political unrest
Haiti’s future uncertain after brazen slaying of president
World
July 8, 2021
Haiti’s future uncertain after brazen slaying of president
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An already struggling and chaotic Haiti stumbled into an uncertain future Thursday, reeling from the assassination…
Trump threatens Venezuela with unspecified ‘military option’
World
August 12, 2017
Trump threatens Venezuela with unspecified ‘military option’
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened military intervention in Venezuela, a surprise escalation of Washington’s response to Venezuela’s political…
World Happiness Report: Political unrest squashes Egyptians’ happiness
Egypt
May 1, 2015
World Happiness Report: Political unrest squashes Egyptians’ happiness
Most Egyptians lead unhappy lives, according to the World Happiness Report commissioned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Among…
Stock market closes with losses on Thursday
Business
December 26, 2013
Stock market closes with losses on Thursday
The Egyptian stock market indices fell on Thursday, affected by the ongoing political unrest and profit-taking. The market capitalization lost more…
Egypt loses Ramadan joy after political unrest
Egypt
July 13, 2013
Egypt loses Ramadan joy after political unrest
Ramadan is a time of festive celebrations, when rows of fanous lanterns light up the streets and a feeling of…
Total cancels US$6 billion project due to political unrest
Business
May 6, 2012
Total cancels US$6 billion project due to political unrest
Total, a French multinational oil and gas company, has withdrawn from a US$6 billion deal it had made with the…
Maldives president resigns after police mutiny
World
February 7, 2012
Maldives president resigns after police mutiny
The president of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed announced his resignation Tuesday during a televised press conference after a mutiny by…
IMF: Political, security uncertainty hinders Mideast growth
Business
September 20, 2011
IMF: Political, security uncertainty hinders Mideast growth
Oil-exporting states in the Middle East will lead economic growth in the region, where pro-democracy uprisings have been pushing for…
Egypt to boost wheat imports to avert political unrest
Business
September 20, 2011
Egypt to boost wheat imports to avert political unrest
Egypt, the world’s biggest wheat buyer, plans to boost imports this year to build domestic stockpiles and prevent future political…
Monday’s papers: New cabinet, constitutional change, languishing politicians
Egypt
February 21, 2011
Monday’s papers: New cabinet, constitutional change, languishing politicians
Speculations about the new cabinet take up substantial space on the front pages of today’s newspapers. New ministers are expected…