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Egypt has seen a number of demonstrations held by students and opposition groups last year [EPA] 
Aljazeera - Jan 20 6:14 AM
Egypt has detained "73 Islamists" in the Nile Delta pending investigation into what ties, if any, they have with the banned Muslim Brotherhood group, security sources have said.Egypt reports 11th bird flu death AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 12:33 PM
An Egyptian woman died from bird flu overnight, bringing to 11 the number of people in the country to have succumbed to the disease, the heath ministry said.Parched Australians flood ancient Egypt exhibit Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 19 3:16 AM
Drought-stricken Australians are striking a modern kinship with ancient Egypt.New Egypt takes its turn in annual showdown Burlington County Times - Jan 20 7:11 AM
This one left a little better taste. The New Egypt High School wrestling team had come away from its last two meets with Riverside lamenting one match, or a couple of points, that could have gone the other way.Egypt: Blogger Goes on Trial New York Times - Jan 18 7:28 PM
An Egyptian blogger, Abdel Kareem Nabil, went on trial in Alexandria on charges of insulting Islam, inciting sedition and insulting the president through his Internet writings. It is Egypt?s first prosecution of a blogger. Mr. Nabil often denounced Islamic authorities and criticized President Hosni Mubarak on his Arabic-language blog. He has been in detention since November and faces up to nine ...Egypt reports 11th bird flu death AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 4:11 AM
An Egyptian woman has died from bird flu overnight, bringing to 11 the number of people in the country to have succumbed to the disease.Parched Australians flood ancient Egypt exhibit Boston Globe - Jan 19 3:54 AM
Drought-stricken Australians are striking a modern kinship with ancient Egypt. A note on display at a blockbuster exhibit of Egyptian antiquities in Canberra explains the importance the sun to the people of the pharaohs, who themselves were blighted by the Nile's cycles of flood and drought.Moderately drug resistant form of bird flu detected in Egypt: WHO AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 18 10:55 AM
Two human cases of H5N1 bird flu reported in Egypt last month had a mutated form of the virus that reduces the effect of treatment with the frontline anti-flu drug Tamiflu, the World Health Organisation said.Cairo cinema screenings cancelled after 'harassment' AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 1:56 PM
Egypt's morality police have cancelled midnight screenings in Cairo cinemas to prevent women being harassed, a police source and a cinema official told AFP.Egypt confirms bird flu virus resists Tamiflu People's Daily - Jan 20 6:02 PM
The Egyptian Health Ministry Saturday confirmed that last month's two infections of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus resisted Tamiflu, the best known drug to treat avian flu among humans, the official news agency MENA reported.Egypt boy dies in latest Saddam gallows reenactment tragedy AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 4:50 AM
An Egyptian teenager has hanged himself in the second city of Alexandria in apparent imitation of last month's execution of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, a security source has said.Moderately Tamiflu-resistant bird flu in Egypt: WHO Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 18 7:20 AM
Two people who died of bird flu in Egypt last month had a strain of the H5N1 virus which has shown "moderate" resistance to the frontline antiviral Tamiflu, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.Bird flu mutations in Egypt suggest antiviral resistance USA Today - Jan 18 5:44 AM
Mutations in the bird flu virus have been found in two people in Egypt, in a form that might be resistant to the medication most commonly used to treat the deadly disease, according to laboratory tests approved by WHO.Bird flu mutations found in Egypt CTV.ca - Jan 19 5:31 AM
Mutations in the bird flu virus have been found in two infected people in Egypt, in a form that might be resistant to the medication most commonly used to treat the deadly disease, says the World Health Organization.Video focuses Egypt on issue of police torture Los Angeles Times - Jan 20 12:09 AM
