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Brexit could diminish UK’s importance to United States
The US has always staunchly advocated Britain’s EU membership. That’s why Brexit supporters who thought that Britain’s leaving the EU wouldn’t affect – or could improve – ties with the US are in for a negative surprise.

Cameron announces resignation after UK votes out of EU
The UK has voted to leave the EU in a referendum and the prime minister who called it, David Cameron, says he will quit. Cameron said the vote “must be respected,” but that another prime minister should implement it.

Brexit fears prey on EU nationals in the UK
There are around two million EU citizens living and working in the UK. As Julia Macfarlane discovered, there’s a certain sense of panic about their status should the UK vote to leave the EU.

British Airways ‘indefinitely’ suspends flights to Sharm El-Sheikh
The company assures that “the safety and security of our customers will always be our top priority”

Brexit is not Brexit when it comes to security
We are unlikely to see a fundamental weakening of European security should UK voters choose to leave the European Union, argues Thorsten Benner, director of the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin.

UK’s last communist councilor steps down
The last communist elected to office in Britain is calling it a day. After more than four decades as a local councilor in Scotland and long after the Party faded from British politics, Willie Clarke is retiring.

The potential impact of Brexit on Africa
The UK referendum on whether to stay in the EU will have an impact far beyond Europe. Africans are also watching closely – and have to prepare to deal with the vote’s consequences for themselves as well.

Jo Cox’ death raises political tone questions
Commentators in the UK are asking whether the tone of the political debate contributed to Jo Cox’ murder. Samira Shackle reports from London.

Brexit: Up to seven years to renegotiate EU-UK relations, says Tusk
The president of the European Council has warned of the lengthy process that would ensue if the UK left the bloc. Tensions have risen across the UK and EU ahead of a historic vote on the country’s future in the bloc.

Egypt an important military partner in the region: UK Defence Ministry
Statements came during a meeting between British and Egyptian senior military officials at the Egyptian Ministry of Defence

Siemens drop in net profit belies strong quarterly performance
German industrial giant saw its net profit fall between January and March – but only because of large one-time gains in the previous year. Its underlying profit jumped by nearly a third, and its order books are full.

Reason behind death of Egyptian citizen in US remains unclear
Roshdy was found dead near a rubbish bin in Indianapolis last Friday

British embassy in contact with Egyptian authorities over citizen who died in UK
The Egyptian presidency called on the UK authorities to intensify their efforts to investigate how the fire leading to Sherif Adel Habib’s death began

UK urges Egypt to consider security agencies as responsible for Regeni’s murder
We urge Egyptian authorities to consider every possible scenario during their investigation, says the UK foreign office

UK advocates for full, transparent investigation into Regeni’s death
The British embassy in Cairo confirmed to Daily News Egypt that Britain has raised the case of Regeni with the Egyptian government
Report: Most EU foreign fighters come from four countries
Foreign fighters are motivated by “excitement” and “social exclusion felt in Europe,” a report commissioned for the EU presidency says. Germany has ranked in the top four origin countries for those fighting abroad.

The hijacked EgyptAir flight: a blow to Egyptian tourism?
The hijacking incident could push the ongoing decline in tourism, officials say

Five international institutions critical of human rights conditions in Egypt in March
‘Foreign claims motivated by own interests, not protection of human rights’ says Egyptian Foreign Ministry

Hermes promotes IPO of Domty in US, UK, South Africa, Gulf markets
EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference, research sector begins initial promotion among international financial institutions

Prime Minister, UK Envoy discuss investment opportunities in Egypt
British companies have expressed interest in investment opportunities in energy, infrastructure, and education

ISAQ Aviation UK to launch Egyptian branch to train pilots: ISAQ Chairman
500 flight hours are provided per person to qualify them to work for international aviation companies
Floods dampen seasonal cheer in England, Scotland and Wales
Parts of northwest England already hit hard by flooding in recent weeks are under severe flood warnings. More heavy rain has been forecast, as the county of Cumbria records its wettest December in at least 105 years.

$30m direct monthly losses in Sharm El-Sheikh due to UK, Russian flight bans: Al-Zayat
Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou estimated monthly losses due to European flight ban at EGP 2.2bn, besides EGP 1bn indirect losses

‘IS’ finance chief killed in US-led airstrikes
Abu Salah, described as the “Islamic State’s” finance minister, has been killed by US-led airstrikes. US officials said that they have bolstered efforts to curb the militant group’s revenue-generating activities

Outraged Britons sign petition to ban GOP’s Donald Trump
Racist comments by US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump may play well with some disaffected Americans, but he has drawn nothing but contempt in Britain. Even the party of Margaret Thatcher rebukes him

Egypt-UK military talks focus on fight against IS
Last week, the British parliament voted for military action in Syria

Assange in UK: Five years without freedom – or charges
On 7 December , 2010, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange turned himself over to the London police. To avoid extradition, he has been hiding inside the Ecuadoran embassy. An interrogation has not been conducted to this day

Assad: UK airstrikes in Syria doomed to fail
Britain’s bombing campaign against extremists in Syria is “illegal” and will only cause “terrorism” to spread, President Bashar al-Assad says. The Syrian strongman made the remarks in an interview with The Sunday Times. In remarks published Sunday, Assad ridiculed British Prime Minister David Cameron’s assertion that there are as many as 70,000 opposition fighters in …

British public divided as MPs authorise airstrikes in Syria
British MPs have voted in favour of airstrikes against “Islamic State” (IS) in Syria. The motion specifically authorises airstrikes but not British troops on the ground. Samira Shackle reports from London.

Foreign journalists between caution and refusal to visit Egypt
“If I were planning a vacation, Egypt would not be on my list,” says Nigerian journalist