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Egypt-based C3 reaches new heights with Altitude Software 
AME Info - 37 minutes ago
Altitude Software, a leading independent contact centre solutions vendor today announced that C3, a leading international contact centre outsourcing provider located in Egypt, has implemented the Altitude uCI suite in its 500-seat, Cairo-based contact centre.UAE, Egypt eye trade boost AME Info - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
The UAE and Egypt are looking to increase trade, which last year hit $623million, and boost the level of investment, reported Gulf News. Salah Al Shamsi, the Director of the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce, said a committee may be set up to study the establishment of a mutual investment holding company.Chile's ENAP wins Egypt oil development bidding Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 06 11:36 AM
SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Chile state oil company ENAP said on Wednesday it won bids to develop oil projects in two new blocks or areas in Egypt.PTTEP consortium wins deals in Egypt Bangkok Post - Dec 06 10:53 AM
PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) said yesterday that it had won two petroleum exploration contracts in Egypt. The PTT Plc affiliate is part of a consortium that also includes Sipetrol International SA, Edison International SpA, and Centrica Energy.Survey indicates strong support for gender equality in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 06 1:23 PM
There is strong support in some Arab countries for greater equality between men and women, although opinion remains divided over traditional issues such as the veil, according to an opinion poll released by the United Nations on Thursday. Approximately 1,000 people were surveyed in each of four countries - Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco.Egypt-based C3 Reaches New Heights With Altitude Software ContactCenterWorld.com - Dec 06 11:24 AM
Cairo, Egypt, December 06th, 2006 Altitude Software, an independent contact centre solutions vendor today announced that C3, an international contact centre outsourcing provider, has implemented the Altitude uCI suite in its 500-seat contact centre.Kenya: Suspect Poultry Returned to Egypt AllAfrica.com - Dec 06 8:33 AM
The Government has ordered that two containers carrying poultry products from Egypt be shipped back.Oracle marks ten years of support for Egypt s IT economy Mena Report - Dec 06 6:49 AM
During a press conference held to mark the tenth anniversary of Oracle s direct presence in Egypt, Sergio Giacoletto, Executive Vice President of Oracle Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), highlighted a number of recent milestones marking Oracle s contribution to enabling Egyptian citizens and organisations to build a competitive and successful digital economy.Egypt: Lack of Official Concern Over Silently Rising HIV Infections AllAfrica.com - Dec 06 7:44 AM
HIV/AIDS is 'invisible' in Egypt. With an HIV prevalence rate of less than 0.1 percent, not many people in this conservative Muslim country talk about it, and even fewer know someone living with the virus.Vodafone Says Considering 3G Launch In Egypt Cellular-News.com - Dec 06 9:49 AM
STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications Chief Executive Ian Gray Wednesday said the company is in negotiations with the Egyptian government over the possible purchase by Vodafone of a 3G telephone network license there.Thai PTT Exploration wins Egypt exploration rights Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 06 12:27 AM
BANGKOK, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) said on Wednesday consortiums of which it was a member had won exploration rights for two blocks in Egypt.Thai PTTEP Consortium Wins Petroleum Concessions In Egypt Nasdaq - Dec 05 11:59 PM
BANGKOK -(Dow Jones)- Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production PCL (PTTEP.TH) said Wednesday that it has won concessions for two petroleum blocks in Egypt as part of a consortium.Google announces that Gmail is now available to all users in Egypt AME Info - Dec 06 2:37 AM
Google has announced that it is opening up its Gmail service to all users in Egypt. Gmail is Google's free web-mail service.Gmail goes to Egypt AME Info - Dec 06 2:52 AM
Google is opening up its Gmail free web-mail service to users in Egypt. Account holders get 2.7GB of space. It is one of a number of products Google has made available in Arabic which include Google News, Rosetta, Mobile Web Search, AdWords and a new version of the Google Toolbar 4.Prime Minister of Egypt inaugurates EFG-Hermes UAE head office AME Info - Dec 06 1:07 AM
His Excellency the Prime Minister of Egypt, Dr Ahmed Nazif, inaugurated the UAE Head Office of regional investment bank EFG-Hermes at the DIFC yesterday during a visit to the UAE.Egypt: American Held in Terror Cell Case New York Times - Dec 04 9:42 PM
