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Egypt to move famous Ramses statue in Cairo 
USA Today - Jul 24 4:46 PM
A giant statue of Pharaoh Ramses II will be moved next month from a congested square in downtown Cairo to a more serene home near the Great Pyramids in a bid to save it from corrosive pollution, Egypt's antiquities chief said Monday. Exhaust fumes are damaging the more than 3,200-year-old granite statue.Egypt extend Hassan s contract The Star Online - Jul 25 5:13 PM
CAIRO: Egypt have extended the contract of coach Hassan Shehata for two more years after his success in winning the African Nations Cup title earlier this year.Egypt to move famous Ramses statue in Cairo Muzi - 23 minutes ago
A giant statue of Pharaoh Ramses II will be moved next month from a congested square in downtown Cairo to a more serene home near the Great Pyramids in a bid to save it from corrosive pollution, Egypt's antiquities chief said Monday.Egypt Egypt coach extends contract FIFA - Jul 25 4:58 AM
Egypt have extended the contract of coach Hassan Shehata for two more years after his success in winning the CAF African Cup of Nations 2006 title earlier this year.Egypt: Country Celebrates Independence Day AllAfrica.com - Jul 25 9:25 AM
THE Arab Republic of Egypt yesterday celebrated the 54th anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, which was the spark that ignited the liberation of the African continent from colonialism and foreign domination.Live from Egypt Washington Post - Jul 25 3:00 PM
Mahmoud Sabit , PostGlobal panelist, Egyptian historian political analyst, journalist, author and film producer will be online Tuesday, July 25 at noon ET to answer questions on the historical roots of contemporary conflict with a regional perspective.Egypt, Saudi leaders to meet Tuesday over Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 24 5:56 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia are due to hold talks in Egypt on July 24 to discuss ways to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon, presidential sources told AFP.ROMANIA: Romania is Egypt's Most Important Trade Partner in SEE seeurope.net - Jul 25 7:13 AM
Romania is the most important trade partner for Egypt in the Central and South-Eastern Europe, ACT Media news agency reports. Over the past years, the balance of the bilateral trade exchange was favourable to Romania.Egypt to Move Famous Ramses Statue in Cairo ABC News - Jul 24 12:57 PM
Egypt to Move Famous Ramses Statue From Downtown Cairo to Quiter, Cleaner Area Near PyramidsU.N. talks to Sudanese facing expulsion from Egypt Tiscali - Jul 25 6:11 AM
CAIRO (Reuters) - The U.N. refugee agency said on Friday it had interviewed most of some 600 Sudanese whom Egypt wants to deport because it says they are illegal immigrants.Reception held to celebrate 50th anniversary of China, Egypt diplomatic ties People's Daily - Jul 24 5:52 PM
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing attended a reception held by the Egyptian Embassy in Beijing Monday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt.Egypt to Move Famous Ramses Statue in Cairo RedNova - Jul 24 3:12 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- A giant statue of Pharaoh RamseEgypt to move famous Ramses statue in Cairo Syracuse.com - Jul 24 12:37 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) A giant statue of Pharaoh Ramses II will be moved next month from a congested square in downtown Cairo to a more serene home near the Great Pyramids in a bid to save it from corrosive pollution, Egypt's antiquities chief said Monday.Etisalat may sell 15pc stake in Egypt venture Khaleej Times - 32 minutes ago
DUBAI UAE telcom giant Etisalat, which holds a 66 per cent stake in a consortium that won a $2.6 billion bid for the third Egyptian mobile network licence early this month, hinted that it would sell a part of its shareholding.Russia, Germany, Egypt pledge attendance at Rome Mideast conference Khaleej Times - Jul 24 9:21 AM
PARIS - The foreign ministers of Russia, Germany and Egypt have said they will join US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at an emergency conference on the Middle East crisis in Rome on Wednesday.Saudi says Israel attacks threaten wider war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 10:38 AM
Egypt and Saudi Arabia, facing popular anger over Israel's offensive in Lebanon, toughened their stance on Tuesday, warning the United States that Israeli militarism could lead to a wider conflict in the region.50 years on, Egypt cashing in on Suez nationalization Middle East Times - Jul 24 2:14 AM
CAIRO -- Fifty years after its nationalization, the Suez Canal is more vital than ever to Egypt's economy and revenues from transit fees look set to continue a spectacular rise.Egypt's Amoun Pharm Co 1H 06 Pft EGP97.5M; Up 63% Vs 1H 05 Zawya - Jul 24 7:24 AM
