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Mubarak trial helps restore military credibility

  CAIRO: The trial of ex-president Hosni Mubarak has restored credibility in…

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Risk of terrorism in Egypt up significantly since 2010: study

CAIRO: The risk of terrorism in Egypt is significantly higher today than…

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Israeli police deploy in force for Ramadan

JERUSALEM: Israeli police deployed in force in Jerusalem's Old City, a spokesman…

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Somali rebels stopping men fleeing drought

DADAAB: Somali rebels are blocking men fleeing harsh drought and forcibly recruiting…

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Palestine’s UN bid: Between history and hot air

RAMALLAH: President Mahmoud Abbas' attempt to upgrade the Palestinians' status at the…

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Tribe digs in as army advances on Yemen capital

SANAA: Armed Yemenis loyal to tribal chief Sheikh Sadiq Al-Ahmar, who heads…

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Rebels say NATO raid killed Qaddafi son

BENGHAZI: A NATO raid killed Moammar Qaddafi's son Khamis and more than…

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El-Adly trial adjourned to Aug. 14 for lawyers to examine evidence

CAIRO: The trial of former interior minister Habib El-Adly and six security…

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Abbaseya protester killed, family awaits autopsy report

CAIRO: Protester Mohamed Mohsen, 24, passed away Wednesday night, from injuries sustained…

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Two petrol bombs hurled at Arab League HQ

CAIRO: Saboteurs on Thursday threw two Molotov cocktails at the Arab League…

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