Uganda: Museveni, Mubarak Discuss Nile Water Jul 31, 2008
com: Uganda: Museveni, Mubarak Discuss Nile Water (Page 1 of 1) ... Uganda: Museveni, Mubarak Discuss Nile Water ... EGYPTIAN President Hosni Mubarak yesterday paid a four-hour state visit to Uganda, his first as head of state, in which he and his host, President Yoweri Museveni, discussed several issues including water security of the Nile. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Mbeki on Mission to Clear Talks Hurdles Jul 30, 2008
Mbeki said in a joint conference with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday in Pretoria that the talks had been adjourned and had not failed. Mubarak, who has been in power about as long as President Robert Mugabe, is in SA on an official visit. (AllAfrica.com)
'Fatwa' bars hereditary presidency in EgyptCairo, Egypt (PANA) Egypt's Dar Al Aftaa, the Supreme Council forIslamic Affairs, has issued a fatwa, or religious edict, stating thatthepresidency of the country cannot become hereditary. 30/07/2008 Full Text... Jul 30, 2008
The ruling comes after years of speculation that President Hosni Mubarak is planning on stepping aside to allow his son, Gamal, to take over. The council, which is headed by pro-government Chief Mufti Ali Gomaa, said "handing the presidency down from father to son in Egypt is prohibited by religious law, because the matter is not connected to the Islamic Khaliphate.". (Panapress.com)
SA supports Beshir delay Jul 30, 2008
"We are both making efforts to find a solution and we are trying hard," said Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at a joint press conference after holding talks with his South African counterpart, Thabo Mbeki. "The case could perhaps be postponed for about 12 months during which something could happen to decrease the tension," he said on his first official visit to South Africa. (iAfrica.com)
Mubarak, Mbeki hold talksCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - South African President Thabo Mbeki is holdingbilateral political, economicand trade discussions at the Union Buildings in Pretoria with the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who is on a three-dayofficial visit to South Africa. 29/07/2008 Full Text... Jul 29, 2008
Mubarak, Mbeki hold talks. Mubarak, Mbeki hold talks ... Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - South African President Thabo Mbeki is holding bilateral political, economic and trade discussions at the Union Buildings in Pretoria with the Egyptian Presi dent Hosni Mubarak, who is on a three-day official visit to South Africa. (Panapress.com)
Rival Hamas, Fatah get into endless dilemma Jul 29, 2008
After talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on Sunday, Abbas said he is in favor of relaunching internal dialogue under the auspices of Egypt, adding Egypt will send out invitations Monday to all Palestinian factions to take part in the reconciliation talks to be held in Cairo. Special report. (Xinhua)
Palestinian factions arrest rivals Jul 28, 2008
Speaking in Cairo after talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Abbas said the Friday attacks were regrettable and unacceptable, but rejected Hamas accusations Fatah was behind them. He said Egypt would invite Palestinian factions "within days" to talks in Cairo. (Boston Globe)
Egyptian court acquits ferry owner Jul 28, 2008
The accident and the slow, cumbersome rescue operation that followed touched a raw nerve in Egypt, with victims' relatives openly criticizing the government of President Hosni Mubarak. "We are stunned. There can't be a ruling like this," said Asaad Heikal, a lawyer for several victims' families. (MSNBC -- International)
Palestinian hostilities flare in Gaza Jul 28, 2008
Abbas, who was in Cairo on Sunday for talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, condemned the Friday bombing and denied Fatah involvement. After returning from the recent Arab summit in Damascus, Abbas declared that he's prepared to discuss restoring relations with Hamas without any preconditions apparently dropping a demand that the Islamic militants apologize for the takeover and withdraw from the installations they seized when Hamas wrested control of Gaza from Fatah in 2007. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Court Acquits Man Whose Ferry Sank, Killing Over 1,000 Jul 28, 2008
The accident and the slow, cumbersome rescue operation that followed touched a raw nerve in Egypt, with victims' relatives openly criticizing the government of President Hosni Mubarak. Local and pan-Arab TV stations showed footage of victims' relatives wailing and beating their chests in grief upon hearing Sunday's verdict. (Fox News)
Uganda: Egyptian President, Museveni in Talks Over Bashir Warrant Jul 28, 2008
com: Uganda: Mubarak Here Over Bashir Warrant (Page 1 of 1) ... Uganda: Mubarak Here Over Bashir Warrant ... Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will meet President Yoweri Museveni this week over the indictment by the International Criminal Court of Sudanese President Omar-el-Bashir, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (allAfrica.com)
Abbas ready for mediated Hamas talks Jul 28, 2008
Hosni Mubarak (R) meets with Mahmoud Abbas at the presidential palace in Cairo ... On Sunday, after a meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo, Mahmoud Abbas said that Egypt will start reconciliation talks between Fatah and the Islamic Hamas movement immediately. (PRESS TV)
Outrage over ferry ruling Jul 28, 2008
