'We have a crisis of epic proportions in the world economy, one that further binds us together, pushing us to consult, coordinate and move in unison to fend off a panic that could sink us all.' -- President Hosni Mubarak during the 10th anniversay of the Future Generation Foundation

'We are being massacred.' -- Palestinians on why militants exploded the wall between the Strip and Egypt in Rafah

'In the name of millions, go out Bush.' -- Read the banners when American President George Bush visited Sharm El-Sheikh

'I don't deal with politics. I simply want the world to sympathise with Gaza.' -- Football player Mohamed Abu Treika on why he flashed a shirt underneath his jersey after he scored a goal during the African Nations

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