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United CEO pledges enhanced safety drive after incidents
United CEO pledges enhanced safety drive after incidents
Economy
by  AFP

United Airlines is redoubling safety training following a number of incidents in recent weeks, the company's chief executive told customers Monday. United has experienced "a number of incidents" that are "unrelated" but serve as "reminders of the importance of safety," Chief Executive Scott Kirby said in an email to customers.

World Bank plans $6 billion of financial support for Egypt
World Bank plans $6 billion of financial support for Egypt
Economy
by  AFP

The World Bank is planning to give Egypt more than $6 billion in financial assistance over the next three years to help it meet its development priorities, the Washington-based lender announced Monday. "Over the coming three years, the World Bank Group intends to provide more than US$6 billion of support to Egypt," the development lender said in a statement.