22% decline in expected tourism revenues end of FY 2014/2015: Tourism official
Tourism revenues registered $7.8bn last year, with 22% decline from ministry's target, estimated at $10bn
Opinion: Should we be glad that Cecil the lion is dead?
The killing of a well-known wild lion in Zimbabwe by a US dentist and amateur trophy hunter has spread rapidly on the Internet and sparked the public's ire. But can…
Veils limit affluent Egyptian women’s social lives
Veiled women are increasingly being denied access to Egypt's chic, high-end restaurants, bars and private beaches. But now some are fighting back for the right to go out in a…
Appointment of new Taliban chief heralds ‘ugly succession period’
The Taliban have announced a successor to Mullah Omar, who was reported dead by Afghan officials. But who is the new leader Akhtar Mansoor and how would his appointment affect…
US economy strong amid increased consumer spending
The US economy has logged a solid performance in the second quarter following a harsh winter period. Economists say the revival was due mainly to healthy consumer spending and a…
Egypt to receive F-16 jet fighters: US Embassy
Strategic partnership between Egypt and US to be revived as Kerry visits Cairo
‘People will not accept crappy terms’ for Iranian oil
Amid sliding oil prices, OPEC's secretary-general is in Moscow to discuss the Iran nuclear deal. DW talked to US energy expert Richard Nephew about Iran's chances of finding success on…
Trial against Fatima Naoot continues
Verdict to be announced in the next session; lawyer who filed charges against her now faces several charges himself
German swimmers secure first gold at Worlds
Germany have their first gold medal at the world aquatic championships in Russia. Even with a new face in the team in place of Germany's record holder, the trio secured…
Israel passes law sanctioning force-feeding prisoners
Israel's Knesset on Thursday passed a law allowing for prison authorities to force feed hunger striking prisoners. The Israeli Medical Association has said they will not abide by the law.…