China turmoil, Fed hikes weigh on G20 meeting
Recent market volatility in China will top the agenda as bank chiefs and finance ministers convene in Ankara, Turkey, to discuss how to soothe the global economy. They may also…
‘Islamic State’ blows up tower tombs at Syria’s Palmyra
"Islamic State" ("IS") has blown up three ancient tower tombs in Palmyra. The loss to the UNESCO World Heritage site is the latest in a series of jihadi demolitions. The…
Assertive Saudi King Salman visits Washington
King Salman is visiting Washington for the first time since ascending the Saudi throne. DW's US correspondent Spencer Kimball reports that the US faces a kingdom that has become very…
Turkey renews military mandate for Iraq, Syria
Turkish MPs have voted to extend, for a year, the authorisation of troops to Syria and Iraq to fight "Islamic State" (IS) militants. The mandate passed, despite resistance from the…
Rice exports resumed with annual 1m tonne limit
FEI says rice exports generate $600m for Egypt every year
‘We aren’t afraid’: Austrians answer Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Hungary's prime minister told a press conference that Europeans fear the onslaught of refugees, Austrians disagree. They do agree, though, that politicians have failed to lead, reports Alison Langley from…
Germany projecting cool ahead of Poland showdown
There is a lot at stake in Germany’s clash with Poland on Friday, to qualify for next year's Euro 2016 Championships
IMF calls on US Fed to ‘hold off’ on rate hike
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes the US central bank has room to postpone raising interest rates this month amid a "pretty bumpy" global economic situation, including fears of a…
Military kills 3 in thwarted North Sinai attack
Three killed attempted drive-by shooting on security forces in Sheikh Zuweid, says army spokesperson
People smugglers profiting from plight of refugees
Europe’s refugee drama is a gold mine for unscrupulous people smugglers. Police and the army are stepping up efforts to clamp down on the illegal business of human trafficking. Numbers can…