France’s Macron for ‘EU, eurozone rebirth’
French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has said the EU and the eurozone have no future without a currency union coupled with a fiscal equalization system. He also called for a…
To those who will not read these words
I've often stared at a blank page recently, just as blankly as the uniform whiteness looked back at me, as I thought how to smear it with something meaningful. My…
Interior ministry denies attempt on Fayoum security director’s life
General Nasser Al-Abd is accused by many anti-governmental activists of “deadly” crackdown
Alleged Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis member killed in Cairo
Incidents of suspects being forcefully disappeared then reported “killed in action” have increased
Horror film director Wes Craven dies
Prolific horror filmmaker Wes Craven has died at the age of 76. He directed iconic horror films such as the 'Scream' and 'Nightmare on Elm Street' series, and published a…
Another temple in Syria’s Palmyra severely damaged
Activists say the self-styled "Islamic State" has damaged another temple in the Syrian city of Palmyra. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is being systematically razed following occupation by the Islamist…
Eni finds ‘supergiant’ gas field off Egypt’s coast
Italian energy giant Eni SpA says it has discovered the "largest ever" natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea off Egypt. According to the company, the find could meet Egypt's…
IMF changing tack on Greece
Latin Americans and Asians are happy that they do not need the help of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). But, Europe can no longer function without it. What's behind the…
Dozens killed in Saudi strike on Yemen
More than 30 civilians, said to be workers at a bottling factory, have been killed in a Saudi-led airstrike on Yemen. Meanwhile, unknown gunmen have assassinated the head of security…