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At least two dead in Egypt train crash 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 2:01 PM
An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train collided head-on north of Cairo on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring 16 others in the second fatal rail crash in Egypt in two weeks, security sources said.Trains collide in Egypt, two dead: security sources 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 1:48 PM
An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train collided north of Cairo on Monday, killing two people and injuring 16 others in the second fatal rail accident in Egypt in two weeks, security sources said.Egypt Finds New Cases of Bird Flu in Poultry 
Voice of America - Sep 04 4:17 PM
Egypt is preparing for possible comeback of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain. The government said Monday four new cases were detected in poultry south of Cairo in the province of Souhag.Up to five dead in Egypt train crash 
Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 04 5:04 PM
An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train collided head-on, killing up to five people and injuring 28 in the second fatal rail crash in Egypt in two weeks, security sources said.Up to five dead in Egypt train crash 
AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Sep 04 4:48 PM
An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train have collided, killing up to five people and injuring 28 in the second fatal rail crash in Egypt in two weeks.Fatal train crash in Egypt 
TVNZ - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train collided head-on on Monday, killing up to five people and injuring 28 others in the second fatal rail crash in Egypt in two weeks, security sources said.Egypt summons Israeli ambassador over Lebanon blockage 
People's Daily - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
Egypt on Monday summoned Israeli ambassador to Egypt Shlomo Cohen and urged Israel to lift the Israeli blockade on Lebanon in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 1701, the official MENA news agency reported.Uup to five dead in Egypt train crash 
Stuff - Sep 04 4:50 PM
CAIRO: An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train collided head-on, killing up to five people and injuring 28 others in the second fatal rail crash in Egypt in two weeks, security sources said.Trains Collide In Egypt 
FOX6 WBRC-TV Birmingham - Sep 04 3:55 PM
At least five people have been killed and 30 others injured after a passenger train hit a freight train in Egypt. The collision happened near Shebin al-Qanater, north of the capital Cairo.Report: Shalit is Being Held in Egypt 
Israel National News - 9 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) According to a report in the London-based Arabic al-Hayat newspaper, Gilad Shalit has been transferred to Egypt in preparation for an anticipated prisoner release deal.Trains collide in Egypt, casualties: security sources 
Reuters - Sep 04 1:09 PM
CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train collided in Egypt on Monday north of Cairo, causing casualties, security sources said.Trains collide in Egypt, 5 dead, 30 injured 
USA Today - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
A passenger train collided with a cargo train north of Cairo Monday, killing 5 people and injuring 30 others, police officials said, two weeks after a major train crash in the same area killed 58 people.Egypt seeks 'special relationship' with China 
Middle East Times - Sep 04 5:29 AM
CAIRO -- Egypt is striving to become an integral part of China's trade strategy and seal a "special relationship" with the Asian giant that could surpass its partnership with the United States within five years, trade minister Mohammed Rashid said.Egypt reports new bird flu case in poultry 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 03 7:19 AM
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been reported in a domestic poultry farm in southern Egypt, the first time the highly pathogenic virus was detected in the country in months.New Cases Of Bird Flu Detected In Domestic Fowl In Egypt 
CattleNetwork.com - Sep 04 8:31 AM
CAIRO (AP)--New cases of domestic fowl with bird flu were found in southern Egypt and Cairo last week, the Health Ministry said Monday, the first new cases to be reported in months.Trains collide in Egypt, casualties: security sources 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 1:04 PM
An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train collided north of Cairo on Monday, causing casualties, security sources said.Western Digital opens new service center in Egypt to cater to customers in North Africa 
