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Egypt's first woman mayor takes role in her stride
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Murdered student's lawyer to report journalists over slanderous coverage
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Suddenly jobless? Dubai hotel offers a free meal
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With a Grain of Salt: Voicemail
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OPEC meeting needs to cut, but size matters
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