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Egyptian shares rise in step with Gulf markets

CAIRO: Egyptian stocks gained ground on Thursday as Gulf markets recovered and…

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Mussa set for new term as Arab League chief

CAIRO: Arab leaders are widely expected to approve Amr Mussa s bid…

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Muslim Brotherhood rallies support for Palestine

CAIRO: As the recently elected Hamas government struggles to come to terms…

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Helping communities work their way out of poverty

CAIRO: If you're looking for local, unique handmade crafts with a touch…

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Word on the Street

CAIRO: On Wednesday, the new metered and air-conditioned taxis were given the…

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Press Round-up

CAIRO: The stock market's drastic decline and the parliament's increasingly heated debates…

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Ministry of education cancels Women's Day celebration for 'security reasons'

CAIRO: Less than 24 hours before its scheduled start, the Egyptian Center…

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Al Ahli open Champions League defense in Kenya

JOHANNESBURG: Holders Al Ahli begin the defense of their African Champions League…

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Court tells church to let man remarry

CAIRO: An Egyptian court told the Coptic Christian church on Tuesday to…

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Sphinx to get facelift

CAIRO: The Great Sphinx of Giza, one of the most famous monuments…

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