At least 107 people have been killed in a crane accident at Mecca's Grand Mosque, according to Saudi authorities. The incident was blamed on stormy weather as preparations were being made for the Hajj pilgrimage. Go to article
Turkish authorities are due to lift a curfew imposed on the city of Cizre in support of a military operation against Kurdish rebels. Civilian deaths have been reported and the city's mayor has been removed.
Singapore's ruling People's Action Party has won a landslide victory in a snap parliamentary election. The PAP took almost 70 percent of the vote, winning 83 of 89 seats in parliament.
Lawmakers in the US state of California have approved a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. State Governor Jerry Brown now has to approve or veto the bill.
In Helmut Kohl's shadow, Hans-Dietrich Genscher quietly organized Germany's reunification. The agreement was a diplomatic masterpiece. Now, his party has organized a 25th anniversary celebration in his honor.
International aid to Syrian refugees is drying up. The emergency could mean that soon more and more longterm refugees living in Arab transit countries will come to Europe.
Nearly two million visitors are expected to arrive in Philadelphia to get a glimpse of the pope when he comes to the city at the end of the month. For Catholics awaiting his visit, it's a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Russia's Gennady Padalka has returned from his fifth space mission spending a cumulative 879 days in space, a new record. The three-person crew touched down safely in Kazakhstan.
Serena Williams was on the doorstep of history, but Roberta Vinci closed the door in her face in a display of exceptional tennis. In the process, she not only ended Williams' run, but also made national history.
Germany has put 4,000 troops on standby to help with incoming refugees. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said the soldiers would help in emergency cases and that more could be called upon in future.
The former Texas governor has become the first Republican to drop out of the race. Poor poll numbers had excluded the right-wing conservative from televised debates.
The Supreme Court in Brazil has received a request from investigators to interrogate former President Lula. He is believed to have benefited politically from a deal with oil company Petrobras during his tenure.
The Gulf state of Kuwait has followed Oman and Saudi Arabia in buying Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. The multi-billion-euro deal will upgrade Kuwait's air force against the backdrop of increased regional tensions.
Thousands of people have gathered in Barcelona's streets to call for Catalonia to break away from Spain. The rally comes before a local election that is being seen as decisive for the regional independence movement.
Rapidly advancing forest fires in the US state of California have spurred evacuations. One blaze now threatens an ancient grove of giant sequoia redwoods, some of the oldest on record.
A broader debate on the subject of refugees is long overdue, says DW's Christoph Hasselbach.
For many refugees the arrival at the camp in Friedland is the start of a new life.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's woeful start to the season continued at the start of matchday four in the Bundesliga, as the hosts lost both the game and their captain. Hamburg surprised everyone, as usual.
After years of scrutiny by law enforcement, many law-abiding Somali Americans feel stigmatized as suspected terrorists. Can a new community outreach program rebuild their trust in government? Spencer Kimball reports.
By 1965, The Rolling Stones had released their eponymous debut album and staged a disastrous tour of the US. It was time to turn their attention to Europe - and to the biggest music market on the continent: Germany.
On September 11, Franz Beckenbauer turns 70. The leading light in Germany's great football history stands for success as a player, a head coach and an official.
If you beat the rest, we'll fly you and a friend to a German UEFA Champions League game. Sign up now to enter your predictions and put your name in the hat to win a ticket to football's top club competition. Good luck!
Ensaf Haidar, wife of blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes by a Saudi court, appeared at DW's Berlin headquarters to accept the Freedom of Speech BOB. Haidar announced the creation of a new foundation.
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi has been in prison for more than a year. For nearly just as long activists have organized campaigns in his name. Hashtags like #FreeRaif have soared on Twitter, but what has been the impact?
The recent refugee influx into Germany has been declared a crisis. But as Stephan Dünnwald of the Bavarian Refugees' Council tells DW, authorities suddenly found that they could cope - by being more flexible.
Are Russians hit by the travel sanctions starting to feel a little claustrophobic? Some of them are challenging the travel restrictions. As Fiona Clark reports, one is even suing the EU to try to get them removed.
In an Arabic language "Refugee Handbook," Bulgaria ranks first among countries asylum seekers should avoid. Refugees say xenophobia and Islamophobia are widespread and that they try to skirt around the country.
