Misr Al-Mostaqbal leading mutual fund market
An equity fund with a civic-minded twist outperforms the rest of the market
No crisis in South Kordofan, Sudan says as aid deal lapses
Despite months of talks about how to get assistance into rebel-held areas of the two border states, where fighting began more than a year ago, the number of people affected…
Egyptian immigrant attacked in Greece
Growing number of violent incidents aimed at immigrants in Greece prompts embassy warnings
UN orders global sanctions against Haqqani network
The Taliban dismissed the UN sanctions, as they did with the US move in September.
Greek workers stage mass anti-austerity walkout
Many flights were to be cancelled or rescheduled as traffic controllers held a three-hour work stoppage.
Bombs, air strikes shake Syria after worst violence in weeks
The rebels have scored significant gains in recent weeks and hold swathes of territory in the north
US votes in nail-biting presidential race
The central message of Obama's campaign has been that he saved America from a second Great Depression after the economy was on the brink of collapse when he took over…
Rebel economy wrap
Libya’s drop in the ocean, aid to Syria, Egypt tender delays, UAE central bank