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Second round of elections sees 67 pct voter turnout, says SEC

CAIRO: The second round of parliamentary elections saw a 67 percent voter…

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Army shouldn’t be dragged into confrontation with protesters, say political powers

By Heba Hesham CAIRO: Representatives of political powers condemned Sunday the crackdown on…

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Hamas, Fatah begin key unity talks in Cairo

CAIRO: The rival Palestinian movements Fatah and Hamas began meeting in Cairo…

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FJP says gets 40 pct in latest vote

CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood's party list has secured about 40 percent of…

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State Council Judges’ Club demands dismissal of SEC chief

CAIRO: The State Council Judges’ Club will file an official complaint at…

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Arabs may take Syria peace plan to United Nations

BEIRUT: Arab states may take their proposals for ending Syria's crackdown on…

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157 people detained in Qasr Al-Ainy events

CAIRO: One hundred and fifty-seven people were detained and appeared before the…

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Egypt military uses heavy hand in crushing protest

By Maggie Michael and Sarah El Deeb / AP CAIRO: Troops pulled women…

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Kuwait emir sets parliamentary election for Feb. 2

KUWAIT: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Sunday decreed that an…

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Iraq foreign minister to lead Syria initiative

BAGHDAD: Baghdad's foreign minister will lead an Iraqi initiative to end months…

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