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Shalit to return home on Tuesday: senior Israeli source

JERUSALEM: Captured soldier Gilad Shalit is to return to Israel on Tuesday…

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Africa doesn’t share social mix behind Arab Spring: ILO

JOHANNESBURG: The Arab Spring was sparked by a mix of youth unemployment…

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Retrying detained blogger ‘toying with his life,’ says Amnesty

CAIRO: The decision to retry imprisoned blogger Maikel Nabil, who has been…

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Egypt military takes over inquiry of Coptic unrest

CAIRO: Egypt's military prosecutor said Thursday his office will take over the…

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To vote or not to vote: the dilemma of Egyptians abroad

There are around seven to eight million Egyptians living abroad; more than…

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Detained blogger’s retrial set for Oct. 18

CAIRO: Detained blogger Maikel Nabil’s retrial will begin on October 18, according…

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Fuel crisis in North Sinai continues, residents block main road

AL-ARISH: North Sinai suffered a shortage in car fuel for the second…

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World prone to food-borne disease outbreaks: WHO

SINGAPORE: The world has become more vulnerable to outbreaks of disease caused…

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Journalists’ Syndicate elections postponed after sudden ruling

CAIRO: The Journalists’ Syndicate board elections, scheduled to take place Oct. 14,…

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With clashes, Egyptians lose trust in military ruler

  CAIRO: Eight months ago, Egypt's military ruler was a hero to…

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