In 1952 Egypt's King Farouk was dethroned and replaced by the pro-Sudanese General Neguib. |
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On July 23rd 1952, Nasser helped to organise a revolt against the Royal Family and King Farouk was overthrown after a few days of bloodless rebellion. |
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Consequently, youngsters Ahmed Shorki and Abdullah Farouk were fielded among other benchwarmers. |
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The Farouk eventually sank and, luckily for nonswimmer Lockington, he hung on to floating debris until he was picked up by a motor launch. |
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He recruited umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian underwear bomber. |
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The Free Officers Movement forced King Farouk to abdicate in support of his son Fuad. |
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Farouk explained that there have been different campaigns to eradicate the acres of opium poppy and acetic anhydride which is used to produce heroin. |
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For example, vigilant passengers aboard a transatlantic flight prevented Richard Reid, in 2001, and Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, in 2009, from detonating an explosive device. |
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