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Germans resistant to Trump-style populism

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. Go to article

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Protecting Gentle Giants

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

Sarah's Berlin Music

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The emirate of Ras al-Khaimah

Landkartenkegelschnecke (picture-alliance/OKAPIA)

Pain relief from the sea

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.

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.

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.

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.

Colombia's FARC to launch political party

FARC commanders Ivan Marquez (L) and Carlos Lozada speak at a press conference in Bogota launching a political party in Bogota.

As part of last year's peace deal, FARC rebels will launch a political party that provides them a platform to use 'words as the only weapon.' Yet several challenges to implementing the peace deal loom on the horizon.

Spanish islands approve bloodless bullfighting

Ivan Fandino (Picture alliance/dpa/epa/M. Tona)

Spain's Balearic Islands have approved laws that prohibit harming bulls in the bullring. Conservatives plan to challenge the restrictions in court for violating the constitutional protection of cultural heritage.

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.

Ukraine calls for end to Russian aggression

Deutschland | Pressekonferenz Statement Petro Poroshenko (REUTERS/M. Schlicht)

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has demanded Russia end support of rebels in eastern Ukraine as Germany and France try to mediate a resolution. The rebels have claimed they want to establish a "Little Russia."

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.

Turkey withdraws 'terror' list of German firms

Bundesministerium des Innern in Berlin (picture-alliance/dpa)

Ankara has officially withdrawn a black list of German companies it accused of funding terrorist organizations in Turkey. But the diplomatic row between the two NATO partners continues to rage.

Cameroon’s struggle to contain HIV/AIDS

Symbol picture o AIDS (Getty Images/AFP/T. Kitamura)

In an effort to lower the prevalence rate of the virus and prevent mother-to-child transmissions, Cameroon will launch a program that provides expectant mothers in northern regions of the country with HIV testing.

Love Parade trial so big it needs giant hall

People clamber up stairs at the 2010 Love Parade disaster in Duisburg (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Naupold)

More then seven years after a devastating stampede, 10 people are set to be criminally tried. It is expected to be one of Germany's biggest criminal trials in the post-war period.

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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

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

The Temple Mount: A clash of cultures

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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.

Beachgoers enjoy the sun in Antalya, Turkey

Turkey looks beyond Germany for tourists

Facing further decline in German visitors due to political tensions, Turkey's tourism industry has already begun courting Middle Eastern and Balkan markets. Diego Cupolo reports from Antalya, Turkey.

German carmakers play down collusion claims

Pakistan VW Paradies Rawalpindi (ARD/J Webermann)

Volkswagen has called a special supervisory board meeting for Wednesday to discuss allegations German carmakers operated a cartel, while BMW says its system is "adequate." Shares in the auto sector took a nose dive.

Opinion: Schulz goes too desperate, too soon

Berlin SPD-Kanzlerkandidat Schulz präsentiert Zukunftsplan (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Gambarini)

With just two months until election day, Martin Schulz must drum up more support if he wants to unseat three-term Chancellor Angela Merkel. But his latest attempt to do so was wrong, says DW's Michaela Küfner.

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.

Mongolia's nomads adapt to climate change

A herder takes his herd to the daily grazing pasture, early morning. (DW/J.Pasotti)

Harsh winters and dry summers are threatening the livelihoods of Mongolia's nomadic herders. Some are banding together to safeguard their herds - and communities - from the extreme conditions.