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  • Egypt's ruling party holds conference Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 1:22 AM
    A meeting of Egypt's ruling party Tuesday offered President Hosni Mubarak a chance to consider new steps toward reform amid widespread criticism that moves for greater democracy have stalled in this top U.S. ally.

  • Egypt takeover code Open this result in new window
    AME Info - 30 minutes ago
    The Egyptian Capital Market Authority will introduce a takeover and acquisition code for publicly listed companies in November, according to Gulf News. The move is due to growing international investor interest in Egypt.

  • Telecom Egypt offers $1 bln to boost Vodafone Egypt stake Open this result in new window
    Market Watch - Sep 19 1:24 AM
    TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Telecom Egypt on Tuesday said it would seek to lift its stake in Vodafone Egypt, one of the country's two mobile operators, by launching a tender offer valued at 5.86 billion Egyptian pounds, or $1.02 billion.

  • Egypt's ruling party holds major conference Open this result in new window
    Boston Herald - Sep 19 6:49 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt - A meeting of Egypt's ruling party Tuesday offered President Hosni Mubarak a chance to consider new steps toward reform amid widespread criticism that moves for greater democracy have...

  • Egypt: EOHR Releases 2005 Annual Report On Freedoms Situation Open this result in new window
    AllAfrica.com - Sep 19 9:29 AM
    EOHR will hold a press conference on 21 September 2006 to announce the release of its 2005 Annual Report, which documents the human rights and basic freedoms situation in Egypt throughout 2005.

  • Colombians kidnapped by Egypt bedouins freed Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 19 6:26 AM
    CAIRO -- Six Colombians kidnapped by bedouin tribesmen in Egypt two months ago have been freed after their families paid ransoms, the Colombian envoy in Cairo said Tuesday.

  • MIDDLE EAST: Detentions in Egypt and Syria and murder in Iraq Open this result in new window
    IRIN - Sep 19 5:13 AM
    DUBAI, 19 Sep 2006 (IRIN) - In Egypt , the Muslim Brotherhood website recorded that three of its activists were detained on 13 September after a rally in Sharqiyya province, 85 km northeast of Cairo, intended to honour students who had done well in the past academic year.

  • Egypt's ruling party holds conference Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Sep 19 1:44 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt (AP) A meeting of Egypt's ruling party Tuesday offered President Hosni Mubarak a chance to consider new steps toward reform amid widespread criticism that moves for greater democracy have stalled in this top U.S. ally.

  • Mubarak?s Son Proposes Nuclear Program Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 58 minutes ago
    The son of Egypt?s president proposed Tuesday that his country pursue nuclear energy, raising expectations that he is being positioned to replace his father as president.

  • Emaar unveils new Egypt project Open this result in new window
    Gulf News - Sep 18 2:36 PM
    Dubai: Emaar Properties yesterday announced the development of a Dh6.3 billion mixed-use project in Egypt, Marassi Development, that will stretch across a 7-km strip of tourist resort land, the company said in a statement.

  • Analysis: China courting Egypt for energy, influence Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 18 6:40 AM
    CAIRO -- Egypt's trade minister led a business delegation to China last week in what may be part of a larger strategy by China to gain more access to energy supplies in the Middle East, as well as an effort by Egypt to curb US influence in the region, experts told United Press International.

  • Aminex Inks PSA in Egypt for West Esh El Mellaha Area Open this result in new window
    Rigzone - Sep 18 8:04 AM
    Aminex has signed a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) for Onshore Block 2 in the West Esh El Mellahah area ('WEEM') in upper Egypt at a formal signing ceremony with the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum on September 17th.

  • 14 charged over Egypt train crash Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Sep 17 7:09 AM
    Egypt's public prosecutor has charged 14 employees of the state's railway authority with negligence which led to the deaths of 56 people in a rail crash last month.

