Lebanese musicians honor their nation in a somber but hopeful concert
CAIRO: Last night at the Cairo Opera House Lebanese musicians sang of…
Egypt begins defense of African Nations Cup
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EU to seek new Mideast talks based on 1967 borders
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The Father of Modern Arabic Literature
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Internet giant bases Middle East activities in Egypt
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Dubai no longer an employee's paradise
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Angry Israelis demand regime change
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Immortalizing a folkloric epic
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Building bridges of understanding
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