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 2023-02-15 16:28 

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How the Turkey-Syria earthquakes altered the Earth...

Satellites are helping to model the geographic impact of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, but will they ever predict future quakes?...

 2023-02-15 16:12 

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Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Survivors still found in rubble...

Turkish state TV and a Dutch rescue team separately reported finding people still alive in the rubble over a week after the devastating quakes struck. Turkey has vowed a massive reconstruction effort. DW has the latest....

 2023-02-15 16:06 

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What is 'rescue death'?...

There are people who survived the earthquake in Turkey or in Syria, trapped under the rubble, waited days to be rescued, and were saved — only to die shortly afterward. Why is this?...

 2023-02-15 15:04 

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When Beethoven's music was considered 'peculiar'...

In this DW Festival Concert, violinist Augustin Hadelich performs Beethoven's complex Violin Concerto in D Major....

 2023-02-15 14:55 

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Germany: Police officers charged in Senegalese teen's death...

Police were called when 16-year-old, Mouhamed D. allegedly threatened to harm himself with a knife. Officers later opened fire on the teen, with prosecutors describing the operation as "disproportionate from the start."...

 2023-02-15 14:19 

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The tradition and future of South Korean cinema...

For all its creativity and innovation, South Korea's film industry long flew under the radar. Not since "Parasite" and "Squid Game" crystallized a daring cinematic new wave....

 2023-02-15 13:49 

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Pakistan: Climate activists pay a high price...

The devastating floods which hit Pakistan last year raised the pressure on the government to fight climate change. But many climate activists have faced retaliation from the state for speaking out in the past....

 2023-02-15 13:13 

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'Rust' filming to restart after Alec Baldwin charged over shooting...

A replacement for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed when Baldwin fired a blank on set, has been found as producers look to restart production....

 2023-02-15 12:46 

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'Team Jorge' investigation raises concerns about threat to democracy...

A major new investigation into election manipulation has exposed weaknesses in the security of internet platforms. The investigation claimed to expose a team of private contractors who sold disinformation services....

 2023-02-15 12:45 

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Ukraine: Life after the tragedy of Dnipro...

The Russian rocket attack on an apartment building in the city of Dnipro is one of the greatest tragedies in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. How are the survivors coping?...

 2023-02-15 12:22 

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Jan Vermeer in Amsterdam: Sold-out art sensation of the year...

A blockbuster exhibition in Amsterdam dedicated to the painter of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" has quickly sold out. It is the biggest retrospective of the Dutch Baroque artist....

 2023-02-15 11:56 

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NATO plans to increase ammunition-making capacity...

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said alliance members had agreed to ramp up industrial production to replenish NATO and Ukraine's stockpiles....

 2023-02-15 11:45 

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Nigeria: Rich in oil but poor in refining...

Nigeria is Africa's biggest oil producer. But few operational oil refineries have left the industry in a crisis, forcing the country to import fuel. Economists say the next government needs to diversify the economy....

 2023-02-15 11:37 

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Italy's Berlusconi acquitted in witness bribery case...

The former prime minister was accused of bribing witnesses in a past trial over the notorious "bunga bunga" scandal, in which he was charged with paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl....

 2023-02-15 11:13 

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to step down...

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation as the leader of Scotland's national government after more than eight years in office....

 2023-02-15 10:52 

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Almuth Schult: Putting motherhood above the World Cup...

While her Germany teammates navigate the World Cup, Almuth Schult will be facing a very different challenge. The goalkeeper is expecting a third child and told DW about the challenges of being a pioneering football mom....

 2023-02-15 10:47 

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Meet the Germans: Culture shock works both ways for a Malaysian in Germany...

Having lived away from Malaysia and intermittently in Germany for 19 years, Brenda Haas finds these days that culture shock goes both ways....

 2023-02-15 10:18 

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Brianna Ghey: UK charges 2 teens over murder of trans girl...

The 16-year-old transgender girl, Brianna Ghey, was found dead on Saturday in a park in northwest England. Police said they charged two 15-year-old suspects....

 2023-02-15 09:54 

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Lufthansa system failure causing massive travel chaos...

The German airline said a company-wide system fault was disrupting systems for check-in and boarding, leading to passengers and aircraft staff being stranded....

 2023-02-15 09:41 

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Ukraine updates: UN seeks $5.6 billion in humanitarian aid...

The UN appealed that the $5.6 billion could reach 15.3 million Ukrainians in most pressing need this year. Meanwhile, fighting continues in the east of Ukraine. DW rounds up the latest....

 2023-02-15 02:50 

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New Zealand: Deadly Cyclone Gabrielle subsides...

New Zealand is grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle which has left thousands displaced and at least two people dead. Several areas are short of food and water....

 2023-02-15 01:37 

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German union announces day of strikes at multiple airports...

Airports in major cities across Germany will come to a standstill on Friday during a one-day warning strike. Trade union Verdi says ongoing negotiations have not produced results....

 2023-02-15 00:26 

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President Joe Biden names new economic advisers...

Lael Brainard from the Federal Reserve and long-time adviser Jared Bernstein will join the president's team. The move comes as the US continues to battle high inflation....

 2023-02-14 23:05 

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Advantage Bayern Munich as Kingsley Coman haunts PSG again...

Bayern Munich have a first-leg lead in their Champions League last-16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain thanks to Kingsley Coman's strike. Substitute Kylian Mbapp gave the hosts hope late on, but it wasn't enough....

 2023-02-14 21:50 

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Pharrell Williams named head of menswear at Louis Vuitton...

The music superstar noted for his front row fashion show appearances over the years will assume the menswear mantel. The late former head Virgil Abloh also came to the fashion house from the music world....

 2023-02-14 21:10 

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Germany, US condemn Israel's settlement plans...

