Paris / AFP France wants to end its military operation known as Sangaris in the Central African Republic (CAR) this year, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Sunday. “The aim is to bring Operation Sangaris to a halt. I hope this is done during 2016, with small units remaining on CAR territory as was the case beforehand,” he told …

Cairo / AFP Bad weather including heavy fog caused two major traffic accidents in Egypt on Sunday that left at least 22 people dead, officials said. The deadlier accident saw 16 people killed and 21 wounded in multiple car crashes near Beni Sueif on the highway linking Cairo to Upper Egypt, police said. Two dozen vehicles were involved in the …

Abu Dhabi / EMIRATES BUSINESS The UAE Cabinet retreat on post-oil phase concluded on Sunday. Federal and local government officials took part in the retreat and discussed ideas and initiatives that will contribute in diversifying the UAE’s economy and ensuring its sustainability. Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and …