AME Info - Sep 04 3:19 AM
Western Digital (WD), a leading worldwide hard disk drive manufacturer, has announced today the opening of its new service center in Egypt to cater to WD's customers in North Africa.Egypt wants China relationship 
AME Info - Sep 04 1:04 AM
Egypt is hoping to develop a special trade relationship with China, according to the AFP. Trade Minister Mohammed Rashid is set to embark on a six day trip to China, where he will promote Egypt's strategic location and its trade agreements with Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Egypt's market attractive 
AME Info - Sep 03 9:34 PM
Egypt, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait are the most attractive equity markets in the Mena region according to a report by investment bank Merrill Lynch and cited by Gulf News. The report highlighted their cheap forward price-earning ratios and current account surpluses; Saudi Arabia and the UAE were seen as expensive.Zhone Technologies MALC smoothes Telecom Egypt transition to VoIP 
AME Info - Sep 03 9:49 PM
Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE), the first company dedicated to building total-delivery solutions for voice, data, video and entertainment services worldwide today announced a major project with Telecom Egypt, who will deploy Zhone's MALC Broadband Loop Carrier Technology to provide VoIP and Data Services for various parts of their Network.Zhone, VoIP for Telecom Egypt 
AME Info - Sep 03 10:04 PM
Zhone Technologies has launched a project with Telecom Egypt, who will deploy Zhone's MALC Broadband Loop Carrier Technology to provide VoIP and data services for various parts of their network. The project combines Zhone's MALC with Nortel CS2K Softswitch and ATM network technology.Five dead in Egypt rail accident 
BBC News - Sep 04 2:02 PM
At least five people are killed as two trains collide north of the Egyptian capital, security sources say.Zhone Technologies MALC smoothes Telecom Egypt transition to VoIP 
Zawya - Sep 04 12:18 AM
04 September 2006 Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE), the first company dedicated to building total-delivery solutions for voice, data, video and entertainment services worldwide today announced a major project with Telecom Egypt, who will deploy Zhone's MALC Broadband Loop Carrier Technology to provide VoIP and Data Services for various parts of their Network.New bird flu case in Egypt 
Sunday Times - Sep 03 10:01 PM
CAIRO - The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been reported in a domestic poultry farm in southern Egypt, the first time the highly pathogenic virus has been detected in the country in months, an official statement said.Bird flu re-emerges in Egyptian fowl 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 2:33 PM
Egypt has detected four new cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in poultry, officials said on Monday.Haniyya confirms report that Egypt is mediating in prisoner swap 
The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 03 12:17 PM
Efforts to free an Israeli soldier captured in Gaza appeared to gain speed Sunday with reports that Israel might release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the man. Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyya confirmed press reports that Egypt was mediating talks on a prisoner swap between Israel and armed groups in Gaza.At least two dead in Egypt train crash 
ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Sep 04 3:29 PM
An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train have collided head-on north of Cairo, killing at least two people and injuring 16 others, security sources say.Egypt Confirms Talks on Israeli Soldier 
ABC News - Sep 02 7:18 PM
Egypt's President Confirms Negotiations Ongoing to Release Israeli Held by PalestiniansPalestinians are urged to use Egypt crossing 
Gulf Daily News - Sep 03 3:58 PM
JERUSALEM: The World Bank yesterday recommended that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip send exports through the Rafah crossing with Egypt instead of a crossing with Israel that is often closed due to security concerns.Egypt Confirms Talks on Israeli Soldier 
Los Angeles Times - Sep 02 7:13 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says negotiations are ongoing to secure the release of an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants, according to an interview published by a semiofficial daily newspaper Saturday.Gaultier all the fashion as he scents success 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 1:44 PM
