2022-06-07 11:41 |
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Sweden: Justice minister survives no-confidence vote...
The government averted a political crisis after striking a deal with an independent lawmaker. Right-wing parties had triggered the vote over claims not enough is being done to stem violent crime.... |
2022-06-07 11:40 |
Deutsche Welle |
Germany's Scholz vows to strengthen NATO's eastern flank...
Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Lithuania for security talks with the leaders of three Baltic states. Their meetings have centered around defensive strategies amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.... |
2022-06-07 11:28 |
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Margaret Atwood's fireproof 'The Handmaid's Tale' to be auctioned...
Protesting against book banning and censorship in the US, Atwood and her publisher are auctioning off an unburnable copy of her bestselling dystopian novel.... |
2022-06-07 10:35 |
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Peter de Vries: Trial opens in killing of Dutch reporter...
The full trial of two men charged with killing Dutch journalist Peter R. de Vries opened in Amsterdam. De Vries, one of the Netherlands' most famous crime reporters, was fatally shot dead in the street last July.... |
2022-06-07 10:33 |
Deutsche Welle |
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his rousing speeches during war...
Whether addressing the German Bundestag about a 'new wall' in Europe or praising the power of music at the Grammys, his speeches often strike a chord.... |
2022-06-07 09:55 |
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Germany probes 3 Deutsche Bahn employees after Bavaria train crash...
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2022-06-07 08:42 |
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Please, go home: How COVID-19 halted labor migration...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought international migration to a standstill and migrant workers have born the greatest cost. But Bangladesh is doing surprisingly well.... |
2022-06-07 08:41 |
Deutsche Welle |
Dacha instead of Dubai: Russia's tourism industry looks inward...
Sanctions related to the Ukraine war have made it difficult for many Russians to travel abroad. Can domestic tourism close the gap?... |
2022-06-07 08:11 |
Deutsche Welle |
Germany's military upgrade hampered by bureaucracy...
Germany's military suddenly has 100 billion to spend on new equipment. Thousands of people in one of Germany's largest government agencies are tasked with procurement. But that may turn out to be a major problem.... |
2022-06-07 08:07 |
Deutsche Welle |
Gupta brothers arrested in UAE for South Africa graft case...
The two Indian-born businessmen stand accused of being at the center of a massive web of state corruption in South Africa. The brothers were arrested in Dubai and are facing extradition.... |
2022-06-07 07:33 |
Deutsche Welle |
Sweden: Government expected to survive no-confidence vote...
The government of Prime Minister Andersson looked likely to survive after an independent lawmaker said she wouldn't vote. Right-wing parties triggered the vote over claims not enough is being done to stem violent crime.... |
2022-06-07 03:48 |
Deutsche Welle |
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits Pakistan...
Annalena Baerbock begins her first tour of Pakistan as foreign minister on Tuesday. Evacuations from Afghanistan are expected to be the central issue on her Islamabad docket.... |
2022-06-07 03:20 |
Deutsche Welle |
British journalist and indigenous expert missing in Amazon...
Rights groups say Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira had received threats before they went missing while reporting in a remote part of the Amazon near Brazil's border with Peru.... |
2022-06-07 00:57 |
Deutsche Welle |
Ukraine: German minister of state for culture visits Odesa...
Claudia Roth is looking to highlight the destruction of cultural centers under Russian shelling. She is the first German government official to visit the strategic port city.... |
2022-06-06 23:38 |
Deutsche Welle |
Ukraine forces 'holding positions' in Sievierodonetsk — live updates...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his troops are not giving up their positions in the key Donbas city, where fighting remains fierce. DW has the latest.... |
2022-06-06 23:07 |
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Ukraine: 'Fierce' fighting in Sievierodonetsk — as it happened...
The situation "worsened" for Ukrainian forces in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, the regional governor said, after Ukraine had claimed advances. Follow DW for the latest.... |
2022-06-06 22:07 |
Deutsche Welle |
Mali junta sets two-year delay for return to democracy...
Civilian rule will return to Mail in 2024 at the earliest, according to a transition timeline proposed by the ruling military.... |
2022-06-06 21:07 |
Deutsche Welle |
South Africa says Gupta brothers arrested in UAE...
