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Singer tried to force abortion, trial told - National Post

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:41 GMT

Singer tried to force abortion, trial told
National Post
Cheb Mami, the Algerian music star who was arrested in Paris this week after two years on the run in North Africa, went on trial yesterday, charged with ...
Music star Cheb Mami on trial in forced abortion caseAFP

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GlaxoSmithKline buys products from Bristol-Myers - Boston Globe

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:25 GMT

GlaxoSmithKline buys products from Bristol-Myers
Boston Globe
... markets and signals a strong commitment to provide quality medicines to patients in the Middle East and North Africa," the company said in a statement. ...
GSK Extends Product Portfolio In Middle East, North AfricaPharmaceutical Business Review
GSK takes on generics by paying $23m for new unitBusiness Report
GSK further extends its product portfolio in the Middle East and ...WebWire (press release)

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Gazprom Seeks Global Deals to Build Gas Grid Encircling Europe - Bloomberg

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:22 GMT

Gazprom Seeks Global Deals to Build Gas Grid Encircling Europe
Bloomberg
“We are trying to position Gazprom in the areas where we think we need to be strategically present, like North Africa, West Africa, Latin America and Asia. ...

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Current trends in European and North American Offshore Outsourcing - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:36 GMT

Current trends in European and North American Offshore Outsourcing
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
Western Europe displays increased interest in using nearshore locations such as Central and Eastern Europe, North Africa and Middle East, locations where ...

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Projects financed by the African Development Bank and affected by ... - Organisation de la Presse Africaine (Communiqué de presse)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:27 GMT

Projects financed by the African Development Bank and affected by ...
Organisation de la Presse Africaine (Communiqué de presse)
A limited-recourse project financing in North Africa in the gas sector has been suspended in November 2008 because it could not reach the financial close. ...

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Aramex Runners 1st and 6th at Austria Ultra Marathon 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:13 GMT

In a new achievement for Jordanian and Arab Sportsmanship

France Burqa Stance Elicits Al Qaeda Threat - Huffington Post

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:21 GMT

Daily Mail

France Burqa Stance Elicits Al Qaeda Threat
Huffington Post
According to the Council on Foreign Relations: Terrorist activity in North Africa has been reinvigorated in the last few years by a local Algerian Islamist ...
France vigilant after al-Qaida burqa warningThe Associated Press
Qaeda warns France of revenge for burka stanceAFP
France – terrorismRadio France Internationale
CNN International -Menassat
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Three charged for migrant deaths - BBC News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:16 GMT

BBC News

Three charged for migrant deaths
BBC News
Three Moroccans who survived a migrant boat accident are accused of organising the journey from North Africa and have been charged with manslaughter. ...
Spain charges 3 in migrant tragedyeTaiwan News

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Tunisian Astrologist 'Predicted Michael Jackson's Death' - AHN

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:59 GMT

Tunisian Astrologist 'Predicted Michael Jackson's Death'
AHN
In North Africa, Jackson's fame was enhanced via television where his clips were often broadcast on MTV, Wali added. Al-Hadath published excerpts from an ...

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Carmanah secures deal for North Africa telecom project - Telecompaper

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:03 GMT

Carmanah secures deal for North Africa telecom project
Telecompaper
... approximately CAD 2.3 million from France-based services provider Twist to supply solar power systems for a telecommunications project in North Africa. ...

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Arab Cultural Leaders Meet Their Counterparts From Around the ... - PR Web (press release)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:05 GMT

PR Web (press release)

Arab Cultural Leaders Meet Their Counterparts From Around the ...
PR Web (press release)
Thirty five cultural leaders from the UK, North Africa , the Middle East, Western Europe, and North America, will come together in London to develop their ...
Cultural leaders from across the world come together in London to ...PR Web (press release)

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SALAMA links with Emirates Investment Services Ltd to offer Shari’a compliant investment funds

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:07 GMT

SALAMA links with Emirates Investment Services Ltd to offer Shari’a compliant investment funds

Award-Winning Filmmaker Brings the Latest Multimedia Broadcast Formats to UAE TV Audiences

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:49 GMT

Sayed: “The challenge facing the UAE's film industry is to attract foreign resources while promoting indigenous voices.”