  • Egypt Invest 2006, 4th International Investment & Trade Conference for Egypt Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Sep 18 12:29 AM
    Egypt has been witnessing major economic changes along with the tremendous implementation of their new policies in order to catch the globalization wave by making new opportunities available in many leading industry sectors.

  • Egypt dance brings life to City of Dead Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 18 12:04 PM
    In the depths of Cairo's City of the Dead, Umm Essam unveils her latest creation: a blood-red bellydance costume, complete with golden pearls.

  • Mubarak son offers 'Arab vision' Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 19 11:43 AM
    Gamal Mubarak says Egypt must promote its Mid-East vision to ward off foreign plans to "erase Arab identity".

  • Mubarak son offers 'Arab vision' Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 19 11:42 AM
    President Mubarak's son says Egypt must promote its Mid-East vision to eclipse foreign plans to "erase Arab identity".

  • Martz victor at New Egypt Open this result in new window
    The Trenton Times - Sep 17 9:28 PM
    NEW EGYPT -- Sam Martz of Somerville seemed to be star- crossed most of this season. He led races, only to have things go wrong. On Saturday night, though, it finally turned around at New Egypt Speedway.

  • (AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-18 08:24 GMT: Aminex signs production sharing agreement in upper Egypt Open this result in new window
    Interactive Investor - Sep 18 12:45 AM
    LONDON (AFX) - Aminex PLC, the oil and gas company listed in London and Dublin, said it has signed a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) for Onshore Block 2 in the West Esh El Mellahah area ("WEEM") in upper Egypt with the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum.

  • WD opens new service center in Egypt Open this result in new window
    CPILive.net - Sep 18 2:44 AM
    Western Digital (WD), has opened its new service center in Egypt to cater to WDs customers in North Africa.

  • Egypt dance brings life to City of Dead Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 19 3:25 AM
    CAIRO -- In the depths of Cairo's City of the Dead, Umm Essam unveils her latest creation: a blood-red belly-dance costume, complete with golden pearls.

  • Egypt summons Vatican envoy Open this result in new window
    Sunday Times - Sep 17 9:48 PM
    CAIRO - Egypt's foreign ministry has summoned the head of the Vatican mission in Cairo to express "extreme regret" over a speech given by the pope, which sparked outrage in the Muslim world.

  • Al Jazeera Intl plans bureaus all over Africa Open this result in new window
    The Peninsula - 11 minutes ago
    doha Al Jazeera International yesterday announced its full line-up of bureaus and correspondents across Africa before its global launch slated for later this year. There will be bureaus in Cairo (Egypt), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Nairobi (Kenya), Johannesburg (South Africa) and Harare (Zimbabwe).

  • Mashreq plans acquisitions Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
    DUBAI UAE-based Mashreqbank is on the lookout for strategic acquisitions in the region, said Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO of Mashreqbank in Dubai yesterday. The bank in association with Dubai Holding is in a race for Bank of Alexandria (BOA), Egypt's third largest bank.

  • Berkeley man's missing dog found in Plumsted, frightened but healthy Open this result in new window
    Asbury Park Press - Sep 19 2:46 PM
    Ripple's come home. The 85-pound weimeranar dog was returned to her owner, Berkeley resident David Wahl, on Saturday after she was found by a woman in the New Egypt section of Plumsted Saturday morning. Wahl said the woman who found the dog had posted fliers in the area featuring Ripple's picture. One of the fliers was spotted by someone who had seen a story about Ripple in Saturday's Asbury Park

  • Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Accepts Pope's Apology Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Sep 17 7:20 AM
    Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood says the Pope's comments Sunday amount to a sufficient apology for his earlier remark about Islam. A top official of the banned but tolerated Brotherhood, Muhammad Habib, said in Cairo he considered the Pope's new statement to be a retraction.

  • 1983 Datsun 180B from Egypt Open this result in new window
    Carsurvey.org - Sep 19 1:54 PM
    How well written is this review? Would you buy another car from this manufacturer?

