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London Stock Exchange 'merger' with Frankfurt?

Großbritannien Börse in London Symbolbild

The two stock exchanges have confirmed their intentions to merge. The LSE Group said it was part of a plan to create a new 'global markets infrastructure group.' 

European court slams Italy over CIA rendition

Abu Omar was abducted after receiving political asylum in Italy

The court has ruled that Italy must pay over 100,000 euros in compensation for its complicity in Abu Omar's abduction. The rights court also slammed ex-Prime Minister Berlusconi's decision to invoke "state secrecy." 

IS threatens Assad's Aleppo push

Syrien Aleppo Ruinen

"Islamic State" militants have tightened their grip on the main road connecting Syria's biggest city to the capital, Damascus. The news came as pro-government forces agreed to a ceasefire without rebel Groups. 

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accepts the ceasefire deal, reports state media  

Mars recalls candy bars in Europe and Asia

Mars Schokoriegel Schokolade

The US chocolate maker has announced a mass recall of some of its products, including Mars and Snickers bars, after a consumer complained that his chocolate bar had contained a piece of plastic. 

Fatality as English power station explodes

Didcot-Kohlekraftwerk in England

Authorities have said they were looking into an explosion at a power station west of London. Several ambulances were sent to the scene, with one death reported. 

Saxony premier Tillich vows to tackle far-right

Deutschland Stanislaw Tillich Ministerpräsident Sachsen

Mounting charges that Germany's Saxony state has failed to deter far-right mobs and protect refugees have been rejected by its conservative premier Stanislav Tillich. Instead, he's called for broad "societal dialog." 

Opinion: Good Saxony, bad Saxony  

Saudi & UAE warn citizens against Lebanon travel

Lebanese and Saudi flags

The UAE has said it will prevent its citizens from traveling to Lebanon and reduce its diplomatic mission there. The announcement comes shortly after Saudi Arabia urged its citizens to leave Lebanon. 

Hacker tricks anti-refugee racists

Symbolbild Flüchtlinge Internet Smartphone Google Web

A photo on Facebook promising refugees free mobile phones unleashed a storm of hatred on social media. But all was not as it seemed, and some anti-refugee users might have received some food for thought. 

Doctor jailed for locking woman in bunker

Schweden Prozess gegen Martin Trenneborg

A Swedish doctor has been sentenced to ten years in prison for kidnapping and locking up a woman in a home-made soundproof bunker. The man wanted to keep the woman as his girlfriend. 

Germany's anxiety over Ukraine crisis mounts

Ukraine Steinmeier, Ayrault und Klimkin

Germany and France have voiced concern over stalled reforms and ceasefire violations in Ukraine. A political crisis and widespread corruption in Ukraine has the West running out of patience. 

Ukraine: Training in the debris  

Caste protests spotlight India's quota system

Indien Demonstration von Studenten in Rohtak Haryana

Members of India's Jat community recently organized week-long violent demonstrations demanding job and education quotas for their caste. DW takes a look at the nation's controversial quota policy and its social impact. 

Ban Ki-moon in bid to resolve Burundi crisis

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon with Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza. © picture-alliance/AP Photo

Burundian President Nkurunziza has promised to release 2,000 people detained during months of unrest. But the opposition are skeptical of the pledge, made during a visit to the country by the UN's top diplomat. 

Macedonia slammed for border closing

Griechenland Mazedonien Flüchtlinge aus Afghanistan Idomeni

As 100,000 refugees pour into Europe, Austria and Macedonia have introduced border restrictions. Greece has condemned Austria's regional summit plan, while the UN's refugee agency is unhappy with Skopje's actions. 

Niger opposition refuses to recognize vote

Niger Wahlplakat Präsident Issoufou

Citing fraud, opponents of Nigerien President Issoufou have rejected provisional election results. Issoufou came out with a clear lead over rival Hama Amadou, who campaigned from inside a prison cell. 

