Saudi Arabia: Women take the wheel as driving ban lifted
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia will lift its ban on women driving. While the few women who have driver's licenses are thrilled about hitting the road, activists warn that the journey…
Swedish fans turn Sochi yellow as Germany try to shake off doubts
Germany might be the defending World Cup champions, but they will be up against a stubborn Sweden team and a stirring set of Swedish supporters in Sochi on Saturday. A…
Dostoevsky, dolls and other Russian exports
From vodka to beloved opera classics – DW's Anastassia Boutsko takes a look at World Cup host Russia's most popular exports and clears up some cultural cliches.Whichever way you look…
Germany’s Angela Merkel in Lebanon amid pressure to find refugee solution
The German chancellor has offered aid to Lebanon as it struggles to cope with nearly 1 million Syrian refugees. She is hoping to reduce migrant arrivals to Europe by supporting…
Superstitious soccer: Weird rituals on the football pitch
World Cup players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Manuel Neuer rely purely on skill, right? Not always. These players and coaches have quirky pre-match routines to secure that extra bit of…
‘We cannot survive without insects’
Many people see insects as annoying pests. But British biologist Dave Goulson cautions: A world without insect is a dull place without coffee and chocolate — and with dead animals…
Working with insects in Africa
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Kenya was founded in 1970 and aims to improve the lives and health of people in tropical Africa by focusing on…
OPEC to raise production as Saudis break Iranian resistance
OPEC will increase oil production in a move its main proponent, Saudi Arabia, said will lower global prices. Opponents said it was an opportunistic attempt to capitalize on problems in…
Turkish economy facing major challenges
For years on end, Turkey has been able to log astonishing growth rates. But economists are now sounding the alarm bells, saying that political uncertainties are not the only cause…
Egypt’s fuel subsidy reform is credit positive, reducing fuel subsidy bill to 1.7% of GDP in 2019: Moody’s
Subsidy reform adjustment led to declining purchasing power, yet a brightening economic and employment outlook provides a better basis for acceptance of the new reforms
