More protests as Venezuela leader calls for talks with US
The risk of violence is high as a march of pro-government “Chavista women” is also scheduled for Saturday in Caracas.
UN cites evidence of rebel abuses in South Sudan
The unrest in South Sudan has left thousands dead and displaced close to 900,000 people.
Chemical arms watchdog split on Syria delays
The US rejected a Damascus request for a 100-day extension to an end-May deadline for it to ship out the totality of its chemical arms
Militants threaten to shatter fragile Ukraine truce
The crisis in Kiev has evolved into a Cold War-style standoff between Moscow and the West over the future of the strategic nation sandwiched between them.
National Bank of Egypt signs $50m deal with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
The agreement will help finance foreign trade operations
Mahalla strike suspended as workers return to factory
12-day strike suspended Saturday as workers give Ministry of Investment two months to meet demands
ECCR warns against pushing for harsher penalties against children
Children’s rights organisation describes calls made by state-affiliated NCCM as “irresponsible”
Forced evictions leave hundreds of families homeless: Amnesty International
Rights group says government negligence has left many without adequate housing
Gulf investor interest highlights Egypt’s retail upside
Dubai-based retail group Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) has plans to invest around $2.3bn in Egypt over the coming years