Burkina Faso’s coup takes a new twist
Burkina Faso's military warned that its forces were converging on the capital with the goal of disarming the junta behind the coup from Thursday (17.08.2015). On Monday (21.09.2015), Burkina Faso's…
Volkswagen – a tumbling giant?
The current crisis over the systematic cheating on US emissions tests is weighing down on the reputation of the German auto maker Volkswagen. Here are some facts and figures on…
Tsipras: A second chance
Left-wing party leader Alexis Tsipras' victory in Greece's general elections was surprisingly clear. He has announced that he will continue to govern with right-wing populists ANEL as his coalition partner.…
UN Women, EU Commission launch ‘Khadija’ network for women’s economic empowerment
“We want Arab governments to specify 25% quota for women’s businesses,” says UN Regional Director
Amazon workers go on strike in Germany
Employees of online retailer Amazon have gone on strike again in Germany. Trade union representatives said they were determined to continue their industrial action in several logistics hubs until the…
Newly appointed international cooperation minister to attend WB meetings
Sahar Nasr affirmed that the ministry is working on receiving needed financing for national development projects
Largest consumer complex in Upper Egypt inaugurated in Qena
The ministry is negotiating to buy 105,000 tonnes of Sudanese meat at a price of EGP 40 per kilo
Jenny Erpenbeck: What happens when you’re only seen as a refugee?
Jenny Erpenbeck spent a year meeting with refugees in Berlin. Her resulting novel is shortlisted for the German Book Prize. She explains why time is so crucial and what former…
11 ‘homosexuals’ arrested in pre-Eid morality raids
Arrests are an example of regular pre-Eid anti-vice campaigns, says researcher
Hamas rejects construction of ‘water channels’ along Gaza border
This is a normal security procedure designed to destroy smuggling tunnels, says security analyst Khaled Okasha
