Our priority is to empower women: UN Women regional director Naciri
Mohamed Naciri, regional director of UN Women—Arab states/North Africa, said that one of the UN’s priorities and roles is to support member states, civil society, and women and girls, specifically…
IMF calls on Egyptian government to reconsider application of capital gains
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission called on the Ministry of Finance to reconsider the decision to delay the application of the capital gains tax and to work to implement…
The European Film Awards: Beyond Hollywood’s blockbusters
The European Film Awards will be awarded on Saturday in Berlin. It's Europe's counterpart to the Oscars. So why aren't people more excited about the event?Why does the European film…
Eurozone reform: move along, nothing to see here
The European Commission's package of eurozone reforms was billed as the EU's bold vision for a post-Brexit union. But it comes as Brexit talks verge on collapse and domestic German…
Google spat with Amazon heats up
In the online corporate jungle, the beasts don't come much bigger than Amazon and Google. Their latest feud is related to how they promote the other’s wares but industry experts…
Bundesliga: Armin Veh to take over as Cologne general manager
Cologne have announced the appointment of Armin Veh as their new general manager. The former coach, who led Stuttgart to the Bundesliga title in 2007, replaces Jörg Schmadtke, who left…
Russia to analyze IOC Olympic ban before deciding on next step
Russia is to analyze the decision to ban the country from the Olympics before reponding, according a Kremlin spokesman. Russia says its priority is now with its athletes, some of…
‘Wa Hekaya’ makes crowns an everyday choice
Tales are often told by women; mothers that aim to teach their kids a little wisdom for the life that awaits them or friends that need the companionship secured by…
