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Egypt: Hamas must have role in Mideast 
AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 1:17 PM
Insisting Hamas is a "fact of life," Egypt's foreign minister said Wednesday the Palestinian militia must have a role in peacemaking with Israel and could help stabilize a Palestinian government.Rice calls on Egypt to free opposition leader Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 9:32 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called for the release of ailing, imprisoned Egyptian opposition leader Ayman Nour ahead of a meeting with Egypt's foreign minister on Wednesday.Egypt ease past Sweden BBC News - Feb 07 1:50 PM
Egypt beat Sweden 2-0 in an international friendly to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Caf.Egypt 2-0 Sweden: Egyptians shock sorry Swedes ESPN Soccernet.com - Feb 07 2:14 PM
Egypt 2-0 Sweden: Egyptians ease past sorry Swedes by Euro 2008Egypt's technology entrepreneurs invited to enter 3rd annual Business Plan Competition AME Info - 21 minutes ago
The search is on for the most promising upstarts in Egypt's information technology (IT) sector as the third annual Business Plan Competition was launched on February 6.Visa helps seal landmark agreement to keep card fraud at bay in Egypt AME Info - 36 minutes ago
An Egyptian Fraud Forum Constitution has been unilaterally signed by the financial institutions represented at the National Fraud Forum of Egypt in conjunction with Visa International on 22 January 2007.Egypt official calls for Hamas role in peace efforts KPLC - 45 minutes ago
STATE DEPARTMENT Saying Hamas is a "fact of life," Egypt's foreign minister is insisting the Palestinian militia have a role in Middle East peace efforts.Egypt official calls for Hamas role in peace efforts KATC 3 Lafayette - Feb 07 5:38 PM
STATE DEPARTMENT Saying Hamas is a "fact of life," Egypt's foreign minister is insisting the Palestinian militia have a role in Middle East peace efforts. The official spoke...Egypt cracks down on illegal Muslim group Financial Times - Feb 07 12:48 PM
Egypt has referred the cases of forty members of the illegal Muslim Brotherhood to a military tribunal in a move which signals another escalation of the government s crackdown against the group - the largest opposition force in the country.England Egypt ease past Sweden FIFA - Feb 07 12:56 PM
Sheffield United's recent signing Ahmed Fathi scored in the second half to help African champions Egypt ease past below-par Sweden 2-0 in a friendly international in Cairo on Wednesday.Israel charges Egypt ignoring tunnels near border World Tribune - Feb 07 11:33 AM
EGYPT IGNORES TUNNEL NETWORK IN RAFAH TEL AVIV Despite Israeli appeals, Egypt has failed to halt the weapons tunnel infrastructure in the eastern Sinai Peninsula.Fathi scores as Egypt surprise Sweden Eurosport - Feb 07 12:59 PM
African champions Egypt furthered their reputation with a surprise 2-0 win over Sweden in a friendly match in Cairo.Apache Appraisal Well Extends Syrah Field in Egypt's Western Desert Rigzone - Feb 07 11:32 AM
Apache says that its Syrah 5X appraisal well in Egypt's Western Desert test-flowed 47.6 million cubic feet (MMcf) of natural gas per day from the Jurassic Lower Safa sand, extending the Syrah Field -- located on the company's Khalda Concession -- to the northwest.Tejari launches operations in Egypt in partnership with Al Ahly for Development & Investment Mena Report - Feb 07 8:24 AM
Tejari, the region s leading online marketplace, today announced the launch of Tejari Egypt, a major new operation and gateway into the North Africa market.Apache Appraisal Well Tests 47.6 Million Cubic Feet Per Day, Extends Syrah Field in Egypt's Western Desert FinanzNachrichten - Feb 07 10:05 AM
HOUSTON, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apache Corporation ( Nachrichten ) announced today that its Syrah 5X appraisal well in Egypt's Western Desert test-flowed 47.6 million cubic feet (MMcf) of natural gas per day from the Jurassic Lower Safa sand, extending the Syrah Field -- located on the company's Khalda Concession -- to the northwest.BP Egypt: Huge gas well discovered Mena Report - Feb 07 8:29 AM
BP Egypt announced Wednesday that it had drilled a successful well, Giza North-1, in the North Alexandria concession held by BP, RWE Dea and EGPC/EGAS. The well encountered a significant gas accumulation as part of a large channel complex.Egypt: Five Million Infected With Hepatitis C AllAfrica.com - Feb 07 4:08 AM
At least five million people in Egypt are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), a new committee formed by the country's government to tackle the disease has said. It added that action must be taken now to combat rising mortality.Egypt Brotherhood in military court Kavkaz Center - Feb 07 6:28 AM
