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Nicolas Sarkozy corruption charges reveal France’s loose campaign finance practices
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was charged on Wednesday with corruption — and it’s a lot of money in question
Opinion: While privacy concerns persist, Facebook also contributes to democracy
The media are awash with news about Facebook’s failure to protect users’ data. But this ignores the social media giant’s positive aspects, writes DW’s Wanjiku Mwaura.Facebook has come under fire yet again, this time in connection with the Cambridge Analytica debacle. The scandal has caused the social networking giant to lose at least $30 billion …
Cambridge Analytica: Facebook ‘outraged’ over misuse of user data
As anger spreads over the improper use of user information, Facebook says it is the victim of a deception by Cambridge Analytica. The social media giant now faces shareholder lawsuits after its stock value plummented.Facebook says it was hoodwinked by Cambridge Analytica, the company that harvested data from millions of social media users on behalf …
Al-Sisi congratulates Putin on winning 4th presidential term
Putin won with more than 76% of votes
Trump sacks Tillerson, nominates CIA director as secretary of state
Gina Haspel will replace Pompeo to lead CIA
Italian soccer star Davide Astori reported to have died of natural causes
Reports out of Italy suggest Davide Astori died of natural causes after doctors performed an autopsy on the late Fiorentina captain. Astori was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday at the age of 31.Doctors who carried out Tuesday’s autopsy on the late Italian soccer player Davide Astori were quoted by news agency ANSA …
‘The Emoji Movie’ wins Golden Raspberry for worst picture
The infamous Razzie Awards have been announced, with voters from around the world deciding on the worst movie flops of 2017. “The Emoji Movie” — an animated film staring Sir Patrick Stewart — was picked as worst picture.There were movie flops aplenty in 2017, with “Hollywood’s recycled trash heap” hitting an all-time high, the organizers …
Benjamin Netanyahu questioned by Israeli police about corruption scandal
Police have already arrested two people close to Netanyahu for allegedly promoting regulations for Israel’s largest telecommunications company. The prime minister is also a suspect in two other graft probes.Israeli police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife on Friday for the first time about a corruption case involving the country’s largest telecommunications company, …
India bids farewell to Bollywood legend Sridevi Kapoor
The Indian film star’s accidental death on the weekend has unleashed an outpouring of public grief. Fans have lined Mumbai’s streets to pay their last respects.Thousands of fans have taken to the streets of Mumbai to farewell Bollywood star, Sridevi Kapoor, who died over the weekend after drowning in her bath tub. Some mourners carried …
Bitcoin ‘creator’ slammed with $5 billion lawsuit
The family of a dead IT programmer has filed a $5 billion (€4.6 billion) lawsuit against the man who two years ago said he was the creator of Bitcoin. The case may shine light into the cryptocurrency’s darker corners.The family of dead American IT specialist Dave Kleiman filed a lawsuit in a US federal court …
Egyptian singer jailed for insulting the Nile
An Egyptian pop singer has been sentenced to prison for suggesting that drinking from the Nile leads to a parasitic illness. It’s the latest case against artists in the country.A Cairo court on Tuesday sentenced prominent Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel-Wahab to six months in prison in absentia for offending Egypt. The court accused her spreading …
Olympics chief Thomas Bach set to visit North Korea
International Olympic Comittee President Thomas Bach says he “welcomed” an invitation to visit North Korea after the Winter Olympics. Bach’s invite comes after the South Korean president was also invited to the North.The International Olympics Committee (IOC) on Monday announced that IOC President Thomas Bach would visit North Korea following the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. …
Why Donald Trump’s immigration deal is a hard sell
In an effort to finally pass a budget and avert another government shutdown, President Trump has offered to fulfill a key Democratic demand – a path for citizenship for the so-called “Dreamers.” But the price is high.What does President Trump want? President Trump, whose signature campaign plank was curbing illegal immigration, has said he would …
Saudi Arabia: Has the Ritz-Carlton corruption crackdown achieved its goals?
