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Islamists in Egypt win big in second round of voteupdated: Sat Dec 24 2011 09:02:00

Two Islamist parties won handily in Egypt's parliamentary election runoff, an election official said Saturday.

8 voyages of a lifetimeupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 08:18:00

The romance of long ocean and river voyages of history holds powerful sway over the dreams of many world travelers. But there's no need to relegate the great voyage to the realm of books and dreams -- many can still be done today in classic style.

The battle for Egypt's pastupdated: Mon Jan 31 2011 17:49:00

It sounds petty to say it given that over a hundred people have now lost their lives, but amid the seismic events currently engulfing Egypt, the thing that has most saddened and upset me has been the damage done to the country's uniquely rich cultural heritage.

Museum vandalized in Cairoupdated: Mon Jan 31 2011 17:49:00

Dr. Zahi Hawass reports that vandals have created some damage to Cairo's antiquities museum.

Egyptologists fear for relics amid unrestupdated: Mon Jan 31 2011 16:46:00

Egypt's major archaeological sites, monuments and museums were under the protection of the country's army on Monday, according to the nation's Supreme Council of Antiquities.

Charter flights to carry thousands of Americans out of Egyptupdated: Mon Jan 31 2011 07:07:00

Charter flights that begin Monday will ferry the first of thousands of Americans away from the escalating crisis in Egypt, the State Department said.

Tourists navigate chaos with concernupdated: Sat Jan 29 2011 22:32:00

Groups of U.S. tourists were stuck Saturday trying to find their way out of Egypt amid the chaos and violent protests that have seized the country.

People.com: Showgirl's Boyfriend Called Murder a Crime of Passion, Police Sayupdated: Tue Jan 11 2011 10:30:00

In a grisly arrest report, police say Jason "Blu" Griffith's roommate helped dispose of the body

People.com: Missing Showgirl's Boyfriend Abused Her, Police Sayupdated: Tue Dec 21 2010 10:31:00

Jason "Blu" Griffith is to appear in court Tuesday on domestic violence charges

People.com: Showgirl Sent Ominous Message Before Disappearanceupdated: Mon Dec 20 2010 21:49:00

Debbie Flores-Narvaez said to contact ex-boyfriend Blu Griffith if "there ever is an emergency with me"

The ins and outs of river cruisingupdated: Wed Oct 06 2010 11:29:00

If you love big-ship cruising but crave a more intimate experience, then the small boats plying the rivers of Europe -- and beyond -- are just the ticket. Budget Travel's Trip Coach answers readers' top questions about river cruising:

Statue of King Tut's grandfather unearthed in Egyptupdated: Mon Oct 04 2010 07:50:00

The upper portion of a limestone likeness of King Tut's grandfather has been unearthed in Luxor, Egyptian officials said.

Gunmen surrender after Egyptian Coptic attackupdated: Fri Jan 08 2010 08:34:00

The gunmen responsible for a drive-by shooting that killed six Christians and a Muslim guard after a Mass this week have turned themselves in, government news outlets reported Friday.

Under Vegas glitz, a dark life in tunnelsupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 11:02:00

More than 37 million people visit Las Vegas each year for its glitz, glamour and lure of hitting a jackpot. Yet few tourists ever see the dingy world beneath the bright lights: tunnel dwellings that have become home to those down on their luck.

Mummy's face revealedupdated: Fri Feb 13 2009 21:55:00

The facial features of a mummy have been revealed for the first time in 3,000 years, thanks to modern technology.

30-year-old seen for first time in 3,000 yearsupdated: Fri Feb 13 2009 21:55:00

The beautiful singer was about 30 years old when the world forgot about her. But now we know what she looks like for the first time in nearly 3,000 years.

Ransom demand for tourists snatched in Egyptupdated: Tue Sep 23 2008 09:09:00

Germany's government has taken the lead trying to negotiate the release of a group of 11 European tourists and eight Egyptians abducted in the southern Egyptian desert and taken to neighboring Sudan, authorities said Tuesday.

11 tourists, eight Egyptians kidnappedupdated: Mon Sep 22 2008 16:01:00

A group of 11 European tourists and eight Egyptians have been kidnapped in the southern Egyptian desert and apparently taken to neighboring Sudan, an Egyptian government spokesman said on Monday.

