Female-led films at Cairo Cinema Days
The second edition of Cairo Cinema Days, screenings organised by Zawya Cinema, kicked off last Monday, aiming to highlight the productions of Arab cinema by presenting independent Arab films which…
Scientists find evidence of prehistoric man-vs-giant sloth battle
Fossilized footprints in New Mexico tell a tale of pursuit, misdirection and evasion between ancient humans and the strong giant sloth. The rare find could shed light on how man…
US states launch gun violence research group, bypassing Congress
A consortium to research gun violence has been launched by six US states and Puerto Rico. Their governors have said expert findings will fill a void left by a 1996…
Facebook posts profits despite data scandal
Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg can hit the "like" button when it comes to his company's earnings: revenue is up significantly, as are average user numbers — good news for Facebook…
How good are Bayern Munich? Real Madrid loss poses more questions than it answers
Wednesday's Champions League semifinal first leg against Real Madrid was a rare chance for Bayern Munich to measure themselves against Europe's very best. But the 2-1 defeat still leaves many…
Champions League: Ruthless Real Madrid leave Bayern Munich with uphill battle
Bayern Munich face an uphill battle to qualify for their first Champions League final since 2013, after a 2-1 home loss to Real Madrid. Goals from Marcelo and Marco Asensio…
Wine production drops, but there’s still enough to go round
Are you drinking more than your fair share of wine? There are fewer than five bottles produced globally per person each year. The flow has been stemmed somewhat by poor…
Fajr International Film Festival: Tehran meets Hollywood
Iranian actors, Indian directors and a Hollywood icon have come together in Tehran at Asia's oldest film festival. DW's Theresa Tropper spoke with the festival's director, Reza Mirkarimi.DW: What distinguishes…
Op-ed review: Sinai Liberation, Syria’s threatening crisis
Journalist warns of frequent foreign loans obtained by ministries