Security forces charged a group of foreigners, including one American, with trying to form a secret Islamic terrorism cell in Cairo that sought to recruit fighters to go to Iraq. The Interior Ministry said nine members of the group were French and two Belgian, and a number were Syrians and Tunisians. The announcement marked a change in the dynamics of spreading radicalism in Egypt; in this case Egypt Arrests American on Plot Charge ABC News - Dec 05 5:57 AM
1 American Among Several Foreigners Arrested in Egypt on Charges of Plotting Terror AttacksEgypt says Cairo cell linked to regional 'terror' groups AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 5:01 AM
Foreign Islamists arrested in Cairo last month, including Frenchmen and an American, are linked to terror groups in the Arab world and a recent suicide bombing, Egyptian security sources have said.DAMAC launches Gamsha Bay Project in Egypt Gowealthy - Dec 06 12:31 AM
DAMAC Properties, the UAE's largest private-sector real estate developer, has entered the Egyptian realty market with the 320 million sq ft Gamsha Bay Project deal. It is set to be the largest township in the region located at the north of Hurghada, Egypt.Garces starred in tough season for New Egypt The Star-Ledger - Dec 05 10:00 PM
Player of the year: Heather Garces of New Egypt had high hopes for a repeat of last season's state championship in her senior year.1 American among foreigners arrested in Egypt for allegedly plotting attacks Detroit News - Dec 05 4:59 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- Police have arrested an American, 11 Europeans and several others from Arab countries for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern countries including Iraq, the Interior Ministry said Monday.U.S., Europe citizens in Egypt terror arrests CNN.com - Dec 04 10:50 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Egyptian police have arrested an American, 11 Europeans and several others from Arab countries for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern countries including Iraq, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.Egypt police find explosives, destroy Gaza tunnel AlertNet - Dec 05 9:48 AM
Source: Reuters ISMAILIA, Egypt, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Egyptian police found 500 kg (1,100 lb) of explosives hidden in bags in central Sinai and bound for smuggling into Gaza, police sources said on Tuesday. ... Damac to invest Dh60b in Egypt development Gulf News - Dec 05 2:11 PM
Dubai: Dubai-based developers Damac Properties will invest Dh60 billion in Egypt to set up the region's largest development, Gamsha Bay, a 320 million square foot project.Egypt says arrested foreigners had terror links AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 8:50 AM
A group of foreigners arrested in Egypt included French, US, Belgian, Syrian and Tunisian nationals with links to terror groups who were recruiting Islamists for "jihad" in Iraq, the authorities have said.EGYPT ARRESTS WESTERNERS IN ISLAMIC PLOT Middle East Newsline - Dec 05 10:07 AM
CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has arrested Westerners suspected in plot to attack Arab allies of the United States. The Egyptian Interior Ministry said the Islamic insurgency cell had targeted Egypt, Iraq and other Arab countries. The ministry said the detainees included a U.S. national and 11 Europeans.Egypt says arrested foreigners had terror links AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 8:08 AM
Egypt has said a group of foreigners arrested recently included French, US, Belgian, Syrian and Tunisian nationals who have links to terror groups and were recruiting Islamists for "jihad" in Iraq.EGYPT ARRESTS U.S. 'TERRORIST' New York Post - Dec 05 2:38 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Police have arrested an American, 11 Europeans and several others from Arab countries for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq, the Interior Ministry said yesterday. The group was part of...Damac to develop $16 bln tourism project in Egypt africast.com - Dec 05 5:45 AM
CAIRO, December 05 -- Damac Holding Group of the United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it would start work next year on a 60 billion dirham ($16.3 billion) residential and tourism project on Egypt s Red Sea coast.Egypt finds 4,000-year-old mummy MSNBC - Dec 06 5:44 AM
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the funerary remains of a doctor who lived more than 4,000 years ago.Half a Ton of Explosives for PA Discovered in Egypt Israel National News - Dec 05 10:06 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Egypt announced Tuesday evening that its soldiers have discovered half a ton of explosives in the Sinai which were destined to be smuggled to Gaza terrorists via a smuggling.FRANCE PROBES CITIZENS ARRESTED IN EGYPT FOR 'TERRORISM' The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 05 3:46 AM
