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Ramadan starts on Sunday in Egypt 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 12:49 PM
The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Sunday morning in Egypt, the most populous Arab country, the office of the mufti said on Friday.Gaza's border with Egypt reopens for two days 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 6:41 AM
Nearly 4,000 people crossed between Egypt and Gaza as the Palestinian territory's sole gateway to the world that bypasses Israel opened for two days ahead of the Muslim month of Ramadan.Gaza's border with Egypt reopens for two days 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 3:04 AM
Buses packed with Palestinians were crossing into Egypt as the Gaza Strip's sole gateway to the world bypassing Israel reopened for two days ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.Holy fasting month of Ramadan starts in Egypt on Sunday 
People's Daily - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Egypt will start the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on Sunday, the office of the mufti announced on Friday.Ecke, Sandford lead New Egypt 
The Trenton Times - 27 minutes ago
BURLINGTON CITY -- Senior Margaret Ecke knocked in two goals and picked up two assists and sophomore Laura Sandford added two goals to lead New Egypt, 7-0, over Burlington City in field hockey yesterday.Egypt's Mubarak wants national debate on using nuclear power 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 21 1:07 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak called on Thursday for a national dialogue on using nuclear power as a source of energy, saying it was cheap and clean and could help Egypt manage its energy resources efficiently.Gaza s border with Egypt reopens for two days 
Khaleej Times - Sep 22 8:32 AM
RAFAH, Gaza Strip - Nearly 4,000 people crossed between Egypt and Gaza on Friday as the Palestinian territory s sole gateway to the world that bypasses Israel opened for two days ahead of the Muslim month of Ramadan.Israel reopens Gaza-Egypt border 
News Interactive - Sep 22 4:11 AM
BUSES packed with Palestinians were crossing into Egypt today, as the Gaza Strip's sole gateway to the world that bypasses Israel reopened for two days ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.Gaza's border with Egypt reopens for two days 
Middle East Times - Sep 22 4:11 AM
RAFAH, Gaza Strip -- Buses packed with Palestinians were crossing into Egypt Friday as the Gaza Strip's sole gateway to the world bypassing Israel reopened for two days ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.Egypt to take major constitutional reforms in 2007 
africast.com - Sep 22 4:56 AM
CAIRO, September 22 -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said on Thursday evening that 2007 would be the year of constitutional reforms, whose features appeared last year on the road to complete the structure of Egypt's democracy.U.S. could cooperate with Egypt on nuclear energy: envoy 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 21 2:27 AM
The United States could cooperate with Egypt if it decides to develop nuclear energy, the U.S. ambassador to Cairo said on Thursday.Egypt party hits out at West as it promotes president s son 
Khaleej Times - Sep 22 2:43 AM
CAIRO - Egypt s ruling party used its annual conference this week for the twin purpose of distancing itself from Western policy in the region and promoting the president s son Gamal Mubarak, analysts say.In Egypt's classrooms, lessons go only so far 
The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Sep 21 1:00 AM
As students returned to classrooms this week throughout Egypt, there's one back-to-school essential parents insist on: private tutors.Egypt to change constitution 
News 24 South Africa - Sep 22 3:34 AM
President Hosni Mubarak has promised deep changes to Egypt's constitution to reduce his powers and strengthen parliament.Mubarak says Egypt will develop nuclear energy 
People's Daily - Sep 21 8:09 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said on Thursday evening that Egypt will continue its scientific research to develop peaceful nuclear technology regardless of its high cost.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-22 08:43 GMT: Magnesium Intl unit in MoU to explore, supply magnesite in Egypt 
Interactive Investor - Sep 22 1:01 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Magnesium International Ltd said its Egyptian subsidiary EMAG has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egyptian government-owned mining company El Nasr Mining Co (ENMC) to explore magnesite at Sul Hamed in the far south-eastern region of Egypt.Nile Telecom plans 30% float in Egypt, to launch in Q1 
Telecom.paper - Sep 22 12:59 AM
(TP) The Etisalat-led consortium that won Egypt's third mobile licence plans to float around 30 percent of the operating company, Nile Telecom, on the...Mubarak says Egypt supports Sudan's position on Darfur 
People's Daily - Sep 21 6:39 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak told his visiting Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir that Egypt supported the stance of Sudan on its western Darfur region, state media reported.Will Egypt unleash its secret nuclar program from covert to overt? 
