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AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 25 1:17 PM
A lightning campaign wrapped up in Egypt on Sunday ahead of a referendum on constitutional amendments, with the regime defending the changes and the opposition rallying support for a boycott.Rice urges Egypt to reform its democracy AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 25 6:48 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday she raised U.S. criticism of Egyptian democracy efforts with President Hosni Mubarak, but added the United States would not try to dictate how Egypt should proceed.Rice tones down criticism of Egypt over reforms Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 25 5:27 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Sunday toned down criticism of planned amendments to Egypt's constitution that rights groups have called a step backward for freedom and democracy.Egypt says Arab peace plan is basis for talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 25 4:42 AM
Egypt said on Sunday Arab states were ready to negotiate with Israel if the Jewish state accepts their 2002 peace initiative as a starting point.Egypt dials back political reform The Christian Science Monitor - Mar 25 3:14 PM
Constitutional amendments, expected to pass Monday, will bar the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's most popular opposition group. Easy Group 2 win for Egypt BBC News - Mar 25 1:40 PM
African champions Egypt beat Mauritania 3-0 in Cairo on Saturday in Group Two of Nations Cup qualifying, while Botswana defeat Burundi 1-0 in Gaborone.Rice raises U.S. concerns over reforms in Egypt Boston Herald - 3 minutes ago
ASWAN, Egypt - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said yesterday she raised U.S. criticism of Egyptian democracy efforts with President Hosni Mubarak, but added the United States would not try to dictate...Rice tones down criticism of 'difficult' Egypt reform Financial Times - 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
Condoleezza Rice, US secretary of state, discussed her concerns about Egyptian democracy with President Hosni Mubarak in Egypt yesterday, but toned down earlier public criticism of controversial changes to the constitution, being put to a referendum today.US concern over Egypt reforms BBC News - Mar 25 1:21 AM
The visiting US secretary of state voices concern at constitutional reform in Egypt, a day before its referendum.Israelis fire back at Egypt over claims of war atrocities JTA - Mar 25 1:31 PM
Former Israeli prisoners of war are recounting what Egyptian soldiers did to them in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, telling their stories in response to a flurry of atrocity allegations from Egypt.Egypt split ahead of today s vote The Peninsula - Mar 25 5:45 PM
cairo A lightning campaign wrapped up in Egypt yesterday ahead of a referendum on constitutional amendments, with the regime defending the changes and the opposition rallying support for a boycott.Egypt dominate Mauritania Eurosport - Mar 25 2:28 PM
African champions Egypt eased to a comfortable 3-0 win over Mauritania in Cairo to keep their lead in Group Two of the CAN qualifiers.Egypt rejects U.S. amendments criticism AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 1:22 PM
Egypt on Saturday sharply rejected American criticism over plans to change the constitution, reflecting the tensions between the two allies over demands for democracy here.Mining to overtake tourism as Egypt main revenue source? Middle East Times - Mar 25 12:34 PM
CAIRO -- Tourism has long been Egypt's most lucrative source of income, but that could change in the near future with the discovery of immense deposits of minerals, including gold, in the Eastern desert near the Red Sea coast.Egypt reports one new human bird flu case People's Daily - Mar 25 6:25 PM
The Egyptian Health Ministry reported a human bird flu case on Sunday, bringing the number of such cases to 27 in the country, Egypt's official news agency MENA said.Rice Tones Down Criticism of Egypt on Constitutional Changes Voice of America - Mar 25 9:52 AM
A day before Egyptians are to vote in a controversial referendum on constitutional changes, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice says she told Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak about her concerns over the progress of democratic reform in Egypt.Egypt constitution changes set for approval despite critics AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 1:42 PM
