US mortgage settlement nears agreement
Washington: Some of America's biggest banks are said to be close to agreeing a multi-billion dollar settlement with…
London tackles gangs six months after UK riots
Six months after Britain was struck by five nights of rioting, London police launched a major crackdown on streets…
Credit Suisse Swings to Surprise Loss
ZURICH: Credit Suisse Group AG Thursday reported an unexpected loss for the fourth quarter as it took a major…
Egypt c.bank accepts repos worth 11.5 bln Eg pounds
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank accepted 11.517 billion Egyptian pounds in seven-day repurchase agreements in the money…
Multimedia Maldives court orders arrest of ousted president: Party official
A criminal court in the Maldives issued arrest warrants for ousted president Mohamed Nasheed and his former defence…
AlexBank launches safe box for clients
CAIRO: AlexBank launched Alex Safe, a safe deposit box service supported by an integrated computer system, to…
French MPs storm out after opposition lawmaker compared interior minister to a Nazi
Members of France’s ruling UMP party stormed out of parliament in protest on Wednesday after an opposition…
U.S. and Israel Split on Speed of Iran Threat
WASHINGTON — Amid mounting tensions over whether Israel will carry out a military strike against Iran’s…
EFSA approves UNFO’S IPO Invitation
The Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA) has approved the invitation issued by the Univert Food…
Santorum shakes up US Republican race
US Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has revived his bid for the White House by sweeping to…