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.
Coptic teacher remains in prison
Amnesty International calls for teacher's release as court renews her detention
Foreign minister talks Syria with Special Envoy Brahimi
Lakhdar Brahimi and Minister of Foreign Affairs discuss preparations for international conference to be held at the end of May.
Free Egyptians Party elects chairman
Ahmed Said re-elected as party chairman in the party’s first internal elections
Interior Ministry announces arrest of Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists
The group attempted to attack a foreign embassy in Egypt, as well as several vital institutions: interior minister
Tamarod members in Sohag arrested
Three members arrested while campaigning for Tamarod outside Sohag University
Al-Da’wa Al-Salafia demands dismissal of interior minister
Angry reactions from Salafis over minister’s statements on suspended bearded police officers
Arab organisations speak out against EBRD
Economic and environmental concerns surrounding EBRD's plans for SEMED region conveyed by regional groups