CAIRO (Zawya Dow Jones)--Egypt's Amoun Pharmaceuticals Co. (AMON.CI) said Monday its profit for the first half of 2006 increased 63% to 97.5 million Egyptian pounds ($16.97 million) from EGP59.5 million in the year-ago period.Egypt presents ideas for ceasefire in Lebanon: report People's Daily - Jul 23 5:19 PM
Egypt on Sunday presented to a number of international and Arab parties ideas aimed at reaching a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, the official MENA news agency reported.Somali Islamists blame Egypt for stalled peace talks Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jul 25 3:32 PM
Mogadishu's Islamist rulers have blamed Ethiopia's "invasion" of Somalia for stalled peace talks with the fragile interim government, as a UN envoy struggled to kick-start negotiations.Nation News In Brief: Emir sends cable to Egypt The Peninsula - Jul 23 5:23 PM
DOHA The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on the occasion of his country's National Day. The Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also sent a similar cable to the Egyptian president.Bahrain: AUB ties up with Egypt's Taamir Zawya - Jul 23 9:54 PM
Ahli United Bank announced the launch of its new partnership with Taamir Mortgage Company, Egypt's first mortgage company and a pioneer in the field of home financing.MIDEAST TURMOIL SETS DOWNBEAT BACKDROP FOR SUEZ JUBILEE The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 25 6:34 PM
CAIRO, July 26, 2006 (AFP) - Egypt marked the 50th anniversary of the landmark nationalisation of the Suez Canal Wednesday amid simmering Arab anger over Israel's punishing military offensive in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.Arab parl't speakers hold emergency session on Lebanon People's Daily - Jul 25 6:34 PM
An emergency meeting of the Arab Parliamentary Union (APU) kicked off at the headquarters of the Arab League (AL) in Cairo on Tuesday with the focus on the deteriorating situation in Lebanon, Egypt's official MENA news agency reported.Egypt stocks up, driven by retail buying Khaleej Times - Jul 25 9:28 AM
CAIRO - Egyptian shares rose on Tuesday as retail investors continued to buy heavily, buoyed by an upswing on Monday over Gulf interest in investment bank EFG-Hermes, traders said.Egyptian sailors training at Naval Station Ingleside KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Jul 25 3:40 PM
A group of about 30 Egyptian sailors is receiving special training out at Naval Station Ingleside. Egypt has purchased two mine warfare ships, the U.S.S. Raven and the U.S.S. Cardinal. The sailors are learning how to operate the ships.Egyptian president heads to Riyadh for talks with Saudi King People's Daily - Jul 25 5:19 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak headed to Riyadh on Tuesday afternoon for talks with Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz amid continuing conflict between Lebanese Hezbollah and Israel, Egypt's official MENA news agency reported.Egypt, Russia call for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon People's Daily - Jul 24 6:50 PM
Senior Egyptian and Russian officials called on Monday for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.Israel s battle against the Muslim Brotherhood Ashland Daily Tidings - Jul 25 4:17 PM
We ve heard about Egypt s Muslim Brotherhood by many names: Hamas, Hezbollah, PLO, Islamic Jihad, etc.50 years after Nasser's gambit, Suez Canal means more to Egypt than ever The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 23 1:34 PM
Fifty years after its nationalization, the Suez Canal is more vital than ever to Egypt's economy and revenues from transit fees look set to continue a spectacular rise. "Since the first oil crisis in 1973 and the soaring prices, the economic importance of the canal for Egypt never ceased to grow and it has become an irreplaceable.When Egypt took over the Suez Aljazeera - Jul 23 4:50 AM
Egypt is preparing to commemorate 50 years since it nationalised the Suez Canal, a vital waterway linking the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean.Iraqis Discuss Reconciliation, Violence phillyburbs.com - Jul 25 6:28 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Representatives of Iraq's ethnic and sectarian groups discussed ways to reconcile Tuesday and end the escalating sectarian violence threatening to break up the country.Ramses II statue to find quieter home The Columbus Dispatch - Jul 25 4:55 AM
