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Fri, 9 May 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Egypt postpones bid deadline for fixed-line licence

Egypt's telecoms regulator said on Wednesday it had postponed the bid deadline for Egypt's second fixed-line licence to July 29 as local connectivity agreements negotiations were still ongoing. 'We are now negotiating with the three mobile providers in
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Emaar Misr showcases Cairo project

177 words A statement released by Emaar Misr for Development, the wholly owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, said that the company has unveiled the components of its $1 billion New Cairo City project, Gulf News reported. According to the statement, the
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:15:00 GMT

Sahar MF launches Sahara Power and Natural Resources Fund

Sahar MF launched Sahara Power and Natural Resources Fund, an open-ended equity growth fund. The scheme opened for subscription on Apr. 28, 2008 and closes on May. 27, 2008. The units of the scheme will be available at Rs 10 per unit during the New Fund
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:02:00 GMT

2nd UPDATE: Libya To Reassess Italy Oil Deals Amid Government Row

(rejigs lede, updates with Eni having no comment and background) LONDON Calderoli, who has been appointed with the task of reducing government bureaucracy, provoked protests in the Libyan coastal city of Benghazi in 2006 after appearing on Italian
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:01:00 GMT

Algeria attracts $8 bln in Arab FDIs in 2001-2007

Direct investment by Arab countries in Algeria reached 524 billion dinars (8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2001-2007, accounting for 60 percent of the country's foreign direct investment, Algerian Industry and Investment Promotion Minister Hamid Temmar said
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:57:00 GMT

European MPs denounce human rights violations in Western Sahara

Brussels (Belgium) - Many Euro-deputies denounced Wednesday evening at the European Parliament (EP) in Brussels the repeated violations of human rights in Western Sahara and called the EU to take action. At the plenary session on 'Human rights in the
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:55:00 GMT

157 illegal immigrants arrested in Libya

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Fri, 9 May 2008 14:51:00 GMT

Morocco to adjust time to save energy

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Fri, 9 May 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Sudan steps up security, says Darfur rebels advance

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's army has stepped up security in Khartoum, saying it has intelligence that a heavily armed convoy of Darfur rebels has advanced to the neighbouring Kordofan province and is planning an attack. But the rebel Justice and
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:44:00 GMT

Sudan Government says 90 percent covered on last day of census

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Fri, 9 May 2008 14:43:00 GMT

Shift from savannah to Sahara was gradual, research suggests

Six thousand years ago, northern Africa was a place of trees, grasslands, lakes and people. Today, it is the Sahara a desolate area larger area than Australia. Skip to next paragraph RSS Feed Get Science News From The New York Times Lake Yoa, in
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:42:00 GMT

Egypt, Saudi Arabia call for Arab FMs meet over Lebanon

CAIRO, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Friday called on the Arab League (AL) to hold an emergency foreign ministers' meeting on Lebanon, where fierce clashes between the opposition and the ruling coalition leaving at least eight people dead
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:40:00 GMT

Study: Sahara Gradually Dried Up Over 6,000 Years

What made the Sahara Desert go dry and are there ancient waters still hidden below the sands? In a study published in the journal Science researchers argue that the drying of the Sahara took place over thousands of years. The controversial finding
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:36:00 GMT

Sahara dried up gradually

OSLO: The once-green Sahara turned to desert over thousands of years rather than in an abrupt shift as previously believed, according to a study on Thursday that may help understanding of future climate changes. And there are now signs of a tiny shift
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:31:00 GMT

Sudan Steps up Security, Says Darfur Rebels Advance

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's army has stepped up security in Khartoum, saying it has intelligence that a heavily armed convoy of Darfur rebels has advanced to the neighboring Kordofan province and is planning an attack. But the rebel Justice and Equality
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:21:00 GMT

