Detainees in Tanta released on bail

Prisoners arrested for alleged connection to violence freed until trial reconvenes

Basil El-Dabh

Protests planned for Nakba memorial

6 April Democratic Front is among the organizers of the protests

Hend Kortam

Khaled Said’s case set for retrial

Alexandria Criminal Court will examine the case on 1 June

Nouran El-Behairy

Egyptian government asks Turkey for help to revive economy

Discuss use of $1bn Turkish aid, two countries to develop an industrial zone in Egypt says prime minister during visit

Daily News Egypt

El-Katatny promises a torture-free Egypt

NGO appeal to the UN claims spike in human rights violations

Daily News Egypt

Oil prices fall sharply

Brent North Sea crude for delivery in June sank $1.42 to $103.05 per barrel in London afternoon deals.

Daily News Egypt

Cleaner Saudi Yanbu refinery back online

There has been a shift in Middle Eastern refineries to produce cleaner fuel as they are looking to target export markets.

Daily News Egypt

Amplats axes 6,000 jobs in South Africa

Profits were obliterated by a higher wage bill and increased electricity costs.

Daily News Egypt

OPEC sticks to 2013 oil demand projection

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries forecast total average oil demand of 89.7 million barrels per day, up 0.8 million per day from 2012, unchanged from its previous projection.

Daily News Egypt

Mubarak’s retrial postponed

Judge postpones trial to 8 June so evidence can be examined

Nouran El-Behairy