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Policeman detained for using Mugabe's toilet
May 30, 2011
A policeman in Zimbabwe has been placed in detention for using President Robert Mugabe's toilet at a trade fair a fortnight ago.... Read More
Egypt court fines Mubarak, two ex-ministers $90 mn
May 28, 2011
An Egyptian court Saturday ordered a fine of 540 million Egyptian pounds ($90 million) on former president Hosni Mubarak and two ministers for damaging the economy by cutting off mobile and internet s... Read More
Heart-to-heart: Apollo to open hospital in Tanzania
May 27, 2011
It’s a heart-to-heart affair. With more Tanzanians suffering from a variety of heart ailments and travelling abroad for treatment, India’s Apollo Hospitals Friday struck a pact to set up... Read More
Egypt denies dress code plans for tourists
May 27, 2011
The Egyptian Embassy in Moscow denied Thursday media reports that residents of Hurghada, a popular Red Sea resort, have demanded that foreign tourists be subject to a dress code.... Read More
Manmohan gets red carpet welcome on Tanzania visit
May 26, 2011
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday touched down here to a red carpet welcome to begin a two-day visit to Tanzania that is expected to boost economic and strategic ties with the vibrant East... Read More
Mubarak to go on trial over protester shootings
May 25, 2011
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and his two sons will go on trial over the shooting of peaceful protesters, national media reported Tuesday.... Read More
NATO campaign aimed at ousting Gaddafi - Russian NATO envoy
May 25, 2011
NATO operations in Libya are only aimed at bringing down the Gaddafi regime, Russian ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said Tuesday.... Read More
India announces $5 bn aid for Africa, seeks support for UN reforms
May 24, 2011
Taking its burgeoning ties with Africa to a new high, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday announced a massive $5 billion aid for the next three years and an additional $700 million for settin... Read More
Egypt opens six ancient tombs to visitors
May 24, 2011
Egypt, which has lost around $2 billion in tourism revenue due to the political turmoil which forced president Hosni Mubarak to resign, has now opened six ancient tombs to visitors. ... Read More
Egyptian police officer sentenced to death
May 23, 2011
An Egyptian criminal court has issued the first death sentence to a police officer for killing protesters during the demonstrations that toppled president Hosni Mubarak, state news agency MENA reporte... Read More