‘I could no longer live in Syria’
Syrian refugee Alaa Houd left his job and family and hired people smugglers to make his way to the wealthy countries of Western Europe. Hiring people smugglers was his only…
Ashley Madison chief Biderman steps down
The chief executive of Canadian-based infidelity website Ashley Madison has thrown in the towel after hackers leaked sensitive membership data online. Executives, however, said the portal would continue operating. Adulterers'…
World Athletics Championships: Europe the winners on day eight
Records were broken and surprises were everywhere in Beijing on day eight of the World Athletics Championships. Germany secured an out-of-the-blue silver, while Dafne Schippers came through to win the…
Syrian refugee and philosopher receives Germany’s Goethe Medal
A Syrian refugee is among the three winners of Germany's Goethe Medal for intercultural understanding: philosopher Sadik Al-Azm. Museum director Neil MacGregor and theatre director Eva Sopher were also honoured. The…
12 death sentences referred to Grand Mufti for ‘Islamic State’ affiliation
Two others were handed three years for spreading extremist ideologies
Visitors decline in Dresden
After five record years in a row, the number of tourists in Dresden has dropped for the first time this year. Cultural events can contribute to attracting more tourists -…
NCHR slams Brotherhood prisoners’ complaints on detention conditions
NCHR delegation says prisoners refused to meet during inspection of Al-Aqrab Prison
ADB Chief Economist: Claims of China’s growth collapse ‘greatly exaggerated’
The recent stock market plunge has exacerbated worries about the Chinese economy. Nonetheless, ADB Chief Economist Shang-Jin Wei tells DW China is still on track to reach a growth rate…
Controversial TV host Ahmed Moussa awaits court order on programme
An advisory committee of senior judges recommended its ban, along with Al-Zamalek club president