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The Shiites and Bahais are often overlooked in discussions about Egypt’s religious minorities. But activists say they face daily persecution. The rise of Islamist movements offers little hope of change.
A change of face in the White House would clearly have an impact on transatlantic relations. The European Union is therefore closely watching the US presidential campaign, but politicians are reluctant to take sides.
A trip to the Gaza Strip by the emir of Qatar can be viewed as part of broader changes to the political landscape in the Middle East. It is an indication of what things might look like in the future.
German federal auditors demand random checks of gold reserves stored in vaults abroad.
Athens officials struggle to combat long established tradition of tax evasion and corruption.