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Egypt's opposition group boycotts vote 
AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 2:05 PM
Egypt's banned main opposition group said Wednesday that it will boycott a nationwide vote next week on proposed constitutional amendments, arguing the changes would set back democracy in this key U.S. ally in the Middle East.Investigation opens into Canadian trio jailed in Syria, Egypt AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 2:13 PM
A public inquiry into allegations that Canada was complicit in the wrongful jailing and torture of three Canadians in Syria and Egypt kicked off here Wednesday.US tones down democratic requirements for Egypt AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 8:29 AM
The United States has considerably lowered its democratic requirements for Egypt, a key ally in Washington's efforts to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.Islamists to boycott Egypt constitution vote AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 7:37 AM
Egypt's largest opposition movement, the Muslim Brotherhood, called on Wednesday for a boycott of next week's national referendum over controversial constitutional amendments.Brotherhood to boycott Egypt poll BBC News - Mar 21 8:51 AM
Egypt's biggest opposition group says it will boycott next week's controversial constitutional referendum.Mido out of Egypt squad BBC News - Mar 21 3:55 AM
Egypt striker Mido is left out of the squad for Sunday's Nations Cup qualifier against Mauritania because of injury.INTERVIEW: Egypt Rejects Comparison With China Over Reform Nasdaq - Mar 21 10:16 AM
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Comparisons between the Egyptian and Chinese approaches to economic and political reform are misplaced, Egypt's Finance Minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali said Wednesday, referring to proposed constitutional changes that would place the running of elections in the hands of a new, government-appointed commission.Egypt Planning Benchmark-Sized 10-Year Eurobond Issue Nasdaq - Mar 21 10:46 AM
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Egypt plans to enter the international bond markets with a benchmark-sized, 10-year bond offering, the Egyptian Ministry of Finance said in a statement Wednesday.Rice to visit Egypt, Israel, West Bank and Jordan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 2:01 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice leaves on Friday to visit Egypt, Israel, the West Bank and Jordan in an effort to make progress on Middle East peace, the State Department said on Tuesday.Egypt, Laos Report More Human Cases of Avian Influenza U.S. Department of State - Mar 21 3:05 PM
As the number of human cases of avian influenza confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) rises to 281, with new cases reported in Egypt and Laos, WHO and international experts are meeting in Turkey to discuss how best to treat people who become infected with the highly pathogenic H5N1 form of the bird flu virus.INTERVIEW-Egypt's Kefaya movement says referendum fixed AlertNet - Mar 21 8:49 AM
Source: Reuters By Cynthia Johnston CAIRO, March 21 (Reuters) - Egypt's anti-government Kefaya protest movement said on Wednesday a referendum on constitutional changes had been fixed in advance, and urged ... Islamists to boycott Egypt constitution vote AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 21 6:48 AM
Egypt's largest opposition movement, the Muslim Brotherhood, called on Wednesday for a boycott of next week's popular referendum over controversial constitutional amendments.Egypt opposition fumes over hurried constitutional vote AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 9:31 AM
Egypt's opposition on Tuesday described as a "death certificate" for the constitution the amendments hurriedly passed in an overnight session by the ruling party-dominated parliament.Egypt's leader sets vote on constitution changes Baltimore Sun - Mar 21 4:30 AM
Egypt's president has scheduled a referendum next week on constitutional amendments that would place limits on the country's largest opposition movement, drawing accusations yesterday that the government is speeding up the process to avoid debate. US Voices Concerns On Egypt's Proposed Constitutional Changes Nasdaq - Mar 21 3:47 AM
CAIRO (AP)--U.S. officials are voicing concerns over proposed constitutional amendments to be put to a vote in Egypt next week, questioning if the changes fall short of what Egyptian officials had billed as democratic reforms.Egypt: Opposition calls to boycott referendum Al Bawaba - Mar 21 9:38 AM
Egypt's largest opposition movement, the Muslim Brotherhood, called on Wednesday for a boycott of March 26's national referendum over 34 constitutional amendments.Investigation opens into Canadian trio jailed in Syria, Egypt AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 21 1:14 PM
