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French electricity workers strike

Workers at France’s state-run electricity utility EDF will hold a 24-hour strike beginning at 9pm…

Final decision on fate of Red Sea islands

On Monday, Egypt’s Supreme Administrative Court will rule on the validity of a deal to…

New borrowing limits for Turkish banks, currency slides

Last week, Turkey’s central bank announced it was halving the limit that banks could borrow…

Monday, January 16

New banking restrictions in Turkey, an Egyptian court rules on island transfer, and French electricity workers strike.

Philippines begin ASEAN leadership

On Sunday, the Philippines will assume the chair of ASEAN, marked by a launch ceremony…

Palestine conference in Paris

Diplomats from 70 countries convene in Paris on Sunday to reiterate the international community’s support…

Sunday, January 15

International partners hold a summit on Israeli-Palestinian peace and the Philippines assumes the chair of ASEAN.

Egyptian journalist leader appeals jail sentence

On Saturday, a court in Cairo will begin hearing an appeal by the head of…

SpaceX launch

The pioneering private space enterprise, SpaceX, is expected to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from…

Saturday, January 14

A critical rocket launch for SpaceX and an Egyptian court hears an appeal by the country’s union of journalists.