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Coptic Churches call on followers to avoid Jan. 25 protests

By Essam Fadl CAIRO: The three Coptic Egyptian Churches — Orthodox, Catholic…

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Dozens commemorate Police Day outside Cairo court

CAIRO: Dozens of citizens gathered on Monday outside the Cassation Court in…

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MB, Baradei campaign members cite threats ahead of Jan. 25 protests

By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Members of the Muslim Brotherhood as well as…

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Tunisia can be a model for democratic transformation in Arab world, say experts

CAIRO: The Tunisian revolution challenged stereotypes of the stagnant political scene associated…

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Tunisia can be a model for democratic transformation in Arab world, say experts

By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The Tunisian revolution challenged stereotypes of the stagnant…

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Protesters vow to bring down Tunisia’s ‘Bastille’

By Thibauld Malterre/ AFP TUNIS: "The Kasbah is the Bastille of Tunisia,…

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Obama to push faster recovery, more jobs

WASHINGTON: Political engines are revving up for the 2012 presidential election and…

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Kuwait MPs aim to quiz minister on ‘torture’ death

KUWAIT CITY: Three opposition MPs on Monday filed to question the Kuwaiti…

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Najib Mikati tipped as new Lebanon PM

BEIRUT: Former premier Najib Mikati was tipped on Monday as the favorite…

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Iran hangs two activists held in 2009 election demos

TEHRAN: Iran hanged on Monday two activists it said were members of…

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