Several members of the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's most powerful opposition movement, are to be put on trial.Tejari Egypt launched ITP.net - Feb 06 10:20 PM
Tejari has announced the launch of Tejari Egypt, a major new operation and gateway into the North African market.Egypt asks Interpol to arrest 3 Israelis AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 5:00 PM
Egypt asked the international police organization to arrest three Israelis it accuses of being part of a spy ring, a judicial official said Monday.Egypt orders Brotherhood members to face military trial People's Daily - Feb 06 6:28 PM
Egypt had ordered military trial for members of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood, including the group's number three and top financier Khayrat al-Shater, an Egyptian judge source said on Tuesday.Egypt teenager dies of bird flu BBC News - Feb 06 12:44 AM
A 17-year-old girl is the latest victim of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza to die of the virus in Egypt, the WHO says.Men's Olympic Football Tournament 2008 Egypt and Côte d Ivoire resume rivalry FIFA - Feb 06 9:26 AM
The great football rivalry between Egypt and Côte d Ivoire resumes on Wednesday when they meet in a 2008 Olympic Games qualifier.Egypt asks Interpol to arrest alleged Israeli spies AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 11:10 AM
Egypt asked the international police organisation Interpol to arrest three Israelis it accuses of being part of a spy ring, judicial and security sources said.Ed Lover "Wakes Up" With Egypt & Ashy, Joins Power 105 Morning Crew SOHH - Feb 06 3:03 AM
Starting March 1, Ed Lover will be joining Egypt and Ashy Larry as part of New York City's Power 105.1 morning team. Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. EGYPT: Teenage girl dies of bird flu AlertNet - Feb 06 7:47 AM
Source: IRIN Egyptian health officials confirmed on Tuesday that Egypt's 12th fatal victim of bird flu died on 2 February. The victim was a 17-year-old girl from the rural Fayyoum region, south-west of the capital, Cairo. She is believed to have been infected after coming into contact with sick and dead birds at her home. Rice meets Egyptian ministers after urging release of dissident AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 1:10 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Egypt to release a prominent jailed dissident, shortly before she met with the country's foreign minister.Egypt: Teenage Girl Dies of Bird Flu AllAfrica.com - Feb 06 9:25 AM
Egyptian health officials confirmed on Tuesday that Egypt's 12th fatal victim of bird flu died on 2 February. The victim was a 17-year-old girl from the rural Fayyoum region, south-west of the capital, Cairo.Concerns mount over security needs on Egypt-Israeli border Miami Herald - Feb 06 2:22 AM
ALONG THE ISRAEL-EGYPT BORDER -- Route 12 winds for miles through desolate charcoal-colored mountains, caramel-colored ravines and rocky desert along Israel's southern border. There is little here to distinguish Israel from Egypt, save for a rickety, rusting, easy-to-jump shoulder-high razor wire fence that parallels much of the road.Famed Italian coach Lippi to hold workshops in Egypt People's Daily - 26 minutes ago
World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi is scheduled to arrive in Cairo on Thursday at the invitation of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) to conduct a series of workshops for local coaches, local soccer news website filgoal.com reported on Wednesday.Egypt's timeless beauty rediff.com - Feb 06 3:51 AM
Travel through Egypt and you are travelling through the different periods in history. The great Pyramids at Giza -- the only remaining wonder of the ancient world -- are a testimony to the engineering excellence of those times, excellence that even today is not easy to replicate.Best Affirms, Withdraws Ratings on Egypt's Al Mohandes Insurance Journal - Feb 06 3:06 AM
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of "B++" (Good) and the issuer credit rating of "bbb" of Egypt's Al Mohandes Insurance Company with a stable outlook. Subsequently, BestEgypt strike causes textiles halt BBC News - Feb 05 11:05 AM
Thousands of workers in Egypt go on strike, causing chaos in some of the country's largest textile factories.Egypt's Mubarak orders military trial for Brotherhood members AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 11:21 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ordered members of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood, including the group's number three, to stand trial before a military court, officials said.Egypt huffy that pyramids 'wonder' status at risk Everett Herald - Feb 06 12:14 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Egypt is scoffing at a global contest to name the new seven wonders of the world, saying it is a disgrace that the ancient Pyramids of Giza - the only surviving structure from the traditional list of architectural marvels - must compete for a spot.Nigeria: Human Toll From Avian Influenza Continues in in Country and Egypt AllAfrica.com - Feb 07 11:53 AM
