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Uganda: Egypt Gives Sh32b for Water Weed 
AllAfrica.com - Dec 31 10:36 AM
Egypt has given $18.4m (sh32b) for the removal of the water hyacinth, an official of the Uganda-Egypt Aquatic Weed Control Project has said.Egypt 'regrets' Saddam's death on holy day Independent Online - Dec 31 2:13 AM
Egypt has said that it "regretted" the execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and that it took place on the Muslim feast of sacrifice, the foreign ministry has said.Egypt could top IT market AME Info - Dec 30 9:23 PM
UAE based IT distributor EMPA is predicting that Egypt could become the biggest market in the Middle East next year, reported Gulf News. The North African country could see more than 1m computer sales in 2007 depending on orders from the Egyptian government.Average wage drops in Egypt AME Info - Dec 30 8:09 PM
A study by Egypt's National Planning Institute and cited by the Daily Star Egypt has revealed that, from 2001 to 2005, the average wage in the country declined, due to a decrease in farmers' pay. Although farming accounts for 27% of Egypt's GDP, farmers receive less than 8% of total wages.Egypt set to top Gulf IT market Gulf News - Dec 30 1:08 PM
Dubai: Egypt could eclipse the UAE and Saudi Arabia in computer sales in 2007, say computer distributors gearing up for a record-breaking year.Israel: Egypt arming Fatah The Santa Rosa Press Democrat - Dec 30 6:21 AM
JERUSALEM - After coordination with Israel and the United States, Egypt has sent a shipment of weapons and ammunition into the Gaza Strip to forces loyal to the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah, Israeli officials said Thursday.Public debt hits Egypt investments AME Info - Dec 30 3:08 AM
The level of public debt in Egypt has had a major impact on the country's ability to make investments and save, according to a report by the National Planning Institute and cited by the Daily Star Egypt.Egypt Flavio steers Ahly to Cairo derby triumph FIFA - Dec 31 7:11 AM
Angolan Flavio Amado scored twice as African champions Al-Ahly beat Zamalek 2-1 this weekend in the biggest domestic club match on the continent.Israel Says Egypt Sends Weapons to Abbas?s Forces, With Israeli and U.S. Approval New York Times - Dec 28 7:33 PM
Egypt has sent a shipment of weapons into the Gaza Strip to forces loyal to the Palestinian president, officials said.Egypt/Uganda: Heavyweights Clash in Cairo Derby AllAfrica.com - Dec 31 10:14 AM
Rivals Al Ahli and Zamalek clash on Saturday in the traditional Egyptian derby, the last major event of a busy year for African football.With Israeli Approval, Egypt Sends Arms to Abbas's Fatah Movement Washington Post - Dec 28 5:45 PM
JERUSALEM, Dec. 28 -- With Israel's blessing, Egypt has delivered a large shipment of arms to forces loyal to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli officials said Thursday, in the latest Israeli attempt to boost the embattled leader in his conflict with the radical Hamas organization.... Egypt delivers arms to Abbas forces AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 12:31 PM
With Israel's blessing, Egypt has delivered a large arms shipment to forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said Thursday the latest Israeli attempt to boost the embattled leader in his bloody conflict with the militant Islamic Hamas.Egypt comes alive in 'Temples and Tombs' exhibit Daytona Beach News-Journal - Dec 30 11:45 PM
JACKSONVILLE -- With "Temples and Tombs," the Cummer Museum of Art has the perfect exhibit to show off its new 4,800-square-foot gallery. Walls in the dimly lighted space soar to 18 feet, more than enough to showcase an installation that evokes an otherworldly, ancient Egyptian atmosphere.Egypt reportedly sends arms to Abbas, with Israel's OK San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 29 3:54 AM
After coordination with Israel and the United States, Egypt has sent a shipment of weapons and ammunition into the Gaza Strip to forces loyal to the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah, Israeli officials said Thursday. Senior... Israel backs Egypt's delivery of arms to Abbas The Buffalo News - Dec 29 6:06 AM