Key defendant Mamduh Ismail, who owned the 36-year-old Al-Salam ferry and is a member of parliament's upper house which is appointed by President Hosni Mubarak, was acquitted. In June 2006, Ismail was ordered to pay 330 million Egyptian pounds ($57-million) into a fund to compensate victims of the disaster and in return, a freeze on his assets was lifted. (iAfrica.com)
Legendary Egyptian film-maker Chahine dies Jul 27, 2008
Announcing the news, Egyptian state television showed archive images of the director and some of his films, which often targeted the regime of President Hosni Mubarak. Mubarak promised to pay the director's medical bills when he was taken ill, including paying for him to be flown to Paris, in "consideration of his involvement in the construction of Egyptian cinema.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Egypt jails FACEBOOK activists for 'threatening national security'... Jul 25, 2008
Instead, protests focused on the Nile Delta city of Mahalla, where three people were killed by police after clashes erupted when demonstrators pulled down posters of President Hosni Mubarak. Copyright AFP 2008, AFP stories and photos shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. (The Drudge Report)
Egyptian Facebook protesters jailed Jul 25, 2008
Instead, protests focused on the Nile Delta city of Mahalla, where three people were killed by police after clashes erupted when demonstrators pulled down posters of President Hosni Mubarak. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Sarkozy reaches for the stars Jul 20, 2008
Mubarak, left, and Sarkozy co-chaired the summit [AFP ... Al-Assad, Olmert and Hosni Mubarak, president of Egypt and a co-chair of the summit, do actually have something in common. (Aljazeera.net)
Background operator may find Egypt's political limelight Jul 18, 2008
One day he's in Jerusalem, the next in Gaza, then back to Egypt to whisper in the ear of his boss, President Hosni Mubarak. Omar Suleiman, the head of Egypt's foreign intelligence service, has been at Mubarak's side through triumph and crisis, including a 1995 ambush on the president's motorcade that killed two security officers. (Boston Globe)
Iranian film raises dust in EgyptCairo, Egypt (PANA) - Egypt's Parliament has issued a strong condemnation ofIran over a film that insults late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat andpraised his assassins. 18/07/2008 Full Text... Jul 18, 2008
The criticism of the film from the parliament came only weeks after President Hosni Mubarak asked Iranian diplomats to explain its purpose. "Iran's production of a film that insults the late Egyptian leader is a ridiculous behavior that harms the long history of relations between Egypt and Iran," a statement by the Parliament's Foreign Relations Committee said. (Panapress.com)
France celebrates Bastille Day Jul 15, 2008
Sarkozy's office said 35 foreign national leaders attended Monday's parade, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. As on Sunday, Assad studiously avoided Olmert in the leaders' reviewing stand. (India Times, India)
Sarkozy hails new regional union Jul 14, 2008
Flanked by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Mr. Sarkozy earlier urged the Mediterranean leaders - representing about 756 million people - to set aside their differences and work toward a common future ... SMILES AND BACKSLAPPING: German Chancellor Angela Merkel, flanked by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (left) and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, have. (Washington Times)
Sarkozy helps to bring Syria out of isolation Jul 14, 2008
The union has northern and southern co-presidents to start, Sarkozy and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. But leaders still disagree about where the headquarters will be and the nationality of the union's secretary general, and some of its financing remains vague. (International Herald Tribune)
Bold Mediterranean summit opens diplomatic doors Jul 14, 2008
Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, left, and Nicolas Sarkozy of France greet each other Sunday before the summit meeting in Paris of the Union for the Mediterranean in Paris ... The union has northern and southern co-presidents - Sarkozy and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to start - and will create a permanent secretariat from north and south, though leaders still disagree about where. (International Herald Tribune)
Mediterranean union begins Jul 14, 2008
He insisted the new body would not be "North against South, not Europe against the rest . . . but united." Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, co-presiding over the summit with Sarkozy, said: "We are linked by a common destiny." He said the union has better chances of success than a previous cooperation process launched in Barcelona in 1995 because the new body focuses on practical projects parallel to efforts toward Mideast peace. Mubarak called on the new union to tackle reducing the wealth gap... (Philadelphia Inquirer)
EU, Mediterranean countries to forge union Jul 14, 2008
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) welcomes his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak for lunch in a restaurant on the eve of the Mediterranean summit in Paris, July 12, 2008 ... This year's summit will be co-chaired by Sarkozy and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. (Xinhuanet, China)
Assad Sits Out Olmert Speech At Paris Summit Jul 14, 2008
