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Haiti’s future uncertain after brazen slaying of president
World

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

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

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

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

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

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Total, a French multinational oil and gas company, has withdrawn from a US$6 billion deal it had made with the…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

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

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
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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

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…
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