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Italy's populism worries refugee aid workers

A refugee NGO in Italy is hoping that the country's new populist government will fail to implement the hardline immigration reforms promised during the election campaign. DW's Bernd Riegert reports from Rome. Go to article

Italy's PM pick comes under scrutiny 1h ago

Giuseppe Conte (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Lore)

Giuseppe Conte, the Italian populist coalition's pick for prime minister, faces accusations that he embellished his CV. Conte's 12-page resume boasts affiliations with several international elite universities.

Pulitzer prize-winning novelist Philip Roth dies 1h ago

Philip Roth (picture-alliance/AP Photo/R. Drew)

The Pulitzer prize-winning author of "Portnoy's Complaint," "American Pastoral," and "The Plot Against America" has died. Roth announced his retirement from writing in 2012.

German Interior Ministry attacked over asylum 59m ago

symbol asylum (picture-alliance/dpa/R. Peters)

Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has promised action after complaints that Germany's migration office simply approved asylum applications en masse. But the Greens say he's stonewalling and threaten action of their own.

US House votes to scrap banking capital rules 53m ago

USA Wall Street in New York (Imago/Levine-Roberts)

The US House has voted to roll back regulations imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act. The new law loosens capital requirements for both major and smaller banks. It marks another marquee pro-business triumph for Donald Trump.

Zuckerberg faces EU Parliament over data scandal 32m ago

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook-CEO (Reuters/Y. Herman)

After being grilled by the US Congress, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced a barrage of questions from EU lawmakers over data leaks. The meeting came just days before the EU's new data protection law comes into effect.

Satellites launched to study water movement 42m ago

The NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences GRACE Follow-On spacecraft launch onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (Getty Images/NASA/B. Ingalls)

Elon Musk's SpaceX has delivered a pair of satellites into orbit that will measure subtle fluctuations in the earth's gravity. The German Center for Geosciences and NASA jointly funded the mission.

Amnesty: Myanmar Rohingya massacred Hindus 47m ago

A Hindu refugee stands outside her makeshift shelter with her children, near Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Swarup)

Rohingya insurgents killed more than 50 Hindus on the same day they targetted Myanmar police outposts, according to Amnesty. The attacks against police sparked a bloody government crackdown against Rohingya civilians.

North Korean defectors prepare to release balloons denouncing Kim Jong Un (picture-alliance/AP/A. Young-joon)

North Korea defectors worried about their fate

Pyongyang is demanding the return of defectors to the South, where there is concern that the government could accede to that demand in order to get discussions on nuclear weapons and security issues back on track.

German firm apologizes for 'racist' Markle post 1h ago

Facebook Screenshot - Super Dickmann's (Facebook/Super Dickmann's)

Confectionary firm Super Dickmann's says the decision to compare Markle to a chocolate-covered marshmallow was "stupid and embarrassing." The firm has been accused of racism for its Facebook post.

Chile: Priests linked to abuse scandal dismissed 27m ago

Pope Francis meets with Chilean priests at the Vatican (Reuters/Vatican Media)

A Chilean bishop's office in Rancagua has dismissed 14 priests suspected of covering up cases of child abuse by pedophile priest Fernando Karadima in the 1980s and '90s. The scandal has rocked Pope Francis' papacy.

Could America's hardline policies towards Iran be a dilemma for Arab countries?

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced new economic sanctions and a more hardline American policy towards Iran. How are Middle Eastern nations likely to react?

Nipah virus: What you need to know 1h ago

Nipah-Virus Infektion (picture-alliance/BSIP/CDC)

The Nipah virus has already claimed 10 lives in the Indian state of Kerala, including a 31 year-old nurse who was treating the infected. DW answers some questions about the deadly disease.

Trump says Kim summit may be delayed 13m ago

Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in (Reuters/J. Ernst)

The US president has welcomed South Korean President Moon Jae-in to discuss the denuclearization of North Korea. The meeting comes amid concerns that Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim next month might collapse.

Polish writer wins Man Booker International 7h ago

Olga Tokarczuk and Jennifer Croft in London (picture-alliance/PA Wire/M. Crossick)

Polish novelist Olga Tokarczuk and her translator Jennifer Croft have won the Man Booker International Prize for fiction. "Flights," a novel about journeys in time, space and human anatomy, was praised for its wit.