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who co-hosted the meeting, did not rule out the possibility that Assad might have been out of the room when Olmert spoke. "If Mr. Assad ... had other things to do outside the room, I don't see the problem," Mubarak said. (CBS News -- World)
Iranian film hits raw Egyptian nerve Jul 13, 2008
In 2003, president Mohammad Khatami met with Hosni Mubarak in Geneva, inviting the Egyptian president to Tehran and calling for a new chapter in bilateral relations. The Egyptians said they would not make the trip and normalize with Tehran until all public tributes to Islambouli were "erased". (Asia Times Online)
43 nations creating Mediterranean union Jul 13, 2008
Later Sunday, presidents or prime ministers of 43 countries meet at a summit hosted by Sarkozy and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. The Union for the Mediterranean is Sarkozy's brainchild, originally devised as a pillar of his presidency and of France's leadership of the European Union. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Syria-Lebanon embassy deal Jul 13, 2008
Earlier on Saturday, Mr Sarkozy held talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who will be a key player in the French leader's plan for a union of Mediterranean states. Mr Sarkozy is hosting a summit on Sunday to launch the union, which will be attended by 43 leaders of countries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. (BBC News -- Europe)
CORRECTED - Egypt police hold 17 Islamists in parliament vote Jul 13, 2008
Analysts say the government wants to stop the Brotherhood from mounting a real threat to the rule of President Hosni Mubarak, in power since 1981. Mubarak's ruling party has a comfortable majority in every elected body in the country. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Stomping of Mubarak's Visage on TV Prompts Charge as Egypt Reins In Media Jul 13, 2008
Stomping of Mubarak Visage Prompts Charge in Clampdown on Media ... Since parliamentary elections in 2005 that gave the opposition Muslim Brotherhood its strongest showing ever, the Mubarak government has clamped down on political opponents and media outlets it perceives as unfriendly ... Al-Jazeera, a client of Gohar, says it broadcast the Mubarak poster stomp on its own. (Bloomberg)
African Union Weakened by Summit Inaction on Zimbabwe Jul 6, 2008
" But these expressions of international outrage seemed not to matter. When Mr. Mugabe arrived at the summit hall, he was warmly greeted by the host, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, whose 27 years in office is one less than Mr. Mugabe's 28. Africa's longest serving head of state at 41 years in office, Gabon's Omar Bongo hailed his Zimbabwean colleague as a hero.Muammar Gaddafi, whose 39 years in office makes him second in seniority among Africa's leaders, was also there to join the welcome. It... (Voice of America)
Africa: Our Reputation is At Stake Jul 4, 2008
What should you expect from the likes of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, Swaziland's King Mswati and many other African dictators who do not understand the ways of democracy. The AU has called for a government of national unity in Zimbabwe. (allAfrica.com)
JOEL BRINKLEY: The world's starving point a finger at U.S. biofuels policy Jul 4, 2008
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak takes the easy path and blames the United States - an ever-popular connivance here. "The international community must reassess the real cost of the production of biofuels" and "its consequences for the food security of humans," he insisted last month. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The 'Zimbabwean way' tars all of Africa Jul 4, 2008
The host, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, one of the continent's longest-serving autocrats, opined at length on various African problems but said nothing about the scandals in Zimbabwe. After all, free elections are not exactly Mr. Mubarak's cup of tea. (Globe and Mail)
Egyptians to host Mid-East summit Jul 4, 2008
Mr Mubarak held a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh in 2006 ... Saeb Erekat, a senior adviser to Mr Abbas, said the Palestinian leader would call for a resumption of peace talks with Israel at the summit with Mr Olmert, Mr Mubarak and King Abdullah of Jordan. (Yahoo News -- Egypt)
Africa can overcome problems - Kufuor Jul 3, 2008
Mubarak and the President Laurent Gbagbo of Cote d' Ivoire took turns to thank. President Kufuor for the vision he provided and his dedicated service to the union. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
AfDB Mobilizes Development Partners for Africa's Water and Sanitation Sector Jul 2, 2008
The Publisher's Site. SPONSOR WIRE 1 July 2008Posted to the web 2 July 2008. (allAfrica.com)
Mugabe's rival puts his hopes in wrong hands Jul 2, 2008
He strolled into the opening meeting right behind Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, and sat calmly through the open sessions alongside Africa's other leaders. The only time Mr. Mugabe looked vaguely ruffled was when his security lapsed long enough that a journalist was able to ask him on what basis he still considered himself Zimbabwe's president. (Globe and Mail)
Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Egypt Jul 2, 2008
Mukherjee will extend an invitation to President Hosni Mubarak to visit India. "The President of Egypt (Hosni Mubarak) is to visit India, I would use the opportunity to reiterate our invitation," he told journalists accompanying him during a stopover in Dubai. (Times of India)