Controversial changes to Egypt's constitution are expected to be approved on Monday in a referendum which a united opposition has vowed to boycott and Washington has openly criticised.Egypt rips Rice's constitution comments AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 11:11 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was strongly criticized by the foreign minister Saturday for suggesting that proposed changes to Egypt's constitution may be less than democratic.Egypt rebuffs criticism from US Boston Globe - Mar 25 2:27 AM
CAIRO -- Egypt sharply rejected American criticism yesterday over plans to change the constitution, reflecting the tensions between the two allies over demands for democracy in the nation.Rice Meets Mubarak in Egypt, Voices Concern Over Referendum Voice of America - Mar 25 6:52 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak for talks on democracy in Egypt and regional issues. The two met in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan Sunday.As Egypt Votes on Laws, Cynicism Rules the Street New York Times - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Issues of politics were for many overshadowed by more basic concerns, like lack of jobs, inadequate housing and the price of food.Rarely at odds, U.S. angers Egypt after ripping constitution changes The Plain Dealer - Mar 25 4:51 AM
Cairo, Egypt- Egypt on Saturday sharply rejected U.S. criticism over plans to change the constitution, reflecting the tensions between the two allies over demands for democracy here.Rice Urges Egypt to Reform Its Democracy The San Francisco Examiner - Mar 25 7:08 AM
(AP Photo/Ben Curtis) U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, right, in Aswan, Egypt Sunday, March 25, 2007. Rice said Sunday she expressed U.S. concern about the progress of democratic reforms to officials in Egypt, a day before the country votes on constitutional changes that opponents call a sham.Egypt says constitution reforms to keep region stable Middle East Times - Mar 25 5:31 AM
ASWAN, Egypt -- Egypt argued Sunday that controversial constitutional amendments being put to a nationwide vote are crucial in guaranteeing stability in the region.Egypt adopts no stance on Iran's nuclear program Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 25 9:16 AM
Iran - Egypt - Nuclear Political Advisor to the Egyptian President, Osama Al-Baz on Sunday said that his country will not take any position against Iran's nuclear activities.Rice arrives in Egypt for Mideast talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 6:30 AM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Egypt Saturday on the first leg of a regional tour aimed at reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.Egypt says Arab peace plan is basis for talks AlertNet - Mar 25 4:35 AM
Source: Reuters By Alaa Shahine and Arshad Mohammed ASWAN, Egypt, March 25 (Reuters) - Egypt said on Sunday Arab states were ready to negotiate with Israel if the Jewish state accepts their 2002 peace initiative as ... Egypt's Mubarak defends constitutional changes Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 4:53 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak defended on Saturday two controversial aspects of constitutional amendments which will go to referendum on Monday, saying Egypt needed to avert the dangers of sectarianism and terrorism.Rice's reproof angers Egypt Deseret Morning News - Mar 24 11:28 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pressed Arab officials on Saturday to follow up a peace offering to Israel with sustained diplomacy. At the same time, she encountered a backlash from Egypt over her criticism of constitutional amendments that are being put to a referendum Monday.Egypt Rejects U.S. Amendments Criticism ABC News - Mar 24 12:28 PM
Egypt Sharply Rejects Secretary Rice's Criticism Over Proposed Constitutional AmendmentsEgypt: Israel should accept Arab peace initiative Al Bawaba - Mar 25 5:53 AM
Egypt said on Sunday Arab nations were prepared to negotiate with Israel if Tel Aviv accepts their 2002 peace initiative as a starting point.Egypt constitution vote to go ahead despite U.S. Arizona Daily Star - Mar 25 12:11 AM
CAIRO, Egypt Egypt on Saturday sharply rejected American criticism over plans to change its constitution, reflecting the tensions between the two allies over demands for democracy here.Egypt to vote on divisive reforms BBC News - Mar 25 5:31 PM
Egyptians are to vote in a referendum on changes to the constitution, as opposition groups call for a boycott.Rice arrives in Egypt to start regional tour People's Daily - Mar 24 9:52 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived at Aswan International Airport, southern Egypt, on Saturday afternoon to kick off her regional tour aimed at reviving the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.Rice arrives in Egypt for peace talks Deutsche Welle - Mar 24 9:28 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has arrived in Egypt for talks aimed at reviving the stalled peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. Rice is to meet with leaders from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt in the city of Aswan.Arab Quartet meeting starts in southern Egypt People's Daily - Mar 24 10:08 PM