  • Egypt prosecutor charges 14 over deadly rail crash Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 17 6:37 AM
    CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's public prosecutor on Sunday charged 14 employees of the state's railway authority with negligence which led to the deaths of 56 people in a rail crash last month, a judicial source said.

  • 2006 Nissan Sunny Super Saloon from Egypt Open this result in new window
    Carsurvey.org - Sep 19 12:54 PM
    What things have gone wrong with the car? Nothing yet, it's only 3 months old. General comments?

  • Officials charged over Egypt train crash Open this result in new window
    News Interactive - Sep 17 6:41 AM
    EGYPT'S general prosecutor charged 14 railway officials today with gross negligence over last month's train accident that killed 58 people outside of Cairo.

  • Emaar strengthens Egypt roster with diverse projects Open this result in new window
    Gowealthy - Sep 19 1:55 AM
    The Dubai-headquartered global real estate major Emaar Properties has bolstered its Egyptian portfolio with a series of landmark development projects that will boost the country's tourism initiatives and invigorate the local economy by creating new townships and generating employment opportunities.

  • Arabs Are Among the 30 Main Buyers of Brazilian Agribusiness Products Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Sep 19 2:13 PM
    According to anba: Five Arab countries are among the 30 main buyers of Brazilian agribusiness products. Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Morocco, together, answered to almost 5.5% of revenues generated by sector foreign sales, which totalled US$ 43.6 billion last year.

  • Egypt Islamists say Vatican statement not enough Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 6:46 AM
    Egypt's opposition Muslim Brotherhood said that a statement from the Vatican saying that Pope Benedict XVI was "extremely sorry" for offending Muslims "did not constitute an apology" from the pontiff.

  • Al-Qaida in Iraq vows Islam will take over world Open this result in new window
    NorthJersey.com - Sep 19 6:14 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt -- Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Iran's supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiff's remarks on Islam.

  • Rail workers charged over Egypt crash Open this result in new window
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Sep 17 7:25 AM
    Fourteen employees of Egypt's railway authority have been charged with negligence that led to the deaths of 56 people in a rail crash last month. One train ploughed into the back of another on August 21, injuring around 150 people.

  • Report: Israel willing to release Palestinian prisoners in return for captured soldier Open this result in new window
    WLUC TV 6 - Sep 19 1:51 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt Egypt's president says Israel seems willing to free a "larger than expected" number of Palestinian prisoners in return for an abducted Israeli soldier.

  • Extremists fuel Muslims' anger at pope's words Open this result in new window
    The Columbus Dispatch - Sep 19 4:41 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI yesterday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Irans supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiffs remarks on Islam.

  • Al Qaeda threat over pope speech Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Sep 18 8:09 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- An al-Qaeda-linked extremist group warned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday that he and the West were "doomed," as protesters returned to the streets across the Muslim world to demand more of an apology from the pontiff for his remarks about Islam and violence.

  • Al-Qaida vows war on Christians Open this result in new window
    Montana Standard - Sep 19 6:04 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Irans supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiffs remarks on Islam.

  • Tensions high in Mideast over pope's words Open this result in new window
    Coos Bay World Link - Sep 19 10:45 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt - An al-Qaida-linked extremist group warned Pope Benedict XVI today that he and the West were doomed, as protesters returned to the streets across the Muslim world to demand more of an apology from the pontiff for his remarks about Islam and violence.

  • Pope remarks worry Christians in Mideast Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 18 4:14 AM
    Extra security guards around churches in Egypt and Lebanon. Armed officers surrounding at least one. With the tensions over Pope Benedict XVI's remarks on Islam still high, many in the Mideast's large Christian communities are worried about a backlash.

  • Al-Qaida-Linked Group Threatens Pope, West Open this result in new window
    Bayinsider - Sep 19 9:27 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt -- An al-Qaida-linked extremist group warned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday that he and the West were "doomed," as protesters returned to the streets across the Muslim world to demand more of an apology from the pontiff for his remarks about Islam and violence.

