Russian court blocks Telegram messaging app
In a hearing that took a mere 20 minutes, a Russian court ordered that access to the messaging app Telegram be blocked. Millions of Russian users need not panic yet,…
Donald Trump snubs Latin American partners
The US president is staying home from what would have been his first visit to Latin America and a chance to ease foreign leaders' policy concerns. Donald Trump's message: The…
Man Booker International Prize 2018 shortlist celebrates indie publishers
With story settings ranging from the Parisian music scene to the invaded streets of Baghdad, the international edition of the prestigious British literary prize shortlists diverse titles all published independently.Six…
13 cultural references that made Friday the 13th unlucky
Through myths, books and films, Friday the 13th has become an unusual day — even for those who aren't superstitious. The makers of the same-named movies might know a thing…
Chinese exports drop in March, but trade gap with US widens
China's export growth unexpectedly fell last month, the first drop since February 2017. That's unlikely to ease trade tensions as the country's widening surplus with the US is likely to…
5 investment destinations for UAE investors, led by Egypt
Jamal Saif Al Jarwan, secretary general of the UAE International Investors Council, said that the council has identified five investment destinations, foremost of which is Egypt, for UAE investors in…
Egypt to participate in Indonesia-Africa Forum to boost economic cooperation
Egypt participated on Tuesday, for the first time, in sessions of the Indonesian-African Forum held in Bali two days. The forum offered a platform to boost cooperation between Indonesia and…
Borussia Dortmund and Schalke ready for decisive derby
Schalke and Dortmund are gearing up for a potentially pivotal Ruhr Derby on Sunday. Schalke are only a point clear of their rivals, and with November's 4-4 still fresh in…
One in four historic German vegetables extinct
Heard of the "invincible broccoli," the "gladiator cucumber" or the "Arabic runner bean"? They're three examples of the thousands of vegetables that have disappeared from German plates, according to a…
Lost in Belgrade: Iranian refugees head to Serbia as tourists
For months now, Iranian tourists have been able to enter Serbia visa-free. Once there, many hope to make their way through the Balkans to northern Europe. But for thousands of…