Egyptian athletes return from LA Special Olympics with 50 medals
68 athletes took four Golds, 20 Silvers and 16 Bronze medals
Young designer erases borders to bring the world together
“The idea itself received massive positive feedback, that boosted my motivation to create more and more,” says artist
In Pictures: Egypt’s bureaucrats rise up
Government employees at state-controlled Customs and Tax Authorities demand Minister of Finance’s resignation
Like in another world – Spending a semester in North Korea
18-year old Alessandro Ford from Great Britain spent four months in North Korea's capital city Pyongyang as part of his gap year. He talks to DW about his experiences in…
Australia sets modest 2030 emissions target
Australia has announced targets for reducing carbon emissions over the next 15 years. But opposition politicians and environmentalists have lashed out at the cuts, saying they lag behind the world.…
Google announces significant restructuring
Google, Inc. is creating a new parent company called Alphabet to be led by its CEO. The move makes its search engine one of many subsidiaries, such as YouTube, investment…
Twin blasts kill scores in eastern Iraq
More than 40 people have died in eastern Iraq in twin attacks claimed by "Islamic State" jihadists. Diyala province residents had called on authorities in Baghdad to better protect their…
Greek bailout causes EU, IMF rift
Athens' lenders are at loggerheads over whether or not to grant the debt-ridden nation a haircut. But is there more to the transatlantic tiff than a tempest in a tea…
Annual inflation drops to 8.3% in July: CAPMAS
Despite year-on-year decline, Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.6% in July 2015 compared to preceding month
More assets seized by state for ‘Muslim Brotherhood affiliation’
The finances of 16 hospitals across Egypt are to be seized by a committee tasked with handling assets of the Muslim Brotherhood members, in a severe crackdown on their companies…