Images of a man being abused, apparently by officers, puts a human face on what is said to be a common problem. CAIRO The bus driver's face is twisted in agony, staring up from a white tile floor within a ring of shoes. His screams are high-pitched and panicked. EGYPT CULTURAL CENTER TO ARRANGE EVENTS AzerTag - Jan 19 8:28 AM
Baghdadi Imam Mohammad Ibrahim, head of the Cultural Center of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Baku, informed at January 18 press-conference on the upcoming events of 2007.Bird-flu mutations found in Egypt Arizona Daily Star - Jan 18 11:08 PM
LONDON Mutations in the bird-flu virus have been found in two people in Egypt, in a form that might be resistant to the medication most commonly used to treat the deadly disease, the World Health Organization said Thursday.Egypt reports 11th bird flu death Middle East Times - Jan 20 3:22 AM
CAIRO -- An Egyptian woman died from bird flu overnight, bringing to 11 the number of people in the country to have succumbed to the disease, the heath ministry said Saturday.US Pressures Egypt to Stop Iraqi Insurgent TV Broadcasts Voice of America - Jan 18 2:33 PM
For months, Iraqi and U.S. officials have been trying to shut down a satellite television station that shows Iraqi insurgent videos and denounces the Shi'ite-led government of Iraq. But the station continues to be broadcast on Nilesat, a satellite provider run by the government of Egypt, one of Washington's closest allies in the Middle East. VOA Correspondent Challiss McDonough has more from ...Etisalat to launch in Egypt by end-February Telecom.paper - Jan 19 1:04 AM
(TP) Etisalat plans to launch as the third mobile operator in Egypt by the end of February...Northeast loses tough one in Hotbed Classic The Meridian Star - 25 minutes ago
The Northeast Lauderdale Trojans got 30 points from Romero Osby but fell 68-65 to Raleigh-Egypt of Memphis, Tenn. in overtime in the Hotbed Classic in New Albany.2006 Nissan Sunny EX from Egypt Carsurvey.org - Jan 20 7:55 AM
What things have gone wrong with the car? Nothing Goes Wrong Yet. General comments?Egypt reports 11th bird flu death News Interactive - Jan 20 12:57 AM
AN Egyptian woman has died from bird flu, bringing to 11 the number of people in the country to have succumbed to the disease, the health ministry said today.Egypt reports 11th bird flu death Middle East Online - Jan 20 1:33 AM
Warda Eid Ahmed succumbs to disease despite being treated with frontline anti-flu drug Tamiflu.Egypt reports 11th bird flu death The Australian - Jan 20 12:33 AM
Warda Eid Ahmed, 27, from Beni Sueif south of Cairo, was hospitalised on January 13 in the Egyptian capital before being diagnosed with H5N1 four days later.Jordan: King Will Seek Nuclear Program New York Times - Jan 19 8:29 PM
In an interview with the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz, King Abdullah II said Jordan wanted to develop a peaceful nuclear program. With the comments, Jordan joined Egypt and several Persian Gulf states that have announced intentions to develop peaceful nuclear programs. The king?s statement was widely seen as a continuation of the political posturing of Arab leaders who have grown fearful that ...Bird flu in Egypt moderately Tamiflu-resistant--WHO Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 18 9:27 AM
GENEVA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Two people who died of bird flu in Egypt last month had a strain of the H5N1 virus which has shown "moderate" resistance to the frontline antiviral Tamiflu, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday.FIFA denies doping accusation on Egypt's Al-Ahly People's Daily - Jan 18 5:00 PM
World soccer's governing body FIFA denied in an official statement on Wednesday that Egypt's Al-Ahly were involved in any doping violation case, local soccer website filgoal.com reported on Thursday.Egypt: Human Rights Watch Calls On Government to Drop Charges Against Al-Jazeera Journalist AllAfrica.com - Jan 18 12:09 PM
Egyptian security officers have charged a journalist with spreading false news that could "harm the national interest" for working on a documentary about torture in Egypt, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch called on the Egyptian government to drop the charges against the journalist.Jordan interested in starting peaceful nuclear program NorthJersey.com - Jan 20 12:53 PM
