Rival Palestinian leaders say they narrowed gaps
CAIRO: The long-estranged leaders of the two rival Palestinian political movements said Thursday they significantly narrowed differences and opened a new page in relations in reconciliation talks in Cairo. Despite…
Egyptian court orders release of three US students
CAIRO: Egyptian officials say a court has ordered the release of three American students arrested this week during the unrest in Cairo. An Egyptian official said Thursday the three who…
Muslim Brotherhood dominates Lawyers’ Syndicate board
CAIRO: Lawyers affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood won more than half the seats on the syndicate board, the interim judicial committee supervising the elections said Thursday. The Brotherhood candidates won…
Police only used teargas to protect ministry of interior, says SCAF General
CAIRO: Hours after an apology for the death of protesters across Egypt, the ruling military council said police did not attack and were only protecting the Ministry of Interior in…
Egypt central bank raises overnight deposit rate 100 bps
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank on Thursday raised its rate for overnight deposits by 100 basis points and for overnight lending by 50 basis points in a move that caught…
Analysis: Egypt army may seek ‘blank cheque’ with poll
CAIRO: In a battle with the street for control of Egypt, the ruling military council has threatened to deploy a new weapon which could further polarize the country and lead…
Student activism revived by Tahrir protests
CAIRO: Many university students have been actively participating in the ongoing protests in Tahrir Square, organizing marches from their campuses to the square since the start of clashes between security…
Tahrir’s unsung heroes on motorcycles
CAIRO: Operated by volunteer physicians, nurses, medical students and interns; numerous field hospitals, clinics, and makeshift pharmacies have appeared downtown to aid the hundreds of injured protesters battling police on…
Egypt to issue $2 bln in US dollar T-bills
CAIRO: Egypt said it would offer $2 billion in 1-year US-dollar treasury bills at an auction next week as it struggles to raise funds to finance a growing budget deficit,…
Policy paralysis in Egypt as economic crisis mounts
CAIRO: Faced with economic threats on several fronts, Egypt's rulers look unlikely to come up with a coherent policy response as the country heads into a long and turbulent election…