Gregory Gaultier earned himself a showdown with Amr Shabana, the world champion from Egypt, and made sure that two Frenchmen reached the semi-finals of the World Open for the first time with a display almost as brilliant as the nearby illuminated pyramids at night.Train crash in Egypt kills five 
Aljazeera - Sep 04 3:35 PM
A passenger train has collided with a cargo train north of Cairo, killing 5 people and injuring 30 others, according to police officials.AJC President Goodkind Meets Egypt's Top Foreign Policy Officials in Cairo 
[Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Sep 03 1:51 PM
American Jewish Committee (AJC) President E. Robert Goodkind discussed regional security issues here with Egypt's top foreign policy officials, the committee said today.Egypt thrash Burundi 
BBC News - Sep 02 12:47 PM
Egypt coast to victory in Cairo in the opening round of Group Two of qualifying for the African Nations Cup.At least two dead in Egypt train crash 
RedNova - Sep 04 2:53 PM
CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian passenger trainEgypt seeks 'special relationship' with trade giant China: minister 
AFP Business News via Yahoo!7 Finance - Sep 02 9:49 PM
CAIRO (AFP) - Egypt is striving to become an integral part of China's trade strategy and seal a "special relationship" with the Asian giant that could surpass its partnership with the United States within five years, Trade Minister Mohammed Rashid told AFP.Egypt seeks 'special' China bond 
News 24 South Africa - Sep 03 4:02 AM
Egypt is striving to become an integral part of China's trade strategy and seal a "special relationship" with the Asian giant.Angola, Gabon-Equatorial Guinea, Libya chosen as next three African Cup hosts 
SportingNews.com - Sep 04 6:38 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- Angola will host the 2010 African Cup, while neighbors Gabon and Equatorial Guinea w...Out of Egypt: Naguib Mahfouz 
Business Standard India - Sep 04 11:39 AM
Naguib Mahfouz, who died last week at the age of 94, would have found much to satirise at his own funeral.Egypt says Lebanon crisis revealed UN weakness 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 03 6:45 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said the response to Israel's "aggression" against Lebanon revealed the "weakness" of the United Nations.Zidan goal sets Egypt on way to easy win 
Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports - Sep 02 1:43 PM
CAIRO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Werder Bremen striker Mohamed Zidan's first international goal set defending champions Egypt on their way to a 4-1 win over Burundi in their African Nations Cup Group Two qualifier on Saturday.Egypt's Mubarak says negotiations underway on swap of Palestinian, Israeli prisoners 
People's Daily - Sep 02 6:39 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has revealed that negotiations were still underway to solve the issue of Palestinian and Israeli prisoners, Egypt's top-selling daily al- Ahram reported on Saturday.5 killed in Egyptian train collision 
Syracuse.com - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) A passenger train collided with a cargo train north of Cairo Monday, killing 5 people and injuring 30 others, police officials said, two weeks after a major train crash in the same area killed 58 people.Two trains collide in Egypt, several people injured 
Pravda - Sep 04 1:31 PM
A passenger train collided with a cargo train north of Cairo on Monday, injuring several people, police officials said, two weeks after a major train crash in the same area killed 58 people.Extremists dispute claim that al-Qaida in Iraq lost key leader 
WTOL News 11 - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
CAIRO, Egypt A group with links to al-Qaida in Iraq is dismissing a claim by the Iraqi government that the Iraqi terror group's second-most-important leader has been arrested.Al-Qaida in Iraq Says Arrest Did No Harm 
phillyburbs.com - Sep 04 9:58 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - An al-Qaida-affiliated group on Monday dismissed an Iraqi government claim that its second most important leader was arrested, suggesting the man was not a senior figure and denied the group had suffered a significant blow.Extremists dispute claim that al-Qaida in Iraq lost key leader 
Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Sep 04 12:54 PM
CAIRO, Egypt A group with links to al-Qaida in Iraq is dismissing a claim by the Iraqi government that the Iraqi terror group's second-most-important leader has been...Nicol bows out after Egypt defeat 
BBC News - Sep 03 1:41 PM
Peter Nicol is beaten in the quarter-finals of the World Open, his last event before retiring.Botswana/Egypt: Another Boycott Threat 
