Egypt seeks $4.8 billion IMF loan for stricken economy
 

22-08-12 01:41 PM

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt requested a $4.8 billion (3 billion pounds) loan from the International Monetary Fund and hopes for a deal by the end of year, officials said during a visit on Wednesday by IMF chief Christine Lagarde to discuss helping the ailing economy. Related Stories Clashes over grazing land, water kill 48 in Kenya Italian writer held over murder in "Basic Instinct" case Bahrain Shi ...

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