India Daily - Sep 21 8:22 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak called Sept. 21 for a national dialogue on using nuclear power as a source of energy. Egypt has a small experimental reactor and is also a member of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. The country is mostly dependent on hydrocarbons for its electricity production.Oil Spill Threatens Egypt's Suez Canal 
Planet Ark - Sep 21 5:11 PM
ISMAILIA, Egypt - Clean up crews on Thursday worked to stop the spread of 5,000 tonnes of crude oil which leaked into Egypt's Suez Canal from an oil tanker, officials said.Soap operas clean up on lucrative Ramadan market 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 10:42 AM
Egypt has long been the acknowledged leader in producing soap operas for broadcast during Ramadan, but this year its dominance is challenged by Syria, with both countries banking on plotlines based on news events.EGYPT SEEKS TO REVIVE NUKE PROJECT 
Middle East Newsline - Sep 21 4:28 AM
CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt plans to revive its nuclear energy project. Officials said the regime of President Hosni Mubarak would resume plans to acquire nuclear reactors.Mubarak says Egypt to look into nuclear energy 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 21 12:44 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that his country would start examining nuclear energy.2004 Geely Haoqing from Egypt 
Carsurvey.org - Sep 22 5:09 PM
What things have gone wrong with the car? I bought the new car with expecting getting a low quality car, but not a broken non working options, like air conditioner, gas fuel indicator, was not working and I got them replaced by service.Egypt: Mubarak's Son Pushes Nuke Energy 
AP via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 20 10:26 AM
The son of Egypt's president urged the nation to consider developing nuclear energy, a proposal that could help establish his own credentials as a serious politician and publicly distance him from the United States.Egypt planning nuclear energy project 
Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 20 6:10 PM
The son of Egypt's president, seen by many as his potential successor, has urged the nation to develop a nuclear program, stressing that it would be only to generate energy and not to build weapons.Egypt planning nuclear energy project 
AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Sep 20 5:56 PM
The son of Egypt's president is urging the nation to develop a nuclear program, stressing that it would only to generate energy and not to build weapons.Nuclear energy placed on Egypt's to-do list 
The Columbus Dispatch - Sep 22 4:56 AM
CAIRO Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said yesterday that his country will start examining nuclear energy. "We must benefit from sources of new and renewable energy, including peaceful uses of nuclear energy," he said in his closing address to the ruling National Democratic Party conference.President arrives in Egypt 
The Herald - Sep 22 3:36 PM
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrived here yesterday on his way home after attending the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Egypt, China sign agreements worth $ 2.7 billion 
Mena Report - Sep 20 11:08 PM
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry, Mohamed Rasheed, on Thursday said Egyptian companies taking part in a mission to China succeeded in signing contracts to establish a series of joint ventures in Egypt with Chinese investments to the tune of $ 2.7 billion.Iran, Egypt emphasize more proximity among religions 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 20 2:48 PM
Iran - Egypt - Religions Proximity Head of Interest Section of Islamic Republic of Iran in Egypt Hossein Rajabi and Egyptian Mufti Sheikh Ali Joma'h emphasized the necessity of continuation of efforts for further proximity among religions.Animal Sacrifices Defile Cemeteries 
The Tampa Tribune - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
EGYPT LAKE - Headless chickens, gutted goats and other animal parts splayed across some northwest Hillsborough County graveyards are not isolated sights. Once or twice each month, usually after a full moon, caretakers say they find animal parts littering their cemeteries.Gaza crossing open for two days 
BBC News - Sep 22 4:27 AM
The crossing between Gaza and Egypt is reopened for two days, ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.Egypt Renews Diplomatic Relations With el-Salvador 
Israel National News - Sep 20 7:57 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Egypt has renewed diplomatic relations with el-Salvador after Cairo s decision last month to suspend relations over el-Salvador s decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.President Abbas to Meet Egypt's Mubarak Tomorrow 
Palestine News Agency - Sep 22 2:47 PM
CAIRO, September 22, 2006 (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas arrived Friday in Cairo coming from New York where he participated in the 61st Session of the UN General Assembly.In Egypt's classrooms, lessons go only so far 
The Christian Science Monitor - Sep 21 8:38 AM
Parents spend $2.4 billion annually to illegally hire private teachers. Gaza's border with Egypt reopens 
Sunday Times - Sep 22 3:03 AM
The Rafah border crossing, the Gaza Strip's sole gateway to the world bypassing Israel, reopened on Friday for two days ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, an EU official said.Egypt, Iran cast shadow on N-deal 