JERUSALEM - With Israel's blessing, Egypt has delivered a large arms shipment to forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said Thursday - the latest Israeli attempt to boost the embattled leader in his bloody conflict with the militant Islamic group Hamas.Three People Dead in Egypt, Raising Human Avian Flu Toll to 157 U.S. Department of State - Dec 29 2:49 PM
Three members of an extended family have died in Egypt after being infected with H5N1 avian influenza, bringing the human toll in that nation to 18 cases and 10 deaths since February, and the total worldwide since 2003 to 261 cases and 157 deaths. "Our understanding is that there is exposure to sick poultry, in this case ducks, by the people that became ill," John Rainford, a spokesman at WHO ...Egypt sends arms to bolster Abbas The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 29 5:20 AM
JERUSALEM With Israel s blessing, Egypt has delivered a large arms shipment to forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said yesterday the latest Israeli attempt to boost the embattled leader in his bloody conflict with the militant Islamic Hamas.Egypt reportedly sends arms to Abbas Boston Globe - Dec 29 12:46 AM
JERUSALEM -- With Israel's blessing, Egypt has delivered a large arms shipment to forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said yesterday -- the latest Israeli attempt to boost the embattled leader in his conflict with the militant Islamic group Hamas.Egypt delivers arms to Fatah, with Israeli OK Seattle Times - Dec 29 12:35 AM
With Israel's blessing, Egypt has delivered a large arms shipment to forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said...With Israel's OK, Egypt ships arms to Abbas forces The Philadelphia Inquirer - Dec 29 12:09 AM
With Israeli and U.S. consent, Egypt has shipped a cache of weapons through Israel to bolster the security forces of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in his struggle with the Hamas movement, Israeli officials said yesterday.Sudan bombs rebel areas in Darfur after AU peacekeeper visit San Diego Union-Tribune - Dec 31 8:34 AM
CAIRO, Egypt, 6:48 a.m. Dec. 31 (AP): Sudanese forces bombed two rebel locations in Darfur just days after the head of the African Union's peacekeeping force visited the area to urge the rebels to join a cease-fire agreement, the AU said Sunday.Sudan bombs rebel areas in Darfur after AU peacekeeper visit Boston Herald - Dec 31 7:38 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Sudanese forces bombed two rebel locations in Darfur just days after the head of the African Union's peacekeeping force visited the area to urge the rebels to join a cease-fire agreement,...Three People Dead in Egypt, Raising Human Avian Flu Toll to 157 [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Dec 29 3:52 PM
Three members of an extended family have died in Egypt after being infected with H5N1 avian influenza, bringing the human toll in that nation to 18 cases and 10 deaths since February, and the total worldwide since 2003 to 261 cases and 157 deaths. "Our understanding is that there is exposure to sick poultry, in this case ducks, by the people that became ill," John Rainford, a spokesman at World ...No. 2 al-Qaida leader slams Arab moderates NorthJersey.com - Dec 31 6:09 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- The deputy leader of al-Qaida accused moderate Arab leaders of being traitors for cooperating with the United States in a message posted on the Internet Saturday to mark the most important Islamic holiday.Egypt sends weapons through Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 4:30 AM
Egypt has sent a large shipment of weapons through Israeli territory to shore up forces loyal to the embattled Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli security officials said Thursday an extraordinary show of support by both countries for his efforts to renew peacemaking with Israel.Al-Qaida's No. 2 lashes out at moderate Arab leaders in Web posting WLUC TV 6 - Dec 31 1:52 PM
CAIRO, Egypt Al-Qaida's number-two leader is accusing moderate Arab leaders of being traitors in a newly released audiotape message.Egypt sent arms to Abbas loyalists with Israeli help AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 2:47 AM
Egypt has sent a large quantity of arms to forces loyal to moderate Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, battling for influence with the ruling Islamist Hamas movement.Egypt bolsters Abbas with arms shipment (Mark Lavie / ASSOCIATED PRESS) The Washington Times - Dec 28 10:37 PM