  • India's ONGC in talks to buy 5 mnl tonnes/yr LNG Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 19 1:47 AM
    NEW DELHI, Sept 19 (Reuters) - India's state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp. is in talks with parties from Qatar, Australia and Egypt to buy at least five million tonnes a year of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the firm's chairman said on Tuesday.

  • Egypt to host next NAM summit Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Sep 16 11:39 PM
    The 14th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit decided in Havana on Saturday that the next NAM summit will be held in Egypt in 2009.

  • FLAMES OF ANTI-PAPAL RAGE Open this result in new window
    The Star-Ledger - Sep 18 10:19 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt -- Al Qaeda in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI yesterday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Iran's supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiff's remarks on Islam.

  • Fox Unveils a Division for Religious-Oriented Films Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
    FoxFaith, a new division of 20th Century Fox, will release up to a dozen religious-oriented films each year.

  • Bush pushes democracy in U.N. speech Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
    President Bush sought to blunt anti-Americanism across the Middle East on Tuesday, asserting that extremists are trying to justify their violence by falsely claiming the U.S. is waging war on Islam. He singled out Iran and Syria as sponsors of terrorism.

  • Egypt to host next NAM Summit in 2009 Open this result in new window
    Hindustan Times - Sep 16 10:31 PM
    Egypt will host the next summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 2009. This was decided at the 14th Summit of the 116-member grouping in Havana on Sunday.

  • Muslim anger greets apology Open this result in new window
    The State - Sep 18 9:27 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt Al-Qaida in Iraq warned the pope Monday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Irans supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiffs remarks on Islam.

  • In Tomorrow's Paper Open this result in new window
    EdmontonSun.com - Sep 19 2:33 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt -- Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict yesterday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Iran's supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiff's remarks on Islam.

  • Al Jazeera International announces African line up Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Sep 19 5:14 AM
    Al Jazeera International, the new 24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel, headquartered in Doha, announced today its full line up of bureaux and correspondents across Africa ahead of its global launch later this year: it will have bureaux in Cairo- Egypt, Abidjan- Ivory Coast, Nairobi- Kenya, Johannesburg- South Africa and Harare- Zimbabwe.

  • Next NAM summit in Egypt in 2009 Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Sep 16 10:00 PM
    The next summit of the 118-member Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will be held in Egypt in 2009. A resolution to hold the 15th summit of the grouping in Egypt in 2009 was adopted at the 14th NAM summit, which concluded here today.

  • Vodafone Says Remains Committed To Egyptian Mobile Market Open this result in new window
    Cellular-News.com - Sep 19 4:02 AM
    LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Vodafone Group, Tuesday said it remains committed to selling mobile telephony services in Egypt, despite growing competition in the area.

  • Egypt: Colombian hostages 'safe' Open this result in new window
    News 24 South Africa - Sep 18 11:49 PM
    Six Colombians kidnapped by tribesmen and held for months in the Egyptian desert have arrived safely at their country's embassy in Cairo, say authorities.

  • Pope faces Muslim calls for unequivocal apology Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 6:20 PM
    Pope Benedict faced a growing chorus of demands on Tuesday for an unequivocal apology for remarks seen as portraying Islam as a violent faith, despite attempts by Western leaders and churchmen to defuse the crisis.

  • Iran's leader defends nuclear program at U.N. Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Sep 19 5:43 PM
    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered a defiant speech Monday night before the United Nations, saying his country's nuclear program is "transparent, peaceful and under the watchful eye" of international inspectors.

  • JOB OPENINGS Open this result in new window
    Times-Beacon - Sep 19 3:13 AM
    PLUMSTED Students at the New Egypt Primary School will find their school library and media center stocked with a few more books, thanks to the charitable efforts of a local bank.

  • Saipem wins onshore drilling contracts worth 280 mln usd Open this result in new window
    Sharewatch - Sep 19 3:06 AM
    The rigs will operate in Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Egypt, Peru and Venezuela for periods of between four months and five years, it said. Saipem operates a total of 40 rigs for onshore drilling or for maintenance of wells, about half of which can drill more than 6,000 metres down, it said.

