Latest in Tag: Daily News Highlight
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Over 40 Sudanese companies to import Egyptian products
An electronic catalogue featuring Egyptian companiesā products was distributed to all participants at Khartoum exhibition
At least four dead in blast targeting tourist bus
A fatal explosion in Sinai kills three Korean tourists and an Egyptian
Fahmy meets with UN representatives in Cairo
The two sides discuss peace talks in Palestine, Syria
Morsi espionage trial postponed, lawyers withdraw
Court to replace current defense
Collecting the dead in South Sudanās Bor
A stand-off between the countryās leader Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar quickly spread to Bor, where old ethnic, political and historical tensions were revived and countless people were killed.
Sabahy cautiously advises against Al-Sisi’s nomination
Presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahy criticises political detentions, says result of upcoming elections not a “forgone conclusion”
Jordan’s drug-maker Hikma estimates 23% full-year revenue growth
Reuters ā Jordan’s Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc said it expects a 23% growth in full-year revenue, up from its prior forecast of about 20%, benefiting from a strong performance in its injectables and generics businesses towards the end of 2013. The London-listed company, which has grown over the past year on the back of a shortage …
Eurozone economy on course for modest recovery
The eurozone escaped a record 18-month recession in the second quarter last year with growth of 0.3% but data since then has been very mixed, sparking concerns the recovery could run out of steam.
Tanta Anti-Coup Movement Facebook page administrator arrested
MOI statement claims administrator āspread false newsā and āincited violence against security forcesā
India regulator issues notice to UAE’s Etihad on Jet deal
Etihad has been asked to respond within 21 days declining to be named as the information is not public.
Lebanon forms consensus govt after 10-month stalemate
Hezbollah is accused of participating in the 2005 assassination of Haririās father, former premier Rafiq Hariri, and five of its members are on trial in absentia before a special court in The Hague.
Brent rises on tight supply; heating oil gains
US oil fell, pressured by weak manufacturing data attributed to the cold winter weather. That data overshadowed steady consumer sentiment.
General Dynamics Canada wins Saudi deal worth up to $13bn
Reuters ā US weapons maker General Dynamics Corp has won a contract worth up to $13bn for its Canadian division to build light-armored vehicles for Saudi Arabia, in what Ottawa said was the largest advanced manufacturing export win in Canadian history. General Dynamics said on Friday the 14-year contract for military and commercial vehicles and …
US State Department has no information regarding arrested embassy employee
State Department reiterates concern about number of issues in Egypt and demands official details concerning arrested US embassy employee
Turkey passes bill tightening control of judiciary
Ali Ihsan Kokturk, lawmaker from the main opposition Republican Peopleās Party (CHP), got a bloodied nose in the brawl, while ruling party lawmaker Bayram Ozcelikās finger was broken.
Libya marks anniversary of Gaddafi uprising, riven by chaos
Monday marks the start of the 17 February Revolution, when angry residents of the eastern city of Benghazi took to the streets to protest against Gaddafiās four-decade rule.
Obama vows to put more pressure on Assad regime
At the meeting Obama pledged $1bn in loan guarantees to Jordan, as well as a renewal of a five-year memorandum of understanding.
Two die in Friday clashes
12 year-old boy watching protests killed in Minya, pro-Morsi demonstrator killed in Damietta
Suspect in attack on helicopter attack arrested: armed forces
The military arrests two, one who allegedly shot down helicopter last month
Egypt Solidarity Initiative calls for international attention to human rights in Egypt
International activists and scholars release statement calling for an end to crackdown on civilians.
Terror attacks spike in Arab Spring countries during 2013
IHS Janesā Terrorism and Insurgency Centre notes increases in violence across Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa. IHS Janeās Terrorism and Insurgency Centre (JTIC) released a report Thursday that cites a spike in violence in Arab Spring countries, especially Tunisia and Egypt. The report also noted a global increase in attacks. The annual report, entitled ā2013 …
Anti-Coup Alliance calls for marches on six-month anniversary of sit-in dispersals
The pro-Morsi bloc called for demonstrations under the name āRabaa, icon of the revolutionā The Anti-Coup Alliance, the most prominent pro-Morsi opposition bloc, called for marches and demonstrations Friday to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the Rabaa and Nahda sit-in dispersals. The group released a statement via Facebook Thursday calling for peaceful resistance throughout the …
Too late to say āI love youā for Valentineās Day? New apps rush in
Apps aid those pressed for time express their love
Court acquits police officer accused of killing protesters during 25 Jan Revolution
Al-Sunni was defending himself and his workplace, says lawyer
FEDCOC to assist in technology upgrades for Egyptian education
Computer devices will be supplied to student and teachers in schools nationwide
Egypt welcomes 5 year strategic cooperation plan with IDB: Minister of Planning
Minister attends High Level Forum organised by Islamic Development Bank
European Parliament MEPs call on Egypt to confront human trafficking
The European Union should put human trafficking on its agenda in its dialogue with Egypt, EP members say
Iran warns ready for ādecisiveā battle with US, Israel
AFP ā Armed forces chief of staff General Hassan Firouzabadi has warned the Islamic republicās arch-foes that Iran is prepared for a ādecisive battleā if attacked, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. āWe are ready for the decisive battle with America and the Zionist regime [Israel],ā Fars quoted Firouzabadi as saying. He also warned neighbouring …
Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights to defend unpaid workers
By Aya Nader The Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) on Tuesday referred to court the case of 25 workers who did not receive their salaries for more than a year. The ECESR said in a statement that it would legally defend the workers until the entirety of their financial rights are secured. …
Sochi week 1 recap: The good, the bad, and the weird
Norway leads the medal count with 4 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze, followed by Canada (4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) and Germany (4 gold, 1 silver, no bronze).