been appointed to take charge of the national team of Yemen, Arab press reports said.Debates within Islam USA Today - Nov 19 5:20 PM
Ever since 9/11, fear of fundamentalist Islam and a clash of civilizations has focused U.S. policy. The United States, Europe and others have grappled with how to change and modernize Muslim societies. Efforts haven't borne much fruit. Islamic radicals are only gaining more recruits.Egypt relies on prosperity to dazzlecritics Financial Times - Nov 16 6:23 PM
Egypt has been liberalising its economy for far longer than it took Gamal Abdel Nasser in the 1950s and '60s to nationalise banks and industries and place the expanding state in the driving seat.WebPharma for pharmaceuticals ITP.net - Nov 19 1:42 AM
Egypt-based IT company, Advanced Computing, has announced two new additions to its product line-up, making its debut at GITEX 2006. The firm has launched version 4.0 of its Advanced Library, an online solution for corporate and university libraries, alongside new venture WebPharma, an e-commerce solution aimed at distribution companies within the pharmaceutical centre.Egyptian tour view of new, old Knoxville News Sentinel - Nov 18 10:16 PM
Betty and Paul Haas of Knoxville delved into the history and culture of Egypt during a Grand Circle tour in September.Egypt, Jordan sign agreements to strengthen cooperation People's Daily - Nov 16 4:34 PM
Egyptian and Jordanian officials signed in Cairo on Thursday 17 agreements and a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in the various spheres, Egypt's official news agency MENA reported.Moteab wins Mandela Cup for Egypt AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 15 2:37 PM
Emad Moteab's first half strike was enough for Egypt to lift the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup with a 1-0 victory against South Africa.New bird flu-infected area reported in northern Egypt People's Daily - Nov 16 4:55 PM
Egypt reported on Thursday a new bird flu-striken area in the north of the country where domestic birds were tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus, the official MENA news agency reported.France downs Brazil in volleyball worlds USA Today - Nov 19 11:19 AM
France defeated Brazil on Sunday to hand the defending champions their first loss of the men's volleyball world championships. Romain Vadeleux led the way with 17 points and Frantz Granvorka contributed 14 as France rebounded from a loss in the opening set en route to a 20-25, 25-22, 25-23, 29-27 victory over the Brazilians.c-TQM College plans new centres Khaleej Times - Nov 18 7:30 PM
DUBAI The e-TQM College, Dubai-based electronic college that delivers online programs in Total Quality Management, will soon open new centres in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Malaysia, Singapore and China.Briefly: Prodi's 2007 budget wins vote of confidence International Herald Tribune - Nov 19 1:47 PM
INTERNATIONALMubarak: Amend 2005 Constitution Article ABC News - Nov 19 12:41 PM
Mubarak: Amend Constitution Article Criticized As Opening Way for Succession of His SonEgypt friendly storm won't distract us, says South Africa's Zondo AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 15 9:10 AM
South Africa's joint caretaker coach Khabo Zondo insists his side will not to be distracted by the storm over the decision to stage Wednesday's Nelson Mandela Challenge against Egypt in London.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Nov 18 4:13 PM
JEDDAH, 19 November 2006 Saudi Arabia s fencing team left for Egypt for a 10-day training camp in preparations for the upcoming 2006 Asian Games in Doha from Dec. 1-15.The works were kept at a constant level of humidity for the 8,000 mile journey from Egypt to Los Angeles Art Newspaper - Nov 16 8:54 AM
SINAI. St Catherine s Monastery in Sinai, Egypt, is lending 43 of its precious icons to the Getty Museum for the exhibition Holy Image, Hallowed Ground: Icons from Sinai which opens on 14 November (until 4 March 2007). This is the largest exhibition ever devoted to the Sinai collection (40 items were included in the Metropolitan Museum of Art s Byzantium show two years ago).Russia's Novatek to sign a deal with Egypt's EGAS Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 16 4:40 AM
MOSCOW, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Russia's second largest gas firm, Novatek , plans to sign a memorandum on cooperation with Egypt's state gas company EGAS, the Egyptian ambassador in Russia said on Thursday.Winter may bring more bird flu for Egypt Middle East Online - Nov 16 9:13 AM
Health ministry officials warn of increase in cases of lethal avian flu virus H5N1 among fowl, humans in Egypt.Chemplast Sanmar Inks Agreement With Egypt Firm To Acquire Caustic Soda Plant Nasdaq - Nov 16 3:59 AM
(RTTNews) - Chemplast Sanmar informed that the Sanmar Group entered into an agreement to acquire a Caustic Soda plant located at Port Said, Egypt, with a capacity of 200,000 tonnes per annum for a consideration of $200 million.Egypt blocks travel for Muslim Brotherhood members Khaleej Times - Nov 16 7:40 AM
