Egyptian pyramids no longer in New7Wonders contest

http://tinyurl.com/yqcv8u (livinginperu.com)

"The ancient Egyptian pyramids of Giza have officially been removed from the list of candidates in the New7Wonders contest as officials from the New7Wonders Foundation have designated the pyramids as an 'Honorary New7Wonders Candidate.'"After careful consideration, the New7Wonders Foundation designates the Pyramids of Giza—the only remaining of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World—as an Honorary New7Wonders Candidate," reads an announcement posted the New7Wonders official website.The designation was made after Egyptian officials raised their voice over the contest in which they believed questioned the status of their historical site."

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http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=179795&Sn=WORL&IssueID=30031