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Egypt’s own instability worsens its blow from creation of South Sudan

CAIRO: The negative repercussions, longed feared by Egypt if South Sudan became…

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Mubarak trial may scare Arab rulers, placate Egyptians

  CAIRO: Egypt's fallen leader, Hosni Mubarak, goes on trial on Wednesday…

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Political powers gear up for Ramadan, prepare for elections

  CAIRO: Political parties are implementing special programs for Ramadan expressing fears…

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Obama, Clinton offer Ramadan wishes to Muslims

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama extended his best wishes Monday to Muslims…

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Arab, African aid lacks coordination, says Somali leader

Arab, African aid lacks coordination, says Somali leader KHARTOUM: Somalia's President Sharif…

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Egypt military arrests BBC journalist

CAIRO: Egypt's military arrested a BBC journalist when it cleared out a…

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Military prisoners tortured in El-Wadi El-Gedid, 13 Alex protesters tried

CAIRO: Rights organizations condemned Saturday the torture of prisoners in El-Wadi El-Gedid…

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Sacked Brotherhood youths consider next move

CAIRO: A group of Muslim Brotherhood (MB) youths recently sacked for forming…

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Armed forces, police raid Tahrir Square

CAIRO: Members of the armed forces and central security police raided Tahrir…

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Tunisian Islamist leader calls for unity in transitional phase

CAIRO: Rashid Al-Ghannushi, head of the Renaissance Party, an Islamist Tunisian party,…

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