Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Reuters: gold demand to wane in the second half of 2013
Two months later, the market was “turbulent again as short selling and fresh professional liquidation developed on heightened expectations of an end to QE3,” according to the report.
IED explodes near troop convoy in Rafah
A security source stated that the IED exploded in the village of Al-Wadi Al-Akhdar along the International Road, resulting in the injury of 8 soldiers and one civilian.
Short-term solution for Nile University crisis turned down
Zewail City turns down solution sponsored by Minister of Higher Education and offers alternative solution
Ziad Bahaa El-Din: Egypt not in urgent need of IMF loan
Bahaa El-Din stated that the country’s national school nutrition program, which is a part of Egypt’s broader economic initiative, would target those regions and villages most in need of assistance.
Cabinet announces fact-finding committee
Political forces meet with the presidency and support extension of emergency law
Morocco hikes fuel prices in bid to fix state finances
The government is scrambling to limit the impact of oil price fluctuations on Morocco’s ailing public finances, with fuel subsidies weighing heavily on the budget of the North African country, which imports almost all its energy needs.
Foreign Ministers stress importance of Egypt-Russia relationship
Fahmy congratulates Russian diplomacy following US-Russia agreement on Syria chemical weapons
Sinai hospital workers acquitted by military court
The Doctor’s Syndicate congratulated the five after they were acquitted
Syrians practice chemical arms response
“The regime has sarin, the VX (nerve) agent and mustard gas,” chemistry student Zayed, 21, tells his team of volunteers in the northern city of Aleppo.
Hamas responds to army accusations of Sinai militancy
Hamas government rejects “official and unofficial” accusations of “participating in military operations in Egypt”, asks for “communication channels” with Cairo
UN resolution threatening Syria may ‘wreck peace talks’: Lavrov
Lavrov was speaking at a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Nabil Fahmi in Moscow.
UN rights team probing 14 chemical attacks in Syria
Pinheiro told reporters that given the difficulties in gathering evidence, it was not possible immediately to establish responsiblity for the attacks, committed since the inquiry team started its probe in September 2011.
Asian stocks mostly higher after Syria agreement
Trade remained cautious, however, before a two-day meeting at the US Federal Reserve at which policymakers are expected to begin winding down the bank’s stimulus programme.
Pakistan army says Taliban must not set terms for talks
Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan Sunday announced preconditions for any peace talks, saying troops must be withdrawn from the tribal areas and its prisoners released.
West vows to increase backing for Syrian rebels
US Secretary of State John Kerry did not use the word “serious”, saying: “If Assad fails to comply with the framework we are all agreed that there will be consequences.”
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Diwan presents course in interior design
New course teaches how to create harmonious and effective spaces
Bartered bride
Philip Whitfield Brave reporting by Hamza Hendawi. His Associated Press copy from Dalga makes your blood boil. Morsi supporters are ethnically cleansing Christians in a town a hop skip and a jump from Tahrir Square. The police stand idly by while 20,000 Christian homes and businesses are torched. An Orthodox priest’s house is burned down. …
Sisi come, Sisi go!
If somehow we managed to research the words used most frequently by Egyptians in the past three months, I’m sure “Al-Sisi” would come high up on that list. You can easily recognise the kind of political atmosphere you’re caught in the middle of simply by noticing the reactions of people to the General’s name. Al-Sisi …
JUSTICE IN INDIA
By Dr Cesar Chelala The conviction of four men in India, accused of gang rape and the murder of a young Indian woman was widely celebrated throughout the country. Although the conviction is seen as a just and necessary punishment of the young rapists, many women are sceptical that it will lead to a new era in …
Fate of Nahed Sherif has yet to be decided by court
Sherif was arrested along with three others last year and sentenced to two years
Abu Deraa military trial postponed
Defense plea asked for time to review the case and requested a civil court to preside over it
Businessmen criticise government stance on minimum wage
They called on the government to link wages with production rates, number of hours worked, geographical circumstances, and standard of living rates in all provinces throughout Egypt, in addition to taking into account the various differences between jobs and professions.
“What is happening in Sinai is the product of the negligence of the state” Army spokesman
Colonel Ahmed Ali says army transformed its operations from “reaction to action”
Rafah border crossing remains shut amid calls to reopen
A petition has been launched calling on Egypt to reopen it
Turkish citizen accused of spying has detention extended for a third time
Turkish embassy has contacted Raşit Öztürk, confirms he is being treated well
Policewomen in action
On Sunday there were present in female-only metro carriages after calls for Muslim Brotherhood supporters to demonstrate inside the metro stations and carriages
Bayt: 45% of Egypt residents expect progress in personal finances soon
65% of Egypt respondents expect life in Egypt to get more expensive, compared to 71% of regional respondents who share the same sentiment
Brotherhood leader detained for 15 more days
Sobhi Saleh charged with inciting violence and killings in Alexandria