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Many jihadis 'have German passport'

Over 1,000 Islamists have left Germany to aid terror groups in Syria and Iraq, a report cites the government as saying. And it says more than half of them hold German passports. Go to article

Germany: More asylum decisions probed 6h ago

Germany's migration office is looking into the asylum decisions taken by a number of its branches, a report says. Its branch in the city of Bremen is already under investigation for alleged improper asylum approvals.

German TV accused of royal wedding racism 53m ago

Britain’s Prince Harry gestures next to his wife Meghan as they ride a horse-drawn carriage after their wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle

ZDF commentators consistently described Meghan Markle and her guests as "exotic" and were fascinated by her black hair. The public broadcaster has been roundly condemned by news outlets and people on social media.

Venezuela votes as opposition boycotts elections

Venezuela elections (Reuters/C. Garcia Rawlins)

Venezuelans are at the polls in a presidential election condemned as being no more than the "coronation" of a dictator. With the main opposition boycotting the vote, President Nicolas Maduro is expected to win.

France tells Italy to keep its EU commitments

France's economy minister has warned Italy to respect its financial commitments to the EU under 'whichever government.' Bruno Le Maire said eurozone stability would otherwise be threatened.

Report: Germany meeting 4 nations on Iran deal 1h ago

Iran's Ghadr-F rocket and a huge portrait of Khomeini in 2016 (picture-alliance/AP Photo/V. Salemi)

In a bid to save the Iran nuclear accord, Germany, France, Britain, Russia and China will meet in Vienna this week. But one major player in the deal will not be attending.

Is the US making a mistake with Iran sanctions?

This illustration compares Trump's decision on the Iran nuclear deal with a car crash

Economists disagree about whether international sanctions truly influence domestic polices. But all signs indicate that the US is making a mistake by hitting Iran with another round of harsh economic penalties.

Monitor reports IS fighters leaving Damascus

Syria's Yarmouk district (Getty Images/AFP/R. al Sayed)

A first batch of "Islamic State" fighters has evacuated their stronghold in Damascus a day after an apparent deal with the Syrian regime. In recent years, jihadis have steadily lost ground to government forces.

Russia seeks strong foothold in Lebanon 1h ago

Through a myriad of political and religious connections, Russia is seeking to establish its presence in Lebanon. In the first of a three-part exclusive for DW, Benas Gerdizunas traces Russia's influence.

Steinmeier meets Turkish footballers to quiet row 1h ago

Ilkay Gundogan und Mesut Özil speak with Frank-Walter Steinmeier in front of Schloss Bellvue in Berlin

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with two German football players with Turkish roots who have been at the center of a political row for posing for pictures with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Mayor of Greek city hospitalized after mob attack 36m ago

The mayor of Thessaloniki, Yiannis Boutaris

The mayor of Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki, was treated in hospital after he was beaten up by nationalist extremists. Mayor Boutaris had been at an event commemorating the killing of ethnic Greeks by Turks.

Swiss tunnel fire causes record traffic jam 38m ago

Burnt out tour bus in the San Bernardino Tunnel (picture-alliance/AP Photo/G. Ehrenzeller)

Passengers on a German tour bus had a lucky escape after their vehicle was incinerated in a Swiss tunnel. Travelers on the holiday weekend, however, had to endure the longest traffic jam in 19 years.

Florida boosts high-speed rail with new regional service

Florida's Brightline high-speed train (DW/D. Hicks)

The first privately-operated high-speed passenger rail service in the US now boasts a new connection to Miami. Daniel Hicks reports from Florida.

DW Perspectives

The M5S and League leaders kiss in an artistic interpretation graffitied on a Rome wall

Kiss of death 1h ago

The populists are embracing each other, and Italy is facing a very uncertain future, DW's Bernd Riegert writes.

Royal wedding: German broadcaster ZDF accused of racism in its coverage

Germany to meet with France, Britain, Russia and China to save Iran nuclear deal: report

German refugee agency probes more branches over asylum decisions

San Bernardino bus crash causes Switzerland's longest traffic jam in 19 years

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at a rally in Istanbul (Getty Images/AFP/O. Kose)

Home away from home: Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sarajevo

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to appear at a large rally in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Bosniak leaders are eager to welcome the strongman, who portrays himself as the protector of Balkan Muslims.

The royal wedding of Prince Harry und Meghan Markle (picture-alliance/empics/A. Matthews)

The world flocks to Windsor for Harry and Meghan

Over 100,000 people gathered in the English town of Windsor for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding. Fans traveled from all four corners of the globe to be a part of the most uniquely British of celebrations.

A women drives a car in Saudi Arabia (Reuters)

Saudi activist arrests condemned

International rights groups have questioned the regime's reform agenda after the activists were identified and called traitors in the media. All those arrested had called for an end to the ban on women driving cars.

Reward presented in German murder case

The US descendants of a man who helped solve the 1835 murder of a small German town's mayor are to receive a reward.

Bayern take consolation as Frankfurt win German Cup 1h ago

DFB-Pokal Finale 2017/2018 FC Bayern München - Eintracht Frankfurt: Niko Kovac (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Dedert)

Frankfurt swept to a rousing German Cup win over favorites Bayern. A tactical tweak and some words of wisdom from coach Niko Kovac inspired the shock victory, something Bayern can take comfort in.