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EGYPT: How Obama's speech won hearts - Los Angeles Times Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:34:48 GMT

Times Online

EGYPT: How Obama's speech won hearts Los Angeles Times, CA They were struck by the American dream and many fled Egypt to follow this dream in the US Younger generations imitate Americans, even in the way they speak English. Politically, many remain suspicious of American foreign policy, but culturally, ... Video: People on Obamas speech in Cairo RT In Mideast and Europe, Obama debuts 'global populism' Christian Science Monitor Some militants respond positively to Obama speech The Associated Press AFP - Wall Street Journal all 12,260 news articles

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Africa champs Egypt face tough Confederations Cup - USA Today Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:53:34 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Africa champs Egypt face tough Confederations Cup USA Today By Jason Keyser, AP Writer CAIRO — Egypt has climbed back to the top of African football after years of failures, winning the last two continental championships. The African champion now faces a tougher challenge at the Confederations Cup. ... US Roster For Confederations Cup Confirmed Goal.com 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup preview TVNZ Confederations Cup a crossroads for Brazil USA Today Goal.com - USA Today all 432 news articles

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Egypt court sentences 7 to death for feud killings - Reuters Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:01:56 GMT

Egypt court sentences 7 to death for feud killings Reuters Land disputes are not uncommon in Egypt, where arable land is limited to a thin sliver along the Nile and the river delta in the north. But conflicts rarely lead to this many casualties. The verdict was the latest in a string of death penalty rulings ...

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African singer criticized by Muslims plays in NYC - The Associated Press Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:01:00 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

African singer criticized by Muslims plays in NYC The Associated Press N'Dour insists on performing religious-themed music in his vibrant, rhythmic shows — despite a boycott of his 2004 album "Egypt" in his native Senegal that lasted almost two years. The album initially was banned in Egypt, with Muslims accusing N'Dour ... African music star comes to US The Associated Press all 358 news articles

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Egypt suspends contracts with Egyptian Traders - guardian.co.uk Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:24:27 GMT

RIA Novosti

Egypt suspends contracts with Egyptian Traders guardian.co.uk, UK By Maha El Dahan CAIRO, June 7 (Reuters) - Egypt suspended all contracts with private grains importer Egyptian Traders Co on Sunday and told the firm to re-export a Russian wheat shipment quarantined over quality concerns, state media said. ... Egypt orders 'contaminated' Russian wheat sent back AFP Russia says not responsible for Egypt grain seizures Reuters South Africa Russian grain exporter rejects Egypt's allegations RIA Novosti RT - guardian.co.uk all 52 news articles

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DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - June 7 - Reuters Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:53:12 GMT

DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - June 7 Reuters All events/times provisional and in GMT (local time is GMT +3 for Egypt and Sudan). CAIRO - African ministers of finance, planning and economic development meet to discuss measures for dealing with the global economic crisis. *CAIRO - A delegation from ...

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Hamas: High-ranking contacts held with Egypt to defuse tension ... - Xinhua Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:57:50 GMT

China Daily

Hamas: High-ranking contacts held with Egypt to defuse tension ... Xinhua, China GAZA, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Islamic Hamas movement is holding high-ranking contacts with Egypt, which sponsors the inter-dialogue, in a bid to defuse tension with rival Fatah movement, a Hamas spokesman said on Saturday. Ayman Taha, a spokesman for Hamas ... Egypt to invite Palestinian groups to expanded dialogue People's Daily Online Hamas Supports Sending Egyptian Security Delegation to Gaza CRIENGLISH.com UN fact-finding team departs Gaza via Egypt crossing Ma'an News Agency Xinhua - Xinhua all 256 news articles

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Egypt thrashed in 2010 qualifier - BBC News Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:38:01 GMT

BBC News

Egypt thrashed in 2010 qualifier BBC News, UK Egypt face a struggle to qualify for the 2010 World Cup after an away defeat to Algeria leaves them stranded at the bottom of their group. Cameroon are another Africa giant propping up their group after a goalless draw with Morocco. ... Africa's big boys are in trouble ESPN STAR Sports African contest hots up Fifa.com Gabon trounce Togo to boost World Cup hopes AFP Globe and Mail all 57 news articles

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20K people outside US got Obama speech texts - The Associated Press Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:10:54 GMT

CTV.ca

20K people outside US got Obama speech texts The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20000 people outside the US received free text messages about President Barack Obama's speech to Muslims in Cairo, Egypt. The White House deputy national security adviser, Denis mcdonough, said Saturday that the State ... Obama Watch Boston Herald all 148 news articles

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Photo of the Day: President Obama tours the pyramids in Egypt - FOXNews Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:40:58 GMT

AFP

Photo of the Day: President Obama tours the pyramids in Egypt FOXNews The tour was led by Dr. Zahi Hawass, head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. Dr. Hawass led the President down into a tomb to see some hieroglyphics and to the President's surprise, there was a hieroglyhic that had a startling resemblance to ... Video: Raw Video: Obama Visits Egypt's Pyramids The Associated Press Obama Checks Out Sphinx And Pyramids CBS News Obama has come and gone, but Cairo's top 10 attractions remain Examiner.com ABC News - WLTX.com all 59 news articles