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Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria
World
February 5, 2012
Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria
The US ambassador to the United Nations said she was "disgusted" by the vote, which came a day after activists…
Bahrain opposition launch week-long rally for reform
World
February 5, 2012
Bahrain opposition launch week-long rally for reform
Bahraini opposition parties, launching a week-long 'sit-in' for political reforms at a mass rally, swore on Sunday to take their…
Blast hits Egypt’s gas pipeline to Israel
Egypt
February 5, 2012
Blast hits Egypt’s gas pipeline to Israel
An explosion hit a gas pipeline running from Egypt to Israel Sunday, witnesses and state television reported. The pipeline, which…
Advisory council calls for earlier presidential vote
Egypt
February 4, 2012
Advisory council calls for earlier presidential vote
A civilian council appointed to advise Egypt's military rulers said on Saturday preparations for a presidential election should begin on…
US lawmakers step up warnings on Egypt military aid
Egypt
February 4, 2012
US lawmakers step up warnings on Egypt military aid
A leading US senator warned Egypt's military-led government on Friday that "the days of blank checks are over" as an…
Syrians storm embassy in Cairo again
Egypt
February 4, 2012
Syrians storm embassy in Cairo again
A crowd of Syrians stormed the Syrian Embassy in Cairo smashing furniture and equipment and setting fire to parts of…
Egypt clashes ease but protesters determined to fight on
Egypt
February 4, 2012
Egypt clashes ease but protesters determined to fight on
Clashes between rock-throwing protesters and riot police eased in Egypt on Saturday as activists argued over how to build momentum…
Egypt protesters besiege Interior Ministry
Egypt
February 3, 2012
Egypt protesters besiege Interior Ministry
Protesters laid siege to Egypt's Interior Ministry on Friday, extending a rally against the military-led government into a second day…
World Bank says Egypt requested US$1bn loan
Business
February 2, 2012
World Bank says Egypt requested US$1bn loan
The World Bank said on Thursday that Egypt has asked for a US$1 billion loan and it will launch talks…
Central Bank leaves interest rates steady
Business
February 2, 2012
Central Bank leaves interest rates steady
The Central Bank left its benchmark overnight deposit and lending rates unchanged on Thursday, contrary to the forecasts of some…