The first human death from avian influenza has been reported in Nigeria, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and the highly pathogenic Asian strain of bird flu has been found for the first time in the United Kingdom.Row over Iraq's insurgency TV BBC News - Feb 07 10:20 AM
Egypt and the US are in a diplomatic stand off over the hosting of an Iraqi TV station that backs Sunni insurgents.Human Toll from Avian Influenza Continues in Nigeria, Egypt U.S. Department of State - Feb 07 12:44 PM
The first human death from avian influenza has been reported in Nigeria, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The Nigerian government announces February 3 the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in a 22-year-old female from Lagos who died January 16. The victim s mother died January 4 with similar symptoms but no tests could be done because no blood samples were taken. The ...Egypt: Arrest Israeli spies News 24 South Africa - Feb 06 1:23 AM
Egypt has asked the international police organisation Interpol to arrest three Israelis it accuses of being part of a spy ring, say judicial and security sources.EGYPT: Saudi group to open second sugar refinery Just Food - Feb 06 7:18 AM
The Saudi Arabian company Savola Group is planning to open a second sugar refinery in Egypt in August and expand its Saudi operations to meet increasing domestic and regional demand, according to a Reuters report.Two senior EU diplomats to visit Egypt: report People's Daily - Feb 05 4:43 PM
Two senior European Union (EU) diplomats are expected to visit Egypt at the end of this month for talks with Egyptian officials over Mideast issues, Egypt's MENA news agency reported Monday.Egypt Cuts Import Tariffs By 25% Industry Week - Feb 06 9:13 PM
Average tariff will be 9.5%.Uganda: Team Off to Egypt AllAfrica.com - Feb 05 3:27 PM
THE national cycling team leaves today for Egypt where for the Tour de Egypt championship.Egypt: Human Toll From Avian Influenza Continues in Nigeria, Egypt AllAfrica.com - Feb 07 12:55 AM
The first human death from avian influenza in Africa has been reported in Nigeria, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and the highly pathogenic Asian strain of bird flu has been found for the first time in the United Kingdom.Attar was arrested at the airport on January 1 in Egypt while visiting family [AP] Aljazeera - Feb 05 11:44 AM
Egypt has asked the international police organisation Interpol to arrest three Israelis it accuses of being part of a spy ring, judicial and security sources say.Egypt top cleric says women presidents okay under Islam AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 1:00 PM
Egypt's top cleric declared that Islam does not bar women from becoming heads of state, denying press reports that had earlier attributed to him the opposite position.Egypt Asks Interpol for Help in Arresting Suspected Spies Israel National News - Feb 05 8:05 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Egypt turned to the international crime fighting organization Interpol on Monday and asked for its help in apprehending three men accused of spying on behalf of Israel.Nigeria/Egypt: African Nations Up in Arms AllAfrica.com - Feb 07 2:15 AM
Barely 24 hours after West African rivals Ghana and Nigeria tested their football prowess in an international friendly in London, nine other African nations will also be in action this evening as the continent shapes up for more Nations Cup qualifying matches.Egypt Cuts Average Custom Tariffs By 25% To 6.9% - Min Nasdaq - Feb 05 7:21 AM
CAIRO (Zawya Dow Jones)--Egypt cut its average custom tariffs by 25% to 6.9% from the current 9%, the country's finance minister said Monday.IFC for gas development in Egypt, Bulgaria EARTHtimes.org - Feb 05 4:50 PM
The World Bank Group will provide $50 million to help Egypt and Bulgaria develop cleaner fuel.Ag Market Activity Up at Mid-Week Ag Report - Feb 07 8:21 AM
CHICAGO - Feb 7/07 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain relatively busy at mid-week, with Egypt and Dubai buying wheat and markets worrying about the impact Indonesia's floods will have food supplies there.Front Page Howell Tri Town News - Feb 07 6:44 PM
