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In Cartoon: USA extortion of KSA
Hollande arrives in Egypt accompanied by vast delegation of MPs and businesspersons
During Hollande’s two-day visit to Egypt, Egyptian and French parties will address regional security, military aid, and potential tourism projects
Panama agrees to cooperate with France over ‘Panama Papers’
Panama’s president initially took a hostile position to French demands of cooperation over the ‘Panama Papers.’ But a phone call has changed the tone, with the prospect of talks.
The Panama Papers’ growing impact on Africa
While no African official has yet resigned as a result of the Panama Papers, African journalists involved in the investigation say they have given Africans a wake up call and could even lead to government action.
Italy vows to take immediate action against Egypt unless it sees progress in Regeni case
State will not allow Italy’s “dignity be trampled on”, the real truth is needed not a convenient one, says Italian FM
Turkish president unveils US Islamic center near Washington DC
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has inaugurated a Turkey-sponsored Islamic center built in the style of an Ottoman mosque. Controversial leader fends of charges of authoritarianism, says intolerance on the rise.
Russia claims Turkish NGOs are ‘main supplier’ of extremists in Syria
Russia has accused Turkey of using three humanitarian organizations to funnel weapons and supplies to IS and other jihadist groups in Syria. Moscow also called for Turkey close the porous border to extremists.
Report: Most EU foreign fighters come from four countries
Foreign fighters are motivated by “excitement” and “social exclusion felt in Europe,” a report commissioned for the EU presidency says. Germany has ranked in the top four origin countries for those fighting abroad.
Russia sends de-mining teams to clear Palmyra
The first units of Russian military experts have arrived in Syria to remove explosive devices left behind by the “Islamic State” (“IS”) group in Palmyra. The de-mining of archeological sites might take several months.
Zimbabwe: Diamond firms comply with indigenization law
Zimbabwean agencies work overtime as diamond mining companies rush to comply with indigenization legislation. The April 1 deadline compelled many firms to submit their proposals on how to engage with the law.
Amnesty: Turkey illegally sending Syrians back to war zone
Amnesty International has accused Turkey of forcibly returning thousands of refugees to war-torn Syria. Ankara recently struck a deal with the EU to stem the flow of migrants into Europe
Obama tells Erdogan US stands by Turkey amid media freedom concerns
US President Obama has reaffirmed the US’s commitment to Turkey’s security, after a bomb attack in the frontline country. Meeting Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Washington Obama also touched on media freedom issues.
German interior minister visits Egypt to enhance security cooperation
de Maizière’s visit will address security measures inside Egyptian airports, says German embassy in Cairo
Facebook ‘sorry’ over safety check glitch
Facebook has apologized after a bug sent notifications to users around the world following a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan. Many took to social media to react to the confusing prompt from Facebook.
Belgian guard working in a nuclear facility killed 2 days after Brussels attacks
Brussels airport will not resume its flights before Tuesday
Suicide bomber strikes soccer stadium near Baghdad, killing at least 30
A suicide bomber has blown himself up on a soccer field as trophies were being presented after a local tournament south of Baghdad. At least 30 people were killed in the attack.
US-led strikes kill ‘IS finance minister’ al-Qaduli
The “finance minister” for the “Islamic State” (IS) Mustafa Al-Qaduli has been killed, US secretary of defence Ashton Carter said.
Brussels suspects and their links to the Paris attacks
Belgian prosecutors now believe at least five people were involved in the attacks at Brussels airport and on a metro train. They’re also investigating suspected links to the Belgium-based Paris attackers.
Exhibiting companies at ‘EgyptOn’ pavilion report €3.6m in projected sales
About eight Egyptian ICT companies expect deals worth more than €3.6m (approximately EGP 36m), after they participated at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2016 held last month in Barcelona, Spain, according to an ITIDA press statement on Thursday. The companies participated in the event under the representation of the ‘EgyptOn’ pavilion, which is supported by …
EgyptAir suspends flights to Brussels for another 3 days
Airline is allowing free-of-charge ticket modification
In Video: ‘Brussels bombings were an attack on democracy’: Ambassador of Belgium in Egypt
Video by AHmed Hendawy and Asmaa Gamal Editing by Omar Korashi
Daylight saving time ‘doesn’t do any good’
Switching to summertime can take our bodies longer than previously thought, according to a new German parliamentary report. Chronobiologist Thomas Kantermann tells DW why daylight saving should be abolished.
Can Iran’s Rouhani win over Pakistan?
Iranian President Rouhani’s Pakistan visit comes at a delicate time for both Tehran and Islamabad. The neighboring countries want to improve economic ties, but the Saudi-Iranian rivalry continues to be a big impediment.
Egypt willing to cooperate, share intelligence with African countries to combat terrorism: defence minister
27 ministers of defence assemble in Egypt for fifth summit of CEN-SAD countries
Russia, West ‘can come together like a fist’ against terrorism: Russian deputy minister
Russia has called on the West to unite with it in the fight against Islamist terror. DW spoke with Russian Deputy Defense Minister Antonov about Moscow’s role in the “war on terror” and its defense strategy.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Egypt to cease repression of NGOs
Hossam Bahgat and Gamal Eid have clearly not committed any crime by international standards, says high commissioner
Nearly 87 million small children are growing up in conflict zones, says UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund reports nearly 87 million children under seven years of age know no life outside conflict zones. Exposure to trauma can hinder a child’s brain development.
Third suspect in Brussels attacks still on the run
Two suicide bombers, brothers Khalid and Ibrahim el-Bakraoui, have been named by the police as suspects
Why Belgian police turned to social media for help
Merely 14 hours before the dual terror attacks in Brussels, a Belgian police Twitter account posted an image of the man who would soon become a suspect in the airport bombings: Najim Laachraoui.
Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate, Trevi Fountain: Europe lights up in solidarity with Brussels
Across Europe famous landmarks are lighting up the night sky in a display of solidarity with the residents in Brussels. The illumination of the Belgian flag in Paris, Berlin and Rome is a display of unity against terror.