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US formally asks for Polanski extradition: Swiss authorities
The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite detained Oscar-winning director…
Tight security for trial of Marwa Sherbini's killer
BERLIN: Under tight security, a man stands trial in Dresden on Monday…
Climate push must not hurt developing states, says OPEC
LONDON: UN climate talks in December should not hold back developing countries…
Fed-up with round the clock congestion, Cairenes adopt carpooling
CAIRO: The constant gridlock that has become the emblem of Cairo's streets…
Oil dips below $81, skeptical on economy
LONDON: Oil prices slipped back below $81 a barrel on Friday after…
EU Ambassador addresses Euro-Egyptian relations
CAIRO: Wind and solar power swept into the spotlight as Marc Franco…
AU invites Al-Beshir for Darfur talks in Nigeria, says source
ABUJA: The African Union has invited Sudanese leader Omar Al-Beshir, who faces…
Wayward camels cause tension on Israel-Egypt border
CAIRO/TELAVIV: Every year, hundreds of camels cross the border from Egypt into…
Iran doesn't accept UN uranium enrichment plan
TEHRAN: Iran on Friday didn't accept a UN-drafted plan that would ship…
Female activist sues preacher over veil comments
CAIRO: On Nov. 25 a Cairo court will hold the first hearing…