CAIRO, Egypt A giant statue of Pharaoh Ramses II will be moved next month from a congested square in downtown Cairo to a more serene home near the Great Pyramids in a bid to save it from pollution, Egypt s antiquities chief said yesterday.Saudi king warns of broader Middle East war, pledges $1.5 billion aid package for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 25 12:42 PM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah warned on Tuesday of war in the Middle East if Israel continues attacking Lebanon and the Palestinians, and renewed calls for an immediate cease-fire as he met with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak. In a major boost for Lebanon, the king decreed donations totaling $1.5 billion to Lebanon, a royal court statement said.Ahli United Bank announces partnership with Taamir Mortgage Company to market mortgage loans in Egypt AME Info - Jul 23 5:55 AM
Ahli United Bank B.S.C., one of the Gulf's leading financial services institutions, today announced the launch of their new partnership with Taamir Mortgage Company, Egypt's first mortgage company, and a pioneer in the field of home financing.A home all can live with Sun-Sentinel - Jul 25 6:01 AM
A nicely painted but none-too-fancy 2,200-year-old Egyptian coffin that stirred up a hornet's nest of trouble late in May has joined the Field Museum's permanent exhibits on daily life in Egypt in the time of the pharaohs.Scoreboard donation Morning Sentinel - Jul 25 11:22 AM
The Little Egypt Soccer Club got the opportunity on Monday to thank St. Mary's Good Samaritan Inc. for its donation of a Nevco lighted scoreboard, which has been in use at Rotary Park's main soccer field since last spring. The scoreboard got its first usage during Centralia High School's inaugural gCoptic pope slams maverick cleric AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 24 5:28 AM
The head of Egypt's Coptic Church has issued a stern warning to dissident bishop Maximus I and anyone who might be tempted to join the breakaway church he is trying to set up.H. Freeman Matthews Jr., 78, Who Worked on Camp David Accords, Dies New York Times - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
H. Freeman Matthews Jr. was a Foreign Service officer who helped lay the groundwork for the 1978 Camp David Peace Accords.Iraqis discuss reconciliation, violence Syracuse.com - Jul 25 6:22 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) Representatives of Iraq's ethnic and sectarian groups discussed ways to reconcile Tuesday and end the escalating sectarian violence threatening to break up the country.50 years after Suez, Egyptians offer Nasser-Nasrallah comparison Khaleej Times - Jul 25 6:01 AM
CAIRO - As Egypt commemorated the nationalisation of the Suez canal, some opposition leaders and newspapers on Tuesday compared Gamal Abdel Nasser and Lebanon s Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.Beyond Borders The Daily Beacon - Jul 25 9:10 AM
Did you know The University of Tennessee is home to 13 students from Russia? Seventeen from Turkey? Eight from Egypt? One from Zimbabwe?Libya, Egypt sign memo on stock market AngolaPress - Jul 23 2:00 AM
Tripoli, Libya 07/23 - Libya and Egypt have signed a joint technical cooperation agreement in the field of stock markets, official sources revealed here Thursday.ITCE'10 to be held in Cairo in November AME Info - Jul 25 3:56 AM
The 10th international exhibition for textile, embroidery and sewing machinery and accessories, (ITCE'10), will be held in Egypt from 8-11 November, 2006 at Cairo International Fair Ground.Powering the Heartland on high demand days KFVS12 - Jul 25 8:03 AM
The Lake of Egypt power plant in Williamson County generates enough electricity to meet the needs of everyone, and everything in a 24 county region of Southern Illinois. But the extreme heat over the past few days is pushing their generating capabilities to the limit.The Enemy of My Enemy Is Still My Enemy New York Times - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
The rise of Hezbollah makes it all the more likely that Al Qaeda will soon seek to reassert itself through increased attacks on Shiites in Iraq and on Westerners.Why Syria Has Much to Lose if Hezbollah Is Finally Halted New York Times - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
The nature of the longstanding relationship between Damascus and the militia appears to be shifting, with Syrian leverage rapidly diminishing.Egypt shares rise over Gulf interest in EFG-Hermes Khaleej Times - Jul 24 9:13 AM
CAIRO - Egyptian shares rose on Monday, boosted by an offer by a Gulf-based firm to buy a 25 percent stake in investment bank EFG-Hermes through a capital increase, traders said.Cape Girardeau man drowns in local lake KFVS12 - Jul 25 6:37 AM
According to investigators, a Cape Girardeau man drowned after going missing near Lake of Egypt Saturday night. Rescue crews found 23-year-old Caleb Lumos of Cape Girardeau in Lake of Egypt between 5 and 5:30 Sunday evening.Lebanon unites in anger at Israel and its allies Socialist Worker - Jul 25 10:47 AM
