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World Bank sees Egypt economy growing 5.8% in 2019/20
Economy
October 11, 2019
World Bank sees Egypt economy growing 5.8% in 2019/20
The World Bank forecast on Thursday that Egypt’s economy would grow by 5.8 percent this fiscal year, marginally lower than…
World must adapt to ‘inevitable’ climate change, warns report
World
September 10, 2019
World must adapt to ‘inevitable’ climate change, warns report
Nations rich and poor must invest now to protect against the effects of climate change or pay an even heavier…
Sudan PM names first Cabinet since removal of al-Bashir
Middle East
September 6, 2019
Sudan PM names first Cabinet since removal of al-Bashir
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s newly appointed prime minister on Thursday announced his Cabinet, the first since the military ousted autocratic…
Sudanese face daunting challenges on path to democracy
Middle East
August 27, 2019
Sudanese face daunting challenges on path to democracy
CAIRO (AP) — For the first time in three decades, Sudan has charted a path out of military rule following…
Conservative Giammattei elected Guatemala president
World
August 12, 2019
Conservative Giammattei elected Guatemala president
Conservative Alejandro Giammattei was elected as Guatemala’s president on Sunday, defeating former first lady Sandra Torres in a run-off, the…
Gazans too poor to afford sheep for Eid sacrifice under blockade, Israel cash row
Middle East
August 8, 2019
Gazans too poor to afford sheep for Eid sacrifice under blockade, Israel cash row
GAZA (Reuters) – Ali usually marks the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha with his family in the Gaza Strip by…
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
Middle East
August 7, 2019
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has deposited $250 million into the central bank of Sudan to support its financial position,…
Taliban denounce Afghan election, warn that rallies face attack
Middle East
August 6, 2019
Taliban denounce Afghan election, warn that rallies face attack
KABUL (Reuters) – The Taliban on Tuesday denounced as a sham a presidential election due next month, saying their fighters…
Mired in poverty, Afghans bring their children to work
Middle East
July 25, 2019
Mired in poverty, Afghans bring their children to work
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Every day before dawn, 10-year-old Kamran goes to work with his father and other relatives at…
Egypt’s prime minister, World Bank delegation discuss “Doing Business” index
Business
July 23, 2019
Egypt’s prime minister, World Bank delegation discuss “Doing Business” index
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli received on Monday the World Bank (WB) delegation visiting Egypt for one week to evaluate…