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Doctors in Egypt rule that the sudden death of international defender Mohamed Abdelwahab was the result of heart failure.Egypt: Death of fullback The Electric New Paper - Sep 01 3:15 PM
EGYPT soccer was in mourning yesterday. They lost top international defender Mohamed Abdelwahab. He died after mysteriously collapsing on the training field yesterday.Al-Qaida may be plotting attacks in Egypt: official CNews - Sep 01 2:02 PM
EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) Police are searching for five alleged al-Qaida members who are believed to be hiding in the mountains of the Sinai Peninsula and to be plotting terror attacks, a senior security official said Friday.Al-Qaida believed to be plotting attacks in Egypt's Sinai resorts 9 News Denver - Sep 01 1:25 PM
EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) - Police are searching for five alleged al-Qaida members who are believed to be hiding in the mountains of the Sinai Peninsula and to be plotting terror attacks, a senior security official said Friday.Egypt braced for al-Qaeda attacks Aljazeera - Sep 01 10:57 AM
Five alleged al-Qaeda members who entered Egypt with forged passports and are currently hiding in a mountainous area in the Sinai Peninsula, are plotting terrorist attacks, Egyptian authorities say.Egypt defender Abdelwahab dies of heart attack during training Sports Illustrated - Aug 31 9:08 AM
Egypt defender Mohammed Abdelwahab died of a heart attack Thursday after collapsing on the field while practicing with his club Al Ahly, the team said on its Web site.Egypt bids farewell to Arab literary giant Mahfuz AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 5:21 AM
Egypt has bidden farewell to its Nobel prize-winning novelist Nagib Mahfuz, celebrated as one of the greatest writers in modern Arab literature, who died at the age of 94.Al-Qaida reportedly plots attacks in Egypt's Sinai resorts Pravda - Sep 01 6:25 AM
Five alleged al-Qaida members who entered Egypt with forged passports and are currently hiding in a mountainous area in the Sinai Peninsula are plotting terrorist attacks, Egyptian authorities said Friday.Egypt prepares to bury Arab literary giant AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 1:20 AM
Egypt was preparing to bid farewell to Nobel-winning novelist Nagib Mahfuz, celebrated as one of the greatest writers in modern Arab literature.Egypt and Arab world bid farewell to literary giant Mahfouz Gulf Times - Sep 01 3:30 AM
CAIRO: Egypt yesterday bade farewell to its Nobel prize-winning novelist Nagib Mahfouz, celebrated as one of the greatest writers in modern Arab literature, who died at the age of 94.Egypt bids farewell to Nagib Mahfuz Borneo Bulletin - Sep 01 12:06 AM
A mourner holds a newspaper showing a photograph of Egyptian novelist and Nobel laureate Nagib Mahfuz, who died Aug 30, at a funeral prayer ceremony held at the al-Hussein Mosque in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday.Egypt: Navigating the Nile Zawya - Sep 01 12:19 AM
31 August 2006 Industry insiders are acknowledging the need for better service in order to overcome the challenges Egypt's tourism sector has faced in recent years.Egypt's Abdelwahab dies on pitch BBC News - Aug 31 2:45 AM
Egypt defender Mohamed Abdelwahab collapses and dies during a training session with his club Ahly.China's Ambassador to Egypt mourns Mahfouz People's Daily - Aug 31 4:57 PM
Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Wu Sike has sent a mourning telegraph to the wife of Egyptian Nobel prize winner for literature Naguib Mahfouz, who died on Wednesday morning, embassy spokesman said Thursday.Sudan reportedly launches new offensive in Darfur CNN.com - Sep 01 6:09 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- The Sudanese government has launched a major offensive against rebels in war-torn Darfur, human rights activists and African Union officials said Friday.Egypt Egypt begin defence of African Nations Cup FIFA - Aug 31 6:55 AM
Champions Egypt head a list of 44 African countries who start their campaigns this weekend to qualify for the 2008 Nations Cup. Only Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe have the weekend off.Egypt's Abdelwahab dies on field UPI - Aug 31 11:08 AM
CAIRO, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Egypt's Mohammed Abdelwahab, who helped his country win this year's African Cup of Nations, died Thursday after collapsing during training in Cairo.Egypt's Nobel writer Nagib Mahfuz dies AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 30 9:23 AM