If the resistance loses here in Lebanon it will set back all the opposition movements in all the Arab countries. That s why we have seen demonstrations in support of the people of Lebanon organised by the opposition in countries such as Bahrain, Egypt and even Saudi Arabia.U.S. soldier among 34 killed in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
U.S. and Iraqi soldiers captured six members of an alleged "death squad" in Baghdad on Tuesday, hoping to quell the rampant sectarian violence dividing the capital. Attacks elsewhere in Iraq left at least 34 people dead including an American soldier.Today in history - July 26 AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 5:00 PM
Today is Wednesday, July 26, the 207th day of 2006. There are 158 days left in the year.AZERBAIJAN-EGYPT INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION TO HOLD ITS NEXT MEETING IN BAKU IN NOVEMBER AzerTag - Jul 23 2:00 AM
The Azerbaijan-Egypt intergovernmental commission will hold its next meeting in Baku in November. Egypt s ambassador to Baku Yusif Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Sharkawi said his country s businessmen show great interest in doing business in Azerbaijan.50 YEARS ON, EGYPT CASHING IN ON SUEZ NATIONALISATION The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 22 7:19 PM
CAIRO, July 23, 2006 (AFP) - Fifty years after its nationalisation, the Suez Canal is more vital than ever to Egypt's economy and revenues from transit fees look set to continue a spectacular rise.FACTS AND FIGURES ON EGYPT'S SUEZ CANAL The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 22 7:34 PM
CAIRO, July 23, 2006 (AFP) - Egypt will mark Wednesday the 50th anniversary of the nationalisation of the Suez Canal, an economically and strategically crucial waterway linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.Why Black Stars have failed in 24 years Ghanaweb.com - Jul 25 6:18 AM
In 1982 Ghana won the Africa Cup for the fourth time with a local coach at the helm of affairs. Since then, in spite of all the marvelous talent we have had, Ghana has not won at that level while countries like Egypt and Cameroon have won it twice and thrice respectively.Egypt: Islamist And NGO Aid to Lebanon Outweighs Government's AllAfrica.com - Jul 24 5:50 AM
The Egyptian government and its Red Crescent have been criticised by opponents and the media for responding relatively slowly to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Lebanon.Arab leaders mull Israel-Hezbollah crisis AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 2:14 PM
Letting Arab leaders figure out what to do about Hezbollah's weapons and assembling a strong international peacekeeping force along Israel's border are among proposals to be discussed at a meeting of key Mideast players in Rome on Wednesday.U.S. Aims to Bolster Arab States Condemning Hezbollah (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Jul 24 8:26 AM
July 24 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. is trying to make sure that Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab states that have criticized Hezbollah for attacking Israel don't back down under pressure from their own citizens or other nations supporting the Shiite militia.A Korea-Iran Link? Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 4:00 PM
Axis Of Evil: The West, distracted by current events and thinking there's still time, seems to have lost focus regarding Iran's nuclear and missile programs. But what if North Korea just sells Tehran a nuke?That's Lt. Colonel Ian McKellen to you Planet Out via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 3:32 PM
SUMMARY: The out actor, notwithstanding the Pentagon's ban on openly gay service members, has been made an officer in the Georgia National Guard.WorldPride "more meaningful" in wartime, organizers say Planet Out via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 3:32 PM
SUMMARY: World Pride in Jerusalem will take place as planned starting Aug. 6 despite the military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, organizers say.Emerging Giants BusinessWeek - Jul 24 7:39 AM
Multinationals from China, India, Brazil, Russia, and even Egypt are coming on strong. They're hungry -- and want your customers. They're changing the global game. Israel weighs buffer zone in Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Jul 25 2:50 PM
Wrapping up a two-day visit to this convulsed region, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday pushed for easing humanitarian conditions for Palestinian and Lebanese civilians.Canada to press to disarm Hezbollah at Mideast crisis talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 1:01 PM
