Egypt's President, Hosni Mubarak, yesterday endorsed the death sentences on nine Muslim militants - five of whom are on the run - who tried to assassinate the Prime Minister, Atef Sedki, in November, Reuter reports from Cairo. The militants have 14 days to appeal.
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