Hungary’s flawed fence offers refugees hope
As Hungary continues work on a border fence, its neighbour Serbia is struggling to cope with an influx of refugees. Can a €21m fence stop these desperate people? Lidija Tomic visited…
Arab League welcomes ‘Declaration of Cairo’
Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed declaration on Thursday to enhance strategic cooperation
Beijing – a winter wonderland?
The International Olympic Committee has selected Beijing to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Rights groups have urged China to fully respect its "human rights obligations in the preparation and hosting…
Guardiola closes in on Super Cup, but future at Bayern Munich stays open
Ahead of Bayern Munich's Super Cup clash against Wolfsburg on Saturday, Pep Guardiola has left Bayern Munich fans worried about his future. Wolfsburg's star Belgian is in equally muddy water…
Cheap Iranian oil not likely to harm renewables
While the Iranian nuclear deal promises to open up Iran's oil and gas reserves to the world, renewable energy may not be too affected by the oncoming flood. Could this…
Hamas calls for ‘day of fury’ in response to deadly West Bank arson
Israelis and Palestinians have been quick to condemn a West Bank house fire that claimed the life of a toddler. The incident is likely to increase tensions between the two…
Al-Azhar condemns alleged calls for protests on Rabaa Al-Adaweya anniversary
"Al-Azhar Scholars Front" allgedly calls for protests on 14 August, the Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in dispersal’s second anniversary
Swiss central bank suffers record loss
The Swiss National Bank has reported a record half-year loss. The lender said the sharp drop was mainly attributable to its strong national currency after a move to scrap the…
Zimbabwe wants US to extradite Palmer for killing Cecil
Zimbabwe has called for the United States to extradite the Minnesota dentist who beheaded a beloved lion. US officials are investigating whether Walter Palmer violated national law by killing Cecil.…
Happy 50th, J.K. Rowling!
Expelliarmus! Stupefy! Cruciatus!: These spells have enchanted millions around the world. From 'epic failure' to business-savvy empress of a magical universe, see how Rowling, now 50, further celebrates Harry Potter.…