Nagib Mahfuz, Egypt's most celebrated author and the only Arab to win the Nobel literature prize, has died at the age of 94, several weeks after his health suddenly deteriorated.Egypt bids farewell to Arab literary giant Mahfuz AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 31 4:07 AM
CAIRO (AFP) - Egypt has bid farewell to its Nobel prize-winning novelist Nagib Mahfuz, celebrated as one of the greatest writers in modern Arab literature, who died at the age of 94.PICK US PICK US 38 Fischer Road (off Rt. 528) New Egypt 609-758-8847 Visit our Howell Tri Town News - Aug 31 2:52 PM
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JOHANNESBURG, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Champions Egypt head a list of 44 African countries who start their campaigns this weekend to qualify for the 2008 Nations Cup.Australia Issues Travel Alert Over Terrorist Threat in Egypt Bloomberg.com - Aug 30 8:27 PM
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Australia advised its citizens to exercise a ``high degree of caution'' when they travel to Egypt because of a threat of a terrorist attack in Sharm el-Sheikh and on resorts, hotels or Egyptian government offices.Egypt bids farewell to Arab literary giant Mahfouz Middle East Times - Aug 31 5:10 AM
CAIRO -- Egypt bade farewell Thursday to its Nobel prize-winning novelist Naguib Mahfouz, celebrated as one of the greatest writers in modern Arab literature, who died at the age of 94.Egypt defender Abdelwahab dies of heart attack during training Slam! Sports - Aug 31 9:51 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Egypt defender Mohammed Abdelwahab died of a heart attack Thursday after collapsing on the field while practising with his club Al Ahly, the team said on its website.R&M connects Mobinil in Egypt Mena Report - Aug 31 7:14 AM
Reichle & De-Massari (R&M, www.rdm.com ), the Swiss structured cabling specialist announced today the successful completion of a major cabling infrastructure project at Mobinil s new offices and data centre in Egypt.243340 98 A Magnolia Avenue New Egypt 609-758-0333 WHY CHOOSE LEARNING STEPS? Howell Tri Town News - Aug 31 10:52 AM
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Egypt said a sad farewell to its Nobel prize-winning novelist Nagib Mahfuz, celebrated as one of the greatest writers in modern Arab literature, who died at the age of 94.Australians warned on travel to Egypt 7News via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 30 11:22 PM
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) is warning Australians to use a high degree of caution if they are travelling to Egypt, with fears of terrorists may be planning an attack.War kicks up a furore in Egypt Gulf News - Sep 01 4:37 PM
Cairo: "The war may be over in Lebanon. But I am still haunted by the pictures I saw on TV of children being killed by the Israelis in Lebanon," says Fareed, a taxi driver as he drives a rickety car on a congested Cairo street.Egypt pays homage to Nobel winner Mahfouz Sify News - Aug 31 4:12 AM
Egypt s leading Muslim clerics led mourners in special prayers on Thursday for Egypt's Nobel Prize-winning author Naguib Mahfouz, who was reviled in life for novels condemned by some Islamists as sacrilege.DFAT warns of Egypt terror threat Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 30 5:10 PM
Australians travelling to Egypt have been warned of the possibility of imminent terrorist attacks against westerners at Sharm el-Sheikh, one of the nation's top tourist spots.Carter brokers uneasy peace in divisive Cox-Taylor feud Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Sep 01 6:39 PM
Former President Jimmy Carter may have negotiated peace between Israel and Egypt, but it wasn't clear late Friday that he was having much luck with feuding factions of the Georgia Democratic Party. Carter this week stepped in to help resolve a slander lawsuit filed by a supporter of Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor against the spokesman for Cathy Cox's failed gubernatorial bid. Taylor defeated Cox in the DFAT warns of Egypt terror threat AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 30 4:56 PM
Australians travelling to Egypt have been warned of the possibility of imminent terrorist attacks against westerners at Sharm el-Sheikh.Nations Cup preview BBC News - Sep 01 10:30 AM
Reigning champions Egypt begin the defence of their African title in a opening Group Two qualifier against Burundi in Cairo.Egypt mourns death of Nobel-winning author Financial Times - Aug 30 7:17 PM
