Archive for July, 2009
Court Confirms Death Sentence for Egyptian Tycoon
July 26th, 2009 | 
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Hisham Talaat Moustafa was convicted for paying a hit man to murder a Lebanese pop star, in a case that has riveted the Arab world with its tantalizing blend of fame and fortune.
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Covered Up, and Harassed, in Cairo
Women’s groups say public verbal insults, groping and even rape are on the rise in the Egyptian capital.
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U.S. Advances in Confederations Cup
The highly improbable became the inevitable when the previously struggling Americans defeated Egypt, 3-0, and, Brazil trounced Italy to see the U.S through to the semifinals.
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Egypt Upsets Italy at Confederations Cup
If Egypt defeats the United States on Sunday, it has a good chance to advance to the Confederations Cup semifinals instead of the World Cup champions.
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Penned-In Egyptians Find Peace in City’s Din
Space is tight in Cairo, so residents often head to bridges and other public places for a bit of contemplation.
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Obama Plays on Theme of Overcoming the Past
During his trip to the Middle East and Europe, he confronted the way history — with its rival myths and narratives — sets snares for generations to come. And his message was: it need not be so.
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