Israel's government said it would would legalize nine settlements in the occupied West Bank after recent attacks by Palestinians in Jerusalem. Several Western countries said they are "deeply troubled" by such a move....

 2023-02-14 21:04 

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Moldova bars fans from football match amid coup worries...

An international soccer match in Moldova will be played in an empty stadium amid concerns over an alleged Russian plot to overthrow the government....

 2023-02-14 11:52 

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Champions League final chaos in Paris: UEFA to blame...

European football's governing body, UEFA, "bears primary responsibility" for the chaos at last year's Champions League final, a report by their own investigators found. A "mass fatality catastrophe" was narrowly avoided....

 2023-02-14 10:37 

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NATO defense ministers meet as Ukraine seeks fighter jets...

NATO's defense ministers will discuss Finland and Sweden's bid to join the organization, continuing support for Ukraine and their own ammunition stocks....

 2023-02-14 10:37 

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NATO defense ministers meet as Ukraine seeks more military help...

Defense ministers will discuss Finland and Sweden's bid to join the organization, continuing support for Ukraine and their own ammunition stocks....

 2023-02-14 10:29 

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Syria: UN welcomes Assad decision to open aid crossings...

The White Helmets rescue group spoke out against what it said was the UN allowing the Syrian president to make decisions over aid deliveries....

 2023-02-14 09:35 

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Philippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed waters...

Manila filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing after an incident in the South China Sea. The US warned that it would defend its ally if Filipino forces were attacked....

 2023-02-14 09:25 

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Bollywood romances: More than sarees, songs and Switzerland...

As Netflix's "The Romantics" looks at the legacy of Hindi film director Yash Chopra, what makes his films bingeworthy — on Valentine's or any given day....

 2023-02-14 08:48 

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Ford to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, mainly at Cologne HQ...

Carmaker Ford has announced plans to eliminate 2,300 jobs in Germany, 1,300 in the UK and another 200 in the rest of Europe. It's part of a broader restructuring process as it aims to go all-electric in just 12 years....

 2023-02-14 08:13 

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India tax officials raid BBC office after film on Modi...

Police have sealed off the British broadcaster's offices in the Indian capital. The raid came weeks after India banned BBC's documentary on Modi and called it "hostile propaganda."...

 2023-02-14 08:13 

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India tax officials raid BBC offices after film on Modi...

Police have sealed off the British broadcaster's offices in India. The searches came weeks after India banned BBC's documentary critical documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called it "hostile propaganda."...

 2023-02-14 08:06 

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Ukraine updates: Kyiv urges quick decision on fighter jets...

Ukraine's deputy foreign minister, Andrij Melnyk, said Kyiv expected its Western allies to reach an agreement to deliver the jets. Meanwhile, NATO defense ministers are set to hold a two-day summit. DW has the latest....

 2023-02-14 07:55 

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Slow flowers: Cimate friendly Valentine's Day blooms...

Where's the romance in sending a bouquet of pesticide-laden flowers flown half-way across the world on Valentine's Day? Say 'I love you and the planet' with seasonal, sustainable 'slow flowers' instead....

 2023-02-14 07:55 

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Slow flowers: Climate-friendly Valentine's Day blooms...

Where's the romance in sending a bouquet of pesticide-laden flowers flown half-way across the world on Valentine's Day? Say 'I love you and the planet' with seasonal, sustainable 'slow flowers' instead....

 2023-02-14 07:36 

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Can you be addicted to porn?...

Classification frameworks don't acknowledge the existence of porn addiction, but many people say they suffer from it. Is it real?...

 2023-02-14 04:34 

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Australia uncovers Iran spying operation against protester...

Canberra says the target was a dual Iranian-Australian citizen who had joined anti-Iran government protests in Australia. The home affairs minister wants to do more to tackle foreign interference....

 2023-02-14 03:17 

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US: Multiple people wounded in Michigan State University shooting...

The Michigan State University police said that there appeared to be only one suspect. It did not say if anyone was in custody....

 2023-02-14 03:17 

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US: Michigan State University police say 3 dead in shooting...

The police said that there appeared to be only one suspect, who was still at large, while at least five people had been wounded....

 2023-02-14 03:17 

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US: Michigan university shooting kills 3, suspect dead...

The police said that the lone gunman pulled the trigger on himself outside the campus, four hours after the shooting began....

 2023-02-14 01:18 

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New Zealand declares national emergency over cyclone...

For only the third time in its history, New Zealand has declared a national emergency. It comes as Cyclone Gabrielle causes flooding and landslides across North Island....

 2023-02-14 00:46 

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Tunisia continues crackdown of opposition leaders...

A critical radio host and an opposition leader are the most recent figures to be arrested. The wave of detentions point to a new repressive shift by President Kais Saied....

 2023-02-13 23:46 

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Germany: Fire at Hamburg refugee shelter leaves one dead...

Several containers hosting refugees and homeless people have also been destroyed in the blaze. Police are investigating the cause of the fire....

 2023-02-13 20:35 

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Equatorial Guinea confirms Marburg virus outbreak...

Nine people have died in Equatorial Guinea from an "outbreak" of Marburg virus, the country's health minister and the WHO said. The hemorrhagic fever is nearly as deadly as Ebola....

 2023-02-13 19:55 

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UK embassy guard in Berlin sent 'sensitive' intel to Russia...

A former guard at the UK embassy in Berlin is facing trial in London over transferring "secret" British government communications to Russia. The defendant pleaded guilty and could face 14 years in prison....

 2023-02-13 19:23 

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US probing if flying objects had a 'surveillance aspect'...

The White House justified shooting down unidentified flying objects, saying they posed a risk to civilian air travel. The Biden administration also said there is "no indication" that alien activity is behind the objects....

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