Business lobbying against German minimum wage revealed
Lobbyists from the farming and newspaper sectors worked hard to win exceptions to Germany's minimum wage, it has been revealed. But the employers' representatives don't think it did them much…
OPEC, Russia: ‘Oil market to stabilize’
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and Russia have said sharp drops in oil prices are unlikely to continue. At a meeting in Moscow, the two sides noted they expected…
Debris ‘very likely’ from Boeing 777, says Malaysia PM
Malaysia's prime minister has said on his blog that debris found on Reunion island is "very likely to be from a Boeing 777," the same model of the missing MH370.…
Greenpeace stages novel Arctic drilling blockade
It looks like a daring test or some attempt to break a record - but it is actually a Greenpeace protest. Near Portland, 13 climbers are dangling from a bridge…
Yaqeen manager’s detention renewed for further 15 days
“Interviewing Muslim Brotherhood relatives” amongst charges, says AFTE
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…