OTTAWA (AFP) - A public inquiry into allegations that Canada was complicit in the wrongful jailing and torture of three Canadians in Syria and Egypt began here Wednesday.HAMAS RECRUITS IN EGYPT Middle East Newsline - Mar 21 6:53 AM
CAIRO [MENL] -- The ruling Hamas movement has been recruiting operatives in neighboring Egypt. Egyptian security sources said Hamas and Islamic Jihad have been operating in the Sinai Peninsula.Egypt parliament adopts controversial reforms AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 3:22 AM
Egypt's parliament has passed a series of controversial constitutional amendments that the government insists will strengthen democracy but which the opposition brands an effort to prop up the regime.Avaya increases small and mid-market reach in Egypt, appoints Mideast Communication Systems AME Info - Mar 21 2:21 AM
Avaya Inc. (NYSE: AV), a global leader in business communications systems, today announced the appointment of Mideast Communication Systems (MCS) as a distributor for Egypt for its IP telephony platform for small and medium businesses (SMBs) - IP Office.US tones down democratic requirements for Egypt Middle East Online - Mar 21 1:59 AM
US State Department spokesman says Washington will not intervene in Egypt s domestic political event.Egypt Mufti calls for talks with militants africast.com - Mar 21 1:52 AM
CAIRO, March 21 -- Egypt s Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa, a prominent authority on Sunni Islam, said dialogue with Islamist hard-liners could help reduce militant attacks but that those who ultimately take up arms should be killed.Avaya ties with MCS in Egypt AME Info - Mar 21 3:06 AM
Avaya, a business communications systems specialist, has appointed Mideast Communication Systems as a distributor in Egypt for its IP telephony platform for small and medium businesses, IP Office.Egypt's People Assembly approves constitutional amendments ArabicNews.com - Mar 20 8:59 PM
Egypt's People's Assembly approved during a session yesterday under Speaker Ahmed Fathi Sorour the remaining number of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Hosni Mubarak.Abul-Gheit: Egypt working with all to achieve peace ArabicNews.com - Mar 20 9:05 PM
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit said the use by Arab states enjoying distinctive relations with the United States such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE and others of these positive relations is for convincing the United States of moving towards settling the Arab Israeli conflict as a positive thing.US views on political development in Egypt ArabicNews.com - Mar 20 9:04 PM
The Bush administration says the Egyptian government's political reforms have shown mixed results, but it sees a general trend over the longer term toward greater openness and correspondence between Egypt's elected officials and their constituents.Egypt's New Rules Hit Islamic Group, Vote Monitors (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Mar 20 5:42 AM
March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Egypt's parliament endorsed constitutional changes that ban religious political parties, reduce independent monitoring of elections and allow the president to override civil liberties to fight terrorism.Egypt sets referendum on constitutional changes Gulf Times - Mar 20 11:03 PM
CAIRO: Egypt said yesterday it would hold a referendum on March 26 on constitutional amendments billed by the government as reforms but regarded by opponents as an attempt to entrench the ruling party s grip on power.Egypt s constitutional reforms spur protests Financial Times - Mar 20 11:25 AM
Egypt s parliament has approved a series of highly controversial amendments to the constitution, paving the way for a referendum next week on the changes in spite of protests from opposition groups.Report: Israel fears Egypt's navy could block its sea lanes World Tribune - Mar 20 10:14 AM
WASHINGTON Egypt has built a powerful navy that could threaten Israel, a new report said.Rice to visit Egypt, Israel, West Bank and Jordan AlertNet - Mar 20 1:49 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice leaves on Friday to visit Egypt, Israel, the West Bank and Jordan in an effort to make progress on Middle East peace, the U.S ... Egypt's parliament OKs amendments USA Today - Mar 19 2:20 PM
Egypt's parliament on Monday approved a controversial set of amendments to the constitution that the opposition has denounced as a blow to democracy in this top U.S. ally in the Mideast.Crosco Provides Drilling, Workover Services in Egypt's Western Desert Rigzone - Mar 20 8:14 AM
