Kabila Jr. officially takes over in Congo. Security Council calls for meeting in February over means to ending Congo war. Bush puts phone diplomacy to use. Democrats in Congress say willing to cooperate with new administration. Economy facing challenges.
Government has no intention of floating pound, or fixing dollar exchange rates.
Egypt extensively active at Davos Forum, today. Preparations underway for Mubarak's meeting with Spain's King Carlos, February. Direct American investments strongly heading Egypt's way. Egypt's agricultural exports to Europe to increase by 250 per cent after signing of partnership agreement. Biggest gas liquefying station to be set up in Egypt.