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Tantawi to remain as Egypt defence minister
Aug 2nd, 2012
Egypt's military chief, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, will remain as defence minister, a post he held under ex-president Hosni Mubarak, in the new cabinet announced on Thursday, said Prime Minister Hisham Qandil. (Source: AFP) -
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