Crosco Integrated Drilling & Well Services Co., Ltd. is providing drilling and workover services for Khalda Petroleum Company, a Joint Venture of Apache Corporation and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation ("EGPC"). The drilling and workover services are being provided in Khalda Petroleum Company's concession areas in the Western Desert region of Egypt, approximately 500 kilometers west of ...Egypt constitution referendum expected on Monday-media AlertNet - Mar 20 4:16 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Brotherhood comment, Amnesty position) By Cynthia Johnston CAIRO, March 20 (Reuters) - A referendum will likely take place on March 26 on amendments to Egypt's constitution ... Egypt opposition slams reforms as attack on democracy AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 5:19 AM
Egypt's parliament is set to approve wide-ranging constitutional amendments that the opposition has branded a wholesale attack on democracy under the guise of fighting terrorism.Changes to Egypt constitution BBC News - Mar 19 2:51 PM
Egypt's parliament approves a set of controversial constitutional changes despite an opposition boycott.Egypt sets constitutional referendum for Monday AlertNet - Mar 20 3:06 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds U.S. criticism, paragraphs 16-18) By Cynthia Johnston and Abdel Latief Wahba CAIRO, March 20 (Reuters) - Egypt said on Tuesday it will hold a referendum on March 26 on constitutional ... American Coptic Union Calls for U.S. Sanctions Against Egypt Christian News Wire - Mar 20 8:11 AM
JERSEY CITY , NJ , Mar. 20 / Christian Newswire / -- The U.S. has turned a blind eye to Coptic Christians, as they continue to suffer human rights abuses under Egypt 's regime.Only in Egypt! Middle East Times - Mar 20 1:44 AM
CAIRO -- A regularly updated collection of weird and whacky news items from Egypt.Growing repression in Egypt Socialist Worker - Mar 20 11:10 AM
Opposition groups in Egypt have demonstrated against a constitutional amendment that would silence criticism of the regime. President Hosni Mubarak, a key ally of the US, wants to limit the role of judges in supervising ballot boxes after they exposed widespread fraud in last year s elections.Egypt: Previously-Imprisoned Blogger Under Watch AllAfrica.com - Mar 21 12:22 PM
allAfrica: African news and information for a global audienceEgypt's parliament passes reforms Deutsche Welle - Mar 20 2:37 AM
Egypt's parliament has passed a series of constitutional amendments which the government says will strengthen democracy. In a late-night session on Monday, lawmakers passed the amendments which include an anti-terrorism clause that appears to give police broad powers of arrest and surveillance.Egypt parliament adopts controversial reforms The Nation - Mar 20 12:23 AM
Cairo - Egypt's parliament has passed a series of controversial constitutional amendments the government says will strengthen democracy but which the opposition brands an effort to prop up the regime.Alleged torture victim eyes politics UPI - Mar 21 5:04 PM
Australian citizen Mamdouh Habib, who alleged he was once tortured while detained in Egypt, is fighting back by running for a seat in his region's ...Egypt sets early referendum vote Boston Globe - Mar 21 2:12 AM
The Egyptian president yesterday scheduled a referendum next week on constitutional amendments that would limit the country's largest opposition movement, drawing accusations that the government was speeding up the process to avoid debate.egypt, united states: Cairo slams Washington over rights report Monday Morning - Mar 20 4:51 AM
The State Department s report and its allegations over the human rights situation in Egypt are inappropriate, since the United Nations has not given any state the right to be the guardian of the rights situation in the world , he told reporters.Mido unfit for Nations Cup match CNN.com - Mar 21 3:21 AM
Tottenham Hotspur striker Ahmed 'Mido' Hossam has been left out of a 23-man squad named by Egypt coach Hassan Shehata on Tuesday for the weekend's African Nations Cup qualifier against Mauritania.Chefs to Prepare Feast at Egypt Pyramids ABC News - Mar 19 9:03 AM
Chefs to Prepare Gourmet Feast for Wealthy Foodies at Egypt's Pyramids of Giza Next YearMan's death in Egypt 'suspicious' BBC News - Mar 19 5:40 AM
Police in Egypt investigate the death of an Aberdeen man in "suspicious" circumstances last week.SCOT'S EGYPT DEATH PROBE Daily Record - Mar 20 12:32 AM
POLICE are probing the death of a Scot on a night out in Egypt. Ewen Walker, from Aberdeen, had been drinking with friends before he died last Thursday.Egypt amends constitution News 24 South Africa - Mar 20 2:09 AM
Egypt's parliament has approved a controversial set of amendments to the constitution, despite the opposition calling the changes a blow to democracy.Inquiry after Scot dies in Egypt The Scotsman - Mar 19 5:25 PM
POLICE have launched an investigation into the suspicious death of a Scot in Egypt.EGYPT PROBE AFTER SCOT'S DEATH Daily Record - Mar 19 9:08 PM
POLICE are probing the death of a Scot on a night out in Egypt. Officers confirmed Ewen Walker's death in Cairo is being treated as suspicious. The 33-year-old from Aberdeen had been out drinking with friends before he died last Thursday.Egypt moves up constitutional election The Monterey County Herald - Mar 21 3:05 AM