CAIRO - Egypt has barred several members of the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt s strongest opposition group, from travelling to Jordan for an event commemorating the group s founder, the Brotherhood said on Thursday.France surprise Brazil at world volleyball championships AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 6:21 AM
France has pulled off a stunning blow to all-conquering Brazil's bid for defence of the title, with a four-set win at the men's world volleyball championships.Almasa marches on ITP.net - Nov 18 4:13 PM
IT distributor Almasa started GITEX off with a bang yesterday by outlining plans to launch fully-fledged subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia and Egypt .Chemplast to buy chemicals unit in Egypt for $200 mln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 16 3:27 AM
MUMBAI, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Chemicals company Chemplast Sanmar Ltd. said on Thursday the Sanmar Group would acquire a chemicals business in Egypt for $200 million.Advantage Etoile Sahel in African Confederation Cup final AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 4:45 AM
Luck favoured title holders FAR Rabat of Morocco when they drew 1-1 with Etoile Sahel of Tunisia this weekend in the first leg of the African Confederation Cup final.Iranian TV: Previously unknown group claims responsibility for abduction of Westerners in Iraq Boston Herald - Nov 18 5:51 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - A previously unknown group has claimed responsibility for abducting a private security team of four Americans and an Austrian in southern Iraq, according to an Iranian-run Arabic-language...Sagem Orga and Egypt's mobile telecommunications market: 1 million SIM cards for Mobinil AME Info - Nov 16 4:52 AM
Sagem Orga GmbH has received a landmark order for SIM cards from Mobinil, the leading mobile operator in Egypt.Crocodiles kill nine as floods wreak havoc in lawless Somalia AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 3:06 AM
Crocodiles have killed at least nine people in Somalia, bringing the death toll from devastating floods which have displaced 50,000 others in the lawless African nation to over 50, elders and witnesses said.South Korea win, China beaten at world volleyball championships AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 2:43 AM
Asian bronze medallists South Korea have secured their first win at the men's world volleyball championships but silver medallists China suffered their second loss.Emirates Post signs postal deals with Yemen and Egypt AME Info - Nov 16 5:07 AM
Emirates Post signed two separate agreements with Yemen and Egypt on the concluding day of the UPU Strategy Conference in Dubai, to boost bi-lateral postal ties.Gazprom's Miller to visit Egypt in early December Interfax - Nov 16 1:18 AM
MOSCOW. Nov 16 (Interfax) - Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller is planning to visit Egypt in early December to discuss a number of specific projects, Egyptian Ambassador to Russia Ezzad Saad El Sayed said in Moscow on Thursday.Egypt, Jordan pen deals AME Info - Nov 18 2:22 AM
High ranking Jordanian and Egyptian officials met on Thursday to discuss a raft of issues and sign 16 agreements, partly in order to boost trade and industry, reported the Jordan Times.Free Trade Deals Give Singapore Insurance Industry Week - 41 minutes ago
We cannot eat disk drives, says Prime Minister.HOW TO GET STARTED Dayton Daily News - 53 minutes ago
To learn more about the different types of virtual worlds and how they operate, visit Virtual Worlds Review (www.virtualworldsreview.com). Most sites offer some type of free access.Group Says It Carried Out Iraq Abduction phillyburbs.com - Nov 18 2:58 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - A previously unknown group has claimed responsibility for abducting a private security team of four Americans and an Austrian in southern Iraq, according to an Iranian-run Arabic-language satellite news station.Saudi Arabian cleric slams veil remarks AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 18 9:01 PM
Saudi Arabia's top Muslim cleric described the Egyptian culture minister's recent criticism of the veil as a "calamity," a Saudi satellite channel reported on Saturday.Gazprom chief to visit Egypt RosBusinessConsulting - Nov 16 3:15 AM
RBC, 16.11.2006, Moscow 13:40:32. Gazprom President Alexei Miller will discuss specific projects with top managers of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) during his visit to Egypt in early December, the Egyptian Ambassador to Russia Izzat Saad El Sayed announced at the 4th International Oil Forum in Moscow today.Nine month period sees significant gains for EFG-Hermes AME Info - 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