AllAfrica.com - Sep 02 7:36 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.Local guide is the key to a Mideast tour 
NorthJersey.com - Sep 04 9:14 AM
We traveled to Egypt and Jordan right after a bombing this year and were a little nervous about our safety. One of the smartest moves we made was that we arranged to be escorted by a local guide.Egypt reports new bird flu case among fowl 
People's Daily - Sep 03 5:36 PM
The Egyptian Agriculture Ministry on Sunday confirmed a new case of H5N1 bird flu among fowl in Sohag Governorate, some 400 km south of Cairo, the official MENA news agency reported.Select an Edition: 
AlertNet - Sep 04 7:52 AM
GAZA CITY, 4 September (IRIN) - Every two months, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) gives out food to Palestinian refugees living in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian-administered area bordering Israel and Egypt.INSIDE DISH: Martin will be a NEXTEL part-timer in '07 
SportingNews.com - Sep 04 10:38 AM
Sorry, Jack Roush: The Nile is more than a river in Egypt. Mark Martin won't be a full-time NEXTEL C...CAF chooses CAN2010 host 
africast.com - Sep 04 8:43 AM
CAIRO, September 04 -- An Angolan delegation is in Cairo, Egypt, to attend on Monday the ceremony that will announce the country that will host the African Cup of Nations (ACN) in 2010.Angola Wins Host Of CAN`2010 
AngolaPress - Sep 04 11:13 AM
Luanda, 09/04- The Republic of Angola will host the 2010 edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), following an announcement Monday in Cairo (Egypt) by the chairman of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou.Kotoko's morale boosted .... 
Ghanaweb.com - Sep 04 11:03 AM
as they clash with JS Kabylie in MTN/CAF league Kumasi, Sept 4, GNA -- Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club made amends for their recent 0-4 humiliating loss to Egypt's Nadi Al-Ahly with an improved game against Berekum Arsenal whom they spanked 3-0 in the One-Touch Premier League encounter at the Konongo Park on Sunday.Heart defect kills Egypt defender 
BBC News - Sep 01 10:08 AM
Doctors in Egypt rule that the sudden death of international defender Mohamed Abdelwahab was the result of heart failure.Israel could free 800 Palestinians for soldier 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 03 4:40 AM
Under secret talks being brokered by Egypt, Israel could release up to 800 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a soldier captured by Gaza militants in early June.Al-Qaida video may be bid to soften image 
Sun-Sentinel - Sep 04 12:03 AM
CAIRO, Egypt ˇ The new al-Qaida video featuring an American calling for his countrymen to convert to Islam raised fears it signaled an imminent attack, but specialists in the region said Sunday it is more likely a bid to soften the terror group's image.Soccer: Country Presents CAN`2010 Candidacy Programme 
AngolaPress - Sep 04 8:54 AM
Luanda, 09/04 - Angola presented its programme of candidacy for the hosting of the African Cup of Nations (CAN-2010), at a ceremony held Monday in Cairo (Egypt), the headquarters of the African Confederation of Football (CAF), Angop learned.Reliance Falcon undersea cable goes live tomorrow 
The Hindu - Sep 04 4:13 AM
NEW DELHI: Reliance Communications owned Falcon undersea cable connecting five Middle East countries as well as Sudan and Egypt, will be operational from tomorrow unleashing international bandwidth between India, Middle East and Europe.WD unveils African services centre 
ITP.net - Sep 04 6:55 AM
Hard drive vendor Western Digital is bidding to curry favour with North African system builders and resellers by opening a service centre in Egypt.Company 
Minesite - Sep 04 1:27 AM
Centamin Egypt Limited is a mineral exploration company, listed on both the Australian Stock Exchange and the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.Israel could release 800 Palestinian prisoners for soldier 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 03 12:27 AM
Under secret talks being mediated by Egypt, Israel could release up to 800 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a soldier captured by Gaza militants in early June, a report said.Hezbollah, Israel accept UN mediation on prisoners: Annan 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 6:38 PM
UN chief Kofi Annan said that Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah which fought a fierce month-long war have accepted United Nations mediation on two captured Israeli soldiers.NICOL FINALLY CALLS IT A DAY 
Sporting Life - Sep 03 11:58 PM
Peter Nicol has called time on his glittering career after suffering a quarter-final defeat in the World Open in Egypt.Experts: No attack signal in new video 
