Egyptians turn out to vote on draft constitution
Apparent high turnout, minimal violence at polls, with a majority expressing support…
Oil price gains capped by prospect of Iran supplies
Brent North crude for February firmed two cents to stand at $106.77…
Six dead on first day of voting
Deaths part of separate incidents, with four occurring in Upper Egypt’s Sohag…
Violations reported during first day of Egypt’s referendum
Most reported violations involve attempts to influence voters’ decisions
Muslim Brotherhood reiterates call for boycott
The Muslim Brotherhood criticises proposed constitution and decries government offences
Tunisia marks uprising anniversary without new constitution
The main groups demonstrating were supporters and critics of Ennahda, the moderate…
Dubai’s Drydocks World signs $730m North Sea rig deal
Drydocks agreed a restructuring plan worth $2.2bn in 2012 having got into…
US Congress makes $1.3bn in military aid available in 2014
New bill facilitates the return of military aid to Egypt following its…
