In a direct appeal to President Mohammed Morsi, spokesman Patrick Ventrell said that as democratically elected leader he had a "special responsibility... to bridge divisions, build trust and broaden support for the political process".

BBC: Egypt referendum: President Morsi backers urge unity

Seven ministers will remain from the outgoing military-appointed cabinet - including Mumtaz al-Said, who will serve as finance minister, and Mohammed Kamal Amr, who stays on as foreign minister.

BBC: New Egyptian cabinet sworn in by President Mursi

The bomber who attacked the Afghan-German convoy was riding a bike when he detonated his explosives as the vehicles traveled outside the northern Afghan city of Kunduz, Gov. Mohammed Omar said.

CNN: Taliban: Aid worker killed for preaching

As Mr Moreno-Ocampo arrived in Libya, Libya's Justice Minister Mohammed al-Allagui said: "In a nutshell, we are not going to hand him over, " reported the AFP news agency.

BBC: Libya's interim PM unveils new government line-up

Giving evidence from behind a screen, she said it was there she met "Tayab", who she later identified to police as defendant Mohammed Hussain.

BBC: Oxford exploitation trial: Girl was 'off her head' on drugs

Dubai welcomes business from China to set up here and take advantage of its role as a regional trading and commercial hub, His Excellency Mohammed Al Shaibani, CEO of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, said at press conference ahead of the opening of the Forbes Global CEO Conference today.

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