South African police raid properties of President Jacob Zuma’s associates Gupta brothers
World
February 14, 2018
South African police raid properties of President Jacob Zuma’s associates Gupta brothers
The Guptas are accused of exploiting their ties to Zuma to influence Cabinet appointments and land state contracts. The raid…
War-torn Iraq seeks help from abroad to rebuild
Middle East
February 14, 2018
War-torn Iraq seeks help from abroad to rebuild
A three-day conference on the future of war-torn Iraq kicked off in Kuwait this week, with non-governmental organizations like the…
Israel police recommend indicting PM Netanyahu for bribery
Middle East
February 14, 2018
Israel police recommend indicting PM Netanyahu for bribery
Israeli police said on Tuesday that they were recommending an indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery and…
Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran?
Middle East
February 13, 2018
Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran?
The recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria have sparked concerns of a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran. DW spoke with…
Stockholm truck attack suspect pleads guilty to terrorism at trial
World
February 13, 2018
Stockholm truck attack suspect pleads guilty to terrorism at trial
The only suspect in the April 2017 attack has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges at his start of his trial.…
Turkey: Relations with US at make-or-break point
Middle East
February 13, 2018
Turkey: Relations with US at make-or-break point
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday warned that Turkey-US ties were at a “critical point” and Washington needed to…
Cambodia deports Westerners charged with ‘dirty dancing’
World
February 12, 2018
Cambodia deports Westerners charged with ‘dirty dancing’
Seven Westerners detained in Cambodia on pornography charges after a pool party have been deported, a court official says. Three…
South African President Jacob Zuma falls from favor in ANC
World
February 12, 2018
South African President Jacob Zuma falls from favor in ANC
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma is facing a pivotal battle for his scandal-ridden presidency. There was a time, however, when he…
Israel warns Iran over Syria as tensions mount after downing of Israeli jet
Middle East
February 12, 2018
Israel warns Iran over Syria as tensions mount after downing of Israeli jet
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would continue its military strikes in Syria despite the downing of one…
Pro-Kurdish HDP elects new leaders amid Turkey’s crackdown
Middle East
February 12, 2018
Pro-Kurdish HDP elects new leaders amid Turkey’s crackdown
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP) on Sunday elected parliamentarians Pervin Buldan and Sezai Temelli as co-chairs to lead the…