The foreign ministers of Arab Quartet on Middle East peace, which comprises Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, began their meeting on Saturday afternoon in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan to exchange views on the latest regional developments.U.S. has no right to interfere in Egypt's internal affairs: FM People's Daily - Mar 24 7:38 PM
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit said Saturday that any foreign state, including the United States, has no right to interfere in Egypt's internal affairs.Egypt's Olympic soccer team bids farewell to Beijing 2008 People's Daily - Mar 24 9:19 PM
Egypt's Olympic football team suffered a 1-3 loss away to Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday evening, which dashed Egypt's hopes to play the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, local media reported.Rice meets Arab ministers in Egypt The Peninsula - Mar 24 5:44 PM
aswan, Egypt US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Middle East allies yesterday to reinvigorate a long-dormant Arab plan for peace with Israel that she hopes may hold the key to keeping alive fractured Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.Rice meets Arab ministers in Egypt Reuters.co.uk - Mar 24 2:44 PM
ASWAN, Egypt (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice began a Middle East tour on Saturday by meeting four Arab foreign ministers in the south Egyptian town of Aswan to explore Arab views on steps towards peace with Israel.Rice in Egypt to revive Arab-Israel peace plan Japan Today - Mar 24 3:40 PM
ASWAN, Egypt U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Middle East allies Saturday to reinvigorate a long-dormant Arab plan for peace with Israel that she hopes may hold the key to keeping alive fractured Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.Rice in Egypt to revive Arab-Israel peace plan AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 24 10:13 AM
ASWAN, Egypt (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Middle East allies Saturday to reinvigorate a long-dormant Arab plan for peace with Israel that she hopes may hold the key to keeping alive fractured Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.Rice in Egypt to revive Arab-Israel peace plan AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 24 8:55 AM
ASWAN, Egypt (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Egypt Saturday to discuss with Arab allies their long-dormant blueprint that she hopes could revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.Egypt votes on controversial constitution changes Channel NewsAsia - 25 minutes ago
CAIRO: Egyptians vote Monday on controversial constitutional changes which have drawn unusual US criticism and prompted calls by the opposition to boycott the referendum.UN chief in Egypt in push for Mideast peace AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 23 11:48 AM
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was in Egypt Friday on the second leg of a Middle East tour amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region aimed at re-energising the peace process.Rice To Meet Arab Foreign Ministers In Egypt Nasdaq - Mar 24 7:16 AM
(RTTNews) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who is on a Middle East tour, on Saturday reached Aswan, a town in southern Egypt. Rice's trip is aimed at seeking Arab and Israeli opinion on a proposed Middle East Peace initiative.Rice meets four Arab foreign ministers in Egypt Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Mar 24 6:51 AM
ASWAN, Egypt (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in the southern Egyptian town of Aswan on Saturday at the start of a Middle East tour to explore Arab and Israeli views on possible steps towards peace.*Condoleezza Rice Begins Middle East Peace Initiative From Egypt Nasdaq - Mar 24 7:01 AM
(RTTNews) - Condoleezza Rice Begins Middle East Peace Initiative From Egypt.Egypt Rips Rice's Constitution Comments The San Francisco Examiner - Mar 24 8:08 AM
(AP Photo/Ben Curtis) U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrives at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, Egypt Saturday, March 24, 2007 ahead of a meeting with foreign ministers from the Arab Quartet of countries consisting of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Jordan.Condoleezza Rice, the US Secretary of State, arrives at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, Egypt [AFP] Aljazeera - Mar 24 8:27 AM
