Afghanistan bans Pakistani newspapers for spreading pro-Taliban messages
Pakistani newspapers accused of undermining Afghan government
France lends Egypt €940 million to complete third metro line
By: Hend El-Behary The French Development Agency (FDA) along with the European Investment Bank have granted Egypt a soft loan of €940 million for the construction and development of phase…
The Economist: Egypt third most indebted nation in the world
By Hend El-Behary Egypt is the third most indebted country in the world, according to the Economist magazine. Egyptian public debt currently stands at US$206.999 billion, which amounts to 82…
Iranian female ex-parliamentarian sentenced over “anti-state propaganda”
Faezeh Rafsanjani sentenced to six months in prison
Israel: No change to Egypt peace treaty
Israeli foreign minister says Israel won’t change peace treaty with Egypt
Syrian rebels claim to control “most” of Syria
International community’s attempts to resolve conflict
Donors meet to discuss Palestinian Authority assistance
“the Palestinian report asks for much more comprehensive reforms such as the removal of all settlements in the West Bank, removal of permit acquisition processes that hinder growth, and the…
Libyan militias given ultimatum to disband
Following massive anti-militia protests in Benghazi, unsanctioned militias have 48 hours to evacuate
Syrian president’s sister ‘now in Dubai’
Al-Assad now has only his brother Maher, who commands the notorious Fourth Brigade