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According to information received by ANHRI, on 5 July 2008 the journalist and writer Abd El Khaliq Farouq was notified that he must appear on 8 July at the quarters of the Military Prosecutor General, to answer questions about his most recent book, "Indictment Petition". Initially, the Military Security Agency had sent a letter to the Lawyers' Union asking for him to appear on 2 July, but since it was delivered to Farouq too late, the investigative hearing was rescheduled for 8 July. (AllAfrica)

YOUNG Warriors coach Methembe Ndlovu has revealed his disappointment with the team's heavy 0-5 defeat in Egypt but believes this is not the time to play blame games. (AllAfrica)

THE West can "go hang a thousand times" for criticising Zimbabwe's presidential election run-off and their parrot Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has been lambasting Zimbabwe and calling for military intervention, should shut up because he has blood dripping from his hands, a senior Government official said yesterday. (AllAfrica)

Whatever rhetoric on Zimbabwe's political crisis emerges from the African Union heads of state meeting in Egypt on Monday and Tuesday, reports on the meeting indicate a growing consensus around demands for a negotiated settlement setting up a transitional government incorporating both major parties. (AllAfrica)

A total of 740 Eritrean nationals, of whom 85 are females, who returned home from Egypt expressed satisfaction with the warm hospitality accorded them. (AllAfrica)

Considerations for reviving the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Planning and Coordination Authority are underway. (AllAfrica)

Some African countries have expressed concern over the peace and security situation in Zimbabwe at a foreign ministerial meeting of the African Union (AU) Executive Council and have made recommendations on the matter, says Tanzania's Foreign Minister Bernard Membe. (AllAfrica)

Sharm El-The Heads of State and Governments of the African Union carried out on Sunday, in Sharm El-Sheikh city (Egypt), intensive analysis on the situation in Zimbabwe. (AllAfrica)

President Dos Santos sends message to Egyptian counterpart, Hosni Mubarak (AllAfrica)

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has arrived in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to participate in the Summit for Heads of States and Governments of the African Union (AU). (AllAfrica)

African Union states must unite to reduce the impact of soaring food prices that have hit their citizens harder than the rest of the world, the continent's top diplomat warned today. (AllAfrica)

When telephone billionaire Mo Ibrahim offered $5m (Shs8.7b) to African presidents who set a good example and retire from office - Yoweri Museveni responded that money is not an incentive for him to leave office. (AllAfrica)

President Thabo Mbeki and a South African delegation have arrived in Sharm-El-Shaikh, Egypt ahead of the African Union (AU) Assembly of State and Government to be held on Monday. (AllAfrica)

Three rights organisations - ANHRI, the Arab Council for the Support of a Fair Trial and the Hisham Mubarak Law Center - submitted a petition to a deputy minister on 21 June 2008, demanding an investigation into the brutal assault of journalist Kamal Murad of "Al-Fajr" newspaper by three police officers on 17 June. (AllAfrica)

Africa needs to urgently address the issues of soaring food and oil prices and take appropriate measures as they negatively impact on poor households, said African Union Commission Chairman Jean Ping. (AllAfrica)

Uganda and Egypt have agreed to form a joint business venture in agriculture, tourism and industry. (AllAfrica)

The Chief Administrator of the National Sports Commission Rusten "Zukhile" Mogane has refuted allegations by the National Hockey Union that the Commission failed to fund their trip to Egypt. (AllAfrica)

ZIMBABWE Under-20 coach Methembe Ndlovu has warned his charges against giving too much respect to Egypt when the Young Warriors travel to Cairo for an African Youth Championships qualifier over the weekend. (AllAfrica)

Palestinian leader, Israeli defense minister meet Hours after the crossings opened at noon, militants fired another shell into Israel, causing no casualties or damage, the Israeli military said. No Pa... (Arab Herald)

Palestinian leader, Israeli defense minister meet Hours after the crossings opened at noon, militants fired another shell into Israel, causing no casualties or damage, the Israeli military said. No Pa... (Arab Herald)

Gaza Strip that were closed once more on Tuesday after a Palestinian attack, Israeli defense officials said Tuesday.The unusual request by Egypt appeared to be an attempt to prod forward a three-week-... (Arab Herald)

Senior Israel Defense Forces officers on Tuesday criticized Egyptian troops' handling of an incident Monday, when an Egyptian officer was killed after he and his comrades crossed into Israeli territor... (Arab Herald)

+ ] By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, July 8 (Reuters) - Hamas leaders plan to hold talks with Egyptian officials in Cairo on the future of a ceasefire with Israel that has been marred by violations sinc... (Arab Herald)

+ ] CAIRO, July 8 (Reuters) - Main Egyptian stock indexes ended mixed on Tuesday, with investors searching for trend and shrugging off bullish news on firms such as Pioneers Holding, traders said. ... (Arab Herald)

+ ] RAMALLAH, West Bank, July 8 (Reuters) - Palestinian Attorney General Ahmed al-Moghani said he survived an assassination attempt when his car exploded on Tuesday in the West Bank city of Ramallah... (Arab Herald)

+ ] (Adds Iran president quotes; details) By Jalil Hamid KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Reuters) - Warning that escalating food and fuel prices could lead to disaster, a group of developing Muslim nation... (Arab Herald)

+ ] CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian tourism group Orascom Development Holding said on Tuesday its total preliminary hotel revenue rose 29.6 percent to 409.2 million Egyptian pounds in the first half of 2... (Arab Herald)

According to information received by ANHRI, on 5 July 2008 the journalist and writer Abd El Khaliq Farouq was notified that he must appear on 8 July at the quarters of the Military Prosecutor General,... (Arab Herald)

VW says decision on US plant due after July 15 At a country club outside of Portland, about 150 people spent part of a recent sunny day indoors at a "Luxury Explorers' Showcase" to learn about African... (Arab Herald)

AL-ARISH, Egypt: Human traffickers shot dead an officer in Egypt's border police on Monday as they tried to smuggle a group of African immigrants into Israel, security officials said. At least 16 migr... (Arab Herald)

The case has gripped the nation, bringing together state and opposition media in a rare show of unity to demand answers. Columnists have demanded a re-sit, with teachers and academics supporting them.... (Arab Herald)