The two Indian-born businessmen stand accused of being at the center of a massive web of state corruption in South Africa. The brothers were arrested in Dubai.... |
2022-06-06 20:04 |
Deutsche Welle |
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives Conservative confidence vote...
Boris Johnson cannot face another leadership challenge from within his own party for at least a year after surviving a vote of no-confidence with the support of 211 out of 359 lawmakers.... |
2022-06-06 19:22 |
Deutsche Welle |
Dominican Republic environment minister killed in his office...
Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Mera was shot dead after a gunman entered his office in Santo Domingo. The suspected shooter was a close friend of the minister, according to officials.... |
2022-06-06 18:29 |
Deutsche Welle |
UN urges 'quick' negotiations at start of climate talks in Germany...
Delegates from around the world have kicked off talks in Bonn that will lay the groundwork for this year's UN climate summit in Egypt. The UN's climate chief called for countries "not to lose focus."... |
2022-06-06 15:49 |
Deutsche Welle |
Kosovo police clash with war veterans outside parliament...
Hundreds of Kosovo war veterans have clashed with police, who reportedly used tear gas to disperse them. The veterans, who are demanding higher pensions, had been trying to enter parliament.... |
2022-06-06 15:36 |
Deutsche Welle |
Chad declares food emergency as grain supplies fall...
Chad's transitional government has declared a food and nutrition emergency in the wake of the Ukraine war and a poor harvest. In neighboring Niger and much of the African continent, food insecurity is skyrocketing.... |
2022-06-06 15:10 |
Deutsche Welle |
Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter takeover bid...
Musk accused Twitter of not providing data on spam accounts, saying he reserves "his right to terminate the merger agreement" over the dispute.... |
2022-06-06 13:55 |
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India: Why are Punjab singers under attack by criminal gangs?...
The murder of rapper-turned-politician Sidhu Moose Wala has drawn global attention to the dark side of the Punjab music industry and the criminal networks operating within India and abroad.... |
2022-06-06 12:57 |
Deutsche Welle |
Germany and Africa forge energy ties...
Germany is keen to ditch Russian oil and gas for good and find new sources of energy, while Africa has abundant fuel reserves. The German-Africa Energy Forum has helped delegates develop mutually beneficial partnerships.... |
2022-06-06 11:31 |
Deutsche Welle |
Japan: Same-sex couples face resistance to adoption...
Conservative attitudes towards the concept of family and a lack of legal rights for LGBTQ+ members of society make taking in a child a difficult task in Japan.... |
2022-06-06 11:15 |
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India faces backlash over BJP's 'Islamophobic' remarks...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has come under fire for incendiary comments about the Prophet Muhammad. Muslim countries have lodged protests amid calls for a boycott of Indian goods.... |
2022-06-06 10:57 |
Deutsche Welle |
Iraq court jails Briton for trying to smuggle ancient shards...
A 66-year-old British man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to smuggle ancient artifacts out of Iraq. A German arrested alongside him was acquitted.... |
2022-06-06 09:13 |
Deutsche Welle |
UK leadership challenge: What's next for Boris Johnson?...
Conservative Party lawmakers will hold a vote of no-confidence in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. DW explains what happens next.... |
2022-06-06 09:06 |
Deutsche Welle |
Canada's men's football team strike for equal pay...
Canada's men's team canceled a match with Panama just hours before kickoff, after going on strike over a proposed new labor deal. Among the team's demands are an "equitable structure with our women's national team".... |
2022-06-06 09:02 |
Deutsche Welle |
Kazakhstan: Voters back reforms to reject founder's legacy...
Kazakhstan's voters appear to have backed reforms that remove powers from the president and end privileges enjoyed by former leader Nursultan Nazarbayev.... |
2022-06-06 08:23 |
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Ukraine: 'Fierce' fighting in Sievierodonetsk — live updates...
The situation "worsened" for Ukrainian forces in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, the regional governor said, after Ukraine had claimed advances. Follow DW for the latest.... |
2022-06-06 07:55 |
Deutsche Welle |
Football in Indonesia: New generation provides new hope ahead of Asian Cup...