Egypt was yesterday in mourning after the death of Naguib Mahfouz, the nation's great writer and the only Arab to have received the Nobel prize for literature. The author, who was 94, will be buried today in Cairo after a state funeral.Travel warning on Egypt terror threat The Australian - Aug 30 5:29 PM
AUSTRALIANS travelling to Egypt have been warned of the possibility of imminent terrorist attacks against westerners at Sharm el-Sheikh, one of the nation's top tourist spots.Egypt/Gambia: In Olympic Qualifiers Gambia Take On Egypt Today AllAfrica.com - Sep 01 9:13 AM
The Gambia U-23 team will today Friday, September 1st, engage their Egyptian counterparts in the first leg of the Olympic qualifier match. The much-anticipated encounter will be played at the Independence Stadium, Bakau, with the kick off set at 5.00pm.Egypt laureate dies in hospital BBC News - Aug 29 11:28 PM
Egypt's Nobel Prize-winning writer Naguib Mahfouz dies in hospital in Cairo, aged 94.Egypt s Nobel writer Naguib Mahfuz dies Dawn - Aug 30 8:32 PM
CAIRO, Aug 30: Naguib Mahfuz, Egypt s most celebrated author and the only Arab to win the Nobel literature prize, died on Wednesday at the age of 94, several weeks after his health suddenly deteriorated.Egypt's Nobel writer Nagib Mahfuz dies New Straits Times - Aug 30 11:08 AM
Nagib Mahfuz, Egypt's most celebrated author and the only Arab to win the Nobel prize for literature, died at the age of 94, several weeks after his health abruptly deteriorated.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Sep 01 1:40 PM
CAIRO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Egypt warned Israel that its "foolish" war in Lebanon against Hizbollah threatened Egypt-Israeli ties, Egypt's foreign minister said in a television interview broadcast on Friday.Egypt: Soccer Player Dies On Pitch AllAfrica.com - Sep 01 2:12 PM
Egyptian international defender Mohamed Abdelwahab has died after collapsing during a training session.Egypt football international dies in training AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 9:52 AM
Egyptian international defender Mohammed Abdel Wahab has died of a heart attack while training with his club, champions Al-Ahly.Invensys To Implement Integrated Turbine Compressor Control And Emergency Shutdown Systems At Largest Ammonia Plant In ChemicalOnline - Sep 01 9:19 AM
Invensys Process Systems will implement five Tricon triple modular redundant (TMR) systems for integrated turbine compressor control (ITCC) and emergency shutdown (ESD) at a new plant being built for Egypt Basic Industries Corporation (EBIC)Egypt's Nobel writer Nagib Mahfuz dies Hindustan Times - Aug 30 11:30 AM
Nagib Mahfuz, Egypt's most celebrated author and the only Arab to win the Nobel prize for literature, died on Wednesday at the age of 94, several weeks after his health abruptly deteriorated.Sudan gov't launches Darfur offensive Syracuse.com - Sep 01 3:29 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) The Sudanese government has launched a major offensive against rebels in war-torn Darfur, human rights activists and African Union officials said Friday.Egypt: Mubarak Mourns Naguib Mohfouz AllAfrica.com - Sep 01 8:53 AM
Nobel Lqureate Naguib Mahfouz Wednesday died at the age of 94.Sudan reported to launch new offensive against rebels in Darfur region CNews - Sep 01 4:02 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Sudan has launched a major offensive against rebels in war-torn Darfur, African Union officials said Friday. The fighting began as a senior U.S. envoy was in Sudan's capital Khartoum to press the government to accept the deployment of UN troops in the western region.Egypt's Nobel writer Nagib Mahfuz dies AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 30 4:21 AM
CAIRO (AFP) - Nagib Mahfuz, Egypt's most celebrated author and the only Arab to win the Nobel prize for literature, has died at the age of 94, several weeks after his health suddenly deteriorated.Shabana, Palmer advance in first round of squash's World Open Canada.com - Sep 01 3:11 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (CP) - Top-ranked and No. 1 seed Amr Shabana overcame an early setback and beat England's Peter Barker 11-7, 5-11, 11-4, 11-6 in the first round of squash's World Open, played at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza.Naguib Mahfouz: An Appreciation The Nation via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 10:31 AM
The Nation -- The story of Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz is the story of modern Egypt itself.Egypt s Nobel writer Nagib Mahfuz dies Nine O'Clock - Aug 30 1:16 PM