With Israel's blessing, Egypt has delivered a large arms shipment to forces loyal to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said yesterday -- the latest Israeli attempt to boost the embattled leader in his bloody conflict with the IslamiAl-Qaida's No. 2 lashes out at moderate Arab leaders in an Islamic holiday greeting Detroit News - Dec 30 10:57 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- The deputy leader of al-Qaida accused moderate Arab leaders of being traitors for cooperating with the United States and its allies in a taped message posted on militant Web sites Saturday.Egypt sends weapons to Palestinian forces The State - Dec 28 9:12 PM
JERUSALEM With Israel s blessing, Egypt has delivered a large arms shipment to forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas the latest Israeli attempt to boost the embattled leader in his bloody conflict with the militant Islamic Hamas.Egypt sent arms to Abbas's Fatah with help of Israel: official AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 12:23 AM
Egypt has sent a large quantity of arms to the forces of moderate Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party with the help of Israel, an Israeli official said.Al-Qaida leader calls moderate Arabs 'traitors' Baltimore Sun - Dec 31 12:41 AM
CAIRO, Egypt // The deputy leader of al-Qaida accused moderate Arab leaders of being traitors for cooperating with the United States in a message posted on the Internet yesterday to mark the most important Islamic holiday. Ayman al-Zawahri's wished the Palestinian people a happy Eid al-Adha, but lashed out at moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah movement. "Those who had sold ...Tape scolds Arab leaders Kansas City Star - Dec 31 12:06 AM
CAIRO, Egypt | In an Internet message posted Saturday to mark Eid al-Adha, the deputy leader of al-Qaida accused moderate Arab leaders of being traitors for cooperating with the United States.Egypt Denver Post - Dec 30 8:22 PM
Who: Frances M. Pate of Denver \ Where: Colossi of MemnonAbbas denies receiving arms from Egypt Gulf Times - Dec 29 1:59 AM
TEL AVIV/RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas denied reports yesterday that Egypt, with Israeli permission, sent large quantities of arms and ammunition to groups affiliated with him to help him in his struggle with the Hamas government.Hamas cites progress in prisoner talks AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
A Hamas official claimed progress in contacts for a deal to free a captured Israeli soldier while news reports Sunday said Israel would release about 450 Palestinian prisoners. But both sides said nothing was final.Egypt Al Ahly extend league lead with derby win FIFA - Dec 30 3:11 PM
Angolan striker Flavio scored twice as Al Ahly stretched their lead in the Egyptian premier league to seven points after beating arch rivals Zamalek 2-1 in the Cairo derby on Saturday.Hamas Reports Progress on Freeing Israeli Soldier New York Times - Dec 31 5:37 PM
A prisoner exchange would release Cpl. Gilad Shalit, captured by Hamas and two other groups in late June.Abbas aide denies Fatah received arms from Egypt Haaretz Daily - Dec 29 1:46 AM
A spokesman for Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas denied a report in Haaretz yesterday that Egypt had transferred weapons and ammunition to Fatah-affiliated forces in the Gaza Strip, with Israel's approval.TRAVEL BRIEFS The Biloxi Sun Herald - Dec 31 1:14 AM
New Orleans and Alexandria, Egypt, are among Travel + Leisure magazine's "up-and-coming destinations" for 2007.Travel briefs Reno Gazette-Journal - Dec 31 1:42 AM
NEW YORK -- New Orleans and Alexandria, Egypt, are among Travel + Leisure magazine's "up-and-coming destinations" for 2007. Alexandria, which housed the world's largest library in ancient times, is home today to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina -- www.bibalex.org -- a 21st-century library with striking architecture, a planetarium and museums.Egypt: 10th Death From Bird Flu New York Times - Dec 27 8:35 PM
