Egyptian Islamists Say They Could Quit Talks -- Yahoo News/Reuters
CAIRO (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Monday talks to resolve Egypt's crisis were making progress, but the main Islamist opposition in Cairo said it could quit the process if protesters' demands were not met.
Obama's comments seemed to contradict those by Egyptian opposition figures who reported little progress in talks over demands including the immediate exit of President Hosni Mubarak.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran unveils missiles, satellites as warning to foes.
Iraqi officials deny existence of alleged secret detention center.
Iraq swirls with rumors of Egypt-like protests to come.
Americans deny spying charges in Iranian court. Iran court sets second hearing for held Americans, lawyer says.
Iranian opposition recruits disgruntled Revolutionary Guard to cripple Ahmadinejad.
Iran, Turkey aim to triple trade to $30 bn.
ASIA
Top India and Pakistan diplomats meet in Bhutan.
Rival Koreas gear up for talks this week to ease tension.
Opposition-sponsored strike shuts down Bangladesh.
Russia and Japan wage war of words over islands.
Hundreds of Afghan fighters to lay down arms: NATO.
Thai and Cambodian troops clash over temple. Heritage temple hit in shelling, says Cambodia.
North Korean fishing boat seized by South Korea navy ahead of military talks.
Japan PM says Russia visit to Kurils 'unforgiveable'.
AFRICA
Egyptian opposition says no deal until Hosni Mubarak steps down. Despite talks, protesters stay put in Tahrir Square. Renewed pressure on Mubarak to quit as talks fail. Mubarak cabinet meets as "Nile Revolution" digs in.
Concerns grow over Egypt's WMD research.
Obama: US to recognize Southern Sudan. South Sudan vote for independence confirmed.
Nigerian president launches election campaign.
Army mutiny leaves dozens dead in southern Sudan.
Tunisian president to get emergency powers. Tunisia takes steps to halt "security breakdown".
EUROPE
Basque separatists launch new party, saying it renounces violence.
Assange lawyer: Risk of 'denial of justice'.
Report: Russia warns US over missile defense plans.
Bush trip to Switzerland called off amid threats of protests, legal action.
Row over David Cameron multiculturalism speech timing.
Massive police search for missing Swiss twins.
AMERICAS
US not ready for Arctic oil drilling, say officials.
Surge of immigrants from India baffles border officials in Texas.
17 killed in Mexico drug violence.
Experts fret over Haiti's runoff election.
Report: Pollution in Mexico could hurt tourism.
U.S. serial killer faces 49th murder charge.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
French daily: "Over 100 Europeans in al-Qaeda training camps".
Afghan peace council requests release of Gitmo detainee.
Chechen rebel leader threatens more attacks on Russia. Russia to probe Chechen rebel leader’s ‘Year of Blood’ video.
N.Y.U. report casts doubt on Taliban’s ties with Al Qaeda.
Top US security expert downplays Al-Qaeda dirty bomb threat.
U.K. case reveals terror tactics.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Sugar shortage looming as cyclone Yasi ruins Australia's cane plantations.
Geithner urged Brazil to lobby China on yuan: source.
Obama: Corporate profits "have to be shared by American workers". Obama’s olive branch to big business: Will it work?
AOL acquires Huffington Post.
Copper hits record; stocks, Treasury yields up.
OECD wants more Swiss help in tax cheat hunt: report.
U.S. seeks veto powers over new domain names.
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