PARIS, Dec 5, 2006 (AFP) - French authorities said Tuesday they have opened an inquiry into the case of nine French citizens arrested in Egypt on suspicion of belonging to an international terrorist group.Report: Israel Soldier May Be Freed Soon Los Angeles Times - Dec 06 5:58 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said negotiations for the release of an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants are in their final stage, according to a newspaper report on Wednesday.Egypt ties Islamist cell to man who blew himself up in Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 06 1:25 PM
Foreign Islamists arrested in Cairo last month, including nine Frenchmen and an American, had ties with a militant who blew himself up at the Lebanese-Syrian border last week, Egyptian security sources said Wednesday. The allegations were not immediately confirmed by foreign security sources, however, and several of the suspects.First for Egypt as Greg Norman launches signature golf course for SODIC AME Info - Dec 05 2:22 AM
SODIC, Egypt's leading real estate developer, announced at Cityscape Dubai that it has finalized an agreement with Greg Norman's Golf Course Design for an 18-hole signature golf course complex at its Alegria development in Cairo.DAMAC enters Egypt with 320 million sq.ft Gamsha Bay Project AME Info - Dec 05 1:37 AM
DAMAC Properties, Middle East fs largest private-sector luxury property developer, today announced its entry into Egypt with the launch of its 320 million sq. ft., Gamsha Bay project the largest development in the region.Piraeus Bank launches American Chamber of Commerce co-brand Platinum MasterCard Credit Card in Egypt AME Info - Dec 05 12:22 AM
MasterCard Worldwide, a leader in advancing global commerce, recently worked with Piraeus Bank and the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham) on the launch of their co-branded Platinum MasterCard Credit Card in Egypt.Egypt holds 'foreign terror cell' BBC News - Dec 04 9:06 AM
Egypt arrests several foreigners including European, US and Arab nationals linked to terror groups, officials say.Better late than never for Mideast peace process, Mubarak interview AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 4:55 AM
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has said "key" players were belatedly realising that ending the Palestinian-Israeli conflict was central to broader Middle East peace, ahead of a European tour.Egypt finds 4,000-year-old doctor's mummy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 8:59 AM
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the funerary remains of a doctor who lived more than 4,000 years ago, including his mummy, sarcophagus and bronze surgical instruments.Egyptians Find 4,000-Year-Old Mummy Los Angeles Times - Dec 06 10:58 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- Archeologists discovered the mummified remains of a doctor they believe lived more than 4,000 years ago and who was buried along with metal surgical tools.Somalia: Lawmaker Visits Yemen As Egypt Calls for Fresh Democratic Election AllAfrica.com - Dec 06 7:14 AM
Somalia's parliament speaker Sharif Hassan Sheik Aden has set on a visiting trip to Sana, the capital city of Yemen.American held in Egypt for ties to terrorism Houston Chronicle - Dec 04 9:21 AM
An American is among foreigners arrested in Egypt for allegedly plotting attacks. India-made ACDs to make train travel in Egypt safer Outlook India - Dec 04 9:51 PM
Train travel along the Nile would soon be much safer as Egypt has evinced keen interest in acquiring the anti-collision device (ACD), developed by Konkan Railway, for its rail network.India-made ACDs to make train travel in Egypt safer New Kerala - Dec 04 11:42 PM
Sagar Kulkarni, New Delhi, Dec 5: Train travel along the Nile would soon be much safer as Egypt has evinced keen interest in acquiring the anti-collision device (ACD), developed by Konkan Railway, for its rail network.Egypt finds 4 000-yr-old mummy africast.com - Dec 06 5:29 AM
CAIRO, December 06 -- Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the funerary remains of a doctor who lived more than 4 000 years ago, including his mummy, sarcophagus and bronze surgical instruments.American Among Suspected Militants Arrested in Egypt for Terror Plots FOX 35 Orlando - Dec 04 4:15 PM
An American was among a group of suspected militants arrested in Egypt for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern countries including Iraq, FOX News confirmed Monday.Archaeologists find 4,000-year-old mummy of a doctor Houston Chronicle - Dec 06 12:31 PM
Remains found in Egypt found with metal surgical instruments date back more than 4,000 years. Forward.com Forward - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
At its height, the Jewish community in Alexandria, Egypt totaled 80,000 individuals, men and women of diverse backgrounds and nationalities: In addition to Arab Jews, there were also Jews of British, French, Greek and Italian origin.Egypt says it catches terrorist group aiming to launch attacks in Iraq People's Daily - Dec 04 4:35 PM
