Detainees in Tanta released on bail
Prisoners arrested for alleged connection to violence freed until trial reconvenes
Protests planned for Nakba memorial
6 April Democratic Front is among the organizers of the protests
Khaled Said’s case set for retrial
Alexandria Criminal Court will examine the case on 1 June
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
El-Katatny promises a torture-free Egypt
NGO appeal to the UN claims spike in human rights violations
Oil prices fall sharply
Brent North Sea crude for delivery in June sank $1.42 to $103.05 per barrel in London afternoon deals.
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.
Amplats axes 6,000 jobs in South Africa
Profits were obliterated by a higher wage bill and increased electricity costs.
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.
Mubarak’s retrial postponed
Judge postpones trial to 8 June so evidence can be examined