What to watch out for on Bundesliga matchday 31
Can Leipzig make Bayern work for their fifth title in a row? Can Dortmund break the habit that's cost them already this season? And will the league's form horse hold…
‘Unlikely twin’ pea plant species named after Schwarzenegger and DeVito
Life mimics art as Schwarzenegger's species takes all the purity and strength while DeVito's gets the dregs. DNA anaylsis reveals two twin plants are more closely related to other species…
Richard McLaren: ‘The IOC have to react quickly’
The author of a report investigating allegations of state-sponsored Russian doping says the IOC 'can't just drag their feet' in reacting to his conclusions. McLaren was speaking at a discussion…
Philippines announces ban on new open-pit mines
Environment Secretary Regina Lopez continues her crackdown on mining in Philippines, having previously ordered the closure of more than half the country's open-pit mining projects.Philippines' Environment Secretary Regina Lopez has…
Egypt concerned about ‘partisan’ US senate foreign aid hearing
Foreign ministry’s spokesperson says hearing ignored achievements of Egypt in region and in counter terrorism
Turkey suspends more than 9,000 police officials on suspected Gulen links
More than 9,000 personnel have been temporarily suspended from Turkey's police force while they are investigated for suspected links to US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen. The cleric was blamed for last…
‘Huge’ explosion at Damascus airport
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a large explosion has hit near Damascus International Airport. Syrian state TV said an Israeli airstrike targeting a Hezbollah arms depot caused…
Renaissance Capital plans to open Cairo office
The office is set to open once we receive the regulatory approval, says the CEO
