EU gives the green light to US data transfer pact
European governments have approved the new agreement after the last one was struck down for not guarding citizens' privacy. Certain protective measures have been added, though not enough to convince…
Kerber out to prevent Serena Williams making history in Wimbledon final
Angelique Kerber is brimming with confidence before taking on the world number one in the Wimbledon final on Saturday. A victory for Serena Williams would see her equal Steffi Graf's…
Three suns for one planet
Astronomers have discovered a unique solar system. It's not just one of those where planets are orbiting a star - three stars and one gas giant are orbiting each other…
The Nile Project: Resolving conflict into harmony
The Nile flows through 11 African nations and serves as key source of freshwater - but sharing this resource is politically tricky. A unique project works to resolve conflicts and…
Parliamentary discontent over ‘Regeni amendment’
Parliament Speaker warns of further tensions as a result to Italian parliament’s decision against Egypt
EgyptAir MS804 debris found in Israel to be confirmed: committee
Remains of crashed plane in Mediterranean Sea located near Tel Aviv
Dallas police report officers shot: 5 dead, several wounded
Five police officers have been shot dead and several injured during protests in the US city of Dallas. Thousands have marched in cities across the United States after the fatal…
Human Rights Council session calls for ending restrictions on NGOs
CIHRS presents statement demanding closure of foreign funding case and warns of harsh verdicts against human rights workers
Lynch: Facts at the speed of tweet are nice but ‘do not give us deeper meaning’
American philosopher Michael P. Lynch says the internet is high on fast facts but low on deeper knowledge and understanding. The age of big data - the "internet of us"…
The rise and fall of German exports
German exports have been hit by sluggish demand from many of its most important markets, the national statistics office has reported. The recent drop in shipments abroad is seen as…