Opinion| Biden Supports Police Violence against American Students

Reform of public education and the elimination of systemic racism in the US are among the most important issues that [Democrat President-elect Joe] Biden focused on in his election campaign.

Marwa El- Shinawy

Opinion| European Parliament

A few days ago, and with flimsy justifications and rumours, lies, and fabricated reports, the European Parliament issued a list that includes, in its entirety, demands from European Union (EU)…

Hatem Sadek

Egypt maintains poverty growth at 1.7% over past 5 years: Social Solidarity Ministry Adviser

Country shifted from "cruel" state to "merciful" state in 1960s, to state of just development in modern era, says Salah Hashem

Tamer Farhat

Sudan to deploy troops in Darfur after 15 killed in tribal clashes

‘We aim to arrest those involved in clashes, collect weapons,’ says South Darfur Governor

Sarah El-Sheikh

International Cooperation Ministry internationally praised for people-centred approach

‘We are inspired by Egyptian ministry’s proactive role to foster transparent engagement,’ says USAID Mission Director

Daily News Egypt

US rolls out COVID-19 vaccines at long-term care facilities

Since the rolling out of two COVID-19 vaccines nationwide earlier this month, frontline healthcare workers have been the primary focus to get vaccinated.

Xinhua

Crude oil prices drop as demand fears persist

The West Texas Intermediate for February delivery lost 61 cents to $47.62 a barrel. Brent crude for February delivery decreased 43 cents to $50.86 a barrel

Xinhua

US dollar inches down as Trump signs coronavirus relief package

US dollar bought 103.83 Japanese yen, higher than 103.57 Japanese yen of the previous session. It was down to 0.8896 Swiss franc from 0.8903 Swiss franc

Xinhua

Republicans sue Vice President Pence in bid to overturn US election results

The litigation asked Texas-based federal judge to grant Pence "exclusive authority and sole discretion" to decide which electoral votes from a given state should be counted.

Xinhua

Three French soldiers killed in Mali by explosive device

5,000 French soldiers started Barkhane Operation in 2014 to help G5 Sahel countries, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger combat extremists

Xinhua