  • Islamists? Rise Imperils Mideast?s Order Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Sep 17 10:04 PM
    From Egypt to Saudi Arabia, the order that emerged after World War II has seen its influence challenged in the wave of instability washing across the Middle East.

  • The Arabs and the International and Arab Monetary Fund Open this result in new window
    Dar Al-Hayat - Sep 19 3:48 AM
    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was born at a UN Conference which was held in the American city of Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in July 1944. Representatives of 45 countries participated in it, among which were two Arab countries, Egypt and Iraq.

  • Al-Qaida in Iraq vows Muslins will conquer world Open this result in new window
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Sep 19 1:42 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI yesterday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Iran's supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiff's remarks on Islam.

  • Son of Mubarak eyes succession Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Sep 19 2:49 PM
    Gamal Mubarak, the son of the Egyptian president, proposed that his country pursue nuclear energy in a speech to the nation's political elite.

  • Bush's Selective Perception Open this result in new window
    The Nation via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 3:18 PM
    The Nation -- Just before he spoke today to the United Nations General Assembly, George W.

  • Emaar strengthens Egypt roster with diverse projects Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Sep 18 3:14 AM
    Global real estate major Emaar Properties has strengthened its Egyptian portfolio with landmark development projects that will boost the country's tourism initiatives and invigorate the local economy by creating new townships and generating employment opportunities.

  • MISSING FROM THE POPE Open this result in new window
    William F. Buckley via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 3:03 PM
    The talk over the weekend concerning the pope's blunder had to do with his under-instruction in diplomacy.

  • Tensions still high over Popes comments Open this result in new window
    Fort Frances Times - Sep 18 10:03 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt An al-Qaida-linked extremist group warned Pope Benedict today that he and the West were doomed as protesters returned to the streets across the Muslim world to demand more of an apology from the pontiff for his remarks about Islam and violence.

  • Stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process back in UN spotlight Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 3:01 PM
    The moribund Mideast peace process returned to center stage at the United Nations as major powers linked the need to revive negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians with efforts to end instability across the Middle East and beyond.

  • Emaar launches $1.7bn Marassi Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Sep 18 10:14 PM
    Emaar has revealed a new $1.7bn mixed use project in Egypt, Marassi, located on a 7km strip of land at Sidi Abdel Rahman and Alamein. Emaar will develop a resort with up to 3,000 hotel rooms, a marina, golf course, hospital, healthcare facilities as well as other developments.

  • Book Review: Among the Gods by Lynn Austin Open this result in new window
    Blogcritics.org - Sep 19 2:36 AM
    Among the Gods , the fifth and final book in Lynn Austins Chronicles of the King series, explores the reign of the biblical King Manasseh of Judah. The book opens with Joshua, the storys fictional main character, in Egypt impatiently awaiting Pharaohs decision on whether the exiles Joshua has shepherded out of Jerusalem will find safe haven there. Pharaohs consent takes the group to

  • Iraq al-Qaida Says Pope, West Are Doomed Open this result in new window
    Los Angeles Times - Sep 18 6:49 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt -- Al-Qaida in Iraq and its allies warned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday that he and the West were "doomed" and proclaimed that the holy war would continue until Islam dominates the world.

  • Martz finally gets New Egypt victory Open this result in new window
    The Star-Ledger - Sep 17 10:04 PM
    After a couple of close calls, Somerville's Sam Martz finally responded to the call of victory lane. Martz had been in a major position to win on at least two other occasions this year, most notably in last month's Super DIRT Series event until a broken rear axle robbed him of a $6,000 victory.

  • Bush tasks Rice with new Middle East effort Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 12:42 PM
    US President George W. Bush said he had directed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to lead a new diplomatic effort with US Arab allies to reform Palestinian security services.

