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Reporter abuse-trading echoes Syriaâs divide
The most recent international conferences of the so-called Friends of Syria countries only involved the opposition.
Imprisoned Al-Jazeera journalist begins hunger strike in Tora Prison
âNothing will break my dignity,â Abdullah Elshamy says of his imprisonment
Chelsea complete move for Egyptâs Salah
Salah has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the reigning Europa League champions and will wear the number 15 shirt at Stamford Bridge.
Shabana continues winning ways in Motor City
Title-holder Shabana, the 34-year-old fourth seed, needed 61 minutes to see off 25-year-old qualifier Meguid 11-5, 18-16, 11-2.
Jordan’s Arab Bank net profit rises 43% in 2013
Arab Bank’s growth has long been tied to its regional and global expansion, with a strong presence in Egypt and North Africa alongside the Gulf
Iran eyes revival of key gas sector
Iran struggled to fill the vacuum after the departure of France’s Total, Spain’s Repson and the Royal Dutch Shell, and efforts to continue development through state-owned and quasi-private companies had mixed success.
Mood of ‘cautious optimism’ on world economy reigns at Davos
The US economy is slated to grow faster than 3% this year and next year, he said, while Europe is âfinally recovering.â
World Bank pledges $2bn for Myanmar
The programme also includes $200m to help Myanmar achieve universal health coverage by 2030, the Bank said, noting that only one in four people in the once-isolated country has access to quality healthcare.
Presidential elections first: Mansour
Interim President Adly Mansour says prosecution will review cases of detainees under investigation
Update: At least 49 killed, 247 wounded and over 1000 arrested in 25 January anniversary
Lawyer: Security apparatus are becoming more vicious; ministers of interior, justice and Prosecutor General meet
All Egyptian journalists arrested Saturday released: Press Syndicate Board Member
Press Syndicate board member issues statement detailing arrests and injuries sustained by journalists on Saturday
At least 49 killed, 247 wounded in 25 January anniversary
Egyptâs bloodiest day in months sees dozens reportedly killed by live ammunition
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for helicopter shooting
By Aya Nader Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis (Supporter of Jerusalem) released a statement Sunday morning claiming responsibility for shooting down a military helicopter in North Sinai on Saturday, among other attacks. The Al-Qaeda inspired group also said it was behind attacks on military support forces in the area surrounding Jura International Airport using heavy weapons, a …
Japan to provide industrial training in Egyptian factories: Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade
Minister announces training programme to accelerate industrial processes with Japanese technical assistance, with a focus on metal and plastics industries.
Buyersâ market for oil companies in Davos
Oil prices peaked at $147 a barrel in 2008 amid growing fears that the world was running out of oil.
Lira drop is âre-pricingâ due to politics, Fed taper: Turkey Deputy PM to Davos
The lira weakened beyond 2.33 to the dollar, meaning Turks now need more than twice as many lira to buy dollars as they did at the currencyâs peak six years ago, a costly decline in a nation heavily dependent on imports.
China âhard landingâ stokes fear at Davos
A slowdown in China would have an impact on the global economy: Lagarde
Interim PM meets with IMF head Christine Lagarde at Davos
El-Beblawi briefs Lagarde on Egyptâs latest economic developments
Talks on trade in green goods planned
Green goods cover a wide range of goods from waste management and clean water technologies, to solar and wind energies.
South Sudan ceasefire falters as government accuses rebels of attack
The fighting has been marked by atrocities on both sides with some 700,000 people forced from their homes in the impoverished nation, according to the United Nations.
Iran says no need for UN watchdog office in Tehran
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano said on Friday he might seek Iranâs permission for a Tehran office for inspectors.
Bomb explodes near Police Academy in Ain Shams
Explosion injures one as Egypt prepares for a violent 25 January
Imprisoned Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste releases letter from Tora prison
Journalist laments lack of freedoms, prison conditions, and judicial transparency
Military helicopter crashes in Sinai
Army still investigating details of incident
Amnesty International statement condemns âstate violenceâ and âwidespread repressionâ in Egypt
Human rights watchdog calls for interim authorities to âloosen their stranglehold on civil societyâ
6 April Youth Movement calls for social unity on 25 January
6 April said its initiative would focus on five goals: a social charter, a media charter, the distinction of the relationship between government and civic organisations, an economically-targeted government and an all inclusive judiciary law.
Government gears up for 25 January
Ministers of Defence and Interior meet ahead of 25 January, Police Day
IBM to invest $1.2bn to expand ‘cloud’
Fifteen new data centers will be opened to bring the total IBM network to 40, the company said.
âPasswordâ no longer the Internetâs worst password
In third place was â12345678,â unchanged from 2012, while âqwertyâ and âabc123â came in fourth and fifth — and âiloveyouâ climbed two spots to number nine.
Candy Crush Saga maker King trademarks word âcandyâ
Candy Crush Saga was the top downloaded free app for 2013, and the yearâs top revenue grossing app.