EFG-Hermes, the leading investment bank in the Middle East, yesterday announced its nine months results for 2006 (9M2006), showing significant growth versus last year.Telecom Egypt announces 9M 2006 consolidated results AME Info - Nov 16 12:37 AM
Telecom Egypt (TE) (Ticker: ETEL.CA; TEEG.LN), today announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September, 2006.Mubarak promises to make more constitutional changes People's Daily - Nov 19 5:34 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak promised here Sunday that he will ask the parliament to make more constitutional changes that would be the biggest ever since the 1980s.Opera House to host seven wonders team AAP via Yahoo!7 News - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
Sydney Opera House will take on a party feel on Tuesday when it hosts the team behind a global competition to find the new seven wonders of the world.The new face of bridge Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Nov 19 6:34 PM
Shane Swanson excels at helping clients identify their retirement dreams. Perhaps that's because the 34-year-old estate planning attorney has one of his own: He wants to spend his twilight years playing bridge. "My ideal retirement day goes like this," said Swanson, who lives with his partner in a fashionable Minneapolis condo. "I'd get up, exercise, read the New York Times and play bridge." Yes, Egypt, Singapore set to work on multimillion-dollar joint ventures Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 15 6:17 PM
CAIRO: Egypt and Singapore are set to work on multimillion-dollar joint ventures.Mubarak to address nation at joint parliamentary session People's Daily - Nov 19 5:05 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak arrived at a joint session of the People's Assembly and the Shura Council on Sunday to address the nation.Wins for Ivory Coast and Egypt BBC News - Nov 15 8:22 AM
The Ivory Coast beat Sweden 1-0 and Egypt overcome South Africa by the same score on a busy night of international friendlies.2006 marks LINKdotNET as driving force behind e-government implementation in the region AME Info - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
LINKdotNET, one of the largest Internet Service and Solution providers in the Middle East and Africa, today unveiled at Gitex a multitude of e-government implementations undertaken across the region in 2006.Islamic veil "regressive": Egypt minister AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 8:48 AM
Egyptian Culture Minister Faruq Hosni has said that the ever-growing number of women wearing the Islamic veil in his country marked a "regressive" trend.Almasa IT Distribution to set up in-country operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt AME Info - Nov 15 11:52 PM
Almasa IT Distribution today announced that the company will further extend its geographical coverage and establish in-country operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt.Russia's Gazprom, Egypt's Egaz to discuss cooperation projects Russian Information Agency Novosti - Nov 16 1:16 AM
MOSCOW, November 16 (RIA Novosti) - Russian energy giant Gazprom [RTS: GAZP] and Egypt's Egaz intend to discuss specific cooperation projects soon, the Egyptian ambassador to Russia said Thursday.Hurriyat to visit Pak, PoK Hindustan Times - Nov 18 4:01 AM
On his return to the valley after attending the Pugwash conference in Cairo, Egypt, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir's head priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that a team of Hurriyat leaders would visit Pakistan and PoK to discuss the proposals about the Kashmir issue.Raja Sherina s photo to be released today New Straits Times - Nov 19 5:10 PM
IPOH: Police will release the photograph of the woman implicated in the Datuk Azhar Mansor SMS to the Press today as she has failed to contact them.Egypt minors sold for prostitution Middle East Online - Nov 17 6:44 AM
Despite Egyptian law banning marriage of girls under 16, poor teenagers get sold into short-term marriages.Envisioning U.S. Talks With Iran and Syria New York Times - Nov 18 3:38 PM
A grand bargain seems unlikely. But there may be other things to work on.Israel 'asks victims to foot hospital bills' Daily Telegraph - Nov 19 5:08 PM
The Palestinian authorities have accused Israel of trying to profit from the Beit Hanoun massacre, where errant artillery killed 19 civilians, by demanding payment for treating eight survivors in Israeli hospitals.Posted: 18-11-2006 , 07:12 GMT Al Bawaba - Nov 17 11:12 PM
Lebanese singer Nourhanne recently held a private performance at a wedding in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt, at which she received a special proposal to hold a concert for New Years Eve.Interior minister says US afraid of nations' independence Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 19 2:51 PM
Iran - US - Independence Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi said Sunday that the US is mainly concerned about regional nations' development and independence.