Condoleezza Rice, the US secretary of state, has arrived in southern Egypt at the start of a Middle East tour as she hopes to rally wider Arab support for a Palestinian-Israeli peace deal.Rice Urges Egypt to Reform Its Democracy ABC News - Mar 25 4:28 AM
Secretary of State Rice Raises U.S. Criticism of Egyptian Democracy Efforts With MubarakEgypt highlights importance of constitutional amendments People's Daily - Mar 25 5:39 PM
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit on Sunday highlighted the importance of the country's constitutional amendments as crucial in guarantee the stability in the region.Rice arrives in Egypt for Mideast talks Channel NewsAsia - Mar 24 6:00 AM
ASWAN, Egypt: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Egypt Saturday on the first leg of a regional tour aimed at reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.Rice meets four Arab foreign ministers in Egypt AlertNet - Mar 24 6:19 AM
Source: Reuters ASWAN, Egypt, March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in the southern Egyptian town of Aswan on Saturday at the start of a Middle East tour to explore Arab and Israeli ... Egypt to Vote on Expanding Powers of the Presidency New York Times - Mar 24 3:47 PM
The Egyptian public will be asked to vote Monday on a package of 34 amendments to the Constitution that the government says represent political reform.Egypt Refuses U.N. Request to Help Sway Sudan Leader New York Times - Mar 24 3:48 PM
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was seeking help in influencing Sudan to accept U.N. peacekeepers.New Bird Flu Victim in Egypt RedNova - Mar 25 5:16 PM
Text of report in English by Egyptian news agency MENA Cairo, 25 March: A three-year-old girl tested positive for the H5N1 virus in Aswan Sunday, [25 March], Health and Population Ministry Spokesman Abd-al-Rahman Shahin said.Egypt rips Rice's constitution comments India Daily - Mar 24 9:29 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was strongly criticized by the foreign minister Saturday for suggesting that proposed changes to Egypt's constitution may be less than democratic. Rice is holding talks with Arab foreign ministers over the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.Rice in Egypt to revive Arab-Israel peace plan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 3:51 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held talks with key Middle East allies Saturday about reviving an Arab plan for peace with Israel that might also help invigorate troubled Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, a senior US official said.Rice meets Arab ministers in Egypt Tiscali - Mar 24 9:20 AM
The four foreign ministers are from countries friendly towards the United States -- Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In Aswan Rice will also meet intelligence chiefs from the same four countries, officials said.The Condi Diary: Night Flight to Egypt Time Magazine - Mar 24 1:21 PM
Rice heads off to the Middle East to try to bridge the gap between Israel and Hamas. But she's not raising expectations Sharon seeks help of Egypt, U.S. to prevent chaos after leaving Gaza JTA - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
As Israel refines its plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, policy planners are coming up with a number of tactics to ensure that terrorist groups won´t seize power.Egypt irked at U.S. for remarks Denver Post - Mar 25 12:27 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pressed Arab officials Saturday to follow up a peace offering to Israel with sustained diplomacy.Egypt police break up referendum protest Mail and Guardian - Mar 25 12:17 PM
Egyptian security forces broke up an opposition protest in Cairo on Sunday, on the eve of a referendum on constitutional changes which opponents fear will strengthen the ruling party's grip on power.Nineteen arrested in Egypt ahead of vote on constitutional reform EARTHtimes.org - Mar 25 12:11 PM
Cairo - Egyptian security forces on Sunday seized at least 19 activists who were protesting against constitutional reform ahead of a public referendum. Several members of the Egyptian national movement for change - Kefaya - and opposition leaders prot...Rice still concerned with Egyptian reform UPI - Mar 25 11:19 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice toned down her criticism of democratic reform in Egypt Sunday when speaking with the nation's president. The Voice ...Egypt's rates unchanged AME Info - Mar 23 9:06 PM