Canada will press nations at emergency talks in Rome to disarm "extremist and terrorist" groups to create a lasting peace in the Middle East, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said.Saudi king, Mubarak to hold talks Gulf Times - Jul 25 1:21 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia are due to hold talks in Egypt today to discuss ways to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon, presidential sources said.AUB unveils partnership with Taamir Khaleej Times - Jul 24 9:28 PM
MANAMA Ahli United Bank B.S.C. yesterday announced the launch of its new partnership with Taamir Mortgage Company, Egypt's first mortgage company. The new partnership was made official during a signing ceremony at Ahli United Bank's Seef headquarters in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Arab marts mixed on conflict Gulf Times - Jul 25 1:40 AM
CAIRO: Egypt s main stock index rose, posting the biggest move among markets included in global benchmarks, on speculation the country is stepping up state-asset sales.U.S. Plan Seeks to Wedge Syria Away From Iran New York Times - Jul 25 11:34 AM
As Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice heads to Israel, U.S. officials are seeking ways to peel Syria away from its alliance of convenience with Iran.U.S. Hopes Saudis, Egypt Influence Syria Fox 6 News San Diego - Jul 22 2:58 PM
The Bush administration hopes to use Egypt and Saudi Arabia to convince Syria to cut its ties to Hezbollah.U.S. Hopes Saudis, Egypt Influence Syria WOAI - Jul 22 3:03 PM
The Bush administration hopes to use Egypt and Saudi Arabia to convince Syria to cut its ties to Hezbollah, The New York Times reports.Rovers close in on McCarthy 4thegame.com - Jul 25 3:05 AM
Blackburn Rovers are leading the race to sign Porto striker Benni McCarthy, according to the Portuguese club. Rovers boss Mark Hughes had initially made Egypt international Mido his number one strike target as he searches for a replacement for Craig Bellamy, but found Roma unwilling to do business.Love, tolerance temper life for Cairo street girls Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 6:39 PM
Film-maker Tahani Rached, returning to Egypt after almost 40 years in Canada, has revealed the hidden lives of girls who live, beg, cheat, sniff glue, pop pills and give birth on the streets of Cairo.Weekly Edition, Egypt - Week of July 24, 2006 ArabicNews.com - Jul 24 1:00 PM
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now!Hopes dim for early ceasefire as powers gather for Rome talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 12:56 PM
World powers gathered in Rome ahead of a crisis conference on the Middle East aimed at halting the bloodshed in Lebanon and Israel, but were deeply divided over how and when a ceasefire should take effect.Rice Heads to Rome Seeking Agreement on Ending Lebanon Warfare Bloomberg.com - 8 minutes ago
July 26 (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice heads into a summit in Rome aiming to win acceptance of an international force for southern Lebanon that could help end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.College student speaks out about the fighting SEMissourian.com - Jul 24 11:46 PM
LINTHICUM, Md. -- After a year spent studying Arabic in Cairo, Egypt, Stephen McInerney returned last week to the American University in Beirut, Lebanon, to pursue his master's in Middle Eastern studies.FM Peter MacKay to press Canada's position at Mideast crisis talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 9:31 AM
Canada's Foreign Minister Peter MacKay will attend a meeting in Rome to discuss the crisis in Lebanon, he said in a statement.Across the Middle East, Sermons Critical of the U.S. New York Times - Jul 25 11:36 AM
At Friday Prayers, sermons underscored the David-versus-Goliath glamour many Arabs associate with Hezbollah.U.S. Must Deal With Damascus and Hezbollah to Ease Mideast Crisis, Syrian Says New York Times - Jul 25 11:33 AM
A senior Syrian minister said the chaos engulfing the region could only be reduced if Damascus and Hezbollah were directly involved in negotiations.Saudi unveils huge Mideast aid package, warns of war AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 11:49 AM
Regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia, a key US ally in the Middle East, warned that Israel's devastating assaults on Gaza and Lebanon could spark regional war as it announced huge aid packages.6 'death squad' members caught in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 10:38 AM
U.S. and Iraqi soldiers captured six members of an alleged "death squad" in Baghdad on Tuesday, hoping to quell the rampant sectarian violence dividing the capital, while attacks elsewhere in Iraq left at least 26 people dead.Saudis Urge Bush to Push for Cease-Fire in the Mideast New York Times - Jul 25 11:33 AM
