With over 90 percent of the votes in more than 50 percent of polling stations, it looks like Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is set to become the next president of Egypt.
Amid fears of "black spot" fruit disease, the EU has restricted imports of citrus fruit from South Africa, the world's largest exporter.
Despite extending polling for the third day, the voter turnout in Egypt has remained low, threatening the credibility of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Shadow businesses can make up more than 80 percent of total economic activity in developing countries, according to a new study.
Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is expected to win the presidential elections in Egypt, but many fear the economy will suffer.
A militant leader in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula was shot dead Friday by unknown assailants, security sources said, days before Egyptians vote for a new president.
The sentences came the same day former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was given a three-year prison term on corruption charges.
But Washington, and other western governments, have yet to call the military's action a coup.
Hamza was accused of aiding in the kidnapping of 16 tourists in Yemen in 1998, and attempting to build a terror training camp in Oregon.
Doyenne of broadcasting Barbara Walters retires this week, prompting questions of who will match her iconic status.
The trial of six Al Jazeera journlists gets adjourned, and a defense lawyer quits surprisingly in the middle of the court.
Often ahead of its Western counterparts in investment, China is moving from natural resources into manufacturing and services.
Protests over Turkey's mining disaster revived long-running civil unrest in cities across the country.
Egyptian security forces haven't actually detained most of the 1,200 people recently sentenced to death.
The sacred cows of Hinduism vs. a major meat export trade.
How ancient Egyptians maneuvered massive blocks across the desert.
Money owed to foreign oil majors including BP and BG Group totaled $4.9 billion.
The U.S. usually sends nearly $1.5 billion in annual aid to Egypt; also it approved 10 Apache helicopters and $650 million in funds last week.
An ancient tomb discovered in the Valley of Kings contains dozens of mummies, including those of royal children, dating back to 14th century BC.
Advocacy groups worry the helicopters will be used to continue the Egyptian military's violence against civilians.
Foreign runners made their debut at Pyongyang’s annual marathon Sunday as North Korea sprinted toward its own ambitious tourism goals.
Passover begins on Monday at sundown.