The UK will move towards an integrated electronic border security system, linking biometric passports and visas with electronic checks on entry and exit, helping to track and intercept terrorists and criminals and to stop illegal immigration.

BBC: Key points: Brown speech

The electronic exit system is meant to keep better track of people in the country on temporary visas.

NPR: AP Source: Senate Plan To Stiffen Border Security

The Egyptians scored points again earlier this month, when Hamas blocked the exit of Gazans headed for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, on the ground that the Saudis had granted visas only to those who had applied through the PA and not through Hamas.

ECONOMIST: Egypt and Gaza