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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:45:00 GMT

African nations unite to defend Sudan leader

After bitter wrangling, Africaâs leaders agreed to denounce the International Criminal Court and refuse to extradite Sudanâs President Omar al-Bashir, who has been indicted for crimes against humanity in Darfur. The decision at the African
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:45:00 GMT

Irish negotiating team heading for Sudan (18:09)

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:44:00 GMT

GSK further extends its product portfolio in the Middle East and North Africa

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:42:00 GMT

Debunking the dogma on Darfur ln

MAHMOOD Mamdani, the Ugandan political scientist and Columbia University professor, recently spoke about his latest book, Saviours and Survivors: Darfur, Politics and the War on Terror, which challenges much of what weve been told about the war in
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:42:00 GMT

Emaar closes Algiers office

DUBAI (AFP) - UAE property giant Emaar has closed the office in Algeria of its Emaar International unit because of a lack of progress in business there, according to a statement Saturday carried by the official WAM news agency. 'Emaar created designs for
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:41:00 GMT

Officials: Israeli sub transits Suez Canal

The officials say the sub took part in war games in the Red Sea in early June, but didn't give further details. They spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. The transit through the canal was believed to be aimed
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:38:00 GMT

Morocco seeks energy autonomy

The Moroccan government wants to reduce its reliance on energy from other countries. After the launch of a strategy dedicated to the sector in 2008, followed by the first energy board meetings last March, an energy efficiency agreement was signed on June
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:36:00 GMT

Morocco arrests brother of top Islamist group member

RABAT, July 4 (Reuters) - Morocco has arrested the brother of a prominent figure in the country's main Islamist opposition group on suspicion of belonging to a hashish smuggling ring, police said on Saturday. They said the arrested man was the brother of
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:52:00 GMT

Egypt skipper refuses to give up

The Pharaohs lie bottom of Group C with just one point Captain Ahmed Hassan insists Egypt can put their 2010 World Cup back on track with victory over Rwanda on Sunday. The Pharaohs lie bottom of Group C with just one point after drawing against Zambia
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:47:00 GMT

AU ruling means Bashir can travel in Africa -Sudan

KHARTOUM, July 4 (Reuters) - Sudan said on Saturday its president was free to travel across Africa after heads of state of the African Union voted not to cooperate with the International Criminal Court's indictment of him. The global court has issued an
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:42:00 GMT

Sudan tries to contact kidnappers of Darfur aid workers

Sudanese authorities were trying on Saturday to establish contact with kidnappers who snatched two foreign aid workers from their offices in Darfur, a foreign ministry official said. Gunmen kidnapped the Irish and Ugandan women from the office of the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Finmeccanica denies Libyan fund investment report

ROME, July 4 (Reuters) - Italian defence company Finmeccanica denied on Saturday a website report that it was in talks with a Libyan sovereign fund over the sale of a stake of up to 10 percent. 'Finmeccanica categorically denies all news relating to
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:31:00 GMT

Algeria to host mega pan-African festival

artists and writers from all over Africa, as well as Brazil and the United States, are descending on Algeria for a huge cultural festival that kicks off this weekend until July 20. Algeria is hosting the Second Pan-African Cultural Festival at the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Egypt economy grows 4.7pc

economy grows .7pc Cairo: 's economy grew around an annualised .7 per cent in the third quarter of the 008/009 (July/June) fiscal year, state news agency Mena reported on Saturday, citing a finance ministry report. The figure compared with . percent in
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:20:00 GMT

Ireland Seeks Release of Darfur Aid Workers

The head of an Irish humanitarian aid agency appealed Saturday for the release of two of its employees kidnapped in Darfur. John O'Shea, chief executive of GOAL, said the group had not heard from the abductors of Irishwoman Sharon Commins, 32, and her
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Algerian singer Cheb Mami jailed for abortion bid (AFP)

PARIS (AFP) Music star Cheb Mami was sentenced Friday to five years in jail for trying to make a former lover undergo a forced abortion, despite pleading for forgiveness at his trial near Paris. Known as the 'Prince of Rai', the 42-year-old
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Morocco Arrests Brother of Top Islamist Group Member

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco has arrested the brother of a prominent figure in the country's main Islamist opposition group on suspicion of belonging to a hashish smuggling ring, police said on Saturday. They said the arrested man was the brother of Nadia
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Captain Hassan insists Egypt can qualify for World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) Captain Ahmed Hassan insists struggling Egypt can reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa ahead of a crucial qualifier against Rwanda in Cairo Sunday. Winners of the last two African Nations Cup tournaments, the North Africans lie
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Darfur rebels sign deal with Sudan opposition

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Ireland seeks release of Darfur aid workers

DUBLIN, Ireland --The head of an Irish humanitarian aid agency appealed Saturday for the release of two of its employees kidnapped in Darfur. John O'Shea, chief executive of GOAL, said the group had not heard from the abductors of Irishwoman Sharon
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Finmeccanica denies Libyan fund investment report

ROME, July 4 (Reuters) - Italian defence company Finmeccanica denied on Saturday a website report that it was in talks with a Libyan sovereign fund over the sale of a stake of up to 10 percent. 'Finmeccanica categorically denies all news relating to
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Ireland seeks release of Darfur aid workers

DUBLIN, Ireland -- The head of an Irish humanitarian aid agency appealed Saturday for the release of two of its employees kidnapped in Darfur. John O'Shea, chief executive of GOAL, said the group had not heard from the abductors of Irishwoman Sharon
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Morocco arrests brother of top Islamist group member

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco has arrested the brother of a prominent figure in the country's main Islamist opposition group on suspicion of belonging to a hashish smuggling ring, police said on Saturday. They said the arrested man was the brother of Nadia
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Egypt economic growth 4.7 pct Q3 2008/09-MENA

CAIRO, July 4 (Reuters) - Egypt's economy grew around an annualised 4.7 percent in the third quarter of the 2008/2009 (July/June) fiscal year, state news agency MENA reported on Saturday, citing a finance ministry report. The figure compared with 4.2
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Obama urges Morocco help on Mideast peace

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Gunmen kidnap two female aid workers in Darfur region of Sudan

Cairo: Gunmen abducted two female aid workers in Darfur on Friday, said the international peacekeeping mission in the western region of Sudan. It was the third kidnapping of foreign humanitarian workers since March, when an international court issued a
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:50:00 GMT

Two cases of H1N1 infection in Tunisia

Manama: The first two cases of H1N1 influenza in Tunisia were discovered after the local health authorities decided to test 22 students who had spent some time in Washington with the Bahraini students who tested positive, a Tunisian health official has
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:49:00 GMT

Nigeria, Algeria agree to build Sahara gas link

ABUJA: Nigeria, Algeria and Niger yesterday signed an agreement to build a multi-billion dollar gas pipeline across the Sahara that could send up to 30 billion cubic metres a year of supplies to Europe. The idea of piping gas thousands of kilometres
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Gulf bourses rise; Egypt rallies

DUBAI: All Gulf Arab bourses rose in low volume trading yesterday, as improved sentiment in global markets continued to spill into the region, and traders consolidated positions ahead of the release of company earnings. 'We are seeing a good
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:45:00 GMT

AU Opposes Arrest Warrant On Sudan's President

The African Union is ending its co-operation with the International Criminal Court for charging President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan with war crimes. Al-Bashir is accused of alleged atrocities in the Darfur region. Reports from the 13th AU summit of heads
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:44:00 GMT