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Impeachment of current cabinet to be settled next week
Government will send a report to parliament on its performance over the past 6 months, says MP
Economic challenges push for failed attempt to impeach cabinet
Dozens of MPs passed and signed a petition demanding the impeachment of the cabinet, amid defence from the Prime Minister
Prime minister, FEDCOC to meet over security raids against factories on charges of trading sugar
Police measures will lead to a severe shortage in goods and threaten investments, says Ezz
Health sector requires $2.6bn annually from foreign exchange: Prime Minister
Pharmaceutical factories must continue to work at full capacity to cover local market and export needs, says Ismail
Nepal’s new PM seeks to balance ties with India, China
Nepal’s new Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is set to embark on a goodwill visit to his country’s giant southern neighbor. The trip comes amid testy bilateral relations and Kathmandu’s deepening ties with Beijing.
Italy’s PM Renzi asks for time
At the annual Ambrosetti Forum gathering of elites at Lake Como, Italian PM Renzi told political and economic influentials that Italy needs more time to reform.
Spain’s Rajoy hopes, but Sanchez holds key
The Spanish parliament is due to vote on Prime Minister Rajoy’s reelection but he looks unlikey to garner the required absolute majority. Much will now depend on the Socialists, as Santiago Saez reports from Madrid.
Egypt is stable, state will not renounce economic reform plans: PM
We cannot leisurely take our time anymore; the government is continuously working to fix the taxes and customs systems, says Ismail
The Egyptian government’s Sisyphean attempt to control prices
The government is keen on providing for the needs of Upper Egypt’s neediest, says prime minister
Yemeni PM in Egypt to meet Al-Sisi, Egyptian officials
Daghr arrived in Cairo to review latest developments on the Yemeni situation
Tough-talking May makes confident PMQs debut
Britain’s new prime minister confidently tackled questions from MPs during her first Prime Minister’s Questions session, but gave no clear indication of her plans for Brexit. Samira Shackle reports from London.
Why we can’t stop talking about Theresa May’s clothes
Is it sexist to talk about a politician’s clothes? Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May is very open about her passion for fashion. Political fashion blogger Laura Dunn explains why she can be an inspiration.
Mitsotakis’ mission: Saving Greece from Tsipras
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the leader of the Greek conservative party Nea Dimokratia, says he wants to “liberate” Greece from left-wing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. He tells DW how he intends to accomplish this.
Brexit strategist Daniel Hannan: ‘Five years from now, Britain will be flourishing’
British Vote Leave strategist Daniel Hannan is this week’s guest on Conflict Zone, discussing whether the Brexit campaign misled voters, as some claim, and what he thinks future holds for post-Brexit UK.
Plans to restructure Supreme Council of Tourism: prime minister
Ministers and governors met to discuss plans aimed at advancing the economy by improving tourism
UK’s May takes center stage in turbulent times
Theresa May, the longest-serving home secretary of recent times, has been known as a modernizer, an authoritarian – and above all, a pragmatist. Samira Shackle reports from London on Britain’s new prime minister.
Brexit strains London’s ‘golden’ ties with Beijing
The UK has tried hard to strengthen its already robust economic relationship with Chinese politicians and businessmen. But many now question Britain’s future as an investment destination – and a gateway to the EU.
Nikkei soars on fresh stimulus hopes after Abe victory
Japan’s Nikkei index has rebounded after a week of losses, bolstered by expectations of fresh government stimulus to kickstart anemic growth and following a landslide election victory of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Plot to sideline Corbyn deepens divide in Labour Party
A plan to topple Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn appears set to plunge the party into a political civil war after UK voters opted for Brexit. Recriminations have mounted amid warnings that the party’s existence is at stake.
Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom to go head to head in UK
Conservative MPs have picked an experienced minister and a novice Brexiter as their leadership candidates. The selection of two women closed the door on Justice Secretary Michael Gove, Samira Shackle reports from London.
Indian leader on African tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is touring Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. His huge country is looking for raw materials and allies in its quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Japan’s upper house race likely to shape constitution reform moves
Japanese voters are set to cast their ballots this weekend to elect a new upper house of parliament. And PM Shinzo Abe’s ruling party is expected to secure a big victory. Martin Fritz reports from Tokyo.
Netanyahu: Africa has no better friend than Israel
Israel’s prime minister has pledged to help Africa fight terrorism on day two of his tour of the continent. Netanyahu said that in matters of security, Africa had no better friend than the state of Israel.
The UK’s Iraq Inquiry that took longer than the war
Two million words long, seven years in the making: The Chilcot Inquiry called 129 witnesses, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Blair can expect a critical review, but probably not a future court date.
Israeli leader makes landmark African tour
Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Uganda on Monday as the first Israeli prime minister to visit sub-Saharan Africa in 30 years. For personal reasons, this could be an emotionally-charged visit for the 66-year-old leader.
Israel imposes lockdown on tens of thousands of Palestinians in Hebron
Israel has bolstered security in a major crackdown around Hebron that is affecting tens of thousands of civilians. The lockdown comes in response to two recent attacks on Jewish settlers.
Australian PM Turnbull blunders with early election call
Instead of securing the comfortable majority it wanted, Turnbull’s Liberal party is in a neck-and-neck election. Even if the Liberals pull off a narrow win it’s unclear if Turnbull will form a government.
Bangladesh begins two days of mourning following terrorist attack that killed dozens
Bangladesh’s prime minister has decreed the next two days a mourning period. The world is reeling from a terror attack that left 28 people dead.
Australia faces uncertain political future
Old school values and an inward focus: On Saturday, Australia goes to the polls to elect its sixth prime minister in six years in a campaign with no foreign focus. Helen Clark reports from Melbourne.
Can India be cleaned?
In a bid to improve India’s image, PM Narendra Modi launched a campaign in 2014 to improve sanitation and public cleanliness. Activist Bindeshwar Pathak tells DW the drive needs better coordination between stakeholders.