Egypt fights to stem population growth Jul 2, 2008
Since President Hosni Mubarak took office in 1981, the population has nearly doubled. But most of the country's 76 million people are squashed in urban areas near the Nile, in an area roughly the size of Switzerland, which is home to just 7. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
RE: Congo crisis, Zimbabwe crisis - Ghana Again? Jul 2, 2008
With a host such as Hosni Mubarak, in power since 1981, and in the company of Colonel Gaddafi of Libya (since 1969), Paul Biya of Cameroon (since 1982), Obiang Nguema Mbasongo of Equatorial Guinea (since 1979) and Omar Bongo of Gabon (since 1967) etc. the joke is on us, Robert Mugabe is among brothers, the African dictators club, where he would receive high-fives and a toast to self-preservation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa must not turn its back on Zimbabwe Jul 2, 2008
Host President Hosni Mubarak, said there was the need for increased solidarity and cooperation among Africans, adding that, they should speak with one voice to defend the interests of the continent. 01 July 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Defiant Mugabe blasts West, tells Britain to 'hang' Jul 2, 2008
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi, Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir are among African leaders who have been the target of allegations by the international community in recent years. In the case of , international observers had hoped Mugabe and Tsvangirai could sort out their differences and form a unity government, akin to the compromise credited with quelling... (Yahoo News -- Zimbabwe)
The 11th AU summit closed Tuesday after leaders discussed how to achieve the Millennium Development Goals in Africa, how to reduce impact of soaring food prices on Africa and the problems in Zimbabwe. •00004000 AU summit focuses on peace, development Jul 2, 2008
African countries should have a unified and single voice in the international arena, urged AU Commissioner Jean Ping and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. They called on African nations to increase agricultural production by expanding farmland and using water resources more efficiently. (Xinhuanet, China)
Zimbabwe overshadows Africa summit Jul 2, 2008
The agency also reported that Hosni Mubarak, president of Egypt, escorted Mugabe into the conference hall. After his inauguration Sunday, Mugabe indicated that he would be open to talks with the opposition. (CNN -- World)
No public criticism in Africa for Mugabe Jul 1, 2008
He entered the conference hall alongside his host, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, in a symbolic gesture of his status. In public sessions, there was little overt warmth for Mugabe, but while mingling with leaders before the opening session, he hugged several heads of states and other diplomats, said one African delegate who was present. (MSNBC -- International)
Mugabe Seeks Support at African Summit Jul 1, 2008
He entered the conference hall alongside his host, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a U.S. ally who has also come under international criticism over unfair elections. In meetings later, Mugabe hugged several heads of states and other diplomats, said one African delegate who was present. (Fox News)
Not so unusual for Africa? Jul 1, 2008
Summit host Hosni Mubarak has ruled Egypt for 27 years and routinely been re-elected unopposed with vote totals of more than 95 percent. Mubarak has enjoyed close relations with the United States despite the regular arrest of members of the main opposition Muslim Brotherhood. (iAfrica.com)
Leaders with glass democracies won't throw stones Jul 1, 2008
Hosni Mubarak, veteran host of the meeting of the 53 member countries, might be said to have set the standard to which others have fallen. He has been repeatedly returned as president with more than 90 per cent of the vote in effectively uncontested elections. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
African leaders' discomfort Jul 1, 2008
The summit's host, President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, made a strong speech in which he said that Africa's conflicts were a major impediment to development. "There can be no development without peace and no advancement without stability," he said. (BBC News -- Africa)
Zambian president ill in hospital Jun 30, 2008
Egypt's state news agency Mena reported that the Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit was monitoring Mr Mwanawasa's treatment in Sharm el-Sheikh, and that President Hosni Mubarak had visited him in hospital. Bookmark with. (BBC News)
Zimbabwe looms over Africa summit Jun 30, 2008
The AU meeting was declared open by the current chairman, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, who introduced host President Hosni Mubarak for the first speech. The 53-nation bloc will then begin closed-door talks. (BBC News)
Egypt to reopen border with Gaza for 2 days to allow stranded on both sides to cross Jun 30, 2008
But last week, after Regev attended a meeting between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik, he told reporters there that the "Rafah crossing will not be open and return to normal business unless" the captured Israeli officer, Sgt. Gilad Schalit, was released first. However, Regev's emphasis at the time on "normal business" indicated that the Israelis likely do not preclude temporary openings of the crossing. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Zimbabwe's Mugabe looks for political boost at Africa summit after controversial re-election Jun 30, 2008