A man died of avian flu in the Nile Delta, the third member of his extended family to die of the virus, said a World Health Organization official, Hassan el-Bushra, a regional adviser for communicable diseases surveillance. He said the man, Rida Farid Abdel Halim, 26, from Gharbiya Province, had been hospitalized for 10 days. It was the 10th death from bird flu in Egypt since an outbreak of the ...Group Cites 81 Killings Of Journalists Washington Post - Dec 31 6:15 PM
PARIS, Dec. 31 -- At least 81 journalists were killed in 2006, the highest annual toll in more than a decade, with Iraq again the deadliest place for journalists, the media watchdog organization Reporters Without Borders announced Sunday.Jordan on alert for bird flu AME Info - Dec 31 2:08 AM
The Jordanian government is on alert following the latest outbreak of bird flu in Egypt which has claimed three lives over the past week, reported the Jordan Times.Ancient History For Sale Forbes - Dec 31 3:19 PM
Antiquities may be controversial, but it is an undervalued field, now being discovered.Egypt Sends Weapons Through Israel ABC News - Dec 28 5:38 AM
Egypt Sends Shipment of Weapons Through Israel to Shore Up Forces Loyal to AbbasEgypt delivers arms to moderate Palestinians New Kerala - Dec 29 12:48 AM
New York, Dec 29: After a green signal from Israel, Egypt has sent a shipment of weapons and ammunition into the Gaza Strip to forces loyal to the Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah, Israeli officials said.Egypt designates a 'decade of science' SciDev.net - Dec 28 6:18 PM
The next decade (2007-2016) will be Egypt's decade of science and technology, President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak has declared, in a move that lends political support to the country's plans to expand its scientific and technological capabilities.Egypt weapons to Abbas ArabicNews.com - Dec 30 5:05 PM
Copyright & other notices Copyright © 1995-2003 Arabic News.com, All Rights Reserved. Send comments & suggestions to the webmaster . ArabicNews.com and ArabicNews are trademarks of ArabicNews.comSaddam's execution prompts joy, proclamations of martyrdom KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - Dec 31 3:43 AM
CAIRO, Egypt Saddam Hussein's enemies in the Middle East are rejoicing over his execution while his defenders are proclaiming him a martyr. Kuwaitis and Iranians welcomed the death of the leader who led wars against their countries.Iran Celebrates; Saudi Silent; Libya Mourns Saddam's Execution Bloomberg.com - Dec 30 10:54 AM
Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Iran and Kuwait, both attacked by Saddam Hussein, welcomed his execution today, while Libya mourned his death, and the Arab leaders of Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia remained mum on the hanging of a former colleague.Al-Zawahri criticizes early polls for Palestinians, saying holy war is the way Fox21 - Dec 30 10:36 PM
CAIRO, Egypt A new video tape from Osama bin Laden's second-in-command.Egypt in arms deal to bolster Abbas The Herald - Dec 28 5:48 PM
Egypt has delivered a large arms shipment to forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, with the blessing of Israel, officials said yesterday.Al-Zawahri Lashes Out In New Al-Qaida Tape Fox 12 Oregon - Dec 30 8:56 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader accused moderate Arab leaders of being traitors in a newly released audiotape message. Ayman al-Zawahri lashed out at Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah party for cooperating with the United States.Fatah Denies Receiving Weapons From Egypt With Israeli Approval Nasdaq - Dec 28 12:08 PM
(RTTNews) - Thursday, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas denied reports that Egypt had sent weapons to Fatah members loyal to Abbas.Hamas: "Breakthrough" in talks on abducted Israeli Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 1:37 PM
There has been "a breakthrough" in talks on freeing an Israeli soldier held captive by Palestinian militants in Gaza, the armed wing of the governing Hamas Islamist group said on Sunday without giving details.Al-Qaeda's No. 2 lashes out at moderate Arab leaders in Web posting San Diego Union-Tribune - Dec 30 5:05 PM
CAIRO, Egypt, 2:01 p.m. Dec. 30 (AP): The deputy leader of al-Qaeda accused moderate Arab leaders of being traitors for cooperating with the United States in a message posted on the Internet Saturday to mark the most important Islamic holiday.*Fatah Denies Receiving Weapons From Egypt With Israeli Approval Nasdaq - Dec 28 12:09 PM