Danish minister calls Ramadan 'dangerous' 14h ago

Inger Stoejberg received backlash after suggesting Muslims spend the month of Ramadan away from work. Experts and businesses fired back that there was no evidence of fasting affecting work safety.

Macron's eurozone reforms 'high-risk' 12h ago

Deutschland Geld Währung Euro in Flammen Symbolbild (dapd)

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a sharp rebuke from a group of senior German economists, who criticized his eurozone reform plans in an open letter as risky and leading the bloc into a "liability union."

Venezuela expels top US diplomats 7h ago

President Nicolas Maduro accused envoy Todd Robinson of a "military conspiracy" after new US sanctions were imposed. Maduro was re-elected on Sunday in a widely contested vote.

Populist government could endanger Italy economy 13h ago

Fiat factory (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Suki)

Ambitious spending plans by Italy's new coalition, and potentially a political unknown as prime minister, have put investors on edge. Some commentators think the effects will also be felt by the entire eurozone.

Who is Italy's candidate for prime minister, Giuseppe Conte?

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Brüssel EU-Parlament | Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook-CEO (Reuters/Reuters TV)

Saying sorry isn't enough, Mark Zuckerberg 1h ago

The European Parliament has embarrassed itself by letting Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg off the hook so easily.

Nipah virus outbreak in India: What you need to know

Meghan Markle: German firm apologizes for 'racist' chocolate marshmallow post

German asylum scandal: What is the Interior Ministry hiding?

Ramadan: Danish immigration minister Stoejberg calls fasting 'dangerous'

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Ankara statue becomes 'reflection of fascism' 12h ago

Türkei Menschenrechtsdenkmal in Ankara
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One year ago, Turkish police erected barriers around a monument in Ankara dedicated to human rights. The statue has become a symbol of the country's state of emergency — and the erosion of human rights it brings.

House occupations in Berlin (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Zinken)

What comes next for Berlin's building squatters?

Police in Berlin have cleared a budding squat, causing several injuries and setting off a heated political debate. In reality, the protesters' demands are relatively modest — and the owners are still open to talks.

Trump and Merkel (picture alliance/dpa/K. Nietfeld)

US-German conflicts — what you need to know

Germany and the US remain allies, but with the election of Donald Trump, disagreements emerged on key policies. DW takes a look at the most contentious issues as German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas visits Washington.

Chopsticks piercing a €10 banknote (picture-alliance/dpa)

China takeovers follow a pattern

Chinese companies continue to be on a shopping spree in Europe and Germany in particular. A fresh study shows that takeovers are usually in line with Beijing's new industrial strategy where nothing is left to chance.

Several people sharing bank notes (picture-alliance/dpa/I. Kjer)

Small firms shun banks for crowdfunders

Once popular only with startups, small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly turning to crowdfunding to raise cash. When they bypass traditional lenders, firms can get their money faster and without the red tape.

ucien Favre, head coach of Gladbach at the time, shouts during the Bundesliga match between Werder Bremen and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Weserstadion on August 30, 2015 in Bremen, Germany. (Getty Images/Bongarts/S. Franklin)

Favre's main 3 tasks as Dortmund's new coach

Lucien Favre was unveiled as Borussia Dortmund's new coach on Wednesday and he needs to hit the ground running if he is to return the club to winning ways. Here, DW outlines his three most pressing concerns.

Hawaii volcano eruption (picture-alliance/AP Photo/J. C. Hong)

Fresh dangers emanate from Kilaeau

Molten lava from Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano is pouring into ocean water, forming a potentially fatal toxic white cloud. Experts have warned that the eruption could be entering its most dangerous phase yet.

neue Reptilien- und Amphibienarten (Mark D. Scherz)

Biodiversity under threat

Biodiversity is under threat from development and climate change. Yet much of the planet's biodiversity isn't even known to science yet. Conservationists still struggle to find out what's really out there.

Archbishop of Karachi among cardinal nominees 16h ago

Joseph Coutts with Pope Francis at the Vatican (Privat)

In an interview with DW, Archbishop of Karachi Joseph Coutts talks about the attacks on Christians in Pakistan, and whether his elevation to the position of cardinal will be helpful in dealing with the grim situation.