Egypt's central bank has left its benchmark interest rates unchanged but insisted it would raise them, if required, to control inflationary pressure, reported Reuters.Egypt urges US not to meddle in its affairs AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 5:39 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday dismissed US criticism of a forthcoming referendum on constitutional changes, ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.Egypt to host 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup People's Daily - Mar 23 9:20 PM
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Friday that Egypt has been officially chosen to host the 2009 U-20 World Cup, local soccer news website filgoal.com reported.On Egypt s Referendum Arab News - Mar 23 5:22 PM
CAIRO, 24 March 2007 Back to the future or forward to the past? As Egypt prepares for a constitutional referendum on Monday, the question is hotly debated in Cairo s famous teahouses and arousing passions on opposite sides.Egypt battlefield set for golf boom -- once mines cleared AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 23 11:00 AM
EL ALAMEIN, Egypt (AFP) - The steaming sands of El-Alamein, where German and Allied tanks fought fiercely during World War II, are being readied for a boom in tourism, but only once the land mines are cleared.Rice meets four Arab FMs in Egypt Deutsche Welle - Mar 25 4:13 AM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has called for broad-based reconciliation between Arab states and Israel as a way of reviving the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.Egyptian girl has bird flu TVNZ - Mar 25 5:24 PM
A three-year-old Egyptian girl has contracted bird flu, the 27th case among humans in Egypt, the state news agency MENA said.Sinochem, no Devon deal AME Info - 38 minutes ago
China's Sinochem has decided against making a bid for the Devon Energy Corporation's oil and gas fields in Egypt and is now looking at other overseas options, reported Bloomberg.Rice: Arab-Israeli peace would also aid Palestinians CNN.com - Mar 24 6:13 PM
ASWAN, Egypt (Reuters) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Saturday made her case to four Arab foreign ministers that a broader Arab-Israeli reconciliation would help promote peace between Israelis and Palestinians.UPI NewsTrack TopNews The Washington Times - Mar 25 2:08 PM
CAIRO, March 25 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice toned down her criticism of democratic reform in Egypt Sunday when speaking with the nation's president.Egyptian girl has bird flu, 27th human case Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 25 1:50 PM
CAIRO (Reuters) - A three-year-old Egyptian girl has contracted bird flu, the 27th case among humans in Egypt, the state news agency MENA said on Sunday.U.N. request refused by Egypt's president UPI - Mar 24 11:35 AM
A request from United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon regarding peacekeepers in Darfur was rebuffed Saturday by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. The ...Rice Presses Arab States on Peace Plan Washington Post - Mar 24 3:44 PM
ASWAN, Egypt, March 24 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pressed Arab officials on Saturday to follow up a peace offering to Israel with sustained diplomacy. At the same time, she encountered a backlash from Egypt's government over her criticism of constitutional amendments that are being put...Egypt: No Talks Until Israel Accepts Land-for-peace Principle Nasdaq - Mar 23 8:31 AM
CAIRO (AP)--Egypt said Friday that Israel should approve in principle a land- for-peace initiative before negotiations with the Palestinians could begin.Rice continues Mideast tour in efforts to revive peace process People's Daily - Mar 25 6:38 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice continued her regional tour in Middle East on Sunday after wrapping up her visit to Egypt in fresh efforts to revive the long- stalled peace process with special focus on the Arab-Israeli conflict.Egypt Rips Rice's Constitution Comments ABC News - Mar 24 8:13 AM
Egyptian Minister Slams Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's Comments on Constitution IssuesEgyptian Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendments Voice of America - Mar 25 12:07 PM
Egypt's parliament has approved a series of constitutional amendments that the government describes as reforms but the opposition calls a blow to democracy.Egyptian girl has bird flu, 27th human case The New Zealand Herald - Mar 25 3:22 PM
CAIRO - A three-year-old Egyptian girl has contracted bird flu, the 27th case among humans in Egypt, the state news agency MENA said today.Egypt evicts neighbors of the pharaohs International Herald Tribune - Mar 22 2:04 PM