Struggling to Stay Relevant on Planet Paris - New York Times

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:20 GMT

New York Times

Struggling to Stay Relevant on Planet Paris
New York Times
More Photos > JOHN GALLIANO Somewhere in North Africa, outfitted in cinched layers. More Photos > LOUIS VUITTON A relaxed linen suit, topped with a safety ...

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CCR Technologies Ltd. Announces Proposed Joint Venture - FOXBusiness

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:50 GMT

CCR Technologies Ltd. Announces Proposed Joint Venture
FOXBusiness
... of amines and glycols in the Middle East and North Africa The joint venture will primarily offer fee-based services that will enable the reclamation, ...

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Fashion Review - New York Times

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:06 GMT

New York Times

Fashion Review
New York Times
More Photos > JOHN GALLIANO Somewhere in North Africa, outfitted in cinched layers. More Photos > LOUIS VUITTON A relaxed linen suit, topped with a safety ...

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Amnesty International: Iran Political Prisoners May Face Torture - Daily Kos

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:54 GMT

Amnesty International: Iran Political Prisoners May Face Torture
Daily Kos
... they should expect dreadful consequences if they speak out," said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa Programme. ...
Iran political prisoners may face torture, says rights groupWashingtonTV

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Umniah Contributes Towards Equipping Its 6th Playground in Collaboration with the Greater Amman Municipality in Marj Al-Hamam

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:34 GMT

In line with its ongoing support to GAM's community projects

Burglar left bruised and bleeding by retired boxer, 72 - Telegraph.co.uk

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:19 GMT

Daily Mail

Burglar left bruised and bleeding by retired boxer, 72
Telegraph.co.uk
Frank Corti, 72, who served with the Royal Engineers in North Africa from 1968-58, dodged the knife and punched Gregory McCalium, 23, ...
There's still life in this old boyThe Sun
Pictured: The battered and bruised face of a burglar who got on ...Daily Mail
Would-be burglar battered by boxing OAPNewsLite

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TV: Al-Qaida says it killed American in Mauritania - Carlisle Sentinel

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:31 GMT

AFP

TV: Al-Qaida says it killed American in Mauritania
Carlisle Sentinel
The US ambassador to Senegal, Marcia S. Bernicat, called the killing "regrettable" and said such violence shows al-Qaida's Algeria-based North Africa branch ...
MAURITANIA: ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS KILL US AID WORKERCompass Direct News

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Middle East and North Africa Businesswomen's Network Elects ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:03 GMT

Middle East and North Africa Businesswomen's Network Elects ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Members of the MENA BWN are businesswomen's organizations from 11 Network "Hub" countries in the Gulf, the Levant and North Africa, each acting as one ...

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World's Most Daring Solar Energy Project Coming to Fruition - The Epoch Times

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:32 GMT

World's Most Daring Solar Energy Project Coming to Fruition
The Epoch Times
(DESERTEC Foundation) The world's most ambitious renewable energy project ever conceived, the Desertec Project, may soon be underway in North Africa. ...
Europe Plans Huge Solar ProjectBeyond Fossil Fuel

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'U' To Host Student Leaders From North Africa - WCCO

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:38 GMT

Northland&os;s NewsCenter

'U' To Host Student Leaders From North Africa
WCCO
Twenty students from North Africa will study at the University of Minnesota this fall under a State Department program to promote understanding of the ...
U of M to host student leaders from North AfricaWKBT

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Umniah Sponsors Cycling Jordan's Activities

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:12 GMT

Encouraging cycling in the Kingdom's most beautiful locations

Cayan’s Infinity Tower Scales New Heights

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:09 GMT

Cayan’s Infinity Tower Scales New Heights

Construction of 80-storey iconic development in Dubai Marina on schedule

Bodybuilding contest planned for Sportex

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:07 GMT

Healthy business will be literally rippling its muscles at this year’s Sportex Middle East exhibition, as the trade show plays host to its fourth annual bodybuilding championship.

This year’s event, set to take place in December, will see increased competition, as the Emirates Bodybuilding Federation (EBBF) adds a third category to the fitness contest, encouraging athletes to enter for the 80kg, 80-90kg and 90+kg categories.

