Egypt's new PM says to fight militancy, rebuild economy


  • World
  • Wednesday, 26 Feb 2014

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's new prime minister said on Tuesday he would seek to eradicate militant violence that has increased since the overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, hoping improved security will lead to economic recovery.

Speaking after his appointment by Adly Mansour, the army-appointed president who has been in office since Mursi's removal in July, Ibrahim Mahlab said he hoped to form his government within three or four days,

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