For years, incompetence, corruption and violence have held Indonesian football back. Now, head coach Shin Tae-yong and a new generation of players are looking to revamp its image, starting with Asian Cup qualification.... |
2022-06-06 07:35 |
Deutsche Welle |
UK's Boris Johnson faces no-confidence vote over 'partygate'...
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to face an immediate no-confidence vote, lawmakers within his Conservative Party say. Johnson has faced months of accusations over lockdown parties at his home and offices.... |
2022-06-06 07:18 |
Deutsche Welle |
UK PM Boris Johnson to face no-confidence vote...
The British prime minister has been under increasing pressure after the "partygate" scandal.... |
2022-06-06 07:18 |
Deutsche Welle |
UK's Boris Johnson faces no-confidence vote over 'partygate'...
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to face an immediate no-confidence vote, lawmakers within his Conservative Party say. Johnson has faced months of accusations over lockdown parties at his home and offices.... |
2022-06-06 06:14 |
Deutsche Welle |
Tropical Storm Alex: Season's first named storm heads for Bermuda...
The storm system caused three deaths in Cuba and inundated parts of Florida. It came less than a week after deadly storms hit Mexico's Pacific Coast.... |
2022-06-06 02:47 |
Deutsche Welle |
South Korea, US launch missiles in response to North's tests...
South Korea and the US are sending a signal to North Korea, which had fired eight short-range missiles a day prior.... |
2022-06-05 23:17 |
Deutsche Welle |
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits embattled eastern regions — live updates...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited several front line areas in eastern Ukraine. He met with military and police leaders and urged a continuation of humanitarian aid to those fleeing the conflict.... |
2022-06-05 19:07 |
Deutsche Welle |
China: Astronauts arrive at Tiangong space station...
The crew will be responsible for completing the assembly of the Tiangong space station, which is expected to be complete by the end of the year.... |
2022-06-05 18:55 |
Deutsche Welle |
Kazakhstan: Voters decide on post-Nazarbayev reform...
In the aftermath of deadly violence, Kazakhstan has held a referendum that is likely to shift powers away from the president and nix the privileges enjoyed by former dictator Nursultan Nazarbayev.... |
2022-06-05 18:38 |
Deutsche Welle |
Ukraine misses out on World Cup after loss to Wales...
Despite a war at home, Ukraine's national football team hoped to inspire by qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Their quest came up short despite an inspiring showing on a wet pitch in Wales.... |
2022-06-05 18:04 |
Deutsche Welle |
Thailand: Bangkok sees first LGBTQ Pride march in years...
Thousands of LGBTQ people and allies took part in the country's first Pride with local government backing. The march came as parliament considers increasing rights of same-sex couples.... |
2022-06-05 17:03 |
Deutsche Welle |
Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv, Putin issues threat — live updates...
Black smoke rose above Kyiv following the first attack on the capital in weeks. Vladimir Putin has said Russia will hit fresh targets if the West delivers long-range missiles to Ukraine. DW has the latest.... |
2022-06-05 16:32 |
Deutsche Welle |
Platinum Jubilee: Queen makes appearance after final pageant...
Singer Ed Sheeran is set to bring the four-day celebrations to an end but the highlight was an appearance by the queen after she missed the last two days of events due to "discomfort.";... |
2022-06-05 15:58 |
Deutsche Welle |
Platinum Jubilee: Pageant and picnics cap off celebrations...
Singer Ed Sheeran is set to bring the four-day celebrations to an end, with many hoping for a royal appearance. The Queen has skipped the last two days of events.... |
2022-06-05 15:31 |
Deutsche Welle |
Rafael Nadal defeats protege to win 14th French Open title...
After a grueling tournament at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal showed once again that, even not at 100%, he is the king of clay. His victory over Norway's Casper Ruud now puts him half way toward a Calendar Slam.... |
2022-06-05 15:24 |
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Ukraine: Several explosions hit Kyiv — live updates...
Black smoke rose above Kyiv following the first attack on the capital in weeks. Vladimir Putin has said Russia will hit fresh targets if the West delivers long-range missiles to Ukraine. DW has the latest.... |
2022-06-05 14:33 |
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Nigeria: Dozens feared dead after gunmen attack church...
According to local reports, the attackers entered a Catholic church in Ondo state and opened fire on worshippers.... |