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Turkey says ready to discuss judicial row with EU
The governmentâs purge has extended to banking and telecoms oversight bodies as well as state television.
Iraqi forces assault gunmen in crisis-hit city
Iraqi forces backed by tribesmen moved into five Ramadi neighbourhoods Sunday, with helicopters providing cover and firing on the sprawling district of Malaab at the centre of fighting between anti-government fighters and security forces and their tribal allies.
Cairo University faculty call for removal of security forces from campus
Cabinet âguaranteesâ detained students will sit their exams in âspecial exam hallsâ
Referendum results elicit vastly different reactions in Egypt
In a landslide vote, the constitution was approved by 98.1 % of voters
Morsi and 25 others referred to court for insulting judiciary
Defendants for the new case come from wide range of backgrounds
International experts to help plan governmentâs âGolden Triangleâ project to connect three major industrial centres
Prime minister meeting with ministers and government officials to discuss the projectâs latest developments
EU-Africa envoy visits ahead of summit
Summit in April looks to strengthen cooperation towards âstrategic partnership of equalsâ
Middle East investment banking fees up 20% in 2013
Reuters â Investment banking fees in the Middle East grew 20% last year, data compiled by Thomson Reuters showed, as capital markets activity continued to recover gradually from the global financial crisis. Total fees rose to $722m in 2013, the highest since 2010, from $603m in 2012 – though they were still only about half …
Egyptian economists largely bullish on new constitution
Analysts highlight social rights guarantees in the constitution
Government aiming for 4% growth in investment in FY 2014/2015
Minister of Planning announces that the new investment plan will target various Egyptian regions and governorates
Brotherhood leaders to face trial on 1 February
Badie, Beltagy and others stand accused of inciting violence following Morsiâs ouster
Abu Zeid denies resignation after feud with Al-Ahly club board
El-Beblawi blocks sports ministerâs decision to disband Al-Ahly club board
Presidential decree grants prisoner pardons
Prisoners charged with crimes that pose âinternal and external threats to state securityâ will not be pardoned
Fahmy welcomes Syrian oppositionâs decision to attend Geneva II talks
The opposition coalition voted to attend talks scheduled to begin later this week
New arrivals on the shelves
A listing of new titles available in bookstores in Egypt
August: Osage County, a theatrical family drama with stellar performances, is not for everyone
This emotionally heavy family drama may leave you exhausted but it is also a thought-provoking experience.
A referendum caught between supporters and traitors
By Wael Eskandar A referendum is meant to be a vote by the public whereby they can freely express their position on a certain political matter, but what is the point of a referendum when youâre only allowed to âfreelyâ express one position but not the other? Enough has been said about the referendum to …
Random observations on Egyptâs referendum
On Wednesday, as the polls closed and results started pouring in, a big step in Egyptâs transitional roadmap was concluded. While it was a no brainer that the constitution was going to be overwhelmingly ratified by popular vote, the actual results of the referendum deserve to be analysed carefully, as they do paint a picture of …
Egyptiansâ lives: Between reality and fantasy
By Mohammed Nosseir Egyptians live two parallel lives: the life of reality that they struggle through daily and a fantasy existence of which they dream, a fantasy that they feel is quite close to reality, but have never managed to reach. Although the gap between the two is large and constantly growing, most Egyptians donât …
New constitution passes in landslide
98.1% of voters support constitution, says Supreme Electoral Commission
Democracy International issues press report citing âserious concernsâ during referendum
Lack of debate, opposition primary issues cited by US-based group
Doctors to strike twice a week in February
Doctorsâ Syndicate halts negotiations with health ministry until the latter shows it is serious about passing the draft Staff Law
South Sudan troops capture key town Bor, âdefeatâ 15,000 rebels: Army
Ateny Wek Ateny, spokesman for President Salva Kiir, said the troops had been âcongratulated for a job well doneâ.
Obama signs spending bill after rare Washington compromise
Obama signed the massive bill, passed by Congress this week in a rare budget truce, in front of officials from his Office of Management and Budget.
Iran diplomat fatally wounded in Yemen shooting: Medic
Nobody at the Iranian embassy was immediately available for comment but other diplomats said the victim was an embassy security officer.
42 students await prosecutionâs verdict following investigation
Misr Al-Qawia Party deplores authoritiesâ âfabrication… and spun liesâ
Tunisia agrees on new charterâs chapter on judiciary
A two-thirds majority of parliamentâs 217 elected members is then needed to adopt the charter and avoid it being put to a referendum.
Divided Syria opposition debates joining peace talks
The talks opening Wednesday are aimed at setting up a transitional government to find a way out of the brutal conflict that has killed 130,000 people and made millions homeless since March 2011.
Turkish Lira at record lows as no rate hike seen
The central bank released its survey of expectations of business leadersâ and economists on Friday, which showed they see inflation accelerating, but market players worry even this will not trigger policy action from the central bank ahead of elections.
World Bank project in Egypt provides loans for micro and small businesses
While stimulating growth and generating employment opportunities, the project has also been successful in reaching people and communities that lack access to finance.