AMMAN, Jordan -- King Abdullah II said Friday that Jordan wants to develop a peaceful nuclear program, joining Egypt and Arab Gulf countries in considering a nuclear option.Tamiflu-resistant H5N1 strain surfaces in Egypt CIDRAP - Jan 18 3:52 PM
Jan 18, 2007 (CIDRAP News) Two patients who recently died of H5N1 avian influenza in Egypt had a strain of the virus that was moderately resistant to oseltamivir (Tamiflu), the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today, but the finding has not prompted new health advisories.Bird flu in Egypt moderately Tamiflu-resistant--WHO AlertNet - Jan 18 9:32 AM
Source: Reuters (adds WHO statement, paragraphs 5-7) By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Two people who died of bird flu in Egypt last month had a strain of the H5N1 virus which has shown " ... Jordan seeks nuclear peace for Mideast AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 19 3:49 PM
King Abdullah II said Friday that Jordan wants to develop a peaceful nuclear program, joining Egypt and Arab Gulf countries in considering a nuclear option. Arab nations are fearful over the West's failure to stop Shiite Iran's nuclear ambitions, which they worry will lead to Tehran having an atomic weapon.EGYPT: 19th case of bird flu detected AlertNet - Jan 18 7:32 AM
Source: IRIN Officials in Egypt's Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday that a new case of the H5N1 'bird-flu' virus has been detected in the Upper Egypt town of Beni Suef, bringing the total number of infections in the country since March 2006 to 19. Impressions Haaretz Daily - Jan 20 6:08 PM
In 1878, former President Ulysses S. Grant visited the Middle East with his wife, Julia. "I have seen more to interest me in Egypt than in any of my travels," Grant exclaimed enthusiastically.Egypt detects new human bird flu case AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 17 8:49 AM
Doctors in Egypt have detected a new human case of the H5N1 bird flu, the 19th in the country so far, health ministry spokesman Abdel Rahman Shaheen told AFP.Moderately Tamiflu-resistant bird flu in Egypt--WHO AlertNet - Jan 18 7:16 AM
Source: Reuters By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Two people who died of bird flu in Egypt last month had a strain of the H5N1 virus which has shown "moderate" resistance to the frontline ... Egypt reports new human bird flu death People's Daily - Jan 19 9:12 PM
An Egyptian woman died of bird flu on Friday, bringing the death toll from the avian flu to 11, the official MENA news agency reported.Egypt reports 19th human case of deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 18 1:08 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Bird flu has infected another Egyptian, bringing to 19 the number of cases afflicted with the deadly H5N1 strain of the virus, according to reports Thursday in Egyptian media.Brotherhood denies ties to 73 detained Islamists Gulf News - Jan 20 12:40 PM
Cairo: Egypt has detained 73 Islamists in the Nile Delta pending investigation into what ties, if any, they have with the banned Muslim Brotherhood, security sources said on Saturday.Jordan's king says he seeks a peaceful nuclear program Boston Globe - Jan 20 1:12 AM
AMMAN, Jordan -- King Abdullah II said yesterday that Jordan wants to develop a peaceful nuclear program, joining Egypt and Arab Gulf countries in considering a nuclear option.Egypt: Woman dies of bird flu Al Bawaba - Jan 20 5:55 AM
An Egyptian woman has died from bird flu overnight, bringing to 11 the number of people in the country to have succumbed to the lethal disease. Warda Eid Ahmed, 27, from Beni Sueif south of Cairo, was hospitalised on January 13 in Cairo before being diagnosed with H5N1 four days later.Training In Digital Film Production For South Mediterranean Countries TurkishPress.com - Jan 20 11:01 AM
BERLIN - DMI Digital Media Institute of the HFF Film & Television University "Konrad Wolf", one of Europe´s largest and most renowned schools for film and television, organises a special training program on digital film production, mainly targeting participants from south Mediterranean countries of Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey.Egyptian Embassy, residence on high alert Malta Star - Jan 20 10:47 AM
