The Trouble With Democracy, From Cairo To Johannesburg
The return of protests, tanks and death to the streets of Cairo this week is harrowing. So is the power of the…
Telecom Italia Rejects Sawiris’ €3 Bln Offer
Telecom Italia (TLIT.MI) on Thursday rejected a 3 billion euro ($3.9 billion) investment offer from Egyptian tycoon…
Agricultural Credit’s Islamic Finances To Micro-Enterprises Hit EGP 5 Mln
The Principal Bank for Development and Agricultural Credit’s Islamic finances for micro agricultural projects…
Bulls Halt Knicks’ Hot Run
The Chicago Bulls have halted the New York Knicks' five-game winning streak with a 93-85 home win on Saturday,…
UN Official Voices Alarm At Egypt Violence, Cites ‘Major’ Problems With Draft Constitution
The United Nations human rights chief today voiced alarm at the rising tension and recent deaths and injuries…
Marijuana Goes Legal In Washington State Amid Mixed Messages
Hundreds of marijuana enthusiasts huddled near Seattle's famed Space Needle tower on Thursday night with pipes,…
Egypt Crisis: President Morsi Annuls Decree
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has annulled a decree he issued last month that hugely expanded his powers and…
U.S. Stocks Close Higher; Apple Drags On Nasdaq
U.S. stocks closed higher Friday after gains from a better-than-expected November jobs report shook off a drop in…
Morsi’s Decree Cancelled, Constitution Referendum To Take Place On Time
Egypt President Mohamed Morsi called off late on Saturday the controversial constitutional declaration that…
Egypt’s President In National Dialogue, Opposition Attendance Feeble
The national dialogue between Egypt President Mohamed Morsi with public figures got underway Saturday with both…