The Egyptian authorities have caught a terrorist group which is recruiting members in Egypt and intended to send them to Iraq to launch attacks, a senior security official told Xinhua by phone on Monday.1 American among foreigners arrested in Egypt for allegedly plotting attacks Boston Herald - Dec 04 10:51 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Police have arrested an American, 11 Europeans and several others from Arab countries for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern countries including Iraq, the Interior Ministry...Egyptians Find 4,000-Year-Old Mummy San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 06 11:33 AM
Archeologists discovered the mummified remains of a doctor they believe lived more than 4,000 years ago and who was buried along with metal surgical tools. Egypt's official Middle East News Agency quoted Zap Haws, chief of the Supreme Council of... American Nabbed In Egypt Terrorist Sweep WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley - Dec 04 2:28 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- The Egyptian Interior Ministry said Monday police have arrested an American and several other foreigners after they allegedly planned terrorist attacks in the Middle East, including Iraq.Egyptian archaeologists find 4,000-year-old mummy Dallas Morning News - Dec 06 6:04 PM
CAIRO, Egypt Archaeologists have discovered the mummified remains of a doctor they believe lived more than 4,000 years ago and was buried along with metal surgical tools.Iraqi refugees protest Egypt's restrictions CNews - Dec 04 1:11 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis are fleeing the chaos of their homeland only to find themselves unwelcome guests in other Arab countries, threatening a major new refugee crisis in the Middle East.New world powerboat body Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
DUBAI The formation of the new governing body for watersports World Professional Powerboating Association (WPPA), an alternative to the UIM, seems to have paid off with the chairman of Porto Marina, Mansour Amer and Saeed Hareb, chairman, WPPA signing an agreement in the presence of the Prime Minister of Egypt Dr Ahmed Nazif to take the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship to Egypt in October Two Egyptian inhabitants arrested for suspected terrorist links People's Daily - Dec 06 4:35 PM
The Egyptian authorities have arrested two inhabitants in Egypt's new industrial community Sadat City for suspected role in a terrorist organization, reported Egyptian news agency MENA on Wednesday.Egypt denies anti-veil remarks africast.com - Dec 04 11:30 AM
CAIRO, December 04 -- Egypt's parliament determined that anti-veil remarks made by the country's culture minister were his personal opinion and didn't represent the government's view.EGYPT SAYS ARRESTED FOREIGNERS HAD TERROR LINKS The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 04 10:16 AM
CAIRO, Dec 4, 2006 (AFP) - A group of foreigners arrested in Egypt included French, US, Belgian, Syrian and Tunisian nationals with links to terror groups who were recruiting Islamists for "jihad" in Iraq, the authorities said Monday.TWO BELGIANS HELD IN SAUDI ARABIA, LINKED TO EGYPT ANTI-TERROR ARRESTS The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 04 10:17 AM
BRUSSELS, Dec 4, 2006 (AFP) - Two Belgians were arrested in Saudi Arabia last month in connection with a raid in Egypt which netted several foreigners accused of terrorist links, a senior Belgian security official said Monday.Concrete evidence in Giza's pyramids New Scientist - Dec 06 3:48 PM
Were the pyramids of Giza in Egypt partly built of concrete? The debate has just been reignited Minister's anti-veil remarks are his personal opinion, says Egypt speaker Gulf News - Dec 04 1:41 PM
Cairo: Egypt's parliament yesterday determined that anti-veil remarks made by the country's culture minister were his personal opinion and did not represent the government's view.Egypt s Mubarak opposes US withdrawal from Iraq Khaleej Times - Dec 06 7:35 AM
DUBLIN - An immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq would be dangerous but staying is also risky, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said in an interview published on Wednesday.American among foreigners arrested in Egypt for allegedly plotting attacks Ashland Daily Tidings - Dec 04 1:17 PM
CAIRO, Egypt Police have arrested an American, 11 Europeans and several others from Arab countries for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern countries including Iraq, the Interior Ministry said Monday.India's GSPC Acquires Two Blocks in Egypt Rigzone - Dec 04 9:00 AM
Gujarat State Petroleum Corp. (GSPC) acquired two oil and gas exploration blocks in Egypt in an international bidding process, GSPC officials said Sunday.EGYPT SAYS ARRESTED FOREIGNERS HAD TERROR LINKS The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 04 8:46 AM