Majestic Persian capital exceeds expectationsupdated: Fri Jun 20 2008 15:29:00

The ancient Persian capital of Persepolis, in a vast and arid plain 40 miles from Shiraz in southern Iran, is the greatest ancient site between the Holy Land and India. This is a rare place that actually exceeded my high expectations.

Doing more with your milesupdated: Wed Jan 16 2008 07:49:00

CNN's Richard Quest reports from Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, on how to spend your air miles.

Luxuriating in Luxorupdated: Tue Jan 15 2008 12:50:00

This month in Sunrise to Sunset Business Traveller escapes the city to find time for sightseeing and relaxation around Luxor, the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.

Sunrise to sunsetupdated: Tue Jan 15 2008 12:50:00

CNN's Richard Quest visits Luxor to visit some of the countries national treasures.

People.com: Kristin Cavallari Turns 21 with Vegas Bashupdated: Mon Jan 07 2008 09:43:00

Kristin Cavallari won't divulge whether she will be joining MTV's The Hills, only saying that "it's a great show." But she's already partying like the cast – celebrating her 21st birthday in Las Vegas.

People.com: Carla Bruni: France's Next First Lady?updated: Mon Dec 31 2007 11:44:00

Mother knows best: "My daughter is living a true love story," Carla Bruni's mother, Marisa Borini, tells France's Le Parisien for its front page Sunday, about the ex-supermodel's relationship with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

King Tut revealed!updated: Sun Nov 04 2007 21:36:00

For the first time, the mummy of King Tut is put on public display in Luxor, Egypt.

Time.com: King Tut Faces the Publicupdated: Sun Nov 04 2007 10:00:00

(LUXOR, Egypt) -- The face of King Tut was unshrouded in public for the first time on Sunday -- 85 years after the 3,000-year-old boy pharaoh's golden enshrined tomb and mummy were discovered in Luxor's famed Valley of the Kings.

People.com: Wilmer Valderrama and Nick Lachey Opening Eateryupdated: Wed Sep 12 2007 08:55:00

Move over, Jamie Oliver, Rachael Ray and Gordon Ramsay: Nick Lachey, Nicky Hilton and Wilmer Valderrama are also jumping into the kitchen.

People.com: VMA Star Britney Spears Parties with Diddy, Criss Angelupdated: Sun Sep 09 2007 22:55:00

Showing no pre-show jitters before her big MTV Video Music Awards performance, Britney Spears made at least two club stops filled with dancing and champagne on Friday night - first hanging with Criss Angel, then hitting a party thrown by Diddy.

People.com: It's Official: Britney Spears to Open Video Music Awardsupdated: Fri Sep 07 2007 12:43:00

Britney Spears was recruited to open MTV's Video Music Awards "to make a statement," the show's producer says, officially confirming weeks of reports that the singer will perform.

People.com: Report: Britney to Debut New Song at VMAsupdated: Wed Sep 05 2007 12:33:00

Britney Spears is leaving her fans wanting more - new music, that is.

People.com: Britney Makes Brief Stopovers at Vegas Clubupdated: Sun Sep 02 2007 15:23:00

Now you see her, now you don't.

Las Vegas for lessupdated: Thu Jun 14 2007 10:49:00

You don't have to be a high roller to travel to Vegas in style. Here, Travel + Leisure's tips for playing your cards right -- and saving a bundle -- in Sin City.

Al-Zawahiri: Egyptian militant group joins al Qaedaupdated: Sat Aug 05 2006 16:58:00

Al Qaeda has joined forces with the long-quiet Egyptian militant group Al-Jamaa Islamiya, according to a videotaped message from Osama bin Laden's top lieutenant that aired Saturday.

Fortune: Welcome to the NEW Las vegas No longer just the smoky domain of one-armed bandits, the city of lost wages has something for all updated: Mon Jan 24 1994 00:01:00

Wholesome enough for a church outing. As antiseptic as a modern theme park. Able to attract free-spending families in a single swoop. Look, it's a Disneyland. It's a futuristic fun world. No, betch...

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