`Anti-Muslim' film ban sought

CAIRO - Egypt said yesterday it had requested the European Union to ask member-states not to screen anti-Muslim films and to …

CAIRO - Egypt said yesterday it had requested the European Union to ask member-states not to screen anti-Muslim films and to improve Islam's image in the west. Mr Gamal Bayumi, Egypt's chief negotiator with the EU, said he included the request during partnership talks with the EU earlier this month.

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