PLUMSTED - Mayor Ronald Dancer installed officers of the New Egypt Fire Company and the fire company presented awards for special achievements at its annual installation dinner held at the firehouse Jan. 27.Cairo to Cape Town BikeMagic.com - 1 minute ago
We, Simon Alston and Craig Northam, will cycle over 12,000km from Cairo to Cape Town, starting in February 2007. We hope to arrive in Cape Town in June, having travelled unassisted through Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and finally South Africa.Brotherhood members face military court trial in Egypt Gulf Times - Feb 06 10:29 PM
CAIRO: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ordered members of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood, including the group s number three, to stand trial before a military court, officials said yesterday.Egypt s Nur fit to serve jail term Middle East Online - Feb 07 6:13 AM
Official medics say opposition leader s state of health does not justify his release on medial grounds.Al-Qaida-linked insurgents claim to have shot down U.S. military helicopter Boston Herald - Feb 07 8:17 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida-linked Sunni insurgents claimed responsibility Wednesday for the downing of a U.S. military helicopter northwest of Baghdad. The claim was issued in an Internet statement signed...WHO Confirms Another Bird Flu Death in Egypt Voice of America - Feb 06 12:33 PM
The World Health Organization confirmed today an Egyptian teenager died from the avian flu, the country's 12th fatality from the H5N1 strain. Leslie Boctor has more for VOA from Cairo.Egypt condemns Israeli digging operations in Jerusalem People's Daily - Feb 06 6:28 PM
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit on Tuesday expressed deep concern and resentment over the Israeli excavations near the Islamic holy shrine in Jerusalem.The Soccer Daily: No Shortage of Games US National Soccer Players - Feb 07 7:35 AM
Setting aside the obvious for the time being, we start our international Wednesday with Egypt - Sweden live on Setanta at 1pm, and France - Argentina live at 3pm. The late game is going up against England - Spain live at 3pm on Fox Soccer. Back to Setanta for Poland - Slovakia on same day at 5pm.Greece, Egypt trip an opportunity for the community The Southern Illinoisan - Feb 05 5:47 AM
CARBONDALE - After 25 years and 1,500 people, Southern Illinois University Carbondale philosophy professor Robert Hahn says he's still looking for people to take to Greece and Egypt.Angola: National Plate Shooting Team Warm-Up in Luanda AllAfrica.com - Feb 07 12:09 PM
The national plate shooting squad, summoned currently for the African Championship, in March, Egypt, will train at Miramar Olympic range, here, on 20-26 February.Canada questions Egypt over spy allegations Canada.com - Feb 05 5:53 AM
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs officials investigated reports Sunday that Egypt laid espionage charges against four men, including a dual Egyptian-Canadian citizen, accused of spying for Mossad, the Israeli secret service, in Canada and Turkey.Bird Flu: UN Urges Greater Support Scoop.co.nz - Feb 07 1:06 PM
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today expressed confidence in the United Kingdom s ability to respond adequately to an outbreak of bird flu at a commercial turkey farm, but warned that greater support was needed to help countries still struggling to control the virus, such as Indonesia, Egypt and Nigeria.Egypt Teenage Girl Dies of Bird Flu Arab News - Feb 06 4:19 PM
CAIRO, 7 February 2007 A teenage girl became the fifth Egyptian to die of bird flu in six weeks, a health official said yesterday, amid fears of a global surge in infections by the deadly virus.Fifth U.S. Chopper Downed in Last 18 Days WGRZ-TV Buffalo - Feb 07 9:08 AM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Insurgents linked to al-Qaida say they downed a U.S. military chopper in Iraq, and promise to release video later. But the U.S. military says it doesn't appear to have been hit by enemy fire.Tejari to Egypt AME Info - Feb 05 4:54 AM
Online marketplace Tejari has launched Tejari Egypt, a new operation in the North African market.Posted: 06-02-2007 , 08:20 GMT Mena Report - Feb 07 8:24 AM
Results of the MasterIndex of Consumer Confidence survey for the second half of 2006 reveal that consumer confidence in Egypt is less buoyant than six months ago although overall consumers remains confident.Al-Qaida-Tied Rebels Claim Hit on Copter Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Feb 07 7:51 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida-linked Sunni insurgents claimed responsibility Wednesday for the downing of a U.S. military helicopter northwest of Baghdad.Hamas, Fatah Trade Fire at Gaza Time Magazine - Feb 06 6:03 AM
