Israel passes controversial law targeting human rights organizations
Israel's parliament has finalized a contentious law that will increase the regulation of many Israeli human rights organizations. Critics have denounced the bill for allegedly targeting pro-Palestinian groups.
Islamic banking sound option for enterprises facing economic slump
There are mounting concerns currently being voiced by prominent organisations, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of International Settlements, over the long-term impact of the slow…
Turkey and Egypt: a new opening for rapprochement?
Lack of economic incentive for Egypt will continue to inhibit chances for political reconciliation, says analyst at the Carnegie Foundation
Russian adventurer sets out to break world record in hot air balloon
The 65-year-old balloon pilot has embarked on a solo flight to fly around the world in a balloon in less than 13 days. The record was set by American aviator…
Syria extends ceasefire despite heavy fighting in Aleppo
Damascus has extended a ceasefire for 72 hours, marking the second of its kind since the end of Ramadan. The US' top diplomat is expected in Moscow as the international…
Egypt’s fiscal position remains unstable: Moody’s
The current account deficit reached $14.5bn, up from $8.3bn the previous year
Rio’s cheerful mayor
Just weeks ahead of the Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro is still grappling with negative headlines. DW correspondent Friedel Taube met the one man in Rio who isn't fazed: Mayor…
Vatican appoints ex-Fox TV reporter Burke and Ovejero as spokespeople
Former Fox TV reporter Greg Burke is to be the spokesman for Pope Francis with Paloma Garcia Ovejero as his deputy. Burke is also a member of the Opus Dei…
Beijing’s long-awaited status update
Until now, China has forgone being titled a market economy, a matter far beyond semantics. It believes the time to change this has come. But it still has to convince…
Aircraft giants defy market concerns at Farnborough
Order backlogs, Brexit concerns, slowing demand in Asia - pressure on the aircraft industry is mounting. And yet the two biggest players came out with big deals and high hopes…