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Computer sharing of personality in sight: inventor
AFP, Published on 04/04/2015
» PALO ALTO (UNITED STATES) - The world has only touched the surface of technological progress and computers may soon be able to transmit the complexities of human personalities, a prominent inventor says.
Siemens signs '4 bn euro' power deal with Egypt: company
AFP, Published on 14/03/2015
» BERLIN - German conglomerate Siemens has signed a "four billion euro" power deal with Egypt, a company spokesperson said on Saturday.
Arab states pledge billions at Egypt investment meet
AFP, Published on 14/03/2015
» SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - Arab states pledged $12 billion in investment aid to Egypt on Friday as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted a conference aimed at jump-starting the economy and positioning himself as a key force against jihadists.
Egypt court ruling threatens election timetable
AFP, Published on 01/03/2015
» CAIRO - Egypt's constitutional court ruled on Sunday that parts of the law organising parliamentary elections starting March 21 violate the charter, in a decision that may force a delay.
Egypt court jails dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah for five years
AFP, Published on 23/02/2015
» CAIRO - An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced Alaa Abdel Fattah, a leading dissident during the country's 2011 uprising, to five years in prison over an illegal protest.
Cairo, Moscow in nuclear deal as Putin bids to boost ties
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Egyptian counterpart Tuesday and agreed a deal to build a nuclear plant, as he sought to boost ties on his first visit to Cairo in a decade.
HSBC's unit 'helped clients dodge taxes'
Business, Published on 10/02/2015
» Geneva: Banking giant HSBC Holdings Plc faced damaging claims yesterday that its Swiss division helped wealthy customers dodge millions of dollars in taxes after a 'SwissLeaks' cache of secret files emerged online.
22 dead in Egypt football violence
AFP, Published on 09/02/2015
» CAIRO - Twenty-two people died as thousands of fans tried to force their way into a Cairo football stadium Sunday to watch a game, triggering panic as police fired tear gas and birdshot at the crowds.
Goalkeeper Barry wins Cup of Nations for Ivorians
AFP, Published on 09/02/2015
» Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast ended a 23-year Africa Cup of Nations title drought by winning 9-8 on penalties after the final ended 0-0 following extra time.
Chaos, crowd trouble as Ghana cruise into final
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» Missile-throwing home spectators caused a long and chaotic second-half delay as Ghana set up an Africa Cup of Nations final with Ivory Coast by outplaying hosts Equatorial Guinea 3-0 Thursday.