1.   The ongoing Middle East peace negotiations were among a number of topics Shaki discussed with high-ranking Egyptian officials.

2.   American officials stressed that Egyptian authorities were being included in the crash probe, and Egyptian officials appeared to want to avoid a diplomatic row.

3.   And on issues surrounding the stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, Egyptian officials have become increasingly blunt in expressing dissatisfaction with U.S. mediation.

4.   At issue is whether Egyptian officials are blocking research that might shed new light on the Sphinx and its origins.

5.   At that time, Egyptian officials said that Taha did not have any information about the crash.

6.   At least one Egyptian official suggested in Cairo Wednesday that an explosion, possibly in the tail section, caused the crash, according to The Associated Press.

7.   At a luncheon for Egyptian officials, he created a pistachio mousse pyramid flanked by two edible palm trees and a marzipan camel.

8.   A few scant months ago, Egyptian officials were beaming with similar optimism, projecting record visits by Americans and those from other foreign countries.

9.   A sweeping elimination of trade barriers, like the agreements the United States has with Israel and Jordan, is called for, Egyptian officials say.

10.   After meeting with Jordanian officials earlier this week, the American delegation flew to Cairo Friday for talks with Egyptian officials.