World Series Champs: Washington wins baseball title in thrilling win over Houston
World Series Champs: Washington wins baseball title in thrilling win over Houston…
Germany scraps ‘tampon tax,’ as menstrual products not a ‘luxury’
Menstrual products have long been taxed at a higher rate in Germany than many other everyday necessities — a form of discrimination, say activists. Even goldfish and cut flowers benefit from a…
Chile to clamp down on violence during protests
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced that he will introduce measures "to strengthen public order" following weeks of anti-government protests in the country. Rioters and looters will be targeted by the new rules.…
Saudi Aramco oil giant details projected record IPO
Saudi Aramco has revealed details of its highly-anticipated initial public offering, expected to be the largest in history, in a new prospectus. The offering is set to begin on November 17.…
Tracking Nigeria’s consumer goods space
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Consumer Goods Index is down 32.5 per cent year-to-date, as the sector is the worst performer on the Nigerian bourse. As the 9-month earnings season winds down,…
Brazil’s next fire disaster, in the Pantanal wetlands
Brazil's Pantanal wetlands are on fire. While the world was shocked by the wildfires that ravaged the Amazon, few seem to have noticed the destruction of the world’s largest tropical wetland area.…
Japan: Let’s talk about specs
Japan: Let's talk about specs…
Francis Fukuyama: ‘Spirit of 1989 is still around’
Despite rising populism and nationalism worldwide, historian Francis Fukuyama told DW there is hope for liberal democracy. Thirty years after the Berlin Wall fell, "this desire for life in a freer society…
The Muslim headscarf: France’s Republican dilemma
The Muslim headscarf: France's Republican dilemma…
South Sudan: Waiting for a unity government
South Sudan has once again postponed the forming of a unity government. In 100 days the country is to begin a new attempt after "critical tasks" are resolved. Many citizens are starting…