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A protester kicks a tear gas canister during clashes with security forces near the Interior Ministry in Cairo February 4, 2012.

Political Pressure Mounts for Early Presidential Vote in Egypt

An Egyptian government building was set on fire on Sunday as protests disrupted the heart of Cairo for a fourth day and public figures demanded a faster transition to civilian rule. It was unclear who was behind the attack, with the state news agency blaming unknown arsonists.
Egypt Mount Catherine

American Tourists Kidnapped in Egypt: Bedouins Suspected

According to NBC News, South Sinai's chief of police confirmed that two American tourists were kidnapped in Egypt. NBC suspects that the Bedouin tribe will exchange the prisoners with police for land. It is also suspected that a possible motive for the kidnappings is revenge for the recent crackdown by Egyptian police.
Egypt Soccer Riot

Egypt Soccer Riot: Video and Photos

On Thursday, a riot broke out at a stadium in Port Said, Egypt following a soccer match between rivals Al-Masry and Al-Ahly. The home team, Al-Masry, earned a surprising 3-1 victory over Al-Ahly, the top team in Egypt's top professional league.
Soccer fans

Egypt Football Violence Kills 74; Public Blames Army

Seventy-four people were killed when supporters clashed at an Egyptian soccer match, prompting fans and politicians on Thursday to turn on the ruling army for failing to prevent the deadliest incident since Hosni Mubarak was ousted.
Egypt soccer violence

Egypt Soccer Violence: Gripping Images of the Tragedy [PHOTOS]

At least 75 people were killed and scores of others were grievously injured when fans went berserk at the Egyptian capital's Port Said Stadium following the home team's surprise win over one of the country's most popular clubs. The death toll is likely to rise further.
Chinese workers freed in Egypt.

25 Kidnapped Chinese Workers Freed in Egypt

On Wednesday, 25 Chinese workers were released from 15 hours of captivity in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. They were kidnapped just yesterday by Bedouin tribesmen, who were demanding the freedom of five relatives. The Chinese workers were returned to their hotel unharmed.
Australia Slaughters Thousands of Duck to Contain Avian Flu Spread

U.S. Panel Defends Call to Censor Bird Flu Studies

A potentially deadlier form of the bird flu virus poses one of the gravest known threats to humans and justifies an unprecedented call to censor the research that produced it, a top U.S. biosecurity official said on Tuesday.
Centamin Egypt

Centamin's 4Q Operating Profit More Than Doubles

Miner Centamin, which operates the first modern gold mine in Egypt, more than doubled its fourth-quarter operating profit and said it expects 2012 production to rise by more than 20 percent from last year, with cash costs easing.

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