CAIRO, Dec 4, 2006 (AFP) - Egypt said Monday a group of foreigners arrested recently included French, US, Belgian, Syrian and Tunisian nationals who have links to terror groups and were recruiting Islamists for "jihad" in Iraq.Damac unveils Dh60b Gamsha Bay in Egypt Khaleej Times - Dec 05 7:03 PM
DUBAI Damac Properties, a Dubai-based property developer, yesterday unveiled at the Arab Strategic Forum a Dh60 billion residential and tourism township on the Red Sea coast.Mohammed meets Kuwait, Yemen and Egypt officials Khaleej Times - Dec 05 7:46 PM
DUBAI His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received here yesterday Falah Al Hajeri, Kuwaiti Commerce Industry Minister.Egypt Detains American In Terrorist Cell Case Washington Post - Dec 04 4:24 PM
BERLIN, Dec. 4 -- Egyptian authorities said Monday that they had arrested an American and nearly a dozen Europeans after breaking up an international terrorist cell that was recruiting operatives to go to Iraq. Egypt dismisses theory that concrete was used in pyramids AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 6:19 AM
Egypt's antiquities supremo Zahi Hawass has derided new studies according to which an early form of concrete rather than natural limestone was used to build the great pyramids.Egypt unearths ancient doctor's mummy AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 05 12:11 PM
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the remains of a doctor who lived more than 4,000 years ago, including his mummy and bronze surgical instruments.Egyptian archeologists find mummy doctor CNews - Dec 06 1:09 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) Archeologists have discovered the mummified remains of a doctor they believe lived more than 4,000 years ago and was buried along with metal surgical tools.SA, Egypt have highest diabetes rate in Africa SABC News - Dec 04 6:03 AM
South Africa and Egypt have been described as the two countries with the highest prevalence of diabetes on the African continent.Mummy above 4,000 years ago discovered in Egypt People's Daily - Dec 05 7:40 PM
A mummy of a doctor who lived more than 4,000 years ago was discovered on Tuesday on the outskirts of Cairo, Egyptian news agency MENA reported.Egypt dismisses theory concrete used in Pyramids Middle East Times - Dec 04 3:05 AM
CAIRO -- Egypt's antiquities supremo Zahi Hawass Sunday derided new studies according to which an early form of concrete rather than natural limestone was used to build the great Pyramids.Conflict on Liquor Commission WSIL 3 Southern Illinois - Dec 06 3:46 PM
JACKSON CO.-- There are questions about the way Carbondale oversees liquor establishments. Now two liquor commissioners are at odds. Last night, the Carbondale liquor commission heard an appeal from the Nights Over Egypt restaurant and lounge.Tizie in Egypt move Eurosport - Dec 06 12:40 AM
Ivory Coast goalkeeper Jean-Jacques Tizie has signed for Egyptian club Zamalek.PTTEP Wins Two Egyptian Exploration Blocks Rigzone - Dec 06 7:30 AM
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited and its consortia's partners have won two exploration blocks in Egypt out of twelve blocks offered in the EGAS International Bid Round 2006 organized by the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company ("EGAS").Egypt expects growth, investments to rise in 2007 Middle East Times - Dec 05 11:02 AM
CAIRO -- Egyptian officials said Tuesday that they expected the economy's growth rate to rise to 7 percent and foreign direct investments to soar to $8 billion in 2007.Italy prosecutors want kidnap trial for CIA agents Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 9:06 AM
Italian prosecutors on Tuesday asked a judge to order CIA agents and Italian spies to stand trial on charges of kidnapping a terrorism suspect and flying him to Egypt, where he says he was tortured.Egypt Arrests American, Europeans In Terrorist Cell Case Free Internet Press - Dec 05 5:41 PM
Egyptian authorities said Monday that they had arrested an American and nearly a dozen Europeans after breaking up an international terrorist cell that was recruiting operatives to go to Iraq. The Egyptian Interior Ministry said the cell was "related to some terrorist organizations abroad" but did not name the network or those arrested. The official Egyptian news agency MENA reported that the Dually Porous Glass Shows Promise In Helping Damaged Bone Regenerate Science Daily - Dec 06 3:10 AM
Researchers from Lehigh and Princeton Universities join with colleagues from Egypt and Portugal to take aim at osteoporosis and other bone disorders. Their goal is to tailor a biocompatible glass so it can serve as a scaffold that promotes the regrowth of damaged or diseased bone.Facts about possible first 'rendition' trial CNN.com - Dec 05 6:35 AM
ROME, Italy (Reuters) -- Italian prosecutors on Tuesday requested a judge indict CIA agents and their Italian counterparts for kidnapping a terrorism suspect in 2003 and flying him to Egypt.Carter's Book on Israel 'Apartheid' Sparks Bitter Debate Washington Post - 34 minutes ago
