France: Major trial begins over diabetes-drug scandal
A French drugmaker and the country's medicines watchdog are in court over illnesses and deaths linked to a diabetes pill. It is one of France's biggest trials in years and is expected…
Bangladesh: Prostitution in Refugee Camps
Life is grim for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh's sprawling camps. They are not allowed to work and are reduced to begging. Many women turn to the sex industry, while others are lured…
Germany to join alliance to phase out coal
In the wake of the global student climate strike, Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said Germany would move further in its efforts to phase out coal. Berlin is hoping to shut down all…
Judge tells German politician to put up with derogatory online comments
A court decision that degrading, misogynistic online posts targeting a Greens lawmaker were "allowable" has met with widespread outrage. Renate Künast called the ruling a "catastrophic signal."…
47 million Nigerians practice open defecation
47 million Nigerians practice open defecation…
NSE ends week on bearish note
Trading activities at Nigeria’s equities market wraps this week on a bearish note led by losses in the banking index. For a review of this week’s trading session on the local bourse,…
The Moulin Rouge: 130 years of high kicks at the world’s most famous cabaret
The Moulin Rouge: 130 years of high kicks at the world's most famous cabaret…
The Kasbah of Algiers, a symbol of Algeria
The Kasbah of Algiers, a symbol of Algeria…
Saudi Arabia: Unmarried foreign couples can now share hotel rooms
Male and female tourists in Saudi Arabia can now sleep in the same hotel room without proof of marriage, the kingdom's officials have announced. Another change will allow women to book hotel…
Tunisia election: A chance for political newcomers?
Tunisians will elect a new parliament on Sunday, and all indications point to heavy losses for establishment parties. Young, independent candidates could reap the benefits, reports Sarah Mersch from Tunis.…