The Times of India - Sep 20 12:53 PM
In a spoof on nuclear weapons proliferation, the American satirist-songwriter Tom Lehrer had predicted "Egypt's gonna get one too/Just to use on you know who".Pinning the Start Of Holy Month Is A Matter of Debate 
Washington Post - Sep 21 11:07 PM
More than a billion Muslims celebrate Ramadan, but they don't agree when it begins. Egypt and Saudi Arabia, for example, have said that this year it begins at sunset tomorrow, but Islamic scholars in the United States have said that it begins at sunset today. The differences lie in history. Mubarak takes swipe at Western foreign policy 
The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 22 1:16 PM
Egypt used the ruling party's annual conference and the UN General Assembly to launch a rare criticism of foreign intervention in the Middle East and distance itself from Western policy in an appeal to popular sentiment. At Thursday's closing session, President Hosni Mubarak said it was pointless to talk about a "new Middle East" or a "war on terror".Tehran to buy more India tea 
Gulf Daily News - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Bangalore: India, the world's biggest producer and consumer of tea, hopes to boost tea exports by targeting newer markets like Pakistan, Egypt and Iran, a top industry official said.Mubarak's son proposes nuclear push for Egypt 
africast.com - Sep 20 7:56 AM
CAIRO, September 20 -- Gamal Mubarak, the son of Egypt's president, proposed Tuesday that his country pursue nuclear energy in a speech to the nation's political elite, drawing strong applause while raising expectations that Mubarak is being positioned to replace his father as president.Leondis To Helm Igor 
Sci Fi Wire - Sep 22 8:23 AM
The Weinstein Co. has tapped Tony Leondis to direct the upcoming animated film Igor , Variety reported. Leondis served as a writer on the animated films The Prince of Egypt and Home on the Range and also helmed the home-video release Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch.Gaza border terminal reopens 
Aljazeera - Sep 22 7:27 AM
Hundreds of Palestinians have travelled through the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened briefly for the first time in weeks under an agreement with the Israelis.Bush and Egypt's Mubarak back UN force in Darfur 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 21 1:10 AM
US President George W. Bush and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak discussed the need to deploy a UN force in Sudan's Darfur region, a White House official said.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-20 14:22 GMT: Telecom Egypt launches tender offer to raise stake in Vodafone Egypt 
Interactive Investor - Sep 20 6:46 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Telecom Egypt SAE said it is launching a tender offer for up to 58.56 mln shares in Vodafone Egypt representing 24.4 pct of the company's total issued share capital.Egypt: Business with the Dragon 
Zawya - Sep 20 6:48 AM
20 September 2006 Diversifying business and trade for Egypt's export markets has been a priority for Cairo in 2006 and is apparent in its assertive efforts to nurture relations with Beijing.Gazans rush to cross border during brief opening 
Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 22 4:01 AM
GAZA (Reuters) - Hundreds of Palestinians jostled to get through the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Friday as it reopened briefly for the first time in weeks under an agreement with the Israelis.Egypt's ruling party holds conference 
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.Gazans rush to cross border during opening 
AlertNet - Sep 22 5:25 AM
Source: Reuters (Updates with comment from U.S. official, background) GAZA, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Palestinians jostled to cross the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Friday when it reopened for ... Why Communism Failed? 
News From Bangladesh - Sep 22 11:23 AM
In the social sciences, theories won t get us very far. Instead, we should look at the economic systems, e.g., USSR, CPR, Egypt, Great Britain, and the thousands of small communist and anarchist utopias around the world throughout history.Telecom Egypt bids for larger stake in Vodafone Egypt 
Telecom.paper - Sep 20 5:14 AM
(TP) Telecom Egypt has launched a bid to acquire an additional 24.4 percent in mobile operator Vodafone Egypt...Gazans rush to cross border during brief opening 
AlertNet - Sep 22 3:25 AM
Source: Reuters GAZA, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Palestinians jostled to get through the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Friday as it reopened briefly for the first time in weeks under an agreement ... Magnesium Intl unit in MoU to explore, supply magnesite in Egypt 
Sharewatch - Sep 22 12:35 AM
It added that that if the exploration program shows the resource is at a commercial standard, EMAG will agree for ENMC to supply the Sokhna magnesium smelter, when constructed, with magnesite.U.S. tries to broaden pressure on Sudan 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 5:49 PM
The United States and Denmark sought on Friday to increase world pressure on Sudan to accept U.N. peacekeepers in war-torn Darfur, warning that time was running out as Khartoum launched a new offensive there.Palestinians rush to cross as border re-opens 
Independent Online - Sep 22 6:02 AM