A veteran Middle East scholar affiliated with the Carter Center in Atlanta resigned his position there Monday in an escalating controversy over former president Jimmy Carter's bestselling book on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Joetex For Ahly ? Ghanaweb.com - Dec 06 9:52 AM
Enyimba legend Joetex Frimpong has told media sources he would consider the offer from African champions Al Ahly of Egypt. "Al Ahly are a big club, which is very popular in Africa and beyond. However, to take me out of Sfaxien, they have to make a good offer.Egypt`s Al Ahli off to Club World Cup in Japan AngolaPress - Dec 04 4:34 AM
Cairo, Egypt, 12/04 - Egyptian side Al Ahli left here Saturday evening for Japan to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled for 10 to 17 December.American among group arrested in Egypt in alleged terror plot Boston Globe - Dec 05 1:04 AM
CAIRO -- Police have arrested an American, 11 Europeans, and several others from Arab countries for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern countries including Iraq, the Interior Ministry said yesterday.Italy prosecutors want kidnap trial for CIA agents Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 5:23 AM
Italian prosecutors on Tuesday asked that CIA agents and their Italian counterparts be put on trial on charges of kidnapping a terrorism suspect and flying him to Egypt, where he says he was tortured, a court source said.Egypt squatters evicted from Luxor tombs after 50-year battle AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 02 10:28 PM
A 50-year-old battle to evict squatters from one of Egypt's most renowned archaeological sites, the West Bank of Luxor, was finally settled when authorities began demolitions.U.S., Iraq: International Group Needed India Daily - Dec 06 9:46 AM
James Baker, co-chair of the U.S. Iraq Study Group (ISG), said Dec. 6 that an international support group should be created to support political, economic and military affairs in Iraq. The group must include Iraq, all of Iraq's neighbors, Egypt, the European Union and others, Baker said.Egypt denies anti-veil remarks News 24 South Africa - Dec 04 4:12 AM
Egypt's parliament says that anti-veil remarks made by the culture minister are his personal opinion and doesn't represent the government's view.Panel: Bush must switch from 'conflict management to conflict resolution' USA Today - 54 minutes ago
President Bush offered members of the Iraq Study Group cups of coffee and a polite hearing when he met with them at 7 a.m. Wednesday, but they left the White House an hour later with no guarantees that he would actually take their tough advice.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-12-04 09:39 GMT: Vodafone to tender for 10.35 mln Vodafone Egypt shares Interactive Investor - Dec 04 2:07 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Vodafone Group PLC said Telecom Egypt has tendered 10.35 mln Vodafone Egypt shares representing a 4.31 pct stake at 100 Egyptian pounds per share to the company.Vodafone to tender for 10.35 mln Vodafone Egypt shares Sharewatch - Dec 04 1:39 AM
On completion of the tender offer, Vodafone\'s interest in Vodafone Egypt will rise to 54.9 pct, while Telecom Egypt will hold 44.66 pct. A free float of 0.44 pct will remain.Italian prosecutors seek the indictment of 26 CIA agents and their Italian counterparts on charges of kidnapping a Al Jazeera - Dec 06 7:17 AM
The agents are accused of kidnapping Egyptian imam Osama Mustafa Hassan in a street in the northern city of Milan on February 17, 2003. Prosecutors say Nasr, also known as Abu Omar, was flown via the joint U.S.-Italian Aviano air base to Germany and then to Egypt, where he was tortured.U.N. seeks $450M in aid for Palestinians AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
U.N. aid groups are asking for a record $450 million to staunch a deepening Palestinian humanitarian crisis, saying Wednesday that international sanctions and Israeli limits on Gaza exports have devastated the Palestinian economy.Egypt to expel nine Islamists Sunday Times - Dec 04 2:12 AM
CAIRO - Nine suspected French Islamists are to be expelled from Egypt and two others kept in custody, security sources said.Palestinians suspected of plot in Egypt AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 02 8:07 PM
Egypt put sites in the southern Sinai peninsula under a high security alert after receiving a tip that four Palestinians were plotting attacks against Israeli tourists in the area, an official said Saturday.EFG-Hermes, DIFC inauguration AME Info - Dec 06 1:37 AM
Egypt's prime minister yesterday inaugurated the UAE head office EFG-Hermes at the Dubai International Financial Centre. Dr Ahmed Nazif praised the bank for taking a 'home-grown brand' to regional markets. The Egyptian investment bank plans to next take its operations into Saudi Arabia.Iraq Study Group report: Necessary, but not sufficient USA Today - Dec 06 6:13 PM
Iraq Study Group report: