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Iranians’ internet access temporarily blocked, say experts
World
February 14, 2012
Iranians’ internet access temporarily blocked, say experts
Most computer users in Iran were blocked from accessing email, social networking and other services in recent days, US-based internet…
Authorities release Australian journalist, US student
Egypt
February 14, 2012
Authorities release Australian journalist, US student
Authorities have released an Australian journalist and an American student who were detained on suspicion they had distributed cash to…
Orascom Telecom to pay dividend from Mobinil proceeds
Business
February 13, 2012
Orascom Telecom to pay dividend from Mobinil proceeds
Egypt's Orascom Telecom Media Technology (OTMT) said on Monday it would give shareholders much of the US$1 billion it stands…
France Tel, Sawiris reach accord on Mobinil
Business
February 13, 2012
France Tel, Sawiris reach accord on Mobinil
PARIS — France Telecom has reached a preliminary accord to buy out most of Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris’ stake in…
Greek lawmakers pass austerity bill as Athens burns
World
February 13, 2012
Greek lawmakers pass austerity bill as Athens burns
ATHENS- Greece's parliament approved a deeply unpopular austerity bill Monday to secure a second EU/IMF bailout and avoid national…
Egypt’s army ruler urges good US ties after NGO raids
Egypt
February 12, 2012
Egypt’s army ruler urges good US ties after NGO raids
Egypt's military ruler stressed the importance of good ties with the United States in a meeting with the government on…
Arabs redouble bid to end Syria conflict
World
February 12, 2012
Arabs redouble bid to end Syria conflict
Arab ministers stepped up diplomatic efforts to end the bloodshed in Syria on Sunday and Saudi Arabia advocated giving all…
Greeks hurl petrol bombs as lawmakers weigh austerity
World
February 12, 2012
Greeks hurl petrol bombs as lawmakers weigh austerity
Black-masked protesters throwing petrol bombs created a wall of fire on Sunday outside Greece's parliament as lawmakers inside looked set…
Death toll in Philippines earthquake rises to 35
World
February 10, 2012
Death toll in Philippines earthquake rises to 35
MANILA — The death toll from landslides triggered by an earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to 35 and…