Arizona Daily Star - Sep 04 12:17 AM
CAIRO, Egypt The new al-Qaida video featuring an American calling for his countrymen to convert to Islam raised fears it signaled an imminent attack, but experts in the region said Sunday it is more likely a bid to soften the terror group's image.Falcon cable through Gulf to go live today 
The Hindu - Sep 04 12:42 PM
NEW DELHI: Reliance Communications-owned Falcon undersea cable connecting five Middle East countries as well as Sudan and Egypt will be operational from Tuesday, unleashing international bandwidth between India, Middle East and Europe. Union IT ...Airport on alert as gun discovered in luggage 
Belfast Telegraph - Sep 04 2:27 AM
Dublin Airport was at the centre of a major security alert yesterday after a man was discovered with a gun in his hand luggage. The 25-year-old man from Limerick was due to board a charter flight to Egypt when the 9mm automatic handgun was found as he went through the baggage security check area.Travco's Middle East expansion plans moving forward 
AME Info - Sep 04 12:04 AM
Building on its soaring success in Egypt, Travco, the Middle East's Leading Leisure Group, has expanded its network in the Middle East not only through its network of offices but also through tourist development and hotel investment projects in the most promising tourist destinations of the area.World Open squash championship begins in Egypt 
People's Daily - Sep 01 9:45 PM
World No. 1 Egypt's squash player Amr Shabana on Friday won his opener in the 2006 World Open squash championships by defeating his contender Peter Parker 3-1.Israel could free 800 Palestinians for Israeli soldier 
Radio Singapore International - Sep 04 12:52 AM
Under secret talks brokered by Egypt, Israel could release up to 800 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a soldier captured by Gaza militants in early June, Cpl Gilad Shalit.Egypt: Death of fullback 
The Electric New Paper - Sep 01 3:10 PM
EGYPT soccer was in mourning yesterday. They lost top international defender Mohamed Abdelwahab. He died after mysteriously collapsing on the training field yesterday.Israel PM denies impending deal for captured soldier 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 11:51 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert denied reports of an impending deal that would see Israel release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a soldier captured by militants in the Gaza Strip.Egyptian leader confirms negotiations ongoing to release Israeli soldier 
Fox21 - Sep 03 8:32 PM
CAIRO, Egypt Egypt's president says negotiations are ongoing to secure the release of an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants.InterContinental Citystars Cairo opens new spa 
World Leisure News - Sep 04 2:52 AM
InterContinental Citystars Cairo in Egypt has added a new 3,000sq m (32,300sq ft) wellness facility called Lifestyles Health Club & Spa. All 12 treatment rooms feature stately décor, views and individual heating, lighting and music controls to adapt the atmosphere to each client s mood.Airport handgun man released 
u.tv - Sep 04 3:11 AM
A man who was was being questioned about trying to board a plane with a handgun has been released without charge from garda custody. The man, who is in his mid 20s, was booked on a flight from Dublin to Egypt yesterday afternoon when the weapon was found in his luggage.Angola to host 2010 African Nations Cup 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 12:24 PM
Angola won a four-way contest to host the 2010 African Nations Cup, the organisers said.Latest al-Qaida Message Seen As PR Bid 
phillyburbs.com - Sep 03 3:43 PM
CAIRO, Egypt - The new al-Qaida video featuring an American calling for his countrymen to convert to Islam raised fears it signaled an imminent attack, but experts in the region said Sunday it is more likely a bid to soften the terror group's image.RELATED NEWS 
Zawya - Sep 04 1:33 AM
04 September 2006 Building on its soaring success in Egypt, Travco, the Middle East's Leading Leisure Group, has expanded its network in the Middle East not only through its network of offices but also through tourist development and hotel investment projects in the most promising tourist destinations of the area.Reliance Falcon cable connecting 5 Gulf nations goes live tomorrow 
New Kerala - Sep 04 2:27 AM
New Delhi, Sep 4: Reliance Communications owned Falcon undersea cable connecting five Middle East countries as well as Sudan and Egypt, will be operational from tomorrow unleashing international bandwidth between India, Middle East and Europe.Israel may exchange prisoners for soldier 
