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US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

The Trump administration has yet again pulled the United States out of a major global body — this time the UN Human Rights Council. The move comes a day after the UNHRC criticized Trump's immigration policies. Go to article

Merkel, Macron announce plans for new eurozone budget 18h ago

Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron im Meseberg castle (Reuters/H. Hanschke)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her French counterpart have vowed to introduce a single eurozone budget and emergency funding as part of far-reaching reforms. They also agreed to reduce the refugee flow to Europe.

Australia launches sexual harassment inquiry 2h ago

International Women's Day in Australia (picture-alliance/AA/R. Sakar )

The Australian Human Rights Commission said the inquiry was believed to be the world's first in response to #MeToo. It will examine the many sides of workplace sexual harassment and make recommendations.

Canada legalizes recreational marijuana use 6h ago

Marijuana Day in Canada (Getty Images/AFP/C. Roussakis)

Canada's Senate has passed a landmark law, known as the Cannabis Act, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Canadians will have to wait until September at the earliest, however, before they can buy the drug legally.

SPD seeks high ground in coalition attacks 16h ago

While Angela Merkel is locked in a bitter power struggle with her Bavarian allies, the third party in Germany's government has stayed quiet. But the Social Democrats are not above making populist noises on asylum policy.

German arms sales drop almost 10 percent 4h ago

Leopard tank (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Steffen)

The German government approved significantly fewer arms sales last year, official figures show. However, weapons exports to non-NATO countries increased, with Algeria and Egypt the main recipients.

Europe's migration issues help populists prosper 10h ago

Migrants wait to leave during a clearing out of a makeshift migrant camp along side of the canal Saint Martin, in central Paris

In many EU countries, right-wing populists are reaping the benefits of the unsolved migration problems. A European solution is becoming increasingly difficult, and countries are starting to go it alone.

Asylum benefits in the EU: A comparison 15h ago

Refugee registration in Germany (Imago/IPON)

The level of financial aid EU members provide to asylum-seekers can vary significantly from country to country. Germany, for instance, grants monthly allowances of up to €354. DW examines asylum benefits across the bloc.

Paper cups: A silent killer of India's honeybees? 1h ago

Dead bees in a paper cup (Source: Sivagnanam Chandrasekaran

Paper cups are killing India's honeybees, two studies show. The important pollinators are attracted to the sugary residue left behind in beverages. Small changes could make a big difference in saving India's bees.

WHO: Transgenderism not a mental illness 17m ago

Transgender (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Suna)

The UN health body has recategorized transgenderism, saying "evidence is now clear that it is not a mental disorder." WHO's international classification is used globally as a foundation to identify health trends.

Jeff Sessions claims Nazis didn't deport Jews 17h ago

The Nazis "were keeping Jews from leaving the country," Jeff Sessions has claimed. Meanwhile, US President Trump doubled-down on false claims about rising crime in Germany due to immigration.

Hungary to vote on Soros bill despite CoE plea 18h ago

An government billboard reads Stop Soros, says he wants to transplant millions from Africa and the Middle East in Budapest (Reuters/B. Szabo)

The legislation would criminalize aid to illegal immigrants and is punishable with up to one year in jail. Hungary chose to consider the bill before the European Commission was able to submit its conclusion on it.

NATO chief worried over Russian military tech 16h ago

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a press conference during a Foreign ministers meeting at the NATO headquarters in Brussels

In an exclusive interview, NATO's secretary general has told DW that NATO needs to adapt in the face of a more assertive Russia. But he has spoken of his wish to improve relations with Moscow.

CAR President Faustin Archange Touadera shaking hands with Boris Becker in Belgium in April 2018 (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Irle Moser Rechtsanwalte PartG)

Who made Boris Becker a CAR diplomat?

The fallout over Boris Becker's diplomatic status continues. DW has obtained what appears to be the certificate outlining Becker's appointment as attache for the Central African Republic, signed by the CAR's EU envoy.

World Cup: DW reporter groped and kissed 10h ago

Reporter Julieth Gonzalez Theran was sexually harassed while broadcasting live from the World Cup in Russia. Bundesliga referee Bibiana Steinhaus has described the incident as "unacceptable."

Russia send Egypt packing with quickfire trio

WM 2018 - Russland gegen Agypten (picture-alliance/dpa/Sputnik/A. Filippov)

Russia have beaten Egypt 3-1, thanks to three goals in 15 minutes in the second half. The hosts are virtually guaranteed a spot in the last 16, while Egypt now need a veritable miracle to survive.