Robert Mugabe was welcomed by his peers Monday, strolling into an African Union summit right behind host Hosni Mubarak, who has ruled Egypt almost as long as Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe. African leaders were unlikely to criticize Mugabe despite Western calls for them to condemn his widely discredited re-election. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
CEN-SAD workers plead for AU governmentLibyan official commends CEN-SAD achievementsCEN-SAD summit to focus on developmentFAO, CEN-SAD, Libya to strengthen co-operationMorocco to host next CEN-SAD energy ministerial meeting 30 African leaders attend AU SummitPSC presents mixed report on security situation in AfricaUganda to host AU Summit in July 2010Senegalese FM makes case for Union GovernmentAU Executive Council appoints 4 judges to rights' court ON THE WIRE 30 African leaders attend AU SummitSharm El-Sheikh, Egypt (PANA) - The 11th Summit of the heads of state andgovernment of the African Union (AU) opened here Monday, with the theme:"Achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on water and sanitation",PANA reported. 30/06/2008 Full Text... Jun 30, 2008
Host Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said conflicts were the biggest challenge facing the continent, adding that 60% of the items on the agenda of the UN Security Council were dedicated to African crises. The Egyptian leader said he was convinced that "there can't be any development without peace and progress without stability". (Panapress.com)
Bush calls for more penalties against Zimbabwe Jun 30, 2008
Attendees listen to the speech of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at the opening of the. Slideshow. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Mubarak urges int'l community for measures to solve food crisis Jun 30, 2008
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday called on here international communities and institutions to take responsibility to solve the global food crisis through dialogue and collective actions. Editor: Jiang Yuxia. (Xinhuanet, China)
AU Summit00004000 starts in Egyptian Red Sea resort Jun 30, 2008
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak sets to inaugurate the summit on behalf of his hosting country, which will be followed by speeches from Jean Ping, AU Commission Chairperson, according to the Summit schedule. Other leaders and top officials who will deliver speeches at the opening ceremony of the Summit include UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha Rose Migiro and Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa, as well as Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mugabe is sworn in to sixth term - International Herald Tribune Jun 30, 2008
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, second right, attending an African Union summit as President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt is seen on a video screen delivering a speech in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt, on Monday. (Nasser Nasser/The Associated Press). (Nogales International, AZ)
Gazans shell Israel despite truce Jun 27, 2008
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, fresh from talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik, condemned the shelling as a grave breach of the cease-fire. Israel is weighing a possible response, an aide quoted Olmert as saying. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Israel closes Gaza crossings after rocket attack Jun 26, 2008
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Tuesday, said Cairo was "exerting efforts" for the soldier, Gilad Shalit. Israel wants the opening of Gaza's key border with Egypt to be conditional on a deal for Shalit's release, and Olmert aides said he received assurances on the issue during his talks with Mubarak at Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. (AlertNet)
Militants fire rockets into Israel, but cease-fire holds Jun 26, 2008
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak held talks Tuesday in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, focusing on the issues of the soldier and the crossing. Cop kills self at departure ceremony. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rockets fired at Israel from Gaza shake truce Jun 25, 2008
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak held talks Tuesday in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik, focusing on the issues of the soldier and the crossing. An Israeli official with Olmert's delegation said Egypt gave assurances that Rafah would not open without the soldier's release. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
* Israeli PM arrives in Egypt for talks with Mubarak Jun 25, 2008
Israeli PM arrives in Egypt for talks with Mubarak ... Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrived in Egypt yesterday and went straight into talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on the fragile truce in the Gaza Strip ... As the two leaders went into the talks, Mubarak said that we will discuss [captured Israeli soldier Gilad] Shalit and we are putting efforts into this issue, a Hebrew translation from the Arabic said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
