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Police disperses Islamist protesters ‘attempting to storm Prime Ministry’
Police used force on Saturday to disperse a rally by the Muslim Brotherhood after the Islamists allegedly tried to storm the Prime Ministry.
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Egypt Islamists continue gains in 2nd round vote
Islamist parties have consolidated earlier gains in Egypt’s multistage parliamentary elections, winning nearly 70 per cent of the seats determined so far, according to results announced Saturday.
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World
Kremlin panel urges new polls, firing of election chief
The Kremlin's rights panel on Saturday called for the resignation of Russia's election chief and snap parliamentary elections in a damning statement on "discredited" polls that sparked mass demonstrations.
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Business
Toyota eyes 20 per cent global sales growth in 2012
Japan's biggest carmaker Toyota said Friday it would aim to boost global sales by a fifth next year, seeking growth in emerging markets to counter sluggish demand in the crisis-hit developed world.
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Sports
12th Pan-Arab Games wraps up
The 12th Pan-Arab Games — the Arab world’s biggest sporting event — ended in Doha, Qatar, on Friday, bringing to a close nearly two weeks of competition in 31 events among 4,000 athletes from 21 Arab countries with only Syria missing the December 9-23 Games.
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Features
Journey of faith brings Swiss pilgrims to Jordan
A group of Swiss pilgrims, who embarked on a pilgrimage to the holy lands six months ago, have used their three-week stay in Jordan to reflect on their journey so far.
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Letters
A matter of perception
Sometimes we tend to be critical of issues before closely examining them with reason and understanding. Misconceptions relating to our driving habits are a prime example. Let me clarify.
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