British ambassador pledges support for Egypt
British ambassador to Egypt John Casson has pledged his country’s support for Egypt and called on the…
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Parliament divided over Egyptian police reforms
Many Egyptian MPs are warning the government against "any shocking measures" that might hit hard poor and…
Japan economy drops more than expected
Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the final quarter of last year as consumer spending and exports…
Unease over Fed rate path dents European stocks
Uncertainty over the future path U.S. interest rates weighed on European stocks on Thursday, while the resignation…
Fed keeps rates unchanged, wary eye on global markets
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and said it was "closely monitoring" global…
Iran, China vow tighter ties as Xi visits
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday hailed a "new chapter" in relations with China after talks with…
IMF slashes global growth forecast as China, falling oil prices weigh
The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth forecasts for the third time in less than a year Tuesday,…
China’s growth hits quarter-century low, raising hopes of more stimulus
China's economy grew at its weakest pace in a quarter of a century last year, raising hopes Beijing would cushion…
Wall Street in 2016: What could possibly go wrong?
By all rights, 2016 should be a good year for the U.S. stock market. The Federal Reserve's recent rate hike signals…
Modi meets Putin in Russia with eye on defence deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a visit that could see…