The Egyptian Embassy and ambassador s residence have been put on high alert following a communication from Egypt a few days before Christmas warning of possible terrorist action against Egyptian interest abroad .Jordan says it wants nuclear power Sun-Sentinel - Jan 20 12:20 AM
AMMAN, Jordan · King Abdullah II said Friday that Jordan wants to develop a peaceful nuclear program, joining Egypt and Arab Gulf countries in considering a nuclear option. Arab nations are fearful over the West's failure to stop Shiite Iran's nuclear ambitions, which they worry will lead to Tehran having an atomic weapon.Carter calls his Mideast book 'accurate' AP via Yahoo! News - 8 minutes ago
Former President Jimmy Carter said Saturday that the storm of criticism he has faced for his recent book has not weakened his resolve for fair treatment of Israelis and Palestinians.Five Arab leaders to meet in Libya next week Middle East Online - Jan 20 4:47 AM
Leaders from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Tunisia will meet in Tripoli to review situation in Mideast, Africa.Egypt's Zidan rejoins Mainz BBC News - Jan 17 7:34 AM
Egypt international Mohamed Zidan leaves German league leaders Werder Bremen to sign for bottom club Mainz.More Brotherhood arrests in Egypt BBC News - Jan 17 7:17 AM
Police in Egypt arrest more senior members of the outlawed, but normally tolerated, Muslim Brotherhood.Jordan wants peaceful nuclear programme NDTV - Jan 20 12:11 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah said his country wants to develop a peaceful nuclear programme, joining Egypt and Arab Gulf countries in considering a nuclear option.Jordan seeks own peaceful nuclear option Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Jan 20 1:48 AM
AMMAN, Jordan - King Abdullah II said yesterday that Jordan wants to develop a peaceful nuclear program, joining Egypt and Arab Gulf countries in considering a nuclear option. Arab nations are fearful over the West's failure to stop Shiite Iran's nuclear ambitions, which they worry will lead to Tehran having an atomic weapon.Jordan says it wants peaceful nuclear program amid Arab worry over Iran's ambitions Southeast Missourian - Jan 19 10:29 PM
AMMAN, Jordan -- King Abdullah II said Friday that Jordan wants to develop a peaceful nuclear program, joining Egypt and Arab Gulf countries in considering a nuclear option. Arab nations are fearful...Musharraf discusses Middle East situation with Ahmadinejad Business Recorder - Jan 20 3:24 AM
ISLAMABAD (January 20 2007): President General Musharraf made a telephonic call to his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday and informed him about his forthcoming visit to exchange views with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria and Jordan.Ancient Sands Offers Private And Exclusive Tour Into Egypt's Past [Press Release] Press Dispensary - Jan 18 2:44 AM
Specialist UK based travel company, Ancient Sands, offers 14-day tour to the heart of ancient Egypt on May 4 - 17, 2007, with subsequent tour date ...Egypt: Joint Action - Two Ifex Members Request an End to the Persecution of Journalist Howeida Taha AllAfrica.com - Jan 19 2:40 PM
Copyright © 2006 International Freedom of Expression Exchange Clearing House. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media ( allAfrica.com ). Click here to contact the copyright holder directly for corrections -- or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material.Al-Qaida-linked group claims responsibility for deadly attack KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - Jan 20 1:17 AM
CAIRO, Egypt Militants in Iraq with links to al-Qaida are claiming responsibility for an attack on a convoy that killed an American democracy worker. Contractors from Hungary, Croatia and Iraq also died in the ambush, along with the 28-year-old Ohio woman.New bird flu case in Egypt Sunday Times - Jan 17 9:26 PM
CAIRO - Doctors in Egypt have detected a new human case of the H5N1 bird flu, the 19th in the country so far, health ministry spokesman Abdel Rahman Shaheen said.Accused Egyptian blogger stands trial AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 18 6:04 PM
