AU forces battle rebels in drought-hit Mogadishu
MOGADISHU: Somali government forces and African Union troops battled insurgents on Thursday in heavy fighting in the capital Mogadishu in efforts to secure aid routes for drought victims. At least…
Over 20 political forces to join ‘Friday of Unity’ protest despite differences
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: Over 20 political forces, including Islamists, have announced their intention to join the planned Friday mass protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square and other parts of Egypt…
OPEC spare capacity concerns support oil: Shell
LONDON: Concerns over rising demand, geopolitical tension and falling output capacity are supporting oil prices, Shell Chief Executive Peter Voser said on Thursday, citing estimates that OPEC spare capacity was…
OPEC spare capacity concerns support oil: Shell
LONDON: Concerns over rising demand, geopolitical tension and falling output capacity are supporting oil prices, Shell Chief Executive Peter Voser said on Thursday, citing estimates that OPEC spare capacity was…
Amy Winehouse left trove of unreleased music
Amy Winehouse left a trove of unreleased music, but no decision has been made about whether it will be released, people close to the singer say. The soul diva, who…
Egypt sells LE 6 bln in T-bills, as planned
CAIRO: Egypt's Ministry of Finance said the central bank sold LE 6 billion ($1.01 billion) in domestic treasury bills on Thursday, the same amount it had offered. The central bank…
Clooney, Madonna and Pacino to grace Venice film fest
George Clooney, David Cronenberg and Roman Polanski are vying for the top honor in this year's Venice cinema festival, which will see stars from Madonna to Al Pacino on the…
Al-Borg partners with Jordan-based Biolab
CAIRO: Al-Borg, which was established in Egypt and is now the leading medical diagnostics business in the Middle East, has acquired a majority stake in Biolab (Al-Makhbariyoun Al-Arab), the Jordan-based…
Mubarak trial at Cairo Exhibition Grounds, says justice ministry
By Tamim Elyan and Heba Fahmy Deputy Minister of Justice for Court Affairs Mohamed Manei confirmed to Daily News Egypt Thursday that ousted president Hosni Mubarak’s trial will take place at…
Libyan rebels move on western town
NALUT: Rebels in Libya's Western Mountains launched an offensive on Thursday against Muammar Qaddafi's troops, one day after Britain granted diplomatic recognition to the opposition. With prospects of a negotiated…