The Egyptian president Tuesday scheduled a referendum next week on constitutional amendments that would limit the country's largest opposition movement, drawing accusations that the government was speeding up the process to avoid debate.Arab quartet, U.S. to meet on Mideast situation: Egypt People's Daily - Mar 19 6:00 PM
Egypt said on Monday the Arab quartet and the United States are scheduled to meet this week to exchange views on standing up to the current situation in the Middle East region.UN chief off to Middle East to help push for peace Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Ban Ki-Moon departs Thursday for a tour of Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon to voice support for efforts to re-energise the Middle East peace process.Mashreqbank eyeing targets AME Info - 23 minutes ago
Mashreqbank is looking at Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Libya, Lebanon and Sudan for possible buyout targets and to boost its presence overseas, reported Gulf News. CEO Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair said the bank was close to six acquisitions last year but was unable to reach any agreements; it was part of a failed bid for Egypt's state-owned Bank of Alexandria.Egypt parliament approves changes in constitution AlertNet - Mar 19 2:05 PM
Source: Reuters (Adds Brotherhood reaction, details) By Abdel-Sattar Hatita CAIRO, March 19 (Reuters) - Egypt's parliament approved a series of constitutional amendments on Monday billed as reforms but which ... Alleged torture victim eyes politics The Washington Times - Mar 21 5:08 PM
Australian citizen Mamdouh Habib, who alleged he was once tortured while detained in Egypt, is fighting back by running for a seat in his region's parliament.Egypt parliament approves constitutional amendments AlertNet - Mar 19 1:36 PM
Source: Reuters CAIRO, March 19 (Reuters) - Egypt's parliament approved a series of constitutional amendments on Monday billed as reforms but which rights groups say will gravely undermine what they see as already ... Anger over Egypt vote timetable BBC News - Mar 20 11:06 AM
Egyptian opposition parties condemn a move to hold a referendum just days after MPs approved it.Ban off to Middle East to help push for peace Khaleej Times - 37 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS - UN chief Ban Ki-moon departs Thursday for a tour of Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon to voice support for efforts to re-energize the Middle East peace process.Egypt: Proposed constitutional amendments greatest erosion of human rights in 26 years Amnesty International - Mar 19 8:26 AM
Amnesty International today called on Egyptian members of parliament to reject proposed amendments to the country's constitution, which the organisation described as the most serious undermining of human rights safeguards in Egypt since the state of emergency was re-imposed in 1981.Egypt nabs suspected suicide bomber -sources AlertNet - Mar 19 10:51 AM
Source: Reuters ISMAILIA, Egypt, March 19 (Reuters) - Egyptian security sources said on Monday a suspected suicide bomber was arrested after offering to donate a kidney to a sick man, and reportedly saying he no ... Indonesia reports H5N1 deaths; Egypt cites new case CIDRAP - Mar 19 4:28 PM
March 19, 2007 (CIDRAP News) Indonesia recently announced two new H5N1 avian influenza deaths, and Egypt today said a 2-year-old boy tested positive for the disease, as the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed two other cases: a Laotian woman who died and a 10-year-old Egyptian girl who is recovering.Egypt Islamist MPs in parliament walk-out over laws Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 18 10:26 AM
Over 100 mainly Islamist lawmakers walked out of Egypt's parliament on Sunday to protest government moves to push through constitutional laws that opponents fear will entrench the ruling party's grip on power.Muslim Brothers plan boycott of vote on Mubarak's changes The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 2:44 PM
The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's strongest opposition group, said on Wednesday it will boycott a referendum on constitutional amendments it says aim to block it from mainstream politics and stifle freedoms. The Brotherhood said it did not want to give legitimacy to next week's referendum, which it said would be fixed by the government.Middle East Business Information Zawya - 32 minutes ago
Loading ... CAIRO, March 21 (KUNA) -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak opened Wednesday Al-Salam-5 water pumping station on Sheikh Jaber Canal (Al-Salam canal), in Balouza area, North Sinai governorate, northeast Egypt.In the news Tiscali - Mar 21 4:35 PM
