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Kerry presses Egypt on economic reform, says aid depends on it
By Arshad Mohammed ADDIS ABABA, May 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State JohnKerry urged Egypt to act swiftly on economic reforms to secure a$4.8 More »
Reuters Middle EastOne driver killed as heavy rains flood San Antonio streets
By Jim Forsyth SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - A woman died when her car was washed off a bridge in Texas on Saturday as drenching rains triggered flood More »
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Visa, Mastercard ask court to rule 'swipe' fees legal
US credit card giants Visa and Mastercard sued retailers that rejected a multibillion-dollar settlement over transaction fees and asked the court to More »
AFPBetween 180-200 French militants have fought in Syria: Le Monde
PARIS (Reuters) - Between 180 and 200 French citizens have traveled to Syria in the past year to join a two-year-old rebellion against President More »
ReutersFrance rules out Iran taking part in Syrian peace talks
By John Irish ABU DHABI (Reuters) - France's foreign minister on Saturday ruled out Iran taking part in a proposed Syria peace conference, saying More »
ReutersSyrian opposition struggles for unity as battle rages
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syria's opposition resumed talks on Saturday aimed at closing their fractious ranks, as government forces More »
ReutersAt least five killed as Guinea protests escalate
CONAKRY (Reuters) - At least five people were killed on Saturday when security forces in Guinea opened fire on protesters in opposition strongholds More »
ReutersTwo freight trains collide in Missouri, bringing down overpass
By Tim Bross ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Two freight trains collided at a rail intersection in rural Missouri on Saturday, triggering the collapse of a More »
ReutersFrench soldier stabbed while on patrol near Paris
By Nicolas Bertin PARIS (Reuters) - A French soldier patrolling a business neighborhood west of Paris was stabbed in the neck and injured on Saturday More »
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ReutersThousands rally in Portugal against pro-austerity government
Thousands of Portuguese rallied in Lisbon on Saturday, calling for the resignation of the government whose austerity policies they claimed have More »
AFPNigerian army says rescues hostages taken by Islamists
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's military has freed a number of women and children held hostage by Islamist sect Boko Haram, the army said on Saturday, More »
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Human Rights Watch on Saturday urged the United Arab Emirates not to deport migrant building workers for staging a rare strike to demand better pay and conditions.
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Human Rights Watch on Saturday urged the United Arab Emirates not to deport migrant building workers for staging a rare strike to demand better pay and conditions.
- Between 180-200 French militants have fought in Syria -Le Monde Reuters Middle East - 5 hours ago
PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Between 180 and 200 Frenchcitizens have travelled to Syria in the past year to join atwo-year-old rebellion against President Bashar
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PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - A French soldier patrolling abusiness area of western Paris was stabbed in the neck onSaturday by a man who quickly fled the scene and was
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US credit card giants Visa and Mastercard sued retailers that rejected a multibillion-dollar settlement over transaction fees and asked the court to rule the fee
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Fitch affirms Majid Al Futtaim Holding LLC at 'BBB'; stable outlook
May 23 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Fitch Ratings has affirmed More »
Reuters Middle East - Thu, May 23, 2013Turkey to decide on new sukuk issue types this week
(Adds quotes, background) ISTANBUL, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkey will decide this week onregulations which could More »
Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 22, 2013Turkey seen allowing five new sukuk issue types- board chairman
ISTANBUL, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkey's Capital Markets Boardis working on five new types of sukuk issues as it More »
Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 22, 2013Islamic Finance Gateway Daily Briefing
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Kerry presses Egypt on economic reform, says aid depends on it
By Arshad Mohammed ADDIS ABABA, May 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State JohnKerry urged Egypt to act More »
Reuters Middle East - 1 hour 38 minutes agoSyrian opposition struggles for unity as battle rages
* Overnight talks fail to broaden composition of coalition * Pro-Assad forces intensify battle for Qusair * More »
Reuters Middle East - 2 hours 36 minutes agoFrance rules out Iran taking part in Syrian peace talks
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Reuters Middle East - 7 hours agoJordan economy set to grow 3.5 pct in 2013 - central banker
DEAD SEA, Jordan, May 25 (Reuters) - Jordan's economy isexpected to grow around 3.5 percent this year driven More »
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