(RTTNews) - Fatah Denies Receiving Weapons From Egypt With Israeli Approval.Depp acquires NJ scribe's film option NorthJersey.com - Dec 31 3:48 AM
Bloomsbury books has announced that Johnny Depp's production company, Infinitum Nihil, along with Initial Entertainment Group, have finalized a film option agreement for "The Affected Provincial's Companion" by Lord Breaulove Swells Whimsy -- the pen name of Victor Allen Crawford III, who lives in the rural Pine Barrens town of New Egypt.No place in the Inn, asylum in Egypt Indymedia Chiapas - Dec 30 2:02 PM
© Centro de Medios Independientes. Todo el contenido de este sitio es libre de ser republicado y retransmitido en el web o cualquier otro lado, para uso no-comercial, a menos que lo indique la/el autor(a).'Important breakthrough' on captive Israel soldier: Hamas AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 9:48 AM
An "important breakthrough" has been made in negotiations to exchange a captive Israeli soldier for Palestinian prisoners, a spokesman for one of the militant groups that seized the corporal said.Iran celebrates; Saudi silent Saddam's execution IranMania.com - Dec 30 11:01 PM
LONDON, December 31 (IranMania) - Iran and Kuwait, both attacked by Saddam Hussein, welcomed his execution today, while Libya mourned his death, and the Arab leaders of Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia remained mum on the hanging of a former colleague, Bloomberg reported.Mubarak: Palestinian issues central ArabicNews.com - Dec 30 5:04 PM
The Jordanian news agency (Petra) highlighted Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak's statements about the Palestinian problem as central to Mideast stability and security, telling Akhbar el-Youm newspaper that peace required mutual confidence between the Palestinians and Israelis.Egypt sends weapons to shore up the embattled Abbas, Israeli officials say The York Dispatch - Dec 28 11:32 AM
JERUSALEM -- Egypt has sent a large shipment of weapons through Israeli territory to shore up forces loyal to the embattled Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli security officials said today -- an extraordinary show of support by both countries for his efforts to renew peacemaking with Israel.Al-Qaida's No. 2 lashes out at moderate Arab leaders in Web posting KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Dec 30 4:29 PM
CAIRO, Egypt Al-Qaida's number-two leader is accusing moderate Arab leaders of being traitors in a newly released audiotape message. Ayman al-Zawahri (AY'-muhn...Deadliest year for reporters since 1994: RSF Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 10:19 AM
Journalists suffered one of their deadliest years ever in 2006, with Iraq once again proving the most dangerous place in the world for the media to work, two media watchdogs said on Sunday.Angolan Flavio steers Ahly to Cairo derby triumph AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 7:57 AM
Angola World Cup striker Flavio Amado has scored twice as African champions Al-Ahly beat Zamalek 2-1 this weekend in the biggest domestic club match on the continent.Hamas Cites Progress in Prisoner Talks ABC News - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Hamas Official Claims Progress in Contacts for Deal to Free Israeli Soldier Captured in JuneEgypt sends weapons to shore up embattled Abbas, Israeli officials say Boston Herald - Dec 28 5:38 AM
JERUSALEM - Egypt has sent a large shipment of weapons through Israeli territory to shore up forces loyal to the embattled Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli security officials said Thursday...2006 deadliest year for reporters since 1994: RSF Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 9:12 AM
At least 81 reporters were killed in 2006, the highest toll in more than a decade, with Iraq once again proving the deadliest place for journalists, media watchdog Reporters without Borders (RSF) said on Sunday.Arab media shows sharp divides over Saddam and U.S. Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 8:08 AM