50 Million Multichannel Homes Forecast for Mideast, North Africa - World Screen News

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:03 GMT

50 Million Multichannel Homes Forecast for Mideast, North Africa
World Screen News
LONDON: By the end of 2014, there will be 50 million multichannel TV homes in the Middle East and North Africa, reflecting a pay-TV ...
MENA region to have 50mn multichannel TV homes by end-2014IPTV News

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N. Africa Qaeda says it shot American in Mauritania - Reuters UK

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:19 GMT

Voice of America

N. Africa Qaeda says it shot American in Mauritania
Reuters UK
DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's North Africa wing claimed responsibility for the shooting of an American aid worker in Mauritania, saying it was done in ...
African al-Qaeda 'killed' US manBBC News
TV: Al-Qaida says it killed American in MauritaniaThe Associated Press
Al-Qaida claims it killed missionary from ClevelandChattanooga Times Free Press
BosNewsLife -Al-Bawaba -Elizabethton Star
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Carmanah Receives $2.3 Million Order to Power North Africa Telecom ... - Earthtimes (press release)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:20 GMT

Carmanah Receives $2.3 Million Order to Power North Africa Telecom ...
Earthtimes (press release)
... CAD $2.3 million from Lyon, France-based telecom provider TWIST to supply solar power systems for a telecommunications project in North Africa. ...

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Commissioning Manager - North Africa - news.careerstructure.com

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:51 GMT

Commissioning Manager - North Africa
news.careerstructure.com
They are currently working on several projects in North Africa, including power stations, industrial plants, rail networks and gas pipelines. ...

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Superbrands To Honour UAE’s Strongest Brands

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:12 GMT

The world’s independent arbiter of branding to announce ‘Brand of the Year’ at the Superbrands tribute event

African al-Qaeda 'killed' US man - BBC News

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:55 GMT

CBS News

African al-Qaeda 'killed' US man
BBC News
Al-Qaeda's North Africa branch has claimed responsibility for the killing of an American aid worker shot dead in Mauritania, al-Jazeera TV reports. ...
TV: Al-Qaida says it killed American in MauritaniaThe Associated Press
Al Qaida 'killed US aid worker'The Press Association
Aid Worker From Tenn. Killed In AfricaWSMV

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Credit Europe Bank eyeing North Africa from Malta - Malta Business Weekly

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:47 GMT

Credit Europe Bank eyeing North Africa from Malta
Malta Business Weekly
Credit Europe Bank will soon start a process of expansion to tap North Africa from its base in Malta within the next 12 months, ...

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Samsonite unveils innovative business collection for Middle East traveller

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:53 GMT

Samsonite unveils innovative business collection for Middle East traveller

New business lines compliment world-class luggage solutions for the discerning professionals on the move

On life's road, lesson taken - Boston Globe

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:43 GMT

On life's road, lesson taken
Boston Globe
He figured if he could chase Nazis across North Africa, he could do errands around Framingham. What was left of the Pacific Fleet was still smoldering in ...

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RWE Exec:N Africa Solar Project Not For Europe Supply - Wall Street Journal

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:24 GMT

Popular Science

RWE Exec:N Africa Solar Project Not For Europe Supply
Wall Street Journal
BERLIN (Dow Jones)--Desertec, a project pursued by a German consortium to build thermal solar power plants in North Africa, ...
Europe Looks to Africa for Solar PowerNew York Times
European companies to build solar plant in Sahara DesertSmartBrief
Sahara solar plans good for Europe, Mediterraneanguardian.co.uk
Environmental Finance -EurActiv -RenewableEnergyWorld.com
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Mideast private equity market seen revived by end-09 - Reuters

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:51 GMT

Middle East North Africa Financial Network

Mideast private equity market seen revived by end-09
Reuters
... chief executive of Dubai's Financial Services Authority, told a conference on Middle East and North Africa private equity on Wednesday. ...
Middle Eastern PE To Pick Up By Year-end, ReutersFinancier Worldwide - Corporate Finance Intelligence
$11bn Mideast private equity pot waiting for allocation 0 commentsSeeking Alpha
Private Equity Poised for Pick Up This Year: ExpertsKhaleej Times
Saudi Gazette
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Germany's Lufthansa increases fuel surcharge on domestic, European ... - Los Angeles Times

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:55 GMT

RTE.ie

Germany's Lufthansa increases fuel surcharge on domestic, European ...
Los Angeles Times
However, Lufthansa said it would now classify flights to Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and North Africa as European rather than long-haul flights for surcharge ...
Lufthansa: To Raise Domestic, European Flight Fuel SurchargeWall Street Journal
Lufthansa ups fuel surcharge on most flightsRTE.ie

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Diversification and Oil Money to Drive Regional Economies Out of Depression

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:15 GMT

Jack Perkowski, also known as Mr. China, talks about how regional economies will bounce back next year; GCC governments need to invest in human resources for long term economic gain

International Paper expanding stewardship certification - Bizjournals.com

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:30 GMT

International Paper expanding stewardship certification
Bizjournals.com
... (NYSE: IP) is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. ...