Hamas and Fatah security officials exchanged fire at Gaza's border with Egypt on Tuesday as Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh passed through on his way to reconciliation talks Outbreak of avian flu in Egypt claims fifth victim The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 06 12:53 PM
A teenage girl has become the fifth Egyptian to die of bird flu in six weeks, a health official said Tuesday, amid fears of a global surge in infections by the deadly virus. Nour Nadi, 17, from the impoverished province of Fayyoum, 100 kilometers south of Cairo, died Monday of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza.Expenditures on advertising on the rise in Arab markets Mena Report - Feb 07 8:32 AM
A recent financial study by the Pan Arab Research Center (PARC) revealed that expenditures on advertising in Gulf countries as well as those of the Arab Mashreq (Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Oman) rose by a staggering 21 percent in 2006.Egypt: Joint Action - Two IFEX Members Urge Press Council Not to Obstruct Licencing, Publication of New Newspaper AllAfrica.com - Feb 06 12:08 PM
allAfrica: African news and information for a global audienceReports of an Israeli spy-network dismissed as "nonsense" Vancouver Province - Feb 07 6:42 AM
OTTAWA - Israeli Public Security Minister Avi Dicter has dismissed as "nonsense" reports Egypt had uncovered an Israeli spy network that reportedly includes a man holding a Canadian passport.Human Toll from Avian Influenza Continues in Nigeria, Egypt U.S. Department of State - Feb 06 3:23 PM
The first human death from avian influenza in Africa has been reported in Nigeria, according to the World Health Organization, and the highly pathogenic Asian strain of bird flu has been found for the first time in the United Kingdom. The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population also announces a new human death from H5N1 virus infection. The case was confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public ...Human Toll from Avian Influenza Continues in Nigeria, Egypt U.S. Department of State - Feb 06 3:17 PM
The first human death from avian influenza in Africa has been reported in Nigeria, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and the highly pathogenic Asian strain of bird flu has been found for the first time in the United Kingdom. The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population also announces a new human death from H5N1 virus infection. The case was confirmed by the Egyptian Central ...Acer and Mantrac to support Egypt's 'PC in every home' initiative AME Info - Feb 05 12:23 AM
Acer Computer Middle East and Mantrac have announced today that they will look to supply the lion's share of PCs earmarked for millions of homes across Egypt as part of its home computing initiative.Gunfire rings out near Gaza's border as Haniyeh crosses USA Today - Feb 06 2:48 AM
Gunfire broke out at Gaza's border crossing with Egypt as Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh left the area for reconciliation talks between his Hamas movement and the rival Fatah group, officials at the border said.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Feb 07 7:19 AM
"Egypt has not seen such a large number of proposed amendments since 1980," President Hosni Mubarak told the nation on 26 December, in reference to his 34 suggested changes to the constitution. Topping the list are 14 articles dealing with three aspects of economic policy.Top Egyptian Cleric Joins Walkway Hullabaloo Israel National News - Feb 07 9:19 AM
Egypt's top Muslim cleric called Israeli construction work near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem a "sinful act of aggression" and appealed on Wednesday for global action to protect the site. Sheikh Muhammad Sayed Tantawi called upon Muslims to take action: "whoever can write should write.Bail bondsman has big ideas for community s future Lawrence Journal-World - Feb 07 2:55 AM
Sam Fields has never been able to get the big ideas out of his head. That s probably why Lawrence residents will hear Fields talking about Egypt during his campaign to fill one of three at-large seats on the City Commission.Coastal Contracts to sell seven vessels for RM243m The Edge Daily - Feb 07 2:26 AM
Coastal Contracts Bhd is selling seven offshore support vessels to Egypt and Indonesia-based buyers for a combined value of RM243 million, it announced on Feb 7.Egypt Accuses Israel Of Spying Baltimore Jewish Times - Feb 06 9:12 AM
Just as it was hoping for an Egyptian breakthrough on the Palestinian front, Israel finds itself embroiled in spy allegations from Cairo. Egyptian prosecutors announced over the weekend that they had charged a local man with spying for the Jewish state.Savola, Egyptian sugar refinery AME Info - Feb 07 12:38 AM
