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Tens of thousands mourn Turkey protest teen’s death
Police were bracing for further clashes after they fired tear gas and water cannon at stone-hurling protesters in several cities on Tuesday following the death of 15-year-old Berkin Elvan after 269 days in a coma.
Hunger-striking journalist’s detention renewed for 45 days
Abdullah El-Shamy, detained since August, to remain in prison
Egypt doctor faces trial over fatal female genital mutilation
The doctor in the Nile Delta city of Mansoura performed the dangerous procedure at a private clinic.
Bomb explodes in Giza, no injuries
A homemade bomb exploded on University Bridge, causing little damage
MOI announces plans for private security to secure football stadiums
Interior ministry spokesman says security forces will remain outside stadiums as Ultras groups remain unconvinced
Crimea votes for independence ahead of referendum to join Russia
Yanukovych still enjoys Moscow’s recognition and remains a political wildcard who the Kremlin says is pushing for Russia’s immediate invasion of Ukraine in the most explosive east-west standoff since the Cold War.
As Syria war enters fourth year, regime eyes victory
For now, neither side seems to have the means to win decisively a conflict that has cost more than 140,000 lives and displaced nearly half Syria’s population, many of them now refugees.
Cartoonist acquitted of mocking Algeria president: Lawyer
Ghanem was accused at the criminal court in Oran last month of insulting the president, with the prosecution demanding an 18-month prison sentence and a DZA 30,000 (€280) fine.
Huge housing deal may signal Gulf investment push into Egypt
The construction company said on Sunday that it had agreed with the Egyptian army to build the homes at 13 locations around the country on land provided free by the armed forces, which own a large amount of financial assets and real estate.
Saudi retailer Alhokair eyes US, UK buys; plans debut sukuk
Reuters – Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co., the Saudi retailer which franchises brands such as Zara and Marks and Spencer in the kingdom, is studying three to five acquisition targets in the United States and United Kingdom, a company official said on Monday. The firm, the largest listed retailer on the Saudi stock market, also aims …
Yanukovych says still president, expects return to Kiev
Yanukovych told the new pro-West authorities in Ukraine who took over after he fled to Russia last month that “sooner or later, most likely sooner” they would be held responsible for their actions.
Ministry of Interior catches ‘terrorist’ with alleged ties to Al-Qaeda affiliate
Ministry releases statement about capture of street vendor involved in Giza bombing
G-24 developing countries meet in Luxor
Group will prepare for representation in the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group 2014 Washington meeting
Egyptian representative to UN addresses human rights concerns
Walid Mahmoud Abdel Nasser says Egypt determined to build democratic institutions, protect human rights
Energy shortage behind hike in cement prices: Cabinet
Ministry of Environmental Affairs will study the “mixture of energy sources’ used in Europe in cement production.
Ministry of Electricity signs EGP 105m in contracts for power plant in Suez
Another agreement is expected to be signed on Wednesday valued at approximately EGP 400m
Egypt will provide 25,000 Ugandan families with clean water: Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation
Mohamed Abdul Muttalib signs joint technical cooperation programme between Egypt and Uganda to provide Ugandan citizens with fresh water sources
Kenya tourism suffers amid security scares, global slowdown
The beach is full of Kenyans, but few foreigners.
Canadian journalist killed in Syria: Activists
AFP – A Canadian photojournalist, Ali Mustafa, has been killed in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, activists said. An official in the Aleppo opposition provincial capital said Mustafa, a freelancer who sold pictures to the SIPA and EPA agencies, was killed in the city on Sunday. The opposition Aleppo Media Centre also reported the …
Saudi jails Islamist for 8 years for Twitter protest call
Security forces had previously arrested the accused on similar charges, but freed them after they signed a pledge not to take part in such activities again.
USAID supports entrepreneurship in Luxor
Over 150 entrepreneurs, 20 mentors and 4 judges were present at the entrepreneurship event
Field Marshal Al-Sisi announces one million residential units for youth
Army to cooperate with Emirati construction company Arabtec to supply units over period of five years
PM approves EGP 850m traffic project in Giza governorate
Mehleb said the traffic route, a joint effort between the ministries of Irrigation, Agriculture, and Environment, will not have any negative effect on neighbouring farmland.
Tourist arrival rates declined 28.9% in January: CAPMAS
Tourists spent around 8,888,058 nights during January, statistics agency says
MasterCard celebrates Global Money Week
Financial institutions will benefit as well from the initiative, as the banks will be provided the opportunity to build long term relationship with their customers.
Shootout in Zagazig critically injures two policemen
Third policeman fatally wounds one attacker
Lebanon’s new energy minister says government to press on with gas tenders
Reuters – Lebanon’s new energy minister said on Saturday the government should press forward with its first offshore gas licensing round without further delay and his ministry would not be held up by the country’s political problems. Beirut estimates it has some 96 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas reserves but political dysfunction has …
Rice export issue yet to be addressed: Minister of Supply
Merchant attempts to withhold rice stock re-emerge following announcement of plans to reopen rice exports
Nabil Fahmy meets with South Sudan foreign minister
South Sudan, Egyptian foreign ministers discuss economic ties, internal development and water security
Coca-Cola aims to empower 4,000 Egyptian women by 2016
More than 1,250 women are participating in the micro-business projects that Coca-Cola launched