CAIRO - Nagib Mahfuz, Egypt s most celebrated author and the only Arab to win the Nobel prize for literature, died Wednesday at the age of 94, several weeks after his health suddenly deteriorated.Egypt's Nobel writer Naguib Mahfouz dies Middle East Times - Aug 30 5:25 AM
CAIRO -- Naguib Mahfouz, Egypt's most celebrated author and the only Arab to win the Nobel prize for literature, died Wednesday at the age of 94, several weeks after his health suddenly deteriorated.IPR Drilling Campaign Nets Results in Egypt's Western Desert Rigzone - Aug 30 7:04 AM
IPR, a Texas Independent, has continued to make significant strides in the North Bahariya Concession in the Western Desert of Egypt.Sudan reported to launch new offensive against rebels in Darfur region CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 01 3:49 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Sudan has launched a major offensive against rebels in war-torn Darfur, African Union officials said Friday.Harrah's makes 'dagger' thrust into British casino industry Las Vegas Business Press - Sep 01 11:51 AM
Harrah's Entertainment, through its subsidiary Dagger Holdings Ltd., reached an accord to purchase British casino operator London Clubs International (LCI). The $530 million acquisition would bring six English casinos into the Harrah's fold (a seventh opens in Manchester, in October), plus two in Egypt and one in South Africa.Egyptians remember Nobel Prize-winning writer Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Sep 01 2:31 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- The country's leading Muslim clerics led mourners in special prayers Thursday for Nobel Prize-winning author Naguib Mahfouz, the only Arab to have won a Nobel for literature. He died Wednesday at age 94.Egypt's Nobel writer Nagib Mahfuz dies TODAYonline - Aug 30 2:18 AM
Nagib Mahfuz, pictured in 1988, Egypt's most celebrated author and the only Arab to win the Nobel prize for literature, died at the age of 94, several weeks after his health abruptly deteriorated.Egypt's north coast brings light to this year's Mediterranean Travel Fair AME Info - Aug 29 11:29 PM
Egypt, the Arab world's most populous country, is making preparations to host the Mediterranean Travel Fair next month.Ghana: It's Not Over Yet for Kotoko-Ahly Coach AllAfrica.com - Sep 01 8:44 AM
The team Manager of Al Ahly of Egypt Captain Hossam Badri has cautioned Asante Kotoko's two remaining opponents, JS Kabylie and CS Sfaxien to beware of the Ghanaian side. Badri believes the two North African sides underrate Kotoko a their own risk.Another boycott threat Mmegi - Sep 01 10:49 AM
Zebras' players have reportedly threatened to boycott the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Egypt in Gaborone next month unless manager Sello Katse is sacked.Egypt's 'most celebrated author' dies Independent Online - Aug 30 1:35 AM
Egypt's most celebrated author, Nobel literature laureate Nagib Mahfuz, has died at the age of 94, several weeks after his condition abruptly deteriorated.Deal would free 1,000 for Israeli soldier UPI - Sep 01 4:38 AM
CAIRO, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Saudi newspapers say Israel has been working toward securing the release of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit in negotiations with Hamas in Egypt.Israel warns citizens not to travel to Sinai peninsula in Egypt Brandon Sun - Aug 30 1:33 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel on Wednesday warned its citizens not to travel to the Sinai peninsula in Egypt due to intelligence information that a terror attack there is imminent.Saudi bid for influence shattered Asia Times - Sep 01 4:06 AM
The war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has exposed deep rifts between Iran and Syria on the one hand and the conservative and US-friendly regimes in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt on the other.Czech Republic flooded by asylum seekers from Egypt Prague Daily Monitor - Aug 30 12:24 AM
Prague, Aug 29 (CTK) - The Czech Republic is flooded by migrants from Egypt who are seeking asylum in the country, the daily Pravo writes today.Syria Agrees to Lebanon Arms Embargo New York Times - Sep 01 6:16 PM
Israel officials expressed skepticism on Friday that Syria would stop Hezbollah from rearming.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-08-30 07:35 GMT: CAIRO, Egypt (AFX) - A doctor says Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian author Naguib Interactive Investor - Aug 30 12:01 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AFX) - A doctor says Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz has died.September 1, 2006 The Shorthorn - Sep 01 12:12 AM
