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Annan, in Egypt for talks, sees end of Israel blockade of Lebanon in 48 hours
Agence France-PresseALEXANDRIA: Israel should lift its blockade of Lebanon within 48 hours,…
Yearly Aida ritual missing the subtleties, but strong on extravagance
CAIRO: Verdi s Aida looks, feels and sounds like a true opera.…
"Last town in Egypt" agonizes as Gaza closure drags on
Agence France-Presse RAFAH: As Gaza Strip Palestinians remain trapped in their tiny…
Up to five dead in yet another train crash
CAIRO: An Egyptian passenger train and a freight train collided head-on on…
Bird flu re-emerges in Egyptian poultry after lull
Reuters CAIRO: Egypt has detected four new cases of bird flu in…
Mosque imam faces charges over fatwa termed anti-Semitic
CAIRO: Mosque Imam Safwat Hijazi is facing a legal investigation by Egyptian…
Rachid seeks more trade with China
Trade with China lags far behind EU and USCAIRO: An Egyptian business…
Natural gas is still Egypt's fastest-growing industry
CAIRO: Despite very rapid expansion over the last few years, Egypt s…
Bringing hip hop to the Arabic speaking world
CAIRO: Decked out in flashy chain necklaces, baggy jeans and a closely…