The impact of China’s new crackdown on civil rights
In what seems to be a crackdown on public dissent, hundreds of Chinese rights lawyers have been detained or interrogated. While temporarily muzzled, the advocates' determination shouldn't be underestimated, say…
Germany’s culture elite gears up for Bayreuth
It's all about the operas of Richard Wagner - but it's also about dressing up and being seen on the red carpet. The Bayreuth Festival opens with pomp, management changes,…
Mehleb, Pinotti discuss Libya, terrorism
Cruise carrying around 40 passengers sank on Wednesday after colliding with a barge
FIFA announces 2018 World Cup schedule
Just over a year after Germany clinched its fourth World Cup crown in Brazil, FIFA have announced the match schedule for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Will Germany be…
UPDATE: Nile boat death toll rises to 31: State Media
The death toll of a Nile boat collision with a barge has risen to 31 on Friday , according to State-run MENA news agency. Health Ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar…
Czech town in the path of coal excavators
Considering the carbon emissions from coal, one might imagine expansion of opencast coal mining in Europe to be unthinkable. But this could happen in the Czech Republic, if limits from…
Russian football beauty queen stripped of title for neo-Nazi views
A beauty queen honored as "Miss Charming" by Russia's top football league has lost her title for allegedly supporting neo-Nazism. Racism in Russian football is a key issue ahead of…
‘State of Sinai’ claims responsibility for Rafah attack
Four military personnel were killed and three others were injured, according to military spokesman
Amazon snatches Walmart’s crown
The e-commerce giant has posted a surprise profit in the second quarter, threatening to dethrone Walmart as the US' number one retailer. Strong 'cloud' sales and surging VIP membership figures…
Big animals eat only big seeds? Think again
A new study finds that large animals eat not only large seeds but small ones too - helping with seed dispersal. If they become extinct, this could have an impact…