Hundreds of Palestinians have jostled to cross the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt when it re-opened for the first time in weeks under an agreement with the Israelis, according to an Israeli army spokesperson.Exodus Film Group Taps Award-Winning Animation Veteran Tony Leondis to Direct "Igor" 
SYS-CON Media - Sep 22 4:08 AM
Award-winning animation veteran Tony Leondis hasbeen attached to direct Exodus Film Group's CG-animated feature comedy'Igor,' announced Exodus' president John D. Eraklis. Leondis' creditsinclude Disney's 'Home on the Range,' DreamWorks' 'The Prince of Egypt' and'The Road to El Dorado,' and DisneyToon Studios' 'Kronk's New Groove' and'Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has A Glitch.'Egypt takeover code 
AME Info - Sep 19 9:14 PM
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.PETE'S PICKS 
The Biloxi Sun Herald - Sep 22 1:18 AM
BILOXI ROCK CITY The 10th annual CPR Fest, featuring the bands Staind, Hinder, Egypt Central, Three Days Grace and Black Stone Cherry, takes place 4-11 p.m. Saturday inside the Mississippi Coast Coliseum (admission is $29.95, plus Ticketmaster and facility fees; show is open to all ages). Also performing Saturday will be one of three local bands (either CastorTroy, Joshua Son or September Son), Oil spill in Suez 
Gulf Times - Sep 22 3:16 AM
ISMAILIA, Egypt: Clean up crews worked yesterday to stop the spread of 5,000 tonnes of crude oil which leaked into Egypt s Suez Canal from an oil tanker, officials said.Saudis start Ramadan on Saturday, Egyptians on Sunday 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 2:33 PM
Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, will start the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday along with most fellow Gulf Arab states, state media reported on Friday.Hamas Rebuffs Palestinian President Over Israel 
New York Times - Sep 22 5:58 PM
Hamas leaders said Friday that the group would not be part of a Palestinian government that recognizes Israel.Villager enjoys sharing adventures, misadventures 
Villages Daily Sun - Sep 22 6:30 AM
THE VILLAGES Joanna McCully enjoys the moment. Whether she is snuggling with her dogs, Ezra and Ziggy, at her Village of Country Club Hills home, or off on one of her many worldwide travels Egypt is next the 67-year-old s mission is to live life to the fullest.Grandeur to be experienced 
News Today - Sep 22 4:34 AM
On a good wicket and safe bet is director Alain Chabat making a movie based on the renowned Asterix series. The backdrop is Egypt in the year 52 BC. Ruled by the peach beauty Cleopatra, one of the seven world's wonder place has fallen under the yoke of the Roman Empire.A New Era in Middle East Motorsport 
Khaleej Times - Sep 21 10:38 PM
CAIRO Sports tourists will have a further pull to Egypt and the UAE with the Middle East Karting Cup.Telecom Egypt offers $1 bln to boost Vodafone Egypt stake 
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. Karzai urges Canada to stay on, resist "dark ages" 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 1:22 PM
Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged Canada to stay the course in his war-torn country, where 19 people were killed on Friday by Taliban forces who have also targeted foreign peacekeepers.Rousing speech by Mubarak's son raises issue of succession 
Financial Times - Sep 21 7:19 PM
Speculation is growing about whether Gamal Mubarak is positioning himself to succeed his ageing father as Egypt's president, after he stole the limelight at the ruling National Democratic party's annual conference.U.S. lashes out at Sudan, urges Arab help on Darfur 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 12:19 PM
The United States lashed out on Friday at Sudan's government for its new military offensive in Darfur and urged the Arab League and the United Nations to do more to help end the crisis in western Sudan.Arab nations fail to get resolution vote 
AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 2:44 PM
Arab nations on Friday failed to get a vote on a resolution labeling Israel's nuclear capabilities a threat at the International Atomic Energy Agency's annual meeting.Kurtzer questions Iran role in Israel-Lebanon conflict 
Daily Princetonian - Sep 22 1:49 AM
Daniel Kurtzer, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt, refuted the popular theory that Iran was involved in Hezbollah's actions against Israel earlier this year as "unpersuasive" in a lecture yesterday and repeated his call for the United States to withdraw troops from Iraq.Abu Dhabi exhibition marks 33rd anniversary of 1973 war victory 
Khaleej Times - Sep 21 8:56 PM
ABU DHABI An exhibition of documents that highlighted the crucial UAE support in the Egypt-Israel war of October, 1973, was inaugurated in the capital on Tuesday on the occasion of the Egyptian Armed Forces Day and to commemorate their victory.Karzai urges Canada to stay on, resist "dark ages" 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 11:42 AM
Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged Canada on Friday not to be discouraged by the deaths of Canadian soldiers in his war-torn country, saying that if the troops leave the world would become more dangerous.PA Security Troops Injured in Bomb Attack 
Israel National News - Sep 22 3:27 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Two PA (Palestinian Authority) security troops were injured in a bomb attack at the Rafiah border crossing to Egypt. The crossing opened after being shut for about a month.Peace Museum official in Egypt to speak to League 
Dayton Daily News - Sep 20 9:51 PM