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Humanitarian crisis in Libya worsening, says UN chief

TRIPOLI: Attempts to secure a ceasefire in Libya have failed and the…

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DNE

Pope meets Arab League chief over safety of Christians

VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI met with the new Arab League chief,…

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DNE

Bin Laden fosters Arab revolt in posthumous message

WASHINGTON: Al-Qaeda has released a message from slain leader Osama bin Laden…

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AFP

Amnesty: Egypt still abusing human rights

CAIRO: Egyptian authorities continue to restrict freedom of assembly, torture detainees and…

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DNE

Hundreds demand release of military detainees

By Reem Abdellatif CAIRO: Hundreds gathered Wednesday in Tahrir Square demanding the release…

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DNE

Investigations ongoing with Suzanne Mubarak, official says

By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Investigations into abuse of power allegations against the ex-president’s…

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DNE

Freedom and Justice Party submits documents, includes over 900 women, 93 Copts

By Heba Fahmy and Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) presented to…

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DNE

Leaks on Mubarak’s pardon were deliberate, analyst says

CAIRO: News of possibly granting amnesty to ousted president Hosni Mubarak indicates…

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DNE

Von Trier beings the end of the world to Cannes

The end of the world is coming this Saturday, apparently, and thanks…

AFP
AFP

Egypt revolt poses a test for American University

By David Crary / AP CAIRO: Any university likes to brag about prominent…

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DNE