Apple's FBI fight hits the streets

Screenshot DON'T BREAK OUR PHONES

Data protection activists have called for rallies in front of Apple stores in 50 cities worldwide today. They'e supporting Apple's fight against the FBI to not having to encrypt the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter. 

African regimes' dread of social media

Uganda Wahlen Abschaltung Social Media Zugänge

With strong-arm tactics, Uganda's ruling party has maneuvered its way to an election victory. Arrests of journalists and opposition politicians are nothing new, but shutting down social media is a new departure. 

'Broomstick Robber' tries to blackmail Bayern

Deutschland Fußball Manuel Neuer Bayern München mit Pokal

A former bank robber has tried to extort millions worth of cash and diamonds from Bayern Munich football club. Known as the "Broomstick Robber" he has 17 counts of robbery to his name. 

Powerful casino magnate Adelson pulling the strings

Sheldon Adelson (photo: picture-alliance/dpa/Str)

As conservative Nevadans choose on Tuesday who they'd like to see as their party's presidential nominee, the candidates await the verdict of influential casino mogul Sheldon Adelson. Lars Gesing reports from Washington. 

German business confidence down again

Porsche assembly line

The majority of German companies are pessimistic about their business outlook, the latest reading of Ifo's closely watched index has shown. Global concerns have finally reached German boardrooms, the think tank argued. 

German business confidence shaky in 2016  

Refugee crisis takes toll on German sport

Deutschland Notunterkunft für Flüchtlinge bei Schwerin

More than a million refugees arrived in Germany in 2015, many fleeing places of conflict. This has caused major problems for German sports clubs, with many of their facilities now being used to house migrants. 

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USA Russland John Kerry mit Sergej Lawrow Syrien Gespräche in Zürich

Tireless optimist

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Beirut Libanon Müll Krise Müllkrise Protest Menschen Straße

Lebanon, the next failed state?

Wracked by political paralysis and overwhelmed by refugees, can Beirut cope? This week's guest on DW's Conflict Zone is the Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil. 

Bautzen Brandanschlag auf geplantes Flüchtlingsheim

Bautzen seeks solutions after refugee home fire

Bautzen, in Saxony, has seen its reputation damaged by the burning of a refugee shelter on the weekend. But, as Ben Knight reports, some locals keep trying to find practical solutions for the refugee crisis. 

Ex-RAF member working for German politician

Deutschland Christian Klar

Nearly 20 years after the Red Army Faction disbanded, one of its leading figures has re-entered the spotlight. This time, the ex-RAF member Christian Klar is trying to work for the government instead of against it. 

Hollywood: part of a much bigger problem?

Oscar nominees 2016

After an onslaught of criticism from Hollywood stars and film fans over lack of diversity at the Oscars, the Academy promised to reform itself. But critics say the changes don't go far enough in addressing racism. 

Feeling ill? German folk remedies for a speedy recovery

Sick teddy bear, Copyright: Colourbox

Does grippe have you in its grips? Cold and flu season has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. In Germany, we have a few unique folk remedies to combat the germs. Whether or not they work seems to be a matter of belief. 

China Spratly-Inseln Luftaufnahmen von chinesischen Radar-Anlagen

How radar could help Beijing in South China Sea

Satellite images show China may be installing a high-frequency radar system in the Spratlys - a move that would vastly extend Beijing's ability to monitor traffic in the South China Sea, analyst Gregory Poling tells DW. 

Food poverty rife in Germany

Köln Holweide Tafel

How poor is Germany really? Centers that hand out food to the needy know the answer. 

Transforming Africa with science & technology?

Planet Rackus Entwicklerfirma in Kenia

What does it take to convert Africa into a first-class research destination which knows how to tackle its problems? Scientists and policymakers have been deliberating at a major science conference in Washington DC. 

London Fashion Week - Photographers

German craftsmanship in London

German design is recognized the world over for its outstanding quality and finesse. But when it comes to fashion, Germans seem to pull strings in the background. Sertan Sanderson reports from London Fashion Week. 

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