Honeymooners back in B.C. after horrific Egypt crash

Related Topics Story Tools -+ Change font size Share This Story Story tools presented by A B.C. couple seriously injured in a fiery bus crash in Egypt May 1 arrived at Vancouver International Airport Thursday night and were immediately taken by ambulance
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Energy Minister urges US businessmen to further invest in Algeria

WASHINGTON (United States)- Energy and Mine Minister Chakib Khelil on Thusday, in Washington, called on US businessmen to seize the opportunity provided by Algeria in terms of investment and get more involved in such projects as 'the Algerian economy is
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:57:00 GMT

Libyan fury as Italy gives ministerial job to right-winger who wore Mohammed T-shirt

Silvio Berlusconi today faced the first crisis of his new premiership after Libya said it would no longer help in the fight against illegal immigrants because of the appointment of a controversial minister. Roberto Calderoli, a member of the xenophobic
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:57:00 GMT

Arab direct investments in Algeria reach DZD 524 billion in 2001-2007

ALGIERS- Arab direct investments in Algeria amounted to DZD 524 billion during the period 2001-2007 with a total of 264 projects, i.e. 60 % of global foreign direct investment (FDI), Industry and Investment Promotion Minister Hamid Temmar announced
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Striking contrast

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Fri, 9 May 2008 13:39:00 GMT

Water war

Egypt's precious Nile water is wanted by outsiders , Reem Leila reports An international water expert is claiming there are intensified efforts by an unnamed neighbouring country to funnel off the waters of the River Nile after approaching scarcity in
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:39:00 GMT

Forward momentum

The new traffic law, which the government hoped would end chaos on Egypt's roads, has been delayed, reports Reem Leila
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:38:00 GMT

Football: Egypt`s Zamalek In Luanda To Play Interclube

Football: Egypt's Zamalek In Luanda To Play Interclube Luanda, 05/09 - Egypt's Zamalek is already in Luanda, where they are to play Interclube de Angola on Sunday, in a second leg match of access to the African clubs champions cup, on Friday announced an
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:31:00 GMT

President Bouteflika: Algeria pays attention to voices raised in France against denial of history

BEJAIA (Algeria)- President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika said he 'is paying high attention to all the voices raised in France' against 'the denial of history,' wondering about the 'strange 'revisionism' taking hold of some French circles.' 'We
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:28:00 GMT

Packet Design Expands into Middle East & North Africa with FVC

TMCnet Contributing Editor Packet Design said today that it?s expanded into Middle East and North Africa by appointing FVC, a value-added distributor in the region, as its authorized regional distributor. Under the deal, FVC will distribute and support
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:28:00 GMT

Sudan steps up security, says Darfur rebels advance

But the rebel Justice and Equality Movement denied any move on Sudan's capital and accused the government of trying to distract attention from recent bombing raids on Darfur that have brought international condemnation. Heavy security operations began
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:28:00 GMT

Twinning programmes between Algerian and British universities

ALGIERS- Algeria and the United Kingdom agreed to provide for twinning programmes between both countries' universities, with the recourse to the option of 'visiting professors,' announced Thursday Higher Education and Scientific Research Ministry. The
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:28:00 GMT

Egyptian elite tombs accessible for all

A number of elite tombs from Ancient Egypt are now accessible to all thanks to the launch of the Mastabase. The Mastabase is a CD-ROM containing descriptions and hieroglyphic inscriptions of scenes of daily life from 337 Mastaba tombs. This resource will
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:16:00 GMT

Libya To Reassess Italian Oil Deals Amid Government Row -Official

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Libya is reassessing some of its oil deals with Italian energy company Eni SpA (E) following the new Italian government's appointment of a right-wing politician, a senior Libyan oil official warned Friday. Conservative Silvio
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:10:00 GMT

UPDATE: Libya To Reassess Italy Oil Deals Amid Government Row

(updates with NOC Head comments, details and background) By Spencer Swartz OF DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Libya is reassessing some of its oil deals with Italian energy company Eni SpA (E) following the new Italian government's appointment
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:09:00 GMT