Ukraine leader says Russia wants to set southeast ‘on fire’
Oleksandr Turchynov’s impassioned charges against Ukraine’s historic master came only hours after a “frank and direct” exchange on the crisis between US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir…
Gunmen kidnap Jordan envoy to Libya, wound driver
A security official said the ambassador’s driver suffered gunshot wounds during the kidnapping.
Civil society organisations call for budget transparency
Finance ministry has failed to meet legal obligations in publishing budget drafts for the state, economic bodies and public sector, joint statement says
Natural gas supplies to be temporarily reduced by 5%
A natural gas supply unit will stop working from 17 to 27 April, Ministry of Electricity says
Saudi Arabia imposes fines, jail terms for visa lapses
Punishment ranging from fines and jail terms to confiscation of assets and deportation may be imposed, escalating a year-long crackdown on visa irregularities that have been overlooked for decades.
Gulf support should not substitute for long-term economic reform: IMF official
Egypt must address “imbalances in the budget”, generate jobs, and improve living standards, says Massod Ahmed, IMF’s Middle East director
Catherine Ashton voices praise for EU election monitoring, concern for Minya 529
EU High Representative delivers varying messages on Egypt before Foreign Affairs Council meeting
Ashour leads home hopes into second round at El Gouna
Egyptian No.1 stays on course to retain El Gouna International title
Egypt’s SODIC settles with government over Eastown project
Reuters - Property developer SODIC has signed a dispute settlement with Egypt’s government, agreeing to pay EGP 900m ($129m) over seven years after a revaluation of its Eastown scheme in…
Investment projects in transportation sector total $3.5bn: Transport minister
A number of transportation projects included in the stimulus package have been completed, says El-Demeiry