Saudi Arabia asked President Bush on Sunday to push for a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hezbollah.Weighing Foreign Forces: Sea Change for Israel New York Times - Jul 25 11:33 AM
After decades of resisting foreign intervention, Israel is embracing the idea of having an international force on its northern border with Lebanon.Top Iraqi s White House Visit Shows Gaps With U.S. New York Times - Jul 25 11:33 AM
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki is expected to make requests that clash sharply with President Bush s foreign policy.Preoccupied With Fighting, Israelis Put Aside Plans to Withdraw Settlers From West Bank New York Times - Jul 25 11:39 AM
The idea of withdrawing from the West Bank, pushed aside for now, could be a much harder sell when Israel revisits it.U.S. and NATO Balk on Troops for Lebanon Force New York Times - Jul 25 11:31 AM
Support is building for an international military force in southern Lebanon, but there are concerns that soldiers would be seen as allied to Israel.Palestinians Look Ahead Even as Israel Besieges Gaza New York Times - Jul 25 11:38 AM
Israel s siege of Gaza took seven more lives Thursday even as Palestinian political factions met to plan for when the crisis ends.Israeli Tanks in Central Gaza; Fighting Is Fierce New York Times - Jul 25 11:41 AM
While the world has focused on Israel s bombardment of Lebanon, the fighting in Gaza, which has killed 103 Palestinians so far, has been largely overlooked.Ramses making trip back to Great Pyramids The Scotsman - Jul 24 5:10 PM
A GIANT statute of Pharaoh Ramses II will be moved next month from a congested Cairo square to a more serene home near the Great Pyramids, in an attempt to save it from damaging pollution, Egypt's head of antiquities said yesterday.Iraqi Prime Minister Denounces Israel s Actions New York Times - Jul 25 11:39 AM
The denunciation was a sharp break with the U.S. position and was noticeably stronger than those made by Sunni Arab governments.World powers converge on Rome for Middle East crisis talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 10:28 AM
World powers converged on Rome for crisis talks on the Middle East aimed at halting the bloodshed in Lebanon and Israel, but they were deeply split over how soon a ceasefire should take effect.Bush: U.S. Stands By Iraqi People CBS News - 1 minute ago
During a news conference with Iraq's prime minister, President Bush said a plan to bolster Iraqi security forces in Baghdad will better address the violence there. He also pledged to be a "strong partner" with Iraq's new government.Israel, Hezbollah Vow to Continue Conflict in Lebanon (Update2) Bloomberg.com - 9 minutes ago
July 26 (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Hezbollah vowed to continue their conflict, as fighting intensified in southern Lebanon and jets raided targets in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.Tens of thousands of poorly-paid foreign workers still in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 10:05 AM
While Western nations have evacuated most of their citizens wanting to leave Lebanon, tens of thousands of poorly paid workers from countries such as India, the Philippines and Sri Lanka were still stuck in the war-torn country.Italy: Cease-fire goal for talks CNN.com - Jul 25 8:04 AM
ROME, Italy (Reuters) -- Arab leaders and the Italian hosts of Lebanon crisis talks raised the pressure on Tuesday for an immediate cease-fire despite Washington's caution and Israel's determination to first defeat Hezbollah guerrillas.Extremists Targeting Egypt's Tourism Washington Post - Jul 21 10:15 AM
CAIRO, Nov. 12, 1992 -- Islamic extremists fired with automatic weapons today on a busload of German tourists in southern Egypt, injuring seven people and raising the stakes in an increasingly audacious and violent challenge to the government.Foreign Ministry's press communique Nhan Dan - Jul 24 8:52 PM
The Foreign Ministry of Vietnam has released a press communique on the evacuation of Vietnamese citizens from Lebanon. It runs as follows: 1. Vietnamese nationals remaining in Lebanon and their relatives should contact the Vietnamese embassy to Egypt as soon as possible at Tel. 202-761 73 09, or fax: 202-336 86 12, or through the email address: vinaembeg@yahoo.com ).U.S. Soldier Among 34 Killed in Iraq ABC News - 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
U.S. Soldier Among 34 Killed in Iraq; 6 Members of Alleged 'Death Squad' ArrestedArab parliaments' heads to convene emergency meeting in Cairo People's Daily - Jul 24 5:49 PM
Heads of Arab parliaments are expected to convene an emergency meeting in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss means to tackle a conflict between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah, Egypt's official MENA news agency reported Monday.