A new show, Stars of the Pharaohs, opens Saturday at the Planetarium. The program is about astronomy and astrology s effects on ancient Egypt s culture and religion.Egypt rival issues warning to Etisalat Zawya - Aug 29 11:48 PM
30 August 2006 Etisalat is going flat-out to meet its target of 10 million subscribers in the first three years of operation of its 3Genabled mobile phone service in Egypt even as its more established competitors are crying foul.Egypt striker Mido returns to Spurs Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Aug 29 6:55 PM
Egypt striker Mido has returned to Tottenham Hotspur after the club reached agreement on a deal with AS Roma, the English Premier League team has announced.Report: Israel discusses freeing 1,000 Palestinians in Shalit swap Haaretz Daily - Sep 01 2:17 AM
An Israeli delegation is visiting Egypt to discuss a proposed deal for the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israel Defense Forces soldier abducted by Hamas on June 25, a Saudi Arabian newspaper reported Friday.Prayers Held for Egyptian Writer Mahfouz ABC News - Aug 31 8:04 AM
Egypt's Top Muslim Clerics Lead Prayers for Author Naguib Mahfouz, Who Died Wednesday at 94The Deep Well Of Egypt's Literary Oasis Washington Post - Aug 30 10:18 PM
Naguib Mahfouz was a writer from the age when people with a pen could be heroes. Icons of the national spirit. Hemingway. Tolstoy. Grass. Milosz. Garcia Marquez. Perhaps, after 94 years in the dusty chaos of Cairo, he is equally at home with his literary posterity.Sunni extremists call for uprising Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Sep 01 1:45 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - An al-Qaida-affiliated group yesterday branded the Iraqi government offers of reconciliation as futile and called on Sunnis to fight those who "legalized the shedding of Muslim blood."Foreign investments in Egypt up to $ 3 billion ArabicNews.com - Aug 31 2:54 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.comPrayers Held for Egyptian Writer Mahfouz Los Angeles Times - Aug 31 6:04 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- The country's leading Muslim clerics led mourners in special prayers Thursday for Nobel Prize-winning author Naguib Mahfouz, some of whose work was condemned by Islamic extremists as sacrilegious.Tea party in Egypt, Iran The Telegraph - Aug 29 3:29 PM
Calcutta, Aug. 29 : With a marginally better outlook on tea exports in 2006, India is banking heavily on Iran, Egypt and Pakistan.al-Qaida Group Dismisses Iraq Offer phillyburbs.com - Aug 31 2:34 PM
CAIRO, Egypt - An al-Qaida-affiliated group Thursday branded the Iraqi government offers of reconciliation as futile and called on Sunnis to fight those who legalized the shedding of Muslim blood.England Egypt striker Mido returns to Tottenham FIFA - Aug 29 9:10 AM
Egypt striker Mido has returned to Tottenham Hotspur after the club reached agreement on a deal with AS Roma, the Premier League team announced on their website on Tuesday.Nicol stages World Open great escape AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 01 12:21 PM
Peter Nicol, arguably the most successful player on the world squash tour over the past ten years, nearly saw his hopes of a climactic finish to his career go up in smoke at the World Open.Report: Israel Attempting to Negotiate Prisoner Release Deal Israel National News - Sep 01 12:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) According to a report appearing in the Saudi Okaz newspaper, an Israeli delegation is currently in Egypt in an effort to negotiate a prisoner release deal. The deal would result in the release of IDF Corporal Gilad Shalit, who has been in Hamas custody since June 25th.Egypt sends aid to Lebanese The Jakarta Post - Aug 30 9:14 PM
INDONESIA: The Egyptian government is continuing to provide humanitarian assistance to Lebanese people suffering from the Israel-Hizbollah conflict. At least 18 Egyptian aircraft loaded with humanitarian aid have landed in Damascus and Beirut.Egypt Egypt international Abdelwahab dies during training FIFA - Aug 31 4:55 AM
Egyptian international defender Mohamed Abdelwahab died after collapsing on the training field on Thursday, club officials said.Indonesian Troops May Join U.N. Force in Lebanon New York Times - Sep 01 10:16 AM
