Rouhani names technocrat cabinet in Iran
Iran sworn in as Hasan Rouhani announces a future focused on foresight and hope. The new cabinet relies on Rafsanjani era veterans like Bijan Zangeneh and Abbas Akhondi to tackle inflation, revenue shortfalls, and sanctions while pursuing Western talks and nuclear diplomacy.
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Clock ticks on Egypt stand off as protests face crackdown
Egypts top security body warned the clock is ticking for a peaceful end to the sit in standoff of Morsi supporters in Cairo demanding reinstatement. The interim leadership warned security forces could move in if mediation fails while a court case against the Brotherhoods spiritual leader and his deputy for inciting violence set for August 25.
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Syria bans foreign currencies in business deals
President Bashar Assad issued a ban on using foreign currencies in transactions to bolster the Syrian pound, risking fines and jail for noncompliance. Deals over 5000 dollars may incur up to 10 years hard labor. The move comes as the pound plummets and inflation erodes wages amid the civil war.
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