US Election: Obama And Romney In Final Campaign Slog
US presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have embarked on a final frenzy of campaigning, four days…
Egypt To Host Forum On African Security
Egypt will host the 3rd forum for the UN secretary-general's personal representatives and international envoys to…
Facebook Flaw Bypasses Password Protections
Facebook has moved quickly to shut down a loophole which made some accounts accessible without a password. The bug…
European Commission Chief Barroso Set For Burma Visit
European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso is set to arrive in Burma's capital Nay Pyi Taw for a key trade…
Vimpelcom Hires Stanchart To Handle Asset Sales
Telecoms group Vimpelcom has hired Standard Chartered to advise it on the sale of its businesses in Burundi,…
Israeli Official Sees “Shocking” Dictatorship In Egypt
A senior Israeli official described Egypt's new government on Friday as a "shocking dictatorial force" and…
EFG Hermes Eyes Turkey, Iraq, Libya After Sealing JV
Egyptian investment bank EFG Hermes aims to expand into Turkey, Iraq and Libya and plans to grow its asset…
Islamists Protest In Cairo, Call For Islamic Law
More than 1,000 Islamists rallied in Cairo on Friday and called for the implementation of sharia Islamic law,…
Transglobe Energy Shares Rise On Report Of Egypt Block Wins
Canada's TransGlobe Energy Corp has won four of the 15 blocks on offer in an onshore licensing round in Egypt, oil…
Hurricane Sandy Gas Shortage: Dry Pumps Could Last For Days
Gasoline shortages are hobbling businesses and hampering recovery efforts throughout communities hard hit by…