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Fewer than half Arab leaders attend Iraq summit

By Hamza Hendawi and Lara Jakes / AP BAGHDAD: Fewer than half the…

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FJP determined to sack government

By Omnia Al Desoukie CAIRO: Representatives of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP)…

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Azhar withdraws from constitution panel

By AFP CAIRO: Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam's highest authority, said on Thursday it…

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Military guards its finances ahead of drafting new constitution

By Reem Abdellatif CAIRO: The ruling military council warned civilians not to “interfere”…

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Red Cross: Gaza fuel shortage puts lives at risk

By AP GENEVA: The International Committee of the Red Cross says a…

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Four Muslim preachers banned from entering France

By AFP PARIS: France said Thursday it had banned four Muslim preachers…

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Egypt ex-housing minister gets 8 years jail for graft

By Reuters CAIRO: A Cairo court sentenced former Housing Minister Ibrahim Soliman…

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Islamists find foothold in Syria revolt

By Erika Solomon /Reuters BEIRUT: Sheikh Abu Abdullah Zahed, a Lebanese Muslim cleric…

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Sudan, S.Sudan pledge peace as crisis talks delayed

By AFP ADDIS ABABA: African-brokered crisis talks between Sudan and South Sudan…

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SCAF pardons Ayman Nour, allowing him to run for president

By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: The military ruler pardoned head of the Ghad El-Thawra…

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