Saudi-based Savola Group is opening a sugar refinery in Egypt in August and increasing local production at home to meet rising demand, according to reports. The $90m, 750,000 tonnes-per-year Egyptian plant is a joint venture with the UK-based food manufacturer Tate & Lyle.Islam not against women presidents, says Egypt s cleric Gulf Times - Feb 04 9:45 PM
CAIRO: Egypt s top cleric declared yesterday that Islam does not bar women from becoming heads of state, denying press reports that had earlier attributed to him the opposite position.Gmail becomes more widely available AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 2:21 PM
Google Inc.'s e-mail service is almost ready to accept all comers, nearly three years after the online search leader shook up the Internet by offering users an unprecedented amount of free storage and displaying ads based on the content of the correspondence.Egypt charges two Turkish with espionage Turks.US - Feb 04 8:46 PM
Last-minute news posted on the Web site of Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that Egypt's state security prosecutor, Hisham Badawi, has charged two Turkish citizens with spying for Israel. The two alleged spies were also Israeli citizens, according to the Egyptian prosecutor, said Haaretz.WHY TO STAY IN IRAQ AND HOW TO GET IT RIGHT Ted Rall via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 4:03 PM
(and Why We Won't)Egypt charges four with spying for Israel Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 03 4:05 PM
Egypt has charged an Egyptian who holds Canadian citizenship and three Israelis with spying for Israel, a state prosecutor said on Saturday.Egypt finds arms cache Sunday Times - Feb 04 10:55 PM
RAFAH, Egypt - Egyptian police discovered two arms caches in northern Sinai near the border with the Gaza Strip, including hand and rocket-propelled grenades, a security official said.Batelco adds new destination for two-way mobile prepaid (SimSim) roaming AME Info - Feb 06 10:53 PM
Batelco, Bahrain's leading mobile operator, has added Vodafone in Egypt to its continually growing two-way mobile prepaid (SimSim) roaming list of destinations.Egyptian Mining Legislation Under Review Resource Investor - Feb 07 1:22 AM
Soon to be Toronto-listed Centamin could be on the ground floor to reap the benefits when changes are made to Egypt's antiquated mining laws.Kim Jong Il's Work Published in Egypt Korean Central News Agency - Feb 04 6:10 PM
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Il's celebrated work "Giving Priority to Ideological Work Is Essential for Accomplishing Socialism" was printed in pamphlet in Egypt on Jan. 30.Round-up: Berbatov sees off Cyprus CNN.com - Feb 07 2:33 PM
Striker Dimitar Berbatov scored twice as Bulgaria beat hosts Cyprus 3-0 in the final of an international tournament in Nicosia on Wednesday.No extra troops to be based in Africa, says Pentagon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 2:25 PM
No extra U.S. combat troops will be stationed in Africa as a result of plans to create a U.S. military command for the continent, U.S. defense officials said on Wednesday.US consults African countries on planned military center AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 2:52 PM
The United States is consulting African countries about its plan to establish a regional command center to oversee US military actions on the continent, a senior Pentagon official said.© Oxford Business Group. Publishers of Emerging Markets Intelligence Reports. Oxford Business Group - Feb 07 12:52 AM
Egypt's real estate sector is looking to build on its strong performance in 2006, with new regulations encouraging home ownership, mortgage financing becoming more readily available and economic growth all expected to fuel the property boom.Another gauntlet for Longar Tulsa World - Feb 07 1:18 AM
NORMAN -- The challenges seem never-ending for Longar Longar. Longar, by way of Sudan, Egypt, Illinois, Minnesota and North Carolina, had already overcome a lot by the time he arrived in Oklahoma to play center for the Sooners' basketball team.Alleged Egyptian-Canadian spy worked at Canadian bank: media AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 10:57 AM
An Egyptian-Canadian accused of being an Israeli spy worked almost two years as a clerk at a branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), a local newspaper reported.Hamas, Fatah Trade Fire at Gaza Border ABC News - Feb 06 5:46 AM
Hamas, Fatah Exchange Fire at Gaza-Egypt Border As Haniyeh Heads to Reconciliation TalksEGYPT: Thousands of textile factory workers on strike just-style - Feb 06 5:19 AM
Thousands of Egyptian textile factory workers are on strike, demanding better pay and bonuses, reported BBC News.