The terms of Greece's third bailout will see farmers lose many of their privileges. New taxes are also likely to strike a severe blow to those working in the country's primary sector. As a result, farmers are threatening to form road blocks and cause chaos in the run up to elections on September 20th. Heidi Fuller-love has been speaking to farmers in the remote Lasithi region of Crete.
Long-term unemployment is becoming one of the key challenges facing Europe. In the coming weeks, the European Commission is expected to roll out a series of proposals to tackle the problem. Currently, around 12 million people throughout the bloc have been without work for at least 12 months. That's about half the total number of unemployed in the EU. Nathan Morley has more from Brussels.
The Dutch company Brunel no longer wants to do business in Nigeria. It says the country is too corrupt. But Nigeria's new President, Muhammadu Buhari, appears serious about cracking down on bribery and fraud.
As the date for nominations for the 2016 presidential elections in Uganda draws closer, political tensions are rising. Police have broken up rallies held by supporters of a prominent rival to President Museveni.
22 judges in Ghana suspended due to corruption scandals +++ New species of human ancestor discovered in South Africa+++ World leaders aim to launch a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
As China's slowdown impacts ties with Africa, India is seeking to step in and boost political and economic ties with the continent. The upcoming India-Africa Summit may offer a key opportunity to do that.
At least 12 bloggers have packed their bags and fled abroad in recent weeks. Others are preparing to follow suit and leave the Muslim-majority country. They are all ardent advocates of atheist standpoints in their blogs.
Two journalists were recently killed in Pakistan despite claims by the government that its military operations have secured most big cities. DW analyzes why Pakistan continues to be an unsafe place for reporters.
Expert Arif Jamal talks to DW about a paramilitary operation against the MQM, a liberal political party in southern Pakistan, and how the army is allowing an Islamist takeover of Pakistan's economic hub, Karachi.
It's car-nut heaven time: Frankfurt am Main is again hosting the motoring world's biggest fist-pump. 1,100 exhibitors from 39 countries are taking part in the 66th IAA. The exhibition will feature 210 world premieres.
Cheap oil prices have been massively affecting global markets, from countries' budgets to world food prices. Now the oversupplied oil market is in for a rebalancing as non-OPEC producers like the US and Russia cut back.
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution supporting a nation's right to restructure its debt without interference from foreign courts. The move strengthens Argentina's hand in a debt dispute with US hedge funds.
Engineers are confident it’s only a matter of decades before cars with drivers behind the wheel become as exotic as a horse and carriage or a penny-farthing bicycle in mid-city traffic.
Here's one for you: What's black and white and true-blue all over? Need a hint? It has red eyes and pink feet, and, according to a study just published, is remarkably faithful to its mate...
Wednesday is the start of a most unusual study at the German Aerospace Center. For two months straight, test subjects will be forced to lie in bed to simulate space travel. And we swear - they are doing this voluntarily!
At Cologne's Envihab, doctors can simulate every possible environment. They can alter temperatures, light, sounds, air composition, humidity at whim. But the lab has even more in store.
This weekend, Berlin's former Tempelhof Aiport turns into a huge open air festival. Organizers expect 90,000 visitors at Europe's first Lollapalooza Festival.
The number of international tourists rose by 4 percent worldwide during the first half of 2015 although security and health concerns hit hard some African destinations, the UN World Tourism Organization said.
An anti fascist song by veteran punk band Die Ärzte has officially hit the top of the German music charts 22 years after it was released. "Cry For Love" was given a second wind by a social media campaign against racism.
Thousands of people are expected at the Hamburg Cruise Days Festival. Business is booming. Those booking cruises are no longer just old age pensioners - but also sports fanatics, as well as heavy metal fans.
Usain Bolt wasn't at the Diamond League season finale, and Justin Gatlni was mighty pleased about it as he sneaked a 100m win to finish the season on a high. Dafne Schippers was also a winner.
Who are the world's local heroes? How are they making life better for their communities? Now you can find out first hand what it means to be a local hero.
Museveni as mediator in Burundi ahead of presidential polls +++ Cameroon bans Islamic veils after suicide bombings +++ DW awards Local Heroes prizes to young Kenyan journalists
In a bid to boost its regional coverage, Deutsche Welle launched a "Local Heroes Journalism Competition." Director General Peter Limbourg has been handing over awards at a ceremony in Nairobi.
