Valeant buys ‘female Viagra’ maker Sprout
Valeant said they expected the medication - colloquially called 'female Viagra' - to be available in the US in the fourth quarter this year, and planned to bring the drug…
How the IS is waging war on Syrian culture
The IS brutally murdered Syria's top archeologist. DW's Kersten Knipp explains why the beheading is a declaration of war on Syrian culture and intellectuals. When the terrorist organization "Islamic State"…
How the IS is waging war on Syrian culture
When the terrorist organisation "Islamic State" (IS) took over Syria's ancient desert city of Palmyra in May, they were hoping to open a lucrative business. Many of the valuable artefacts…
Kurdistan, a small region with big problems
The Iraqi Kurdistan dilemma: President Barzani's term has ended, "Islamic State" jihadists are at the region's doorstep; Turkey and the PKK are at war. Simple solutions are not in sight.…
French tourist cruise ship sinks in Marsa Allam’s Red Sea
Egyptian authorities announced that all 37 tourists and crew members on board were rescued
Overseas corporate corruption still a major problem
Cross-border corporate bribery is still a largely unresolved issue, Transparency International has concluded in a fresh report. Germany, it said, was among only few nations actively combating corruption. Transparency International…
‘Islamic State’ claims revenge for ‘Arab Sharkas’ convicts
Attack on National Security headquarters in Qaliubiya leaves 29 injured as perpetuator evades
China’s greenhouse gases overestimated
The United Nations and other international bodies have overestimated China's greenhouse gas emissions over the last decade or more. The difference is due to lower quality coal being burned. According…
Qantas soars back into profit one year after huge losses
Australian airline Qantas has reported a healthy profit one year after having posted huge losses. It also announced it will take delivery of eight Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Qantas posted…
International marketing campaign for Egypt’s tourism necessary step: ETF Chairman
International promotion company will be selected Thursday to promote Egypt's tourism to 26 foreign markets