LONDON - A general view of Nick Matthew of England in his match against Wael El Hindi of Egypt in the quarter finals during the ISS Canary Wharf Squash Classic at East Winter Gardens on March 21, 2007 London, England.Egypt/Zimbabwe: Bosso Arrive in Egypt for Tie Against Al Ahly AllAfrica.com - Mar 19 7:59 AM
ZIMBABWE soccer kings Highlanders flew into Cairo, Egypt yesterday after a long journey that included an overnight stop-over in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Egyptian Political Reform Mixed, but Trend Is Positive U.S. Department of State - Mar 21 11:01 AM
The "overall" U.S. view of political developments in Egypt is that the country has embarked on a process of political reform and change, with a general trend toward greater openness between elected officials and their constituents, according to State Department spokesman Sean McCormack. He says that Egypt s multiparty presidential and parliamentary elections -- the latter of which resulted in a ...Egypt's tourism chief and ambassador to Russia to give press conferenceat Interfax. Interfax - Mar 19 4:23 AM
Egypt's tourism chief and ambassador to Russia to give press conferenceat Interfax.Almost 100 MPs boycotted the vote on the constitutional amendments on Monday [AP] Aljazeera - Mar 21 9:27 AM
Egypt's opposition Muslim Brotherhood has decided it will not take part in a referendum on changes to the constitution due to be held on March 26. "We will boycott the referendum and we call on the citizens to boycott it as well," Essam el-Erian, a spokesman for the movement, said.3 pyramids and a Sphinx Sun Star - Mar 21 9:49 AM
THE pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt utterly overwhelmed me. It was more than anything I have ever encountered and I cannot describe to you such a feeling until you have seen it, too.Egypt's Mubarak cracks down on Muslim Brotherhood World Tribune - Mar 20 10:13 AM
CAIRO The regime of President Hosni Mubarak, amid efforts to revise the constitution, has launched a major crackdown on the opposition. Egyptian opposition sources said security forces have arrested a range of dissidents who oppose the Mubarak regime.Egypt slams Amnesty criticism on constitution Middle East Times - Mar 19 1:50 AM
CAIRO -- Egypt Sunday slammed Amnesty International condemnation of President Hosni Mubarak's proposed constitutional changes, saying that non-Egyptians had no right to comment on the country's internal matters.Two-year-old boy becomes Egypt's 26th bird flu case AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 2:24 PM
A two-year-old Egyptian boy is being treated for bird flu, the 26th case of the deadly virus in the country, the health ministry announced on Monday.Brotherhood says will boycott referendum Khaleej Times - Mar 21 7:21 AM
CAIRO - The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt s biggest opposition force, said on Wednesday it will boycott next week s referendum on constitutional amendments it says aim to block its members from power.Web Surfers Vote To Update The World's Wonders Payvand Iran News - Mar 21 8:13 AM
You've probably heard of the Seven Wonders of the World, but how many can you name? If you can't name any, don't feel bad. The list was put together by the ancient Greeks more than 2,000 years ago, and only one of the original seven wonders -- the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt -- still exists today. The rest were lost to earthquakes or fires centuries ago. -RFEEgypt Police Ban Opposition Protest Over Constitution Changes Nasdaq - Mar 20 6:32 AM
CAIRO (AP)--Police banned opposition supporters from staging a protest outside the Egyptian parliament Tuesday, following the assembly's adoption of a set of constitutional amendments the opposition has denounced as a blow to democracy.Egypt stresses talks as best means to solve Iran's N-case Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 19 1:17 AM
Egypt - Iran - Nuclear Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak here Sunday stressed continuation of negotiations as the best way of solving the ongoing dispute over Iran's nuclear program.Mido misses Mauritania qualifier Eurosport - Mar 21 2:13 AM
Injured Spurs striker Mido is out of Egypt coach Hassan Shehata's squad for the African Cup of Nations qualifier versus Mauritania.Amnesty group slams Egypt`s `worst rights erosion` AngolaPress - Mar 19 3:03 AM
CAIRO, 03/19 - Human rights body Amnesty International called on Egypt`s parliament on Saturday to reject proposed constitutional changes which it described as the most serious undermining of the people`s rights in 26 years.Salukis enjoy taking the tough road to Sweet 16 USA Today - 18 minutes ago
When the Southern Illinois basketball team arrived in the Bay Area this week for their date in the Sweet 16, they headed straight from the airport to the basketball gym at nearby Santa Clara University.Secret doors of the Great Pyramid in Giza to be revealed soon ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 21 1:42 AM
