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While Egypt has been floated as a candidate, analysts say Cairo may be wary of defence commitments.
Body of woman found in suitcase by side of road in regional NSW
Police called to Oallen, about 40km south of Goulburn, on Sunday afternoon after suitcase discovered near Wolgon Road
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The body of a woman has been found in a suitcase by the side of a road in regional New South Wales south of Goulburn.
NSW police said they were called to Wolgon Road, near Oallen Ford Road, in Oallen at about 12.50pm on Sunday “following reports a body had been located”.
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