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Gunmen fire at Israeli bus near Egyptian border

JERUSALEM: Several people were killed when gunmen fired at Israeli vehicles near…

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Political powers agree on ‘advisory’ Azhar charter

CAIRO: Most of Egypt's prominent political powers including Islamic groups agreed on…

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Three political activists summoned for complaint against SCAF general

CAIRO: Three of the founding members of the Egyptian Democratic Academy (EDA)…

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Few political parties say prevented from Azhar’s ‘open’ meeting

CAIRO: Disgruntled members of some political parties complained of being prevented from…

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Syrian forces make arrests sweep in stricken port city

DAMASCUS: Hundreds of Syrian security services raided homes in the port city…

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UN-backed tribunal publishes Hariri indictment

THE HAGUE: The UN-backed court probing the 2005 murder of Lebanon's former…

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US risks losing ‘Arab Spring’ opportunity: Clinton

WASHINGTON: The United States may lose its chance to reshape the politics…

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Iran, Russia claim ‘first step’ to nuclear breakthrough

MOSCOW: Russia and Iran on Wednesday said a new Russian plan had…

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Egyptians at odds over Mubarak’s off-camera trial

CAIRO: Egyptians, who were glued to their television screens for the two…

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Flotilla passenger recounts obstacles, says still determined

CAIRO: The Tahrir, a day-trip tourist boat, has no beds. All tasks…

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