Washington, Mar.21 (ANI): Doors will soon open to reveal one of the mysteries of the Great Pyramid in Giza, Dr. Zahi Hawass, the chief of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said. In an exclusive interview to Discovery News, Dr. Hawass, one of the world's leading Egyptologists, said he will show what lies behind secret doors inside the 4,500-year-old pharaonic mausoleum by the end of ...Egypt opposition fumes over rushed reforms vote Middle East Times - Mar 20 7:28 AM
FUMING: A man yells in front of a banner during a demonstration to protest against new constitutional reforms approved by parliament in Cairo March 20. The words on the banner read, 'Out with the ruling criminal gang.'Egypt constitutional referendum set Deutsche Welle - Mar 20 9:28 PM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has announced a referendum on March 26th concerning controversial constitutional amendments passed by parliament. Opposition politicians have denounced the referendum, saying the proposed changes to the constitution threaten civil liberties.Egypt slams Amnesty criticism Sunday Times - Mar 19 3:49 AM
CAIRO - Egypt has slammed Amnesty International condemnation of President Hosni Mubarak s proposed constitutional changes, saying that non-Egyptians had no right to comment on the country s internal matters.Egyptian soccer star in Germany for treatment People's Daily - Mar 21 5:34 AM
Egypt's Al-Ahly midfielder superstar Mohamed Abou-Treika, also a playmaker for Egypt's nation team, traveled to Germany on Tuesday to undergo scans in order to determine the exact reasons behind the pain he suffers, local soccer news website filgoal.com reported on Wednesday.US Businesses Would Benefit From Embracing Egypt as Investment Destination, Says Investment Minister [Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 5:30 AM
US businesses should embrace Egypt's emergence as an investment destination and take advantage of the country's booming economy, the country's Minister of Investment is expected to say on Monday.Commentary: New wave of nuclear development Middle East Times - Mar 21 3:27 AM
-- A quick evaluation of nuclear capabilities in the Middle East makes it clear that the region is hosting one major military nuclear state, Israel, and one major nuclear-ready state, Iran. However, the list will be inconclusive if we do not consider that, in the course of the past 40 years, a longer list of states, have, at some point, aspired to some sort of nuclear capability: Egypt, Iraq, ...Egyptians set constitutional referendum Monday AngolaPress - Mar 21 5:00 AM
CAIRO, Egypt, 03/21 - Egyptian president Mohamed Hosni Mubarak set for next Monday the referendum on amendments to the constitution that will cover several aspects of Egypt`s political, economic and social life.Europeans seek escape route from Gaza Jerusalem Newswire - Mar 21 5:31 AM
The European Union monitors who so enthusiastically took up positions on the Gaza-Egypt border in 2005 to help make sure Israel could not close it for security reasons no longer want to be there.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Mar 21 4:56 AM
Loading ... Tuesday, March 20, 2007: Cairo, Egypt - Avaya Inc. Avaya Inc.Ugandan boxers tune up for Zone V Championships People's Daily - Mar 21 6:19 AM
Uganda Amateur Boxing Federation (UABF) has named a 22-member squad to start residential training ahead of the Zone V Championships slated for April 11-15 in Cairo, Egypt.Today in history - March 22 AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 5:00 PM
Today is Thursday, March 22, the 81st day of 2007. There are 284 days left in the year.The political ideas competing for support in the Arab world The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 1:00 AM
The US invasion of Iraq and the socio-political collapse that has ensued have sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East. I felt them firsthand during a recent month-long sojourn in Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.HOT AIR BALLOON CRASH INJURES TOURISTS IN EGYPT Tocqueville Connection - Mar 19 2:09 AM
CAIRO, March 16, 2007 (AFP) - Nine people including four French, three American and two Egyptian tourists were injured Friday when their hot air balloon crashed over the historic town of Luxor in southern Egypt, a security source said.Secret doors of the Great Pyramid in Giza to be revealed soon New Kerala - Mar 21 7:32 AM
Washington, Mar.21 : Doors will soon open to reveal one of the mysteries of the Great Pyramid in Giza, Dr. Zahi Hawass, the chief of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said.MPs protest against new laws in Egypt Gulf Times - Mar 18 10:26 PM
CAIRO: Over 100 mainly Islamist lawmakers walked out of Egypt s parliament yesterday to protest against government moves to push through constitutional laws that opponents fear will entrench the ruling party s grip on power.