An Egyptian blogger went on trial Thursday on charges of insulting Islam and causing sectarian strife with his Internet writings. Egypt's first prosecution of a blogger came as Washington has backed away from pressuring its Mideast ally to improve its human rights record and bring democratic reform. Mummies & Mosques : Local pair of bicyclers experience Muslim hospitality in Egyptian desert Rapid City Journal - Jan 19 10:49 PM
We are standing under a concrete awning in the Great Western Desert of Egypt. The temperature is 104 degrees in the shade. Out on the road in the sun our Brunton compass reads 119 degrees.Egypt's Al-Ahly denies doping accusation People's Daily - Jan 17 4:50 PM
Egypt's Al-Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri Wednesday denied reports that the five-time African champions are involved in any doping violation cases, saying the statement of FIFA President Sepp Blatter over this subject was misinterpreted, local soccer website filgoal.com reported.Woman dies of bird flu The Australian - Jan 19 3:03 PM
The virus has now killed 11 people in Egypt, which has the largest cluster of human bird flu cases outside Asia. Eight other people who tested positive have recovered since the virus first surfaced in Egyptian poultry in February.Egypt: Journalist in Possession of Footage Documenting Torture Charged And Interrogated AllAfrica.com - Jan 17 12:29 PM
HRinfo condemns the charges and the investigation launched against Huweida Taha, a journalist from Al-Jazeera TV. Taha is being investigated because she was in possession of footage documenting torture in Egypt that was to be broadcast on a show by the television channel.Free Online Football Shown Red Card? Netintelligence Launches New Solution to Block Illegal Web Broadcasts at Source [Press Release] PR Web via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 4:00 AM
(PRWeb) January 20, 2007 -- Television companies and sports authorities are currently fighting an ongoing battle with websites, often operated from China or Egypt, which offer live, free Premiership games and other fixtures which require subscription or a one-off payment.Jordan says it wants peaceful nuclear program amid Arab worry over Iran s ambitions IndeOnline.com - Jan 19 9:33 PM
AMMAN, Jordan King Abdullah II said Friday that Jordan wants to develop a peaceful nuclear program, joining Egypt and Arab Gulf countries in considering a nuclear option.Rights group berates Egypt over journalist UPI - Jan 17 11:23 AM
CAIRO, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Human Rights Watch called Wednesday for Egypt to drop charges against an al-Jazeera journalist making a documentary about torture in the country.New Strain of Bird Flu Found in Egypt Is Resistant to Antiviral Drug New York Times - Jan 17 9:28 PM
The development is potentially dangerous because the drug, oseltamivir, is the chief weapon against the flu strain, H5N1.Carter Defends Mideast Book As Accurate ABC News - 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
Former President Jimmy Carter Defends Book on Middle East Conflict As 'Accurate and Needed'Sunni-Shiite talks begin with spat over Iran, Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 8:35 AM
A conference on inter-Islamic dialogue has got off to a heated start in Doha with a top Sunni cleric attacking Shiites and Iran over the continuing sectarian violence in war-torn Iraq.Bird flu mutations found AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 18 1:29 PM
Mutations in the bird flu virus have been found in two infected people in Egypt, in a form that might be resistant to the medication most commonly used to treat the deadly disease, the World Health Organization said Thursday.Beachsafari denies responsibility for Red Sea scuba diving tragedy Cyber Diver News Network - Jan 19 5:24 AM
MARSA ALAM, Egypt (18 Jan 2007) -- Beachsafari has denied responsibility for a scuba diving accident in which three tourists and an Egyptian dive guide went missing and apparently died after the German-owned dive resort lost contact with the divers.Prize Petroleum Eyes Devon's Egypt Oil Blocks Rigzone - Jan 17 9:02 AM
Indian exploration firm Prize Petroleum Co., a unit of Hindustan Petroleum Corp. (500104.BY), is planning to bid for U.S.-based Devon Energy Corp.'s (DVN) four oil blocks in Egypt, the DNA newspaper reported Wednesday.Egypt detects new human bird flu case Middle East Times - Jan 17 6:22 AM