Israel had earlier expressed objections, but an Indonesian official said it had softened its stance.Egypt striker Mido returns to Tottenham from AS Roma Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 29 7:00 AM
LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Egypt striker Mido has returned to Tottenham Hotspur after the club reached agreement on a deal with AS Roma, the Premier League team announced on their Web site on Tuesday.Mahfouz, Arab Nobel winner, dies at 94 The Olympian - Aug 31 12:03 PM
CAIRO, Egypt - Naguib Mahfouz, who became the first Arab writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for his novels depicting modern Egyptian life in his beloved, millennium-old corner of Islamic Cairo, died Wednesday, his doctor said. He was 94.Mahfouz dead; contributions remembered ArabicNews.com - Aug 31 2:53 PM
Egypt toay mourns Noble Peace Prize laureate who passed away yesterday morning at the age of 95 after a long period of illness. President Hosni Mubarak mourned the world writer to the people of Egypt, the Arab Nation and the whole world.Annan says Assad will respect Hezbollah arms embargo AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 01 9:56 AM
UN chief Kofi Annan has said that Syria would respect an arms embargo against the militant group Hezbollah, during a stop in Damascus on a Middle East tour aimed at bolstering a truce in Lebanon.Sudan VP vows resistance to UN peacekeepers AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 01 9:48 AM
Sudanese Vice President Ali Osman Taha has vowed the regime would maintain its opposition to a UN peacekeeping force for Darfur and hailed Hezbollah as a model of resistance, official media said.Sudan Gov't Launches Darfur Offensive ABC News - Sep 01 3:19 PM
Sudan Gov't Launches New Offensive Against Rebels in Darfur As U.S. Presses for U.N. ForcesWind farm to produce electricity ArabicNews.com - Aug 31 2:53 PM
Egypt's Ministry of Electricity and Energy is currently implementing in cooperation with Japan the biggest power generation station at Zaa'farana area.Egyptian contacts to avoid showdown at SC over Darfur ArabicNews.com - Aug 31 2:53 PM
Egypt's Foreign Ministry has stepped up efforts and high-level contacts with all parties concerned to avert a possible showdown between the UN Security Council and the Sudanese government over the deployment of peacekeepers in Darfur.NAGUIB MAHFOUZ: 1911-2006 / Humble Egyptian writer was Nobel Prize winner San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 31 3:56 AM
Naguib Mahfouz, Egypt's master storyteller and the only Arabic-language writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature, died Wednesday of a heart attack. He was 94. The last of a line of pioneering 20th century Egyptian artists, Mahfouz died at a... Egyptian writer, Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz dies Provo Daily Herald - Aug 31 9:53 AM
Naguib Mahfouz, the cafe denizen who became the first Arab author to be awarded the Nobel Prize in literature -- for novels that evoked the scent, color and texture of life in the streets of his native Cairo, Egypt -- died Wednesday. He was 94. Mahfouz had been hospitalized in Cairo since falling in July.Japan's Sojitz Obtains 35% Interest in Egyptian Oil Fields Rigzone - Aug 31 2:35 PM
Sojitz Corp. (TSE:2768) has acquired a 35 percent stake in two oil fields in Egypt from Texas firm IPR for 1.7 billion yen (US$14.5 million).Egypt football international dies in training ATL World Soccer - Aug 31 5:48 AM
Egyptian international defender Mohammed Abdel Wahab has died of a heart attack while training with his club, champions Al-Ahly. The 22-year-old collapsed on the pitch and was immediately transferred to a nearby hospital but resuscitation efforts failed.Annan wins Assad pledge to deny arms to Hezbollah AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 01 5:50 AM
UN chief Kofi Annan said he has won a Syrian pledge to respect an arms embargo against militant group Hezbollah, on the latest leg of a Middle East tour aimed at shoring up a truce in Lebanon.Egypt star dies in training iafrica.com - Aug 31 6:57 AM
Egyptian international defender Mohammed Abdel Wahab died of a heart attack while training with his club, champions Al-Ahly, on Thursday.Egypt condemns Israel's attacks on Gaza People's Daily - Aug 30 5:23 PM
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit strongly condemned Israel's attack on Sheja'eya neighborhood in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, which left five Palestinians dead, the official news agency MENA reported.