22 Aug 2012 23:00
Egypt’s PM Hesham Kandil held a joint press conference on Wednesday, August 22, with head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde where he said that the loan which is set to be received from the IMF, would be USD 4.8 billion, with a five year term at 1.1% interest and a grace period of 39 months.
Security officials, senior figures and Islamic personalities of the northern city of Tripoli announced on Tuesday that an agreement was reached between the residents of Bab al-Tabbaneh to implement an immediate ceasefire after the clashes that had been raging within the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood since Monday.
Waiting For Rain: Beijing's Water Crisis
A multimedia documentary about the water problems facing Beijing. The Chinese capital is presently confronted with dropping water levels, limited precipitation and a steadily growing population.
This video examines the causes of the water problem, their resultant effects and some of the solutions which are being implemented to combat the looming crisis.