  • AZERBAIJANI WORKERS IN ART ATTEND 18TH CAIRO INTL FESTIVAL OF EXPERIMENTAL THEATER Open this result in new window
    AzerTag - Sep 19 2:46 AM
    The 18th Cairo International Festival of Experimental Theater, which brought together 57 creative groups of 47 countries is held September 10-20 in Egypt, Embassy of Azerbaijan to Egypt said.

  • Annan pleads for Middle East peace, Bush defends US stance Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 12:37 PM
    UN chief Kofi Annan and French President Jacques Chirac made pleas to the UN General Assembly for a new effort to end the Middle East conflict as US leader George W. Bush renewed his attacks on the Iranian government.

  • :::- ARAB TIMES -::: Open this result in new window
    Arab Times - Sep 18 11:25 PM
    KUWAIT (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah returned home on Monday from the United Kingdom after wrapping up a tour that included Egypt and the United States.

  • 'Al-Qaida in Iraq' warns Pope that Islam will prevail throughout world Open this result in new window
    CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 18 1:17 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - "Al-Qaida in Iraq" warned Pope Benedict on Monday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Iran's supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiff's remarks on Islam.

  • Analysis: Pope's remarks are consistent Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 11:54 AM
    Pope Benedict XVI's remarks on Islam and holy war that have angered much of the Muslim world are in line with his efforts to spare religion from violence and extremism.

  • Pirates off to Tunisia Open this result in new window
    iafrica.com - Sep 18 10:57 PM
    It was meant to be a daunting trip to Cairo for Orlando Pirates as part of the two-leg African Champions League semifinal against Egypt's Al Ahly.

  • Egypt summons Vatican envoy over Pope speech Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 16 7:45 AM
    CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Foreign Ministry summoned the Vatican's envoy to Cairo on Saturday to express Egypt's "extreme regret" at a speech by Pope Benedict that has provoked fury in the Islamic world.

  • Al-Qaida threatens pope over quote Open this result in new window
    BG News - Sep 18 9:42 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI yesterday that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world, and Iran's supreme leader called for more protests over the pontiff's remarks on Islam. Protests broke out in South Asia and Indonesia, with angry Muslims saying Benedict's statement of regret a day earlier did not go far enough.

  • A night in Tunisia for Bucs Open this result in new window
    Sunday Times - Sep 19 1:03 AM
    It was meant to be a daunting trip to the sphinx for Orlando Pirates as part of the two-leg African Champions League semi-final against Egypt's Al Ahly.

  • Text of President Bush's U.N. address Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 10:18 AM
    The text of President Bush's address Tuesday to the General Assembly at the United Nations, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions:

  • President Bush Addresses U.N. General Assembly Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Sep 19 10:00 AM
    President Bush names presidential special envoy to end conflict in Sudan, calls bringing peace and democracy to Middle East a major focus of his presidency.

  • Report: Israel willing to release Palestinian prisoners in return for captured soldier Open this result in new window
    ABC 7 El Paso - Sep 18 3:08 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt Egypt's president says Israel seems willing to free a "larger than expected" number of Palestinian prisoners in return for an abducted Israeli...

  • Protesters continue rage against Pope Open this result in new window
    Arkcity.net - Sep 18 2:24 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt -- An al-Qaida-linked extremist group warned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday that he and the West were ''doomed,'' as protesters raged across the Muslim world to demand more of an apology from the pontiff for his remarks about Islam and violence.

  • Egypt summons Vatican envoy over Pope speech Open this result in new window
    SABC News - Sep 16 9:41 AM
    Egypt's foreign ministry summoned the Vatican's envoy to Cairo today to express Egypt's "extreme regret" at a speech by Pope Benedict that has provoked fury in the Islamic world.

