World Heritage: videos from our viewers

The UNESCO World Heritage Conference is being held from July, 10 to 17, 2016 in Istanbul. Every day we'll be showing a new video of a World Heritage Site sent…

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Agriculture Ministry must inventory companies importing pesticides, seeds to increase oversight: parliament

The ministry will focus on companies importing from Jordanian companies which often import genetically-modified seeds from Israeli companies, say sources

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Police general, conscript killed in North Sinai explosion

The victims have been identified as brigadier general Ahmed Kamal Mahmous, 49, and conscript Kirollos Wahib Fahmy, 21.

Nadine Awadalla

Greenpeace: German shift to green energy in ‘mortal danger’ from TTIP

As EU and US negotiators have begun a new round of talks on the TTIP free trade pact, Greenpeace has published leaked documents, saying they would show Germany's drive toward…

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Baghdad youth find escape in drifting

As Baghdad is rocked by deadly explosions and political chaos, "drifting" is an increasingly popular way for young men in the Iraqi capital to let off steam, reports Florian Neuhof.

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Ancelotti evokes Trap in Bayern unveiling

The 57-year-old has coached some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Real Madrid, Chelsea and AC Milan. Speaking at his official introduction, Ancelotti said winning the Champions League won't be easy.

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Euro 2016: Teamwork and drama make up for footballing shortfalls

There was a lot wrong with Euro 2016 but we should revel in the fact it became a story of the collective rather than individuals. DW’s Jonathan Harding takes a…

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Egyptian immigrants open stained-glass museum in Chicago

A few decades ago, Hoda and Cameel Halim left Egypt and headed for Chicago in the United States, with only $900 in their pockets, dreaming of a better life and…

Daily News Egypt

One year has passed without Omar Al-Sharif

Although it only seems like a few weeks ago, one whole year has passed since the death of Egypt’s handsome mesmerising 'Lawrence of Arabia' Omar Al-Sharif. On a Friday morning,…

Daily News Egypt

Four books for your brain this summer

Looking for a good book this summer? DW's Jochen Kürten suggests a few from a variety of epochs that are certainly not light summer reading - but will get you…

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