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Closing statements begin in neo-Nazi NSU trial

The closing statements in the trial of the NSU right-wing terror cell are starting in Munich. A sentence could come later this year. DW answers five key questions from one of Germany's most high-profile neo-Nazi cases. Go to article

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Moderatorin Sarah Willis vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin (DW)

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The emirate of Ras al-Khaimah

Landkartenkegelschnecke (picture-alliance/OKAPIA)

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Trump-style populism has 'no chance' in Germany

A float featuring U.S. President Donald Trump

A survey of voter attitudes suggests far more support for the center than for populists, as Germany gets set to choose a new parliament. One finding was that the German electorate seems less 'angry' than that of the US.

Germany raises Mosul aid by 100 million euros

Scene of destruction in Mosul (Reuters/A. Konstantinidis)

Germany has said it will provide an additional 100 million euros in aid to help rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was recaptured from Islamist extremists. Much of the city is in ruins after months of fighting.

Passengers claim pilot 'afraid' to fly to Turkey

Angry customers stranded in southern Germany say that a flight from Stuttgart to Ankara was canceled because of political fears. The airline denies this, but some people are calling for a customer boycott.

Vast anti-trafficking operation saves hundreds

German police conduct raids at locations suspected of possible sex trafficking and exploitation.

A massive operation coordinated by Europol has saved 910 potential victims from likely trafficking and sexual exploitation. Nearly 125,000 people were searched over the course of a week.

Israel changes tack on Temple Mount security

Israel verschärfte Sicherheitsvorkehrungen am Tempelberg in Jerusalem (picture-alliance/newscom/D. Hill)

Israel is to remove metal detectors from the Temple Mount site in Jerusalem. The death toll in the crisis continues to grow as the conflict takes on an increasingly religious dimension that could be difficult to control.

Standoff over Polish judicial reforms intensifies

After days of public outcry, Polish President Andrzej Duda has said he will block two bills to reform Poland's judiciary. However, he endorsed the third one, with the government pledging not to back down on their plans.

Indonesia denies wounding Vietnam fishermen

The Indonesian navy has rejected claims it injured four people after firing at a fishing vessel inside Vietnam's waters in the second such clash in two months. Jakarta insists its warship merely let off a warning shot.

US judge halts deportations of Iraqis

The judge said the Iraqi nationals detained during recent immigration sweeps had a right to appeal to a higher court before deportation. The ruling effectively stops all deportations of Iraqis for several months.

New Russia sanctions could curb Trump's power

The G20 meeting of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin (picture-alliance/AP Photo/E. Vucci)

A new round of US sanctions on Russia hammered out by Congress includes language that would make it harder for President Trump to lift them. But the bill also contains a passage that could increase tensions with Europe.

Kushner: 'I did not collude with Russia'

Jared Kushner speaks to press after his Senate hearing (picture alliance/newscom/K. Dietsch)

The US president's son-in-law has spoken to reporters after testifying to the Senate, denying collusion with Russia. Kushner is due to testify at a separate probe into Russian interference tomorrow.

McCain to return for health care vote

USA Senator John McCain (Reuters/J. Roberts)

Arizona senator John McCain is to return to the Senate ahead of a key vote to launch a process to repeal and replace Obamacare. The former Republican presidential candidate had been diagnosed with cancer.

Germany fully focused ahead of Russia match

Fußball | EM | Training der Frauen-Nationalmannschaft | Bundestrainerin Stefanie Jones (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Jaspersen)

Germany go into their final Group B match at the Women's Euro in the Netherlands needing only a draw to qualify. However, coach Steffi Jones has made it clear that nothing less than a victory will be satisfactory.

100 Vatican fountains to run dry in solidarity

Bernini fountain in St. Peter's square (picture-alliance/Arco Images/I. Gercelman)

The Vatican will shut off some 100 fountains over the next few days to help Rome get through a period of severe drought. Pope Francis has been the first to use his standing to tackle environmental issues.

China, Russia combine navies in Baltic Sea

Russland China Militärübung Marine Militär Wladiwostok (picture-alliance/dpa)

China and Russia are signaling to NATO that they are willing to cooperate militarily and deepen diplomatic ties with joint naval maneuvers currently taking place in the Baltic Sea. Experts say China wants a global navy.

The mystery of the 'battle that created Germany'

Hermannsdenkmal in Detmold (picture-alliance/dpa)

Archaeologists have launched a new drive to explore an ancient Germanic-Roman battlefield. Nationalists spun the carnage into a myth about Germany's birth - fake news that has persisted to this day.

The Roman-Germanic battle that became 'fake news'

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Protesters in Warsaw (picture alliance / dpa)

A bold, lasting decision

Andrzej Duda's veto of controversial judicial reforms will make a lasting change in the political climate in Poland.

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Europe-wide police operation saves hundreds of sex trafficking victims

John McCain to return to work ahead of health care vote

Donald Trump-style populism has no chance in German election

Fresh US Russia sanctions could tie Donald Trump’s hands, but strain transatlantic ties

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Alphabet earnings marred by EU fine

Google Alphabet (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Büttner)

Alphabet, the owner of Google and YouTube, has reported a staggering jump in revenues, but its net income suffered from a hefty fine. Experts said it maintained a growth rate rarely seen among companies its size.

Berlin bookstore shuts down after leftist boycott

A Berlin bookstore has been shut down following leftist protests against an event about Italian fascist writer Julius Evola. The Israeli owner said the loss of customers helped force him out of business.

Canadian men found guilty of polygamy

Three wedding rings lying next to each other (picture alliance/Lehtikuva/M. Stig)

A Canadian court has convicted two former leaders of a breakaway Mormon sect of polygamy. The ruling could renew a court battle over the constitutionality of the country's law on multi-marriages.

Brexit diaries: A walking tour and a very real crisis

The Europeans feel the need for a bit of clarity, while the Brexit minister hums to himself and calls this a strategy. Theresa May goes on a walking tour and the au pair crisis strikes fear in the British middle classes.

The white board at an immigration class where the students practice for the US citizenship test

Anxious immigrants strive for US citizenship

Immigrants in the US on temporary visas worry the Trump administration could send them home. New York's Nepalese community, in particular, now sees gaining citizenship as an urgent matter, Maya Shwayder reports.

Sri Lanka Navy saves elephants from drowning

In what the Sri Lankan navy called a "mammoth effort," navy divers and a flotilla of boats labored for five hours to rescue two young elephants that had been swept out to sea off the coast of Trincomalee.