The Egyptian authorities have evicted hundreds of peasants from a village in southern Egypt because their mud-brick houses were leaking sewage onto priceless antiquities.Greenpeace urges Mideast to shun nuclear power AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 1:31 PM
Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior has dropped anchor in Egypt's Mediterranean port of Alexandria to deliver an unequivocal message against nuclear programmes -- civilian and military -- to a region suddenly hungry for atomic power.Egypt opposition to boycott constitution vote AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 8:51 AM
Egypt's main opposition parties announced on Thursday that they will boycott a national referendum on controversial constitutional amendments.Sudanese troops bar U.N. from camp USA Today - Mar 24 2:41 PM
Sudanese troops barred the U.N. humanitarian chief on Saturday from a Darfur refugee camp. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon failed, meanwhile, to persuade Egypt to push Sudan's leader to accept a U.N. peacekeeping mission in the region.Rice says she told Egyptian leaders of concerns over reforms Boston Herald - Mar 25 7:11 AM
ASWAN, Egypt - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday she raised U.S. criticism of Egyptian democracy efforts with President Hosni Mubarak, but added the United States would not try to dictate...Egyptian girl has bird flu, 27th human case AlertNet - Mar 25 1:04 PM
Source: Reuters CAIRO, March 25 (Reuters) - A three-year-old Egyptian girl has contracted bird flu, the 27th case among humans in Egypt, the state news agency MENA said on Sunday. The girl, Hajer Mohamed Awadallah, ... Millions of WWII mines hamper tourism on Egypt coast The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 23 2:21 PM
The steaming sands of El-Alamein, where German and Allied tanks fought fiercely during World War II, are being readied for a boom in tourism, but only once the land mines are cleared. The potentially lucrative tourism industry on Egypt's north coast is being cautiously developed on one of the most heavily mined bits of real estate in the world.Egypt's president bashes Israel in interview with Lebanese paper JTA - Mar 25 12:31 AM
Before you continue... Help us understand our readers. Please register. It's free and fast!Egypt pound overnight interbank rate steady at 8.8 pct Khaleej Times - Mar 25 5:51 AM
CAIRO - The median overnight interbank rate on the Egyptian pound was roughly steady at 8.8 percent on Sunday compared to 8.806 percent CBET on Thursday in the absence of central bank certificates of deposit, traders said.Egypt President Dismisses UN Request To Press Sudan On Darfur Nasdaq - Mar 24 1:31 PM
CAIRO (AP)--U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon failed on Saturday to persuade the Egyptian president to push neighboring Sudan's leader to accept a U.N. peacekeeping mission in his war-torn Darfur region.Scottish university starts nursing college in Egypt Guardian Unlimited - Mar 23 5:02 AM
A Scottish university has increased its influence over shaping the future of nurse education in the Middle East. Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh yesterday revealed it had signed a deal to create a new nursing faculty at the University of Egypt in Cairo.Egypt appoints women judges for the first time africast.com - Mar 23 6:06 AM
CAIRO, March 23 -- A recent decision to appoint 31 women judges for the first time in Egypt has been greeted with scepticism. "This decision is overdue.UN chief in Egypt in push for Mideast peace Middle East Times - Mar 23 3:27 AM
CAIRO -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was in Egypt Friday on the second leg of a Middle East tour amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region aimed at re-energizing the peace process.Rice urges Arab states to 'search deep' for Mideast peace AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 25 4:44 AM
ASWAN, Egypt (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Sunday called on Arab states to search deeply for the means of reviving peace talks with Israel ahead of their annual summit.Rice tells Egyptian leaders of US concerns over reforms Gulf News - Mar 25 2:14 PM
Aswan: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said yesterday she raised US criticism of Egyptian democracy efforts with President Hosni Mubarak, but added the United States would not try to dictate how Egypt should proceed.Angola goal romp destroys Eritrea ATL World Soccer - Mar 25 12:53 PM
Angola took a giant step toward the 2008 African Nations Cup in Ghana by outclassing Eritrea 6-1 in a qualifier on Sunday. Flavio Amado, who plays for five-time African Champions League title holders Al-Ahly of Egypt, led the rout with two goals at the decaying Citadela Stadium in Luanda.