Russian airstrikes kill scores in northern Syria: Monitor
Russia has carried out airstrikes in a rebel-held area in Syria, killing numerous insurgents and civilians, according to a monitor. Several governments have accused Moscow of targeting opponents of the…
Going local to solve Mexico City’s water crisis
Mexico City's creaking water infrastructure is a public health hazard and environmental disaster. Flooding and water shortages are commonplace. But grassroots movements are harnessing rainwater to ease the crisis. Rain…
OECD holds FIFA responsible for Qatari World Cup-related labour conditions
A Swiss government-sponsored unit of the Paris-based Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has defined world football body FIFA as a multi-national bound by the group's guidelines. As…
Steinmeier’s futile diplomacy in Saudi Arabia and Iran
The problem of Syria's civil war came up frequently on German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier's recent trip to Saudi Arabia and Iran. Solutions to it did not. DW's Dagmar Engel…
US see stronger yuan as ‘key’ to China’s success
The US Treasury has soften its long-time stance that China's currency is significantly undervalued, but said an appreciation of the yuan was crucial for a successful transition of China's current…
Three Germans, five Bayern players make Ballon d’Or shortlist
Three members of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team have been named to the shortlist for the annual Ballon d'Or award as the world's best football player. Current holder Cristiano Ronaldo…
French bank fined for violating US sanctions
French bank Credit Agricole has reportedly made a deal with US investigators to avoid criminal charges for helping sanctions-blocked countries move money through the US. The arrangement could be announced…
Ministerial changes and mechanisms of change in the family of 1952 (3/3)
Ministries in Egypt are more of an apprentice who follows all of its employer's commands and bears all consequences if those commands result in a crisis or a problem. The…
My piece of hope: Karam would trade his laptop for peace anytime
Even though his laptop is the most valuable thing Karam brought with him when he fled Syria, he would get rid of it right away to make sure his parents…
Libya’s internationally recognised government rejects UN-backed peace deal
Leaders in Libya's internationally-recognised parliament in Tobruk have rejected a deal for sharing power with their rivals in Tripoli. The UN-mediated deal aims at bringing peace in the north African…