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Hyflux's Revolutionary InoCep Achieves Significant Energy and Cost ... - ACN Newswire (press release)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:36 GMT

desalination.biz

Hyflux's Revolutionary InoCep Achieves Significant Energy and Cost ...
ACN Newswire (press release)
... leading technology-driven environmental companies, with operations and projects in Southeast Asia, China, India, the Middle East and North Africa. ...
Hyflux bets against North Africa's pastBusiness Times (subscription)
Hyflux hits the jackpot with Libyan dealBusiness Times (subscription)

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More economic pain for the globe - LIVENEWS.com.au

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:01 GMT

More economic pain for the globe
LIVENEWS.com.au, Australia
GDP in the Middle East and North Africa was expected to rise 3.1% in 2009 and 3.8% in 2010. The bank said that global integration and the expanding role of private actors in international finance have brought huge benefits, but have also widened the ...

Wall Street News Alert: Breaking News Alert -- PGNE -- June 22, 2009 - FOXBusiness

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:56 GMT

Wall Street News Alert: Breaking News Alert -- PGNE -- June 22, 2009
FOXBusiness
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America regions. Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) up 13.3% on 27.6 million ...

Sea battles set - Gulf Daily News

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:42 GMT

Sea battles set
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain
A total of 13 teams from Europe, Asia and North Africa are taking part in the prestigious annual event, which is being held under the patronage of General Organisation for Youth and Sports president Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. ...

Premier business club launched at Harbour - Gulf Daily News

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:35 GMT

Premier business club launched at Harbour
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain
The launch of the Capital Club Bahrain is said to be a milestone in the expansion of Signature Clubs International in the Middle East, North Africa and the Asian subcontinent, with the backing of its main shareholder Abraaj Capital.

GDP of developing countries to slow to 1.2pc: WB - The News International

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:31 GMT

GDP of developing countries to slow to 1.2pc: WB
The News International, Pakistan
GDP in the Middle East and North Africa was expected to rise 3.1 per cent in 2009 and 3.8 per cent in 2010. Sub-Saharan Africa would expand 1.0 per cent, and then accelerate to a 3.7 per cent pace next year. The relative economic weakness in the ...

Special Report: Global turmoil reaches international LPG markets - Oil & Gas Journal

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:26 GMT

Special Report: Global turmoil reaches international LPG markets
Oil & Gas Journal, TX
The balance of demand consists mainly of autogas consumption in Algeria and some industrial demand in North Africa. Total LPG demand was about 10.6 million tonnes in 2008, which reflects a compound growth of about 5.0%/year since 2000. ...

In Iran, massive media crackdown enters second week - CPJ Press Freedom Online

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:21 GMT

In Iran, massive media crackdown enters second week
CPJ Press Freedom Online, NY
Tehran should immediately and unconditionally release all of the detained journalists and bring to an end the many unreasonable and arbitrary measures that are restricting the flow of information," said CPJ Middle East and North Africa Program ...

Arthur Mork - Mankato Free Press

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:20 GMT

Arthur Mork
Mankato Free Press, MN
He was a WWII veteran, serving in the US Army Engineers, 727th Railway Operating Battalion, Company A, on the front in North Africa, Italy, Sicily, France and Germany from 1942 through 1945. After the war, he moved to Mankato were he began working in ...

World Bank slashes growth forecast for developing nations - Daily Times

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:16 GMT

World Bank slashes growth forecast for developing nations
Daily Times, Pakistan
GDP in the Middle East and North Africa was expected to rise 3.1 percent in 2009 and 3.8 percent in 2010. Sub-Saharan Africa would expand one percent, then accelerate to a 3.7 percent pace next year. afp.