TVNZ - Sep 03 7:32 PM
Israel could release up to 800 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a single soldier, captured by Gaza militants in early June. Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot says the deal's being discussed under secret talks, being mediated by Egypt.Man in the Middle 
New York Times - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
Many have noted how novelist Naguib Mahfouz helped Western readers understand the Arab world. But perhaps even more important, he helped the Arab world understand itself.African giants kick off to 2008 
Sunday Times - Sep 04 2:49 AM
The giants of African football demonstrated their strength in the first series of 2008 Nations Cup qualifiers this weekend. Of the eight teams among the top 10 in action, defending champions Egypt, Nigeria, Cameroon, Senegal, Morocco and Togo won while Guinea and Tunisia featured in goalless draws.American Appears In Qaeda Video 
CBS News - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
Al Qaeda's deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahiri issued a new videotape along with a man identified as an American member of the terror network, inviting Americans to convert to Islam. The American is identified as Adam Yehiye Gadahn, 28, from California.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.Al-Qaida may be plotting attacks in Egypt: official 
CNews - Sep 01 2:03 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 10:50 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 seeks 'special relationship' with trade giant China: minister 
TODAYonline - Sep 02 10:24 PM
Egyptian Trade Minister Mohammed Rashid (L) is pictured here with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (R) and Israeli deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (C) in Cairo.Annan to name mediator for release talks 
AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 10:10 AM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to indirect talks for the release of two abducted Israeli soldiers and that he will appoint a mediator.Jordanian gunman kills Briton in attack on holidaymakers 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 10:08 AM
A Jordanian gunman opened fire on Western tourists in the heart of Amman, killing a Briton and wounding five holidaymakers and a policeman in what officials have called a "terror" attack.Annan agrees to mediate over release of two Israeli soldiers 
International Herald Tribune - Sep 04 9:41 AM
U.N. chief Kofi Annan has agreed to mediate in efforts for the release of two abducted Israeli soldiers after requests from both Hezbollah and Israel, Annan's spokesman said Monday.Israel PM shelves West Bank pullout 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 9:41 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has shelved his controversial plan to withdraw from large swathes of the occupied West Bank and said he wanted dialogue with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.UN to Mediate With Hezbollah Over Israeli Soldiers, Annan Says 
Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The United Nations will appoint a mediator to try to resolve the issue of two Israeli soldiers captured by Hezbollah, Secretary General Kofi Annan said.Iran hails Annan visit as 'positive' 
AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 9:16 AM
Iran hailed U.N Secretary General Kofi Annan's visit as positive and accused the United States Monday of sabotaging efforts to resolve Tehran's nuclear dispute with the West.Egypt defender Abdelwahab dies of heart attack during training 
Sports Illustrated - Aug 31 9:07 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.Israel PM wants dialogue with Abbas 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 8:05 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said that he wanted dialogue with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, saying the Palestinian "problem" was the most urgent issue facing the Jewish state.Iran hails Annan visit as positive 
AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 7:49 AM
Iran Monday hailed a visit by U.N Secretary General Kofi Annan as positive and accused the United States of sabotaging efforts to resolve its nuclear dispute with the West.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.Annan arrives in Saudi Arabia 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 04 5:21 AM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has arrived in the Red Sea city of Jeddah for talks with Saudi leaders on the latest leg of a Middle East tour largely focused on shoring up a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, a UN source said.