Iran: Where football meets religion and politics 10h ago

Religion has a major impact on the sport of football in Iran. Many professional players in the country, however, favor progressive political reforms. Most fans simply want to enjoy the beautiful game.

Italy's PM blasts Roma census proposal

Roma people in Italy (picture-alliance/AA/A. Paduano)

The Italian prime minister's comments come after far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini announced plans for a Roma census. Salvini defended the census and tried to shift the focus to the protection of Roma children.

Over 160 people missing in ferry accident 18.06.2018

Families of missing passengers weep (picture-alliance/AP Photo/L. Fahmi)

The number of people missing after a ferry on Indonesia's Lake Toba capsized has risen. Disaster officials have revised the number of missing several times since the ferry capsized on Monday.

Appalling conditions for refugees in Tanzania 16h ago

Tansania Weltflüchtlingstag 2018 (DW/Prosper Kwigize)

About 355,000 refugees from Burundi and DR Congo live in western Tanzania, where they are barred from working or setting foot outside their makeshift camps. The conditions are "miserable," as Prosper Kwigize reports.

Ford and Volkswagen eye strategic partnership 1h ago

The two auto industry behemoths are exploring the possibility of jointly developing and building a range of commercial vehicles, and want to cooperate more closely on serving "the evolving needs of customers."

Air India sale grounded after privatization flops 15m ago

Air India Airbus A319 (Getty Images/AFP/N. Seelam)

The sale of the state-owned airline was one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's big priorities, but now has had to be postponed indefinitely after no bidders came forward to buy the debt-laden company.

Shakira selling Nazi-like trinket for El Dorado tour

US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

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Building a life in Germany despite threat of deportation

The German government no longer sees any reason to delay deportations of rejected Afghan asylum-seekers, although the situation in Afghanistan remains unstable. DW meets a man who may have to return to the country his family was forced to flee.

Shunning Western Europe to help the locals

Bulgarian medical students are usually keen on finding employment abroad, but Sheip Panev is an exception. Instead of moving to Western Europe, he has vowed to care for Bulgaria's elderly villagers. Rayna Breuer reports.

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Brexit Diaries 38: (Un-)Happy Brexit Day

Theresa’s magic money tree, broken promises and the boomerang, preaching Brexit and sucking at the teat in Europe: Two years after the referendum, smoke and mirrors still obscure the Brexit view.

Chris, Molly and Deborah Williams, three U.K. nationals living in the Netherlands pose for a photographer outside a district court in Amsterdam,

Dutch judges dismiss UK expats' post-Brexit rights case

Dutch judges have rejected a bid by British expats seeking to take a landmark case on their rights as EU citizens after Brexit. The court ruled that the claims were "too vague" to be considered by Luxembourg judges.

Edouard Louis (picture-alliance/dpa/E.Naranj)

French author Edouard Louis: Why Macron will lead voters to the far right

France overlooks its lower class, Edouard Louis tells DW. The literary star defies his country's elites and social taboos with his autobiographical novels, including his latest, History of Violence — now out in English.

Wm 2018 - Tunesien vs England - Insekten um Raheem Sterling (picture-alliance/Newscom/Sportimage/D. Klein)

How to rid stadiums of bugs

The World Cup game between England and Tunisia was a bloodbath – at least for some happy mosquitoes. And while there are various options for keeping these bugs out of our stadiums (and yards), only one of them is good.

Fußball WM 2018 Gruppe F Deutschland - Mexiko (Reuters/A. Schmidt)

Germany reflective after Mexico defeat

Germany's captain revealed on Tuesday that Germany's players have been doing a lot of talking to each other. This team must get better, but the most encouraging thing for Germany fans is that the players know it.

'African languages need to talk to each other'

Renowned Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o has been in Germany, reading from his work at the event "Voices of Africa." He spoke to DW about the crucial role of African languages in empowering the continent.

Shakira performing in South Africa (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Hrusa)

Shakira shop selling Nazi-like trinket

A necklace for sale on singer Shakira's website resembles the Black Sun symbol used by the SS. The emblem is still popular amongst neo-Nazis.

Royal Ascot Pferderennbahn - Meghan Markle und Prinz Harry (Getty Images/AFP/D. Keal-Olivas)

The posh tradition of Royal Ascot

It's all about royals, riders and noble horses once again. For the 307th time, the world's most famous and prestigious horse race is taking place on the Royal Ascot Racecourse. Here's a style guide for the event.

Zeichentrickkater Garfield (Imago/United Archives)

Garfield turns 40

"I am hungry. Therefore I am." As the world's favorite impertinent cat celebrates his 40th birthday, here's a look back at Garfield's story, some of his best quotes — and a few other fellow cult cats.