Egyptian dealers turn to black market for foreign currency

Egyptian dealers turn to black market for foreign currency

February 11, 2013 - 13:49 AMT  09:49 GMT
"There are no dollars. Everyone that walks in asks for dollars but supply is scarce," said one of the dealers.
Adelaide Kane to topline “Reign” Mary Queen of Scots drama

Adelaide Kane to topline “Reign” Mary Queen of Scots drama

February 11, 2013 - 13:47 AMT  09:47 GMT
The project, chronicles the rise to power of Mary Queen of Scots when she arrives in France as a 15-year-old, betrothed to Prince Francis.
Radiant Films nabs “Run Boy Run” bestseller-based drama

Radiant Films nabs “Run Boy Run” bestseller-based drama

February 11, 2013 - 13:41 AMT  09:41 GMT
Uri Orlev’s novel is about a boy who escaped from the Warsaw ghetto in 1942 and survived on his own in the woods until the end of the war.
Russian ban on U.S. beef, pork imports enters into force

Russian ban on U.S. beef, pork imports enters into force

February 11, 2013 - 13:37 AMT  09:37 GMT
Ractopamine, which is used to stimulate livestock growth and make meat leaner, is prohibited in about 160 countries.
Candidate Hayrikyan recalls election delay application

Candidate Hayrikyan recalls election delay application

February 11, 2013 - 13:31 AMT  09:31 GMT
Earlier, Hayrikyan addressed Armenia’s Constitutional Court with an appeal to postpone the elections for two weeks.
Military helicopter crashes into sea in Azerbaijan

Military helicopter crashes into sea in Azerbaijan

February 11, 2013 - 13:28 AMT  09:28 GMT
According to the latest data, the Mi-17 belonged the country’s Defense Ministry. One of those aboard has been found dead.
2 dead in protests after Kashmiri man hanged in India

2 dead in protests after Kashmiri man hanged in India

February 11, 2013 - 13:17 AMT  09:17 GMT
Despite the curfew, hundreds of angry residents protested against Indian rule and clashed with troops at dozens of places in the region.
Tunisian president’s party threatens to withdraw ministers

Tunisian president’s party threatens to withdraw ministers

February 11, 2013 - 13:03 AMT  09:03 GMT
The move comes amid a crisis sparked by the killing last week of an opposition leader, which triggered mass protests.
Iran, Yemen supply arms to Somalia Islamists – UN monitors

Iran, Yemen supply arms to Somalia Islamists – UN monitors

February 11, 2013 - 12:51 AMT  08:51 GMT
The concerns arms supplies for al Shabaab militants come as Yemen is asking Tehran to stop backing armed groups on Yemeni soil.
9 coalminers feared trapped in Russian pit explosion

9 coalminers feared trapped in Russian pit explosion

February 11, 2013 - 12:35 AMT  08:35 GMT
The coal mine in Russia's far north is owned by Vorkutaugol, in which Severstal has a more than 90 percent stake.
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