New Caledonia votes on independence from France
Residents of the French territory of New Caledonia are voting on whether to seek independence from Paris. Some fear the referendum could reignite old ethnic tensions on the island.Voters in…
At least 7 Christians killed in attack in Minya, Al-Sisi vows defeating terrorism
No group claimed responsibility for attack
Simone Biles wins record 13th world championship
Simone Biles has become the first gymnast to win 13 world titles. The American 21-year-old set a new record as she won vault gold at the World Championships in Qatar…
Wilderness: Exhibit explores artists' longing for a lost paradise
More than half of the animal kingdom has been wiped out since 1970, according to the WWF. A timely exhibition in Frankfurt — "Wilderness" — features art works that celebrates…
Asian stocks rally on hope of US-China trade deal
Asian shares have jumped to three-week highs following a report that US President Donald Trump is aiming for a swift trade deal with China. The news came only days after…
Google employees stage global walkout for women's rights
Thousands of workers around the world walked away from their desks to protest the company's handling of sexual misconduct and equality issues. They also called for equal pay and an…
EGYPT GATE EXPO opens Wednesday, includes 25 real estate developers
Realty fairs increase real estate projects sales, rejuvenate market, identify client needs
IMF team reaches staff-level agreement on fourth review for Egypt’s EFF
Egyptian economy continued to perform well, says Lall
2018 International Highrise Award goes to Mexico's Torre Reforma
The Frankfurt-based tip-top architecture prize described the winning skyscraper in Mexico City as "the world's most innovative highrise." Architect L. Benjamin Romano designed the building with earthquakes in mind.The Frankfurt-based…
UK wants to end austerity, but what exactly is it?
Figuratively, punk and John Maynard Keynes both died in 1979, the former killed by Duran Duran, the latter by Mrs T., wielding a Milton Friedman-shaped meat cleaver. But Keynes' ghost…