Arab media coverage of Saddam Hussein's execution has reflected sharp divisions between Arabs opposed to U.S. influence in the region and those allied with Washington.Egypt Transfers Weapons to Bolster Abbas' Fatah Faction Crosswalk.com - Dec 28 4:45 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Hamas accused the U.S. and Israel of interfering in internal Palestinian affairs on Thursday, a news agency stated, after Israeli media reported that Egypt had transferred large amounts of weapons and ammunition to security forces allied with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.Egypt 'sent weapons to Abbas' Gulf Daily News - Dec 28 2:58 PM
JERUSALEM: Egypt has sent a large quantity of arms to forces loyal to moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, battling for influence with the ruling Hamas movement, an Israeli official said yesterday.Saddam's execution prompts joy, proclamations of martyrdom Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 30 5:23 AM
CAIRO, Egypt---- His enemies rejoiced, his defenders proclaimed him a martyr, and others looked ahead to the impact the Saturday execution of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein would have on Iraq.'Weapons from Egypt cross Israel to shore up embattled Fatah' Gulf News - Dec 28 12:54 PM
Occupied Jerusalem: Egypt has sent a large shipment of weapons through Israeli territory to shore up forces loyal to the embattled Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli security officials said yesterday - an extraordinary show of support by both countries for his efforts to renew peacemaking with Israel.Magnetic Resonance Urethrography In Comparison To Retrograde Urethrography In Diagnosis Of Male Urethral Strictures: Is ... Medical News Today - Dec 30 4:14 PM
A recent paper by Y. Osman, T. El-Diasty and colleagues from Mansoura Egypt examined the role of magnetic imaging urethrography (MR RUG) in the management of urethral strictures. The manuscript is published in the September 2006 issue of European Urology. [click link for full article]Bear with Us Chicago Tribune - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
Statoil Set to Operate Another Block Offshore Egypt Rigzone - Dec 28 8:59 AM
A working interest offered to Statoil in a deepwater block off Egypt marks the second award of exploration acreage recently secured by the group in this north African country.Egypt sent arms to Fatah with Israel s help Al Jazeera - Dec 28 9:04 AM
Egypt has sent a large quantity of weapons through Israeli territory to support forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Fatah party, an Israeli security official said on Thursday.Egypt has sent a large quantity of weapons through Israeli territory to support forces loyal to Palestinian President Al Jazeera - Dec 28 8:49 AM
party, an Israeli security official said on Thursday. "In coordination with Israel, Egypt delivered a large quantity of guns and munitions to Abbas forces , the Israeli official said on condition of anonymity because the arms shipment had not been officially confirmed by Israel, the Palestinians or Egypt.Lebanese stars welcome the New Year in Egypt Al Bawaba - Dec 28 1:15 PM
Egypt is witnessing a very busy holiday season and hotels are beginning their preparations for New Years Eve and the Muslim holiday Eid Al Adha concerts. Arabs from around the Middle East are expected to attend the numerous concerts that will take place.Egypt: Bird Flu Claims Tenth Fatal Victim AllAfrica.com - Dec 28 8:59 AM
Health ministry officials reported the tenth death in Egypt to be caused by the avian influenza virus H5N1, this time a 26-year-old male factory worker. He died on 27 December.Hamas cites breakthrough in deal over Israeli soldier International Herald Tribune - Dec 31 10:45 AM
Those involved in holding an Israeli soldier who was captured in late June said today that there had been significant progress toward a prisoner exchange that would release him.Saddam's execution prompts joy, proclamations of martyrdom KXLY-TV Spokane - Dec 30 12:26 PM
CAIRO, EGYPT -- Saddam Hussein's enemies in the Middle East are rejoicing over his execution while his defenders are proclaiming him a martyr. Kuwaitis and Iranians welcomed the death of the leader who led wars against their countries.Egypt: Israeli soldier captured by Gaza militants remains alive USA Today - Dec 27 6:55 AM
The Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants last June is still alive, the visiting Egyptian foreign minister, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, said Wednesday. Egypt is acting as a mediator between Israel and Hamas.Egypt says Israeli soldier captured by Palestinians is alive WHO-TV 13 Des Moines - Dec 28 6:58 AM
