Reuters (UK)
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 09:09
Libya has lost some $6 billion due to protests at ports and oil fields that have reduced the North African country's crude exports to a trickle, its economy minister said on Thursday.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 08:51
Both sides billed as historic the visit to Cairo by Russia's defense and foreign ministers, though officials said nothing to indicate the conclusion of major agreements during a joint news conference by the foreign ministers.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 08:49
Despite suffering from anarchy and poor public services, Libyans are now better off financially. Gaddafi increased salaries for the public sector just before the NATO-backed uprising in a futile bid to ease dissent.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 09:29
"We hope of Iran that as much as it is taking the nuclear issue seriously, it be serious on reassuring the surrounding region," Sheikh Abdullah told a joint news conference with visiting German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 08:41
For the first time, Mursi indicated that he was held against his will as early as July 2, a day before the army announced his removal following mass protests against his rule.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 12:00
Egypt plans to lift a three-month state of emergency and curfew on Tuesday, two days earlier than expected, two government sources and a security source said.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 11:53
Egyptian police fired tear gas on Tuesday at student supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi who were protesting at the university in the Nile Delta town of Mansoura, witnesses said.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 11:46
A government-brokered ceasefire intended to halt days of clashes in northern Yemen between Shi'ite and Sunni Muslim fighters has been violated a day after it came into force, an official said on Monday.
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 11:02
Hamas marine forces in Gaza foiled an attempt by residents to smuggle a car from Egypt on Monday, a police spokesman said, signalling a new area of illicit trade as the Egyptian army cracks down on border tunnels.
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 09:38
The IAEA chief welcomed the deal as “an important step” but added “much more must be done,” according to AFP.