  • Chirac interview: Dialogue over confrontation Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Sep 19 7:40 AM
    USA TODAY diplomatic correspondent Barbara Slavin recently interviewed French President Jacques Chirac in New York, where he is attending the U.N. General Assembly. The text of the interview follows:

  • Protests Continue Over Pope's Comments Open this result in new window
    Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Sep 18 1:39 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt (AP) Al-Qaida in Iraq and its allies have posted a warning to Pope Benedict, proclaiming a holy war against the West until Islam rules the world. The Internet statement also addresses controversial

  • Protests continue over pope's comments on Islam Open this result in new window
    News 8 Austin - Sep 18 1:53 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt -- Al-Qaida in Iraq and its allies have posted a warning to Pope Benedict, proclaiming a holy war against the West until Islam rules the world.

  • Easterbrook: Five-month forecast Open this result in new window
    ESPN - Sep 19 5:32 PM
    Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.

  • Bush Prods U.N. to Aid Democracy in Middle East Open this result in new window
    NPR - Sep 19 4:13 PM
    President Bush urges world leaders to support "the forces of moderation in the Middle East." Addressing the Iranian people, he said its rulers are the greatest obstacles to Iran's progress. Speaking to the U.N. General Assembly, Bush also suggested aid for Darfur, Sudan.

  • Pope's comments worry Christians in Mideast Open this result in new window
    Baltimore Sun - Sep 18 6:41 AM
    Pontiff takes rare step by offering apology for citing 'evil' reference to Islam Extra security guards around churches in Egypt and Lebanon. Armed officers surrounding at least one. With the tensions over Pope Benedict XVI's remarks on Islam still high, many in the Mideast's large Christian communities are worried about a backlash.

  • Side meetings often dominate assembly Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 4:53 AM
    During the annual U.N. General Assembly, leaders who would rather not be seen on the same continent will find themselves under one roof, doing their best not to mingle.

  • Al Fardan Financial Services Company is launched in association with the National Bank of Egypt Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Sep 16 5:59 AM
    Al Fardan Group has announced the launch of Al Fardan Financial Services Company in association with the National Bank of Egypt - with a capital of AED10 million.

  • Emerging economies throw down gauntlet at IMF Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 4:04 AM
    India on Tuesday led a clutch of emerging economies in asserting their growing clout on the world stage by objecting to a landmark overhaul of the way the International Monetary Fund is run.

  • Pope Remarks Worry Christians In Mideast Open this result in new window
    CBS 2 New York - Sep 18 4:42 AM
    Extra security guards around churches in Egypt and Lebanon. Armed officers surrounding at least one. With the tensions over Pope Benedict XVI's remarks on Islam still high, many in the Mideast's large Christian communities are worried about a backlash. CBS News Interactive: About Pope Benedict XVI

  • Muslim-Americans seeking marriage, but not dates Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Sep 19 2:43 AM
    The largest annual Muslim conference in North America, which was held in Chicago, hosted wildly popular speed dating sessions called the "matrimonial banquet."

  • al-Qaida-Linked Group Threatens Pope Open this result in new window
    The Sacramento Union - Sep 18 8:55 AM
    CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - An al-Qaida-linked extremist group warned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday that he and the West were doomed, as protesters raged across the Muslim world to demand more of an apology from the pontiff for his remarks about Islam and violence. The Mujahedeen Shura Council, an umbrella organization of Sunni Arab extremist groups that includes al-Qaida in Iraq, issued a statement on a

  • Tensions still high in Mideast and Asia over Pope's comments on Islam Open this result in new window
    Brandon Sun - Sep 18 12:46 PM
    CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - An al-Qaida-linked extremist group warned Pope Benedict on Monday that he and the West were "doomed," as protesters returned to the streets across the Muslim world to demand more of an apology from the pontiff for his remarks about Islam and violence.

  • Uganda: Nile Breweries Flies Out Weightlifters Open this result in new window
    AllAfrica.com - Sep 18 12:58 PM
    NILE Breweries sunk sh15m in the weightlifting team that flew to Egypt yesterday for the Africa Body-building championships September 19-21.

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