Saudi Arabia has released allegedly corrupt businessmen and authorities after months of detention at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh. Has Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s purge in the kingdom improved his image?In November, Saudi Arabia launched a fight against corruption where princes, politicians and businessmen were rounded up, arrested and confined at the Ritz-Carlton hotel …
Germany and other donors speed up funding for Palestinians after US aid cut
Following President Donald Trump’s move to cut aid to the UN agency for Palestinians, 11 nations have rushed to deliver their funds early. The agency appealed for $800 million to provide aid to Palestinian refugees.The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees urged for donor countries to speed up their funding on Tuesday to …
Bruno Mars sweeps Grammy awards
The Hawaiian-born musician has won best album, best record and song of the year for “That’s What I Like.” Germany’s Kraftwerk was also among the night’s winners.At the gala awards ceremony on Sunday evening in New York, the 32-year-old musician triumphed with his album “24K Magic,” edging out rapper Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar. His song …
Caroline Wozniacki wins Australian Open final
The Danish tennis star has defeated top seed Simona Heap in the Australian Open final. Wozniacki has also claimed the number one spot by way of her victory.Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday beat Simona Halep to win the Australian Open. Wozniacki’s victory marked her maiden grand slam title as she clenched a 7-2(2) 3-6 6-4 win. …
Grumpy Cat wins $710,000 lawsuit
The feline behind the “Grumpy Cat” internet meme has won a major payout as part of a copyright infringement case against a coffee company. Grumpy Cat’s lawyer said it was likely the first time a meme had won in court.Internet phenomenon Grumpy Cat had reason to smile on Thursday after a jury in California found …
Padmaavat: India’s Bollywood saga opens amid high security
“Padmaavat” opened in theaters across India after months of fierce protests that kicked off amid false rumors that the movie featured a love sequence between a legendary Hindu queen and a Muslim ruler.The much-anticipated Bollywood epic “Padmaavat” about semi-mythical Hindu queen Padmavati opened across the India amid heavy security on Thursday. Paramilitary forces and police …
Trump Towers promotion in India poses conflict of interest
Property promoters in India have promised Trump Tower investors a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. Ethics watchdogs say it’s an egregious example of President Trump’s real estate ties conflicting with the presidency.Trump Tower Delhi NCR (National Capital Region) is the latest luxury property in India being built in cooperation with the Trump Organization. Planned to …
Germany’s SPD plans to trim fat from pizza, slash sugar in soda: report
Comfort food favorites could be in for a recipe change. The SPD is pushing for reductions in sugar, fat and salt in processed foods, as well as a law to enforce the healthy eating measures.Germany’s center-left Social Democrats (SPD) are taking aim at the food and beverage industry in an effort to make sweet and …
Australian Open: Angelique Kerber wins, Federer & Djokovic ease through
Aiming for her second Australian Open title, Angelique Kerber cruised into the second round, while Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer and six-time champion Novak Djokovic also avoided first-round upsets.Former champion Angelique Kerber won her first round match of the 2018 Australian Open against Anna-Lena Friedsam Tuesday in Melbourne Park. The 2016 Australian Open winner beat fellow …
Trump’s racist remarks explode international anger
UN human rights spokesperson describes Trump’s words as “shocking and shameful”
Egypt condemns Manhattan attack, calls international community to ‘stand against terrorism’
Islamic State group might use rage at Trump’s decision to recruit members, says Dar Al-Iftaa
Putin, Erdogan discuss latest updates in Syrian crisis
Both leaders asserted their rejection of recent American decision on Jerusalem
Putin to visit Egypt, Turkey on Monday
Further escalation of tensions in Middle East region would be unacceptable, says a statement by the Kremlin announcing Putin’s visit
Trump officially recognises Jerusalem as Israeli capital, orders US embassy relocation
Protests erupt in Palestine amid Arab, European opposition
In Cartoon: Trump discusses announcement of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Palestinian, Arab distress at Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
‘Trump doesn’t want to go back on promise, US embassy may be moved to Jerusalem within two months’ says expert
World celebrates International Day for Elimination of Violence
The world witnessed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November. Celebrating the annual day, the National Council for Women, in cooperation with UN Women, launched a new campaign titled “I am a man”, aiming to raise people’s awareness of women’s rights in Egyptian society. Through a series of animated …