Latest in Tag: United States Highlight
Latest in Tag: United States

World Bank facilitates talks between Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia
Water ministers of the three countries are visiting the US to gain knowledge about the Colorado River

Opinion: World averts its eyes as Saudis bombard Yemen
War has raged in Yemen for over 500 days. The international community seems to be indifferent to the suffering there. This is detrimental to the credibility of the United States and Europe, DW’s Matthias von Hein writes.

Climate disasters could increase armed conflict in multi-ethnic countries
Natural disasters and armed conflicts are a source of destabilization worldwide. In multi-ethnic countries, the two could be linked. Climate calamities could turn smoldering social tensions into conflict.

Shoukry heads to US to participate in conference on combating IS
The foreign minister is expected to participate in several meetings to discuss unrest caused by IS in Arab countries

Will Republicans dump Trump at the convention?
Donald Trump is still the unofficial Republican presidential nominee. It’s not official until the party’s convention in Cleveland. Ines Pohl looks at the chances he’s stopped by the GOP establishment.

Russia uses the law to put pressure on internet users
More and more people in Russia are being given jail sentences for controversial posts on the internet. Simply questioning the annexation of Crimea is enough to lead to charges. Now, laws have been tightened once again.

Nintendo shares soar on ‘PokĂ©mon Go’ mania
Shares in Japanese gaming giant Nintendo have extended their week-long rally as investors ride the coattails of the Pokémon Go craze sweeping across the globe, with an estimated 65 million user already playing the game.

Climate concerns around new leaked TTIP document
A newly leaked TTIP draft plays into fears that the the free trade deal will force Europe to lower its regulatory standards – sparking renewed worry for climate protection and development of renewable energy.

Dallas is the latest battlefield in the United States
At the most extreme, some have called police killings of black people and retaliatory shootings of officers a new US civil war. In Dallas, Ines Pohl reports, mourners have tried to find meaning in a wave of violence.

MP demands Bush, Blair referral to ICC over Iraq war
Egyptian parliament demands compensation for Iraq after Chilcot report says Iraq war was based on âflawed intelligenceâ

Germany redefines rape: A survey of international laws
Germany has finally reformed its outdated law on rape and other forms of sexual assault. “No” finally means “no.” What is legislation like in other countries?

Hard-liner Ahmadinejad may want to lead Iran again
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has resurfaced, and his criticism of the current Iranian president has grown harsher with every speech. There’s even word that Ahmadinejad might try to get his old job back in the 2017 election.

Getting ‘bang for the buck’ in digital innovation
In a fresh report, World Economic Forum researchers have identified a group of seven nations, which are the most efficient globally in unleashing the power of digital innovation. Germany is not among them.

Brexit could diminish UK’s importance to United States
The US has always staunchly advocated Britain’s EU membership. Thatâs why Brexit supporters who thought that Britain’s leaving the EU wouldn’t affect – or could improve – ties with the US are in for a negative surprise.

Youssef: ‘I prefer satire with absolutely no borders’
Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef was a cardiac surgeon before appearing as a satirist in a popular television show. In a talk with DW, Youssef talks about how social illnesses come in the way of liberation.

Two years of foreign policy under Al-Sisi: reaching out and new options
After the ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood regime in July 2013, Egyptâs foreign policy was focused on fighting the Brotherhood-affiliated media around the world, as well as addressing the countries that supported them.

Polish apples feel the crunch
Not long ago, Poland was the largest apple exporter in Europe. But since the 2014 retaliatory embargo imposed on some Polish foodstuffs by Russia, exports have plummeted, as Jo Harper reports from Warsaw.

Bank giants settle rate manipulation charges
Seven major global banks have settled a lawsuit in the United States accusing them of market manipulation. They were suspect of colluding to rig the daily benchmark for interest rate exchange contracts.

US State Department details Egyptâs human rights abuses in report
Kerry emphasised distinction between violent and nonviolent dissent in Egypt visit

Paul Ryan meets Al-Sisi, Shoukry, Ali Abdul Aal
The US House of Representatives speaker arrived in Cairo to discuss issues of shared interest with Egyptian officials

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.

US congress delegation arrives in Cairo
The delegation is expected to meet with President Sisi

After visa revoked, student arrested for Trump threats to return to Egypt within 10 days
Despite Egyptian media claims that the Egyptian consulate was negligent, lawyer states the consulate worked to resolve the case

Israel to give Egypt 2% of QIZ earnings
The action was said to follow Tarabinâs release on 10 December

The ‘New World Orderâ and the current super-power states
By Sayed Ghoneim The 20th century began with powers scattered between East and West. By the end of World War II and the victory of Western allies and the Soviet Union over the Axis forces, the world became bipolar, divided between the United States and the Soviet Union. Between the two forces, the so-called Cold War …

After Russian plane attack, US seeks better ties with Egypt: Researcher
Al-Sisi, Sobhi met with US Congress delegation to discuss bilateral cooperation

United States green-lights sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved a request from Saudi Arabia to buy thousands of bombs. The approval comes despite controversy over Saudi-led attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen. The sale of the more than 19,000 bombs and smart bombs would help Saudi Arabia restock the armaments it has used in its operation against the …

US ground troops set for Syria deployment
The US has announced it will be sending a small group of special forces in support of rebels fighting the “Islamic State” militant group. Defense Secretary Carter said the move was in line with US strategy in Syria. The US announced on Friday the first deployment of ground troops to Syria, while diplomats from external …

Iran invited to Syria talks
Washington has said that an invitation will be sent to Tehran for upcoming talks on political transition in Syria. Defense Secretary Carter also spoke of US plans to ramp-up its military campaign in Syria

EU could demand back loans from VW
The European Investment Bank (EIB) could demand billions of euros in loans back from Volkswagen, if it determines that Europe’s largest carmaker misused the money to cheat on diesel emissions data. Since 1990, the EIB has extended loans to VW worth some 4.6 billion euros ($5.2 billion) for the development of cleaner motors and production …