JERUSALEM Egypt's foreign minister says the Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants last June is still alive. The minister (Ahmed Aboul Gheit) says he is mediating...Another AI death in Egypt Meat News - Dec 28 6:53 AM
EGYPT: Egyptian authorities have confirmed that a tenth person has died of H5N1 bird flu. Authorities have confirmed that a tenth person has died of H5N1 bird flu infection in Egypt.Saddam's execution prompts joy, proclamations of martyrdom Boston Herald - Dec 30 6:38 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - His enemies rejoiced, his defenders proclaimed him a martyr, and others looked ahead to the impact the Saturday execution of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein would have on Iraq. Kuwaitis...Egypt: Captured Israeli soldier is alive AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 5:35 AM
The Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants last June is still alive, Egypt's foreign minister said Wednesday during a visit to Jerusalem.Henry Kissinger: 'He Moved With Calm' Newsweek - Dec 31 3:31 PM
Recollections of the public and private Gerald Ford. A NEWSWEEK exclusive. Saddam's grand vision leaves Iraq in shambles The Buffalo News - Dec 30 6:04 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Saddam Hussein boasted of being the "builder of modern Iraq." Iraqis are likely to remember his reign much differently. Even before the U.S.-led invasion to oust him, Iraq's economy was in tatters after decades of wars and U.N. sanctions, its people cowed by a dictator's brutality.Egypt, Israel sent arms to Abbas loyalists: official Middle East Times - Dec 28 3:13 AM
IN THE CROSSFIRE: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a news conference in Cairo December 27, 2006. (REUTERS) JERUSALEM -- Egypt has sent a large quantity of arms to forces loyal to moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, battling for influence with the ruling Islamist Hamas movement, an Israeli official said Thursday.A shattered legacy: The 'builder of Iraq' destroyed a nation The Plain Dealer - Dec 30 5:54 AM
Cairo, Egypt - Saddam Hussein boasted of being the "builder of modern Iraq." Iraqis are likely to remember his reign much differently.Al-Qaeda leader urges Palestinians to turn against Abbas AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 3:46 AM
Osama bin Laden's top deputy has urged Palestinians to turn against president Mahmud Abbas and his secular Fatah party, in an audio message posted on the Internet.WP: Bush has tripled aid to Africa MSNBC - Dec 31 2:06 PM
President Bush's legacy is sure to be defined by his wielding of U.S. military power in Afghanistan and Iraq, but there is another, much softer and less-noticed effort by his administration in foreign affairs: a dramatic increase in U.S. aid to Africa.A legacy of fear, brutality and war The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 30 5:04 AM
CAIRO, Egypt Saddam Hussein boasted of being the "builder of modern Iraq." Iraqis are likely to remember his reign much differently. Even before the U.S.-led invasion to oust him, Iraq s economy was in tatters after decades of wars and U.N. sanctions, its people cowed by a dictator s brutality.Obit: Saddam Stood Firm -- But Left People Guessing Until The End Fox 17 Grand Rapids - Dec 30 11:35 AM
BAGHDAD-(AP) For years, Saddam Hussein resisted calls for him to step down. The U.S., for more than a decade, suggested that he go into exile. In 1991, Egypt offered to let him live there, in hopes of averting the Gulf War. But he emerged from that war with his leadership still intact.Abbas' spokesman denies weapon transfers from Egypt to Fatah People's Daily - Dec 28 5:25 AM
A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Thursday denied reports that Egypt sent weapons to Fatah members loyal to Abbas.Egypt sends arms to Abbas africast.com - Dec 28 4:43 AM
CAIRO, December 28 -- Egypt has sent a large quantity of arms to the forces of moderate Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party with the help of Israel, an Israeli official said on Thursday.Alshaya Egypt L.L.C opens the first Starbucks coffeehouse in Cairo AME Info - Dec 28 3:08 AM
Alshaya Egypt L.L.C, a member of the Alshaya Retail group, opened the first Starbucks coffeehouse in Egypt today.