Hamas, choked by blockade, seeks to avoid Egypt clash
Egypt says it has closed the Rafah crossing for "security reasons" as it seeks to cleanse the Sinai Peninsula, which borders Gaza, of Islamist militants.
Oil prices slide on easing Middle East concerns
New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate, for November sank to $103 -- the lowest point since 8 August.
The Muslim Brotherhood refuses verdict banning its activities
A statement released Monday labels the verdict as vengeful and politicized
One dead in Sudan protests over oil price hikes
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Wad Madani in Al-Jazeera state on Monday after the government announced price hikes following the lifting of oil subsidies, witnesses said.
A call to protect Egypt’s monuments and heritage
During a recent press conference architects, archaeologists and activists called for attention to the dire situation of Egypt’s cultural heritage
The ‘minimum wage’ defeat for ten million
There have been mixed reactions to this week’s announcement of a new public sector minimum total income of EGP1,200 per month to come into effect in January of 2014. Many…
The Brotherhood’s new strategy
By Nervana Mahmoud A month has passed since the forced ending of the pro-Morsi sit-ins in Cairo. The widespread security crackdown and the arrest of the Brotherhood’s most senior cadres have had…
Sanctions have worked; time to act on Iran is now
By Dr César Chelala As Iran economy’s is reeling and Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is showing every sign of interest in reaching an agreement with the West on its nuclear program, it seems high time…
EIPR comments on new Swiss law to freeze, seize and recover smuggled assets
EIPR, as part of its work on issues related to the recovery of smuggled funds, obtained an Arabic translation of the new law, saying that it included discussion on all…
European stock markets stable after Merkel win
Chancellor Merkel's triumphant conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) won 41.5% of the vote.