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Nov 22 2009

Egypt vows to defend its citizens

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Egyptian demonstrators burned an Algerian flag near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday [AFP]
The Egyptian president has vowed that Egypt will be firm in dealing with attacks on its nationals, amid hot tempers and a diplomatic spat with Algeria over a World Cup football showdown.

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Kenya evicts Mau forest residents

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Southwestern Kenya provides water for some 10 million Kenyans, but illegal settlement and deforestation have destroyed at least 25 per cent of the region’s vegetation over the last 20 years.

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Abbas confirms election delay

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Abbas has announced that he will not seek re-election as president [AFP]

Palestinian presidential and legislative elections scheduled for January will be postponed, Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, has confirmed.

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Football protests continue in Egypt

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Algeria's 1-0 victory over Egypt means the largest Arab nation has failed to qualify again [AFP]

Demonstrators have gathered for a second day near the Algerian embassy in Cairo, protesting against attacks on Egyptians during an Algeria-Egypt qualifying match for football's World Cup finals.

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Iraqi MPs to reconsider vote law

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