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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:00 GMT
Foreign Ministry summons Egyptian ambassador to convey Algeria's "great concern"
ALGIERS- Egyptian ambassador to Algeria was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday where Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci asked him to convey to the authorities of his country 'the incomprehension and great concern' of the Algerian
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:00 GMT
The relations between the peoples of Algeria and Egypt cannot be affected
ALGIERS- by the reactions of some Egyptians, said Thursday here Abdelaziz Belkhadem, Minister of State and Personal Representative of the President of the Republic. 'Ultimately, the relationship between the two peoples are very important and should not
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:00 GMT
35 Egyptian police hurt as football violence simmers
AFP - CAIRO (AFP) - Violent protestors injured dozens of police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, fanning the flames of a diplomatic row that erupted over a football World Cup qualifier won by bitter rivals Algeria.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:00 GMT
35 Egyptian police hurt as football violence simmers
CAIRO (AFP) - Violent protestors injured dozens of police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, fanning the flames of a diplomatic row that erupted over a football World Cup qualifier won by bitter rivals Algeria.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:00 GMT
35 Egyptian police hurt as football violence simmers
AFP – Egyptians burn an Algerian flag as they protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. Violent protestors … CAIRO (AFP) – Violent protestors injured dozens of police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, fanning the flames of a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:00 GMT
Soccer match leads to riot police, diplomatic meltdown
Hundreds of angry demonstrators in Egypt's capital fought with police near the Algerian Embassy early Friday, the Interior Ministry said. The clashes in Cairo stem from tensions over Algeria's victory over Egypt in a World Cup qualifier soccer match and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:00 GMT
35 Egyptian police hurt as football violence simmers
Violent protestors injured dozens of police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, fanning the flames of a diplomatic row that erupted over a football World Cup qualifier won by bitter rivals Algeria. Thirty-five police were hurt and 15 cars
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:00 GMT
Libya and UN agency enter pact to boost food security, sustainable development
– The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Libya have agreed on a $71 million programme to boost cooperation over the next five years to strengthen food security and sustainable development in the country. “FAO is proud to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT
Telecom Egypt Company Profile - New Report Published
Newly released report, Telecom Egypt Company Profile, provides detailed company analysis Published on November 20, 2009by Press Office(Companiesandmarkets.com and OfficialWire)LONDON, ENGLAND Telecom Egypt has the largest fixed-line customer base in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:00 GMT
Egyptian police hurt as football violence simmers
Protestors hurled stones and firebombs at riot police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, leaving dozens of officers injured and triggering a diplomatic spat after a crucial football match.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:00 GMT
Swiss visas for Libyans down to a trickle
Switzerland has drastically reduced the number of visas granted to Libyan citizens, with only 83 issued so far this year compared to 5,902 in the same period last year. In response to a motion submitted by the Foreign Affairs Commission of the House of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:00 GMT
In Effort to Shrink Sequence Data, Egyptian Team Tests Lossless Compression Algorithm
A team of Egyptian computer scientists has developed a new approach that they claim can squeeze more DNA sequence data into a smaller amount of storage space without losing any information. The team's lossless compression algorithm, called LCA, takes
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:00 GMT
Danish government must arrest Sudan president if he attends Copenhagen climate conference, says Amnesty
The Danish government must arrest Sudanese President al Bashir if he attends the Copenhagen climate conference next month, said Amnesty International today. Amnesty has learned that the Danish government has invited President al Bashir, who is wanted by
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:00 GMT
Egypt recalls envoy from Algeria over soccer violence
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:00 GMT
In Morocco, Tzipi Livni backs Mideast talks
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:00 GMT
Egypt issue FIFA threat
Egypt has threatened to withdraw its national team from all football activities if FIFA does not take action against rivals Algeria in the aftermath of their recent World Cup play-off match in Sudan. The country’s football association has already filed
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:00 GMT
Egyptian soccer fans riot against Algeria
CAIRO -- Egyptian soccer fans burned Algerian flags and rioted outside the Algerian Embassy in Cairo, smashing cars and shop windows, in an escalating row between the two countries over a bitter World Cup rivalry. Egyptian fans - and the country's media
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:00 GMT
Swiss kept in Libya over Kadhafi son mugshots: reports
The publication of mugshots of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's son after his arrest in Switzerland led Tripoli to block the return of two Swiss nationals from Libya, the Swiss president told newspapers Friday.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:00 GMT
In Morocco, Tzipi Livni backs Mideast talks
TANGIERS, Morocco (AFP) - Opposition chief Tzipi Livni reiterated her support Friday for a Palestinian state and the resumption of peace talks as she made a rare foray by an Israeli leader into the Arab world. However, speaking at a forum in the coastal
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:00 GMT
Spain may grant refugee status to W.Sahara activist
MADRID (AFP) - Spain will grant refugee status to a Western Sahara activist on hunger strike in the Canary Islands if Moroccan authorities reject her request for a new passport, the foreign ministry said Friday. Aminatou Haidar, a winner of several human
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:00 GMT
Crackdown in Cairo as football violence erupts
• Rioting sparked by Algeria victory spreads to Egypt • Fans attack embassies in wave of tit-for-tat reprisals Parts of Cairo are under police lockdown amid some of the worst football violence ever seen in the region. More than a thousand security
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:00 GMT
Cairo crackdown amid football violence
Crackdown in Cairo as football violence erupts • Rioting sparked by Algeria victory spreads to Egypt • Fans attack embassies in wave of tit-for-tat reprisals Egyptians burn an Algerian flag outside the Algerian embassy in Cairo. Photograph: Cris
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:00 GMT
Board X House Invitational to enjoy 9 days in Morocco
From the 20th of November 2009, for the first time ever, the best surfers from Belgium and The Netherlands are united for a freesurfing contest at Imsouane. No 20 minute heats in sloppy conditions, but 9 full days on the best moments to show their best
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:00 GMT
Boardriders TV travels to Trestles, Kiwiland and Morocco
Things kick off with the sixth stop on the WCT as the Euro Force heads to California to surf at Trestles, the only stop on the WCT in the continental US. Although the Euros start off strong, Tiago Pires falls to Damian Hobgood in a heat he feels should
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:00 GMT
Regular air service between Belarus, Libya may be launched within three years
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:00 GMT
Neither Komen nor Egypt pink with embarrassment
Komen for the Cure planned a conference on breast cancer in Egypt. Two Israeli women were invited. Egypt and Israel are at peace. Breast cancer, like any health issue, is universal. Shockingly, the two Israelis were disinvited. A representative from
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:00 GMT
US: PepsiCo confirms US$100m Egypt investment
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMT
China and Sudan sign new oil, gas cooperation agreements
(KHARTOUM) — Sudan and the state firm China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) signed this week three new oil and gas cooperation agreements. The agreements consist of a memorandum of understanding on the second phase expansion of Khartoum refinery,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:00 GMT
CNPC and Sudan to cooperate on refining
CHINA'S largest oil and gas company said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sudan to strengthen cooperation in oil refining. China National Petroleum Corp, the parent of PetroChina Co, sealed the...
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:00 GMT
In Morocco, Tzipi Livni backs Mideast talks
Opposition chief Tzipi Livni reiterated her support Friday for a Palestinian state and the resumption of peace talks as she made a rare foray by an Israeli leader into the Arab world. However, speaking at a forum in the coastal city of Tangiers devoted
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:00 GMT