CAIRO -- Doctors in Egypt have detected a new human case of the H5N1 bird flu, the 19th in the country so far, health ministry spokesman Abdel Rahman Shaheen said Wednesday.Learn how to write like an Egyptian at Amazement Square WDBJ 7 Roanoke - Jan 19 6:26 PM
Amazement Square in Lynchburg is featuring an exhibit called "Ancient Egypt Life & Afterlife on the Nile." Beginning Saturday, children can visit the interactive exhibit and learn how to "Write Like an Egyptian." It runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $6.Egyptian Blogger on Trial for Insulting Islam GigaLaw.com - Jan 19 1:58 PM
An Egyptian blogger went on trial on charges of insulting Islam and causing sectarian strife with his Internet writings. Egypt's first prosecution of a blogger came as Washington has backed away from pressuring its Mideast ally to improve its human rights record and bring democratic reform.2007 Proton Gen-2 from Egypt Carsurvey.org - Jan 19 10:11 AM
How well written is this review? Would you buy another car from this manufacturer?Sharma-Jensen: A daughter speaks out against jihad Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 11 minutes ago
Nonie Darwish was 8 years old in 1956 when Israeli agents assassinated her father, Lt. Gen. Mustafa Hafez, in Gaza. Hafez was the head of Egyptian Army Intelligence in Gaza and founder of the fedayeen, responsible for killing hundreds in cross-...The North Shore News Onine - Travel North Shore News - Jan 19 5:55 PM
North Vancouver's Fiona Scott, will talk about her adventures around the world in two talks scheduled for Jan. 18 and 25 at Harbour Centre downtown. Egypt, above, was the first of 24 countries she traveled to.Involve India in Iraq's stabilization, says Kissinger IANS via Yahoo! India News - 31 minutes ago
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India, Pakistan and Indonesia will have to be part of international efforts to stabilize Iraq, says former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.Mutations of bird flu virus found in two Egyptian victims The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jan 19 12:07 AM
Mutations in the bird flu virus have been found in two people in Egypt, in a form that might be resistant to the medication most commonly used to treat the deadly disease, the World Health Organization said yesterday.Bird flu mutation hints of resistance Boston Globe - Jan 19 12:53 AM
Britain LONDON -- Mutations in the bird flu virus have been found in two infected people in Egypt, the World Health Organization said yesterday. The mutations in the H5N1 virus strain were not so drastic to make it infectious enough to spark a pandemic, officials said. Samples taken from two patients who died in December -- a 16-year-old girl and ...Musharraf, Ahmadinejad discuss Mideast AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 19 10:50 PM
Pakistan's president discussed the "deteriorating situation" in the Middle East with his Iranian counterpart ahead of his tour of the region, the foreign ministry said Saturday.Egypt reports 19th human bird flu case People's Daily - Jan 17 6:05 AM
Egypt announced the 19th human bird flu case on Wednesday after a 27-year-old woman from central Egypt was tested positive to the deadly H5N1 virus, the official news agency MENA reported.Trial begins in 'insulting Islam' case Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Jan 19 2:14 AM
CAIRO, Egypt -- An Egyptian blogger went on trial Thursday on charges of insulting Islam and causing sectarian strife with his Internet writings.WORLD IN BRIEF Washington Post - Jan 20 12:42 AM
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Government troops battled gunmen who attacked the Somali president's palace Friday night, spreading panic in the capital. Ethiopian and government troops rolled out of the compound and sealed off the area. There were no initial reports of casualties. Egypt to launch first remote sensing satellite AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 2:50 AM
Egypt will soon launch its first remote sensing satellite from a base in Kazakhstan, an official was quoted as saying.Congo's youth off to dream start BBC News - Jan 20 7:35 AM
