Israel arrests most-wanted Jewish extremist
The leader of a Jewish extremist group has been arrested in Israel after a Palestinian baby died in a West Bank arson attack. The arrest follows a recent pledge by…
BMW earnings hit by weak Chinese market
German luxury carmaker BMW has seen its profit drop in the second quarter as demand in the world's largest auto market, China, slumped markedly. But the company said it relied…
Germany’s Vice-Chancellor to attend Suez Canal Project’s inauguration: Haber
“We don’t have the comprehensive details of the Suez Canal Axis development projects,” says German Ambassador to Egypt
Greek banking stocks plunge again
Greece's banking stocks have plunged for the second day in a row, almost reaching the 30 percent daily limit for losses only minutes after trading began. That limit was reached…
Effect of Greece’s economic crisis on people’s health
For the last several years, Greece has been going through a protracted and damaging economic crisis that has had profound consequences on the health of the Greek people. The economic…
Toyota’s quarterly profits jump
Japanese carmaker Toyota has logged a marked rise in first-quarter profits despite slightly lower unit sales in the new fiscal year. Production cost reductions helped the company secure solid results…
UK begins selling shares in RBS
The British government has begun selling its shares in the bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland, seven years after it acquired a majority stake in the embattled financial institute at the…
Obama climate plan derided by Republicans, hailed by green groups
US President Barack Obama's plan to cut carbon emissions from US power plants has been hailed as visionary by the UN, EU and environmental groups. Republicans have vowed to do…
Fayoum shooting kills officer’s daughter, friend
Officer left uninjured, assailants still unknown, state media reports
UN Special Envoy to Libya praises Egypt’s role in Libyan crisis
Rival Libyan factions are close to forming unity government.