Word: hassanein
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Egyptian "diplomats who are doing nothing but buying cars, or ties and perfume from Paris." One man not only writes such things but also gets away with it. In addition to being editor and voice of Egypt's biggest and most authoritative newspaper, AI Ahram (The Pyramids), Mohammed Hassanein Heikal happens to be Nasser's closest confidant, adviser and friend...
Young King Hussein took the first step toward reconciliation with his old enemy. Stopping off in Paris during a tour of Europe last month, the King ordered his military aide to find Nasser's personal spokesman and friend, Mohammed Hassanein Heikal, who was also expected in town on a visit. One hour later Heikal was in Hussein's thirdfloor suite at the Hotel Crillon, sipping tea and enjoying a friendly cigarette. Passing casually over their past struggles, Hussein asked: "Is there any way to close ranks against our enemies?" Then he answered the question himself by suggesting...