May

Egypt's bourse loses LE 63.7 billion in May

Fri, 31 May 2019 - 12:17 GMT

The market capital hit EGP 745 billion in May, compared with EGP 808.7 billion reported last month, recording a decline of 7.9 percent.

'Watch It' apologizes for technical difficulties

Fri, 17 May 2019 - 09:38 GMT

Watch It application management announced in a press statement that it will provide its services free of charges during May.

Britain's May asks EU for Brexit extension to June 30; EU could offer a year

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 - 10:14 GMT

An EU official signalled that Donald Tusk, the chairman of EU leaders, could be willing to offer even longer: up to a year for Britain's feuding politicians to agree and ratify a plan.

Britain facing long Brexit delay as stalemate puts divorce in doubt

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 - 12:02 GMT

Brexit is now in mired in doubt, nearly three years since the United Kingdom shocked the world by voting 52 percent to 48 to leave the bloc. Supporters fear betrayal and opponents are pushing for another referendum.

EXPLAINER-Last chance: how do the numbers stack up for May's Brexit deal?

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 - 01:11 GMT

May's Conservatives do not have a majority in the 650-seat parliament, relying on Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP's) 10 lawmakers to prop up her government.

British PM May battles to keep control of Brexit

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 - 05:51 GMT

At one of the most important junctures for the country in at least a generation, British politics was at fever pitch and, nearly three years after the 2016 EU membership referendum, it was still unclear how, when or if Brexit will take place.

Returning to London, Britain's May faces mammoth task to change minds on Brexit

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 - 01:25 GMT

In fact, incensed by comments from May that pinned the blame for Britain's Brexit chaos on them, many lawmakers have hardened their resistance to the deal she will bring back before them next week.

EU's Tusk to meet UK PM May on Brexit in Egypt on Sunday - official

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 - 01:26 GMT

European Union leaders will not clinch a deal on Brexit during a summit with their Arab peers in Egypt scheduled for Sunday and Monday, an EU official said on Friday.

Deal or delay? Wall Street divided on Brexit

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 - 11:51 GMT

Goldman Sachs said it sees a 50 percent probability of May getting a Brexit divorce deal ratified, adding that lawmakers would ultimately block a no-deal exit if needed.

With May's agreement in balance, ministers warn against no-deal Brexit

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 - 03:14 GMT

Britain is more likely to leave the EU without a deal if lawmakers reject the agreement Prime Minister Theresa May has negotiated, one of her ministers said.

UK government to face challenges to May's Brexit plan in parliament

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - 12:30 GMT

British Prime Minister Theresa May's bid to win approval for her Brexit deal will have to overcome attempts to block or change it by rival lawmakers on Dec. 11.

Northern Irish DUP says will vote against May's 'pitiful' Brexit deal

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 - 08:15 GMT

The Northern Irish party propping up British Prime Minister Theresa May's government on Saturday said it would vote against her Brexit withdrawal agreement.

Police probe 'terrorist' car attack outside UK parliament

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 - 02:40 GMT

A car swerved into passers-by then slammed into a barrier protecting Britain's Houses of Parliament in a suspected terror attack on Tuesday.

When will the West stop courting Erdoğan?

Mon, 28 May 2018 - 11:38 GMT

In an uncertain world, changing at a rapid rate, a strong leadership provides an image of stability and power, appealing to many who are growing fearful.

May becomes first British PM to visit Iraq in almost a decade

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 - 04:53 GMT

We must recognize that the threat remains and we must obviously deal with the issue of potentially people from Daesh [ISIS] dispersing elsewhere.”

May's bid for stronger Brexit hand at stake in UK election

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 - 07:04 GMT

British Prime Minister Theresa May faces the voters on Thursday in an election she called to strengthen her hand in looming Brexit talks

UK PM May to raise intelligence leaks with Trump -UK source

Thu, 25 May 2017 - 08:22 GMT

British Prime Minister Theresa May will raise concerns with President Donald Trump about U.S. leaks of intelligence on the suicide bombing in Manchester.

London stocks hold steady as investors digest Manchester attack

Tue, 23 May 2017 - 12:43 GMT

The London stock market flattened Tuesday, with sentiment dented by a deadly terror attack in Manchester, but eurozone equities rallied on bright data.

Pope Francis saddened by 'barbaric' Manchester attack

Tue, 23 May 2017 - 12:37 GMT

Pope Francis was deeply saddened by the "barbaric" attack that claimed 22 lives in Manchester overnight.

IS group claims responsibility for Manchester attack

Tue, 23 May 2017 - 12:02 GMT

Islamic State claimed responsibility for Monday's deadly attack at the Manchester Arena.

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