Vatican appoints ex-Fox TV reporter Burke and Ovejero as spokespeople
Former Fox TV reporter Greg Burke is to be the spokesman for Pope Francis with Paloma Garcia Ovejero as his deputy. Burke is also a member of the Opus Dei…
Beijing’s long-awaited status update
Until now, China has forgone being titled a market economy, a matter far beyond semantics. It believes the time to change this has come. But it still has to convince…
Aircraft giants defy market concerns at Farnborough
Order backlogs, Brexit concerns, slowing demand in Asia - pressure on the aircraft industry is mounting. And yet the two biggest players came out with big deals and high hopes…
Mercedes decide not to appeal Rosberg’s Silverstone penalty
Mercedes have decided not to appeal a British Grand Prix penalty for Nico Rosberg. The sanction leaves the German driver just one point clear of team mate and fierce rival…
Egyptian ambassador to AU diminishes possibility of visa- free Africa
The passport would allow for visa-free travel between African states
Interior Minister visits Germany to enhance security cooperation
The visit comes in response to German minister of interior Thomas de Maizière's recent visit to Egypt in March
Experts forecast further devaluation of Egyptian pound: CFA Society Egypt
On 3 July, governor of the CBE Tarek Amer alluded to a further depreciation of the Egyptian pound against the US dollar.
Military trial for workers continues
Court postponed session and adds new defendants to the case
Spieth latest to pull out of Olympic golf over Zika fears
World number three golfer Jordan Spieth has pulled out of next month’s Olympics because of fears over the Zika virus. The American’s withdrawal deprives the Games in Rio of the…
From Ethiopian dam to welcoming Netanyahu to Egypt: reactions to Shoukry’s visit
Shoukry's visit was depicted as treason to Palestinians, but also as hope for the improvement of Palestinian conditions