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Return of jihadist fighters from Syria sparks fear in Tunisia
AFP â Around 400 Tunisian jihadists have returned from fighting in the Syrian war, the interior minister said, sparking fears that the battle-hardened militants could fuel Islamist violence back home. Since the 2011 revolution, Tunisia has been rocked by sporadic violence linked to Muslim extremists who were suppressed under the regime of ousted strongman Zine …
Businessman released after reaching settlement with state media
Committee assigned to check Al-Ahram gifts since 1998
Venezuelan students gear up for new rally
This olive branch came even though Venezuela last week announced the expulsion of three US diplomats on grounds they were conspiring with student protesters.
Meet the new PM
Presidency confirms Mehleb as new PM
Army kills alleged Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis member, destroys âfield hospitalâ in Sinai
Increased efforts to suppress militant activity in Sinai continue
Al-Azhar, Coptic church condemn murder of 7 Egyptian Copts in Libya
EOHR points to suspicion that victims were targeted for their religion
Kuwaiti foreign minister meets with El-Beblawi, Al-Sisi in Cairo
Sheikh Sabah Hamad Sabah met with high-level officials to stress cooperation, investments
ANHRI condemns continuing detention of journalist arrested on revolution anniversary
Kareem Al-Behairi has been held at a CSF camp on Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road since his arrest
Court legalises Muslim Brotherhood âterrorist groupâ designation
Muslim Brotherhood spokeswoman Wafaa Al-Banna accused authorities of âacting whichever way they want.â
Military drills to test inter-Korean detente
Seoul and Washington insist they are both defensive in nature, playing out various scenarios to combat a North Korean invasion.
ANHRI condemns referral of journalists to military court
Amr Salama and Islam Al-Homsi to be tried Monday over Sisi voice leaks, as Journalists Against Torture opens monitoring centre to document abuses against journalists
Top Muslim rebel arrested ahead of Philippine peace deal
President Benigno Aquino’s top adviser on the peace talks, Teresita Deles, lamented that the arrest came at a âsensitive stageâ and just weeks ahead of a likely final peace agreement.
Another 60 Homs evacuees freed in Syria: Governor
The evacuation beginning 7 February was part of a UN-supervised humanitarian operation that also saw the delivery of some food supplies into the neighbourhoods, where people have been surviving on herbs for months.
Army says it kills 14 Sinai militants in two days
Armed forces, Ministry of Interior and Central Security Forces engaged in coordinated campaign to eradicate militants from Sinai in response to escalating violence
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hold talks with NATO officials in Brussels
Talks will focus on cooperation in anti-terrorism efforts
Police arrest radio reporter after clashes
Journalists need filming permit, says Ministry of Interior
Petroleum sector receives $58m in investments
Egyptian petroleum firm planning to produce 31,500 barrels of oil per day from South Valley oil fields, says chairman
Hamas says to privatise Gaza crossing
The coastal strip, whose air and sea lanes are blocked by Israel, has three land crossings; Erez and Kerem Shalom with Israel and Rafah with Egypt.
MidEast Stocks: Egypt crosses key level as financials rise; Gulf markets mixed
Reuters â Egyptâs bourse surged on Sunday to a new 65-month high and crossed a key psychological level as improving financial outlook lifted sentiment, while Gulf shares were mixed. Cairoâs EFG-Hermes surged 6.9% to its highest since March 2012 in a delayed reaction to the improved outlook in its asset management business. The firm said …
Bahraini Islamic Bank Al Baraka Q4 net income climbs 23%
Al Baraka says it plans to add 81 branches to its network in 2014, in countries including Turkey, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt
Franceâs insurance giant to take major stake in UAEâs Green Crescent Insurance
Reuters â French insurance giant AXA Group and its partner in the United Arab Emirates, Kanoo Group, plan to become major shareholders in the UAEâs Green Crescent Insurance Co (GCIC), GCIC said on Sunday. The firm has called a shareholder meeting on 26 March âto consider resolutions to expand the capital base of GCIC and …
Saudi âseeking Pakistan arms for Syrian rebelsâ
Pakistan makes its own version of Chinese shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles, known as Anza, and anti-tank rocketsâ both of which Riyadh is trying to get for the rebels
Ceasefire, aid proposed in mooted Sudan-rebel deal
AFP â Sudan and rebels in South Kordofan would adopt an immediate ceasefire and allow aid to reach more than one million people, says a proposed agreement issued as peace talks broke off last week. AFP obtained a copy of the draft on Sunday. African Union mediators presented the proposal for Khartoum and rebels of …
Iran says expert nuclear talks to be held ânext weekâ
Araqchi said the talks would take place on the sidelines of a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agencyâs Board of Governors ânext week.â
Coach blast knocks back Egyptâs tourism recovery
Tour operators had been nursing hopes of better days after a dire 2013, when the ousting of former president Mohamed Morsi and the killing of hundreds of his supporters tipped the sector back into crisis.
Morsi espionage trial delayed
Ousted leader appears in court for the second time in two days
National Security officer shot dead in Sharqeya
The incident, the fourth of its kind in Sharqeya this week, kills Major Mohamed Eid
Six police officials acquitted of charges of killing protesters in Alexandria
Final case dating back to the beginning of 25 January Revolution ends with acquittal
Total non-CBE banking sector deposits reach EGP 1.26tn: CBE
The report added that total non-government deposits rose during November to reach around EGP 1.115tn, compared to EGP 1.09tn in the previous month.
More protests as Venezuela leader calls for talks with US
The risk of violence is high as a march of pro-government âChavista womenâ is also scheduled for Saturday in Caracas.