Pacific Rim trade ministers fail to clinch TTP deal
Delegates from a dozen Pacific Rim nations have failed to reach a deal on a new trade agreement. But negotiators said "significant progress" had been made, and that a final…
Sieren’s China: Ukraine is China’s breadbasket
After more than a year of sanctions against Russia, the Chinese have been increasing their investments in Ukraine. They're having the last laugh, writes DW columnist Frank Sieren. More than…
Living with Greece’s new tax increase
How are Greeks dealing with the country's new value-added tax? Where are they cutting corners? As Marinathi Milona reports from Thessaloniki, many Greeks feel the increase is the right plan…
Shell resumes offshore drilling in Arctic
Royal Dutch Shell PLC announced on Friday that drilling operations had resumed in the Chukchi Sea off the northwest coast of Alaska on Thursday afternoon. The resumption marks the first…
Ebola death in Sierra Leone leads to mass quarantine
A village in northern Sierra Leone has been placed under quarantine after a post-mortem test revealed a man had died from Ebola. Several hospitals failed to recognise him as a…
Ebola death in Sierra Leone leads to mass quarantine
A village in northern Sierra Leone has been placed under quarantine after a post-mortem test revealed a man had died from Ebola. Several hospitals failed to recognize him as a…
Multinational force announced as Boko Haram attacks continue
The presidents of Nigeria and Cameroon have announced that they will be launching a multinational army to attack and eradicate the Boko Haram militant group. Chad, Benin and Niger will…
Multinational force announced as Boko Haram attacks continue
The presidents of Nigeria and Cameroon have announced that they will be launching a multinational army to attack and eradicate the Boko Haram militant group. Chad, Benin and Niger will…
Uber plans massive investment in India
App-based car service Uber aims to pour a huge amount of money into its Indian operations in the coming months as part of the company's efforts to expand and improve…
Mullah Mansoor’s rise to the Taliban leadership
The Taliban have appointed Mullah Akhtar Mansoor as their new leader and successor to Mullah Omar, whose death has been confirmed by both militants and the Afghan government. But who…