Hosts Congo kick off the 2007 African Youth Championship with a 2-0 victory over Group A rivals Ivory Coast.Mutations may cause concern for bird flu researchers WSTM-TV NBC 3 - Jan 19 1:36 PM
LONDON It could mean a change in strategies, for scientists figuring out how to fight bird flu. The World Health Organization says mutations in the bird flu virus have been found in two infected people in Egypt.Al-Qaida-linked group claims responsibility for deadly attack ABC 7 El Paso - Jan 19 6:49 AM
CAIRO, Egypt Militants in Iraq with links to al-Qaida are claiming responsibility for an attack on a convoy that killed an American democracy worker. Contractors from...EU's Solana favors jump to "endgame" in Middle East Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 18 5:35 AM
The European Union joined Egypt, Jordan and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday in suggesting that Middle East peace talks move straight to the disputes at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.Carter defends book on Israeli-Palestinian conflict as 'accurate and needed' CP via Yahoo! Canada News - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter said Saturday the storm of criticism he has faced for his recent book has not weakened his resolve for fair treatment of Israelis and Palestinians.Bradford McEvilly & Rosalynn Bem Pocono Record - 8 minutes ago
Bradford McEvilly & Rosalynn Bem Bradford McEvilly and Rosalynn Bem exchanged wedding vows during a 10:30 a.m. ceremony Saturday, Sept. 30, at St. Joseph's Church in Newton, N.J.Telcos look good in Mideast AME Info - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
The telecommunications sector in the Middle East looks set for a healthy year according to a report by Fitch Ratings and cited by TradeArabia.Egyptian pro-democracy blogger accused of insulting Islam Miami Herald - Jan 19 12:49 AM
(AP) -- An Egyptian blogger went on trial Thursday on charges of insulting Islam and causing sectarian strife for his Internet writings. Egypt's first prosecution of a blogger came as Washington has backed off pressure on its Mideast ally for democratic reform and improved human rights.Amiantit Group wins major contracts in Egypt AME Info - Jan 17 12:38 AM
Continuing the long run of successful contract wins by its subsidiary companies and joint venture partnerships based outside the Kingdom, the Amiantit Group has announced major orders for its manufacturing facilities in Egypt.Ex-Bay State gov's aide killed in al-Qaeda attack Boston Herald - Jan 19 12:26 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - An Ohio woman who once worked in the Massachusetts governor's office was killed with three security contractors Wednesday when al-Qaeda-affiliated insurgents opened fire on a convoy...Ancient mystery solved? Taft man says Murphy Mover' explains pyramids Midway Driller - Jan 19 11:26 AM
A retired navy man's musings on riding a backyard swing as a young boy gave him the idea for an invention that he says can explain one of histories enduring mysteries - the construction of the great pyramids of Egypt.Jordan latest Arab state to eye nuclear EARTHtimes.org - Jan 19 7:53 AM
Jordan's call for nuclear power makes it the second Arab country after Egypt to announce its intention to move toward nuclear power.Insurgents claim responsibility for attack that killed Ohio woman The Marion Star - Jan 19 8:03 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - An al-Qaida-linked coalition of Iraqi Sunni insurgents claimed responsibility Thursday for an attack on a convoy of a Western democracy institute that killed an Ohio woman along with three security contractors in Baghdad.Muslims, Catholics try to mend after Pope's speech Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 19 minutes ago
At the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., last week nuns' veils mingled with those of Muslim women as 300 Catholics and Muslims gathered to hear an Islamic scholar discuss faith with a cardinal who some day could be pope.Indonesia's bird flu death toll rises to 62 Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 20 4:53 PM
_ Indonesia's death toll from the lethal H5N1 strain of bird flu virus rose to 62 after two independent laboratories confirmed that the blood samples of a 19-year-old woman, who died Friday, had been tested positive for the virus.