Tour de France: Cavendish wins stage 6
Make that three Tour stage victories at this year's edition of cycling's premier race for Mark Cavendish. Ahead of the Pyrenees, the English speedster had the last laugh on Germany's…
EU recommends fines for Spain and Portugal over deficits
While faulting Madrid and Lisbon for failing to take necessary measures to bring their budgets within limits, the European Commission will leave it to EU finance ministers to decide if…
FBI head testifies to Congress over Clinton investigation
FBI Director James Comey has appeared before Congress to answer questions on the agency's decision to not prosecute Hillary Clinton. The House Speaker was among the critics of the outcome,…
How Buddhist monks are battling deforestation in Cambodia
Cambodia has one of the world's highest deforestation rates. But a group of Buddhist monks are stepping up efforts to save forests by publicly revealing wrongdoings and mobilizing local villagers.…
Why urban wildlife is thriving in Berlin
Berlin might seem like a concrete jungle, but the metropolis has more biodiversity than you'd expect. What is it about Berlin that attracts wild foxes, raccoons, boars and the largest…
Board pay shrinks in Germany’s biggest companies
A new study shows that board members in Germany's biggest companies took home less last year then before, while employee compensation rose on average. The gap in between though remains…
Italy to cut military supplies to Egypt after unfruitful investigations into Regeni’s death
Egypt vowed to take similar measures, which weren’t specified, in response to the decision
Detention renewed for 19 defendants in Minya sectarian strife
The prosecution also ordered the arrest of another 3 suspects.
Owner of boat arrested pending investigations following death of 4 Pakistanis
The owner faces charges of sailing without a valid licence, negligence, and drug use
Indian leader on African tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is touring Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. His huge country is looking for raw materials and allies in its quest for a permanent seat…