An alliance of Kurdish and Arab forces has liberated the city of Manbij from the "Islamic State" militant group. But as fighters fled the city, some reportedly used hundreds of kidnapped civilians as "human shields." Go to article
The leader of the so-called "Islamic State" in Afghanistan and Pakistan has been killed in a US drone strike. His death comes as a blow to the militant group as it tries to broaden its influence outside the Middle East.
The UN Security Council has authorized 4,000 additional peacekeepers in South Sudan, despite opposition from the conflict-ridden country. The UN has said it will consider an arms embargo if South Sudan doesn't cooperate.
Michael Phelps was expected to win the 23rd gold of his Olympic career on Friday, but the American swimmer suffered a shock defeat at the hands of 21-year-old Joseph Schooling of Singapore.
The man who broke the story on state-organized doping of Russian athletes is under police protection in Rio. German TV journalist Hajo Seppelt is under the protection of two military police officers during the Olympics.
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her husband have released their tax returns, showing they made more than $10 million in 2015. Republican rival Donald Trump has so far refused to release his tax returns.
Alice Butler-Short is fed up with politicians who can't get their acts together. She wants a leader who can move the US forward - and she believes Donald Trump is that leader. Ines Pohl reports from Lorton, Virginia.
Several German politicians have called on the country to follow France, Belgium and a Swiss region in banning full-body coverings. But Germany's constitution prevents this - and hardly anyone wears them here anyway.
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has decried Russia's "high level of responsibility" for the "catastrophic situation in Aleppo." Humanitarian access has to be assured by the UN, the minister said.
The Colombian government and leftist FARC rebels have asked Pope Francis and the UN secretary-general for help in reaching a historic peace accord. A special war crimes court is one of the last sensitive issues.
Russia's premier has suggested that President Putin may elect to formally sever diplomatic ties with Kyiv. Moscow has sent its latest missile defense system to Crimea amid reports of a mutual military build-up.
Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has taken a slight lead as vote counting from Thursday's election continues. Zambians have raised concerns over the delay in the release of the final results. Chrispin Mwakideu reports.
Health authorities in the United States have declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico in response to the Zika outbreak. More than 10,000 people have contracted the virus in the tiny US territory.
Nigeria has launched an emergency polio vaccination program after two infants were found to have contracted the disease. The children were from areas that until recently were under the control of Boko Haram militants.
A series of coordinated blasts has been carried in in several of Thailand's popular resorts, leaving four dead and dozens wounded. Local authorities said the attacks were "local sabotage" and not of a "terrorist" nature.
The "Identity Movement for Germany" (IBD) is being watched by Germany's intelligence services. The group regards Europe's increased immigration as a conspiracy of the global economy, politics and the media.
The US-based Islamic cleric accused by Ankara of masterminding last month's failed coup has challenged Turkey to produce evidence of his supposed guilt. The conflict is damaging US-Turkey relations.
Cannes has issued an ordinance barring beachwear which doesn't display "good morals and secularism." Defending the ban, a French official has said burkini-style swimsuits could be linked to terrorism.
Britons across different industries are already feeling the effects of the Brexit vote. The construction sector has been hit particularly hard. Workers have been laid off. Samira Shackle reports from London.
Local legend has it that retreating Nazis hid gold and treasure from advancing Soviet troops in a train hidden 9 meters underground near Walbrzych. A dig has been started to find out.
Peter Dutton has said that some claims of abuse from asylum-seekers being kept in island camps were "false allegations." Australia's camps on Nauru and Papua New Guinea have prompted severe UN criticism.
Imagine you can help relieve disasters as they happen - by using your smartphone. NGOs have used crowdsourced information to locate vulnerable people for years. But can a mapping app really save lives in times of crisis?
The Barcelona forward retired after Argentina failed to win this year's Copa America. Yet Lionel Messi has now decided he wishes to continue and help his nation through the current troubles.
The personality cult around Fidel Castro can't drown out Cuba's disenchantment, writes Amir Valle.
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As the track and field events got underway, there was an astonishing new world record. Also, Angelique Kerber reached the tennis final and Michael Phelps was denied his 23rd gold after a shock defeat.
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Germany's Henri Junghänel has won gold in the men's 50m Rifle Prone after the 28-year-old delivered a nerveless performance in the final. It's the country's second shooting medal in as many days.
A smooth, controlled display from the German dressage team saw them win the country's sixth gold in Rio. Isabell Werth, Kristina Sprehe, Dorothee Schneider and Sönke Rothenberger held off a British challenge to win.
These days it's impossible to avoid hearing about the achievements of US swimmer Michael Phelps. While all the attention he attracts is well-deserved, Fiji's men's rugby sevens team actually reflect the true Olympic spirit.
On Saturday, Fidel Castro turns 90. The rebel, statesman and womanizer has long since retired from public life. Many Cubans, however, will celebrate their revolutionary leader's birthday.
Turkish authorities have cancelled an EU scholarship program. The move takes the country a step further away from EU integration and disappoints young people who could act as a bridge. Menekse Tokyay reports from Ankara.
On August 13, all you left-handers out there will have a day to bask in the greatness of your dominant hand. It's International Lefthanders Day! Here are five cool things to ponder on your big day.
A disputed new Captain America statue is making waves in Brooklyn. It's not that people don't like unusual public art - elsewhere, curious sculptures are beloved landmarks or even tourist attractions.
Does he look familiar? The reconstructed face of a 4,000-year-old Egyptian mummy is now on display at a German museum. A wealthy civil servant in Ancient Egypt, he is now one of the world's best-researched mummies.
Two DW reporters cover 2,500 km in five electric cars
Construction of the Berlin Wall began on August 13, 1961 - the same year birth control was introduced in Germany. It was also the beginning of what would become one of the biggest names in music history: The Beatles.
Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere reacted to recent violent incidents in Germany with a raft of new security measures. These included a new cybercrime unit and easing the deportation of foreigners deemed dangerous.
Germany's judicial agency for hunting Holocaust criminals has announced that it has found eight more suspects aged 89 to 98. All worked in the Stutthof concentration camp, outside Gdansk, during World War II.
There is mounting pressure on the Bundeswehr to engage in military action abroad. Operations on home soil are also discussed. To be able to carry out those tasks, the Bundeswehr considers recruitment of EU citizens.
A slight majority of young Serbs thinks their country should not join to the EU - a new development that is difficult to explain. But, disappointment and growing nationalism seem to play a role in the anti-EU posture.
Germany is alarmed at anti-free trade noise coming from the US - Austria's Wake-Up Call - Keyless remotes are hackable on many vehicles
Several African states have rejected Turkey's request to close schools run by the Hizmet movement. Turkish President Erdogan accused Fethullah Gulen, who owns Hizmet, of involvement in the failed July 15 coup.
On a tour of Senegal, Niger and Rwanda, German Development Minister Gerd Müller repeated his call for a Marshall Plan for Africa. But is a post-World War II-style recovery program realistic or even necessary?
GDP grows by 0.4% in 2nd Quarter - Clinton outlines economic plans in Michigan
A series of coordinated explosions have rocked at least four cities in Thailand, claiming several lives. DW spoke with Thailand expert Michael Winzer about the situation on the ground shortly after the attacks.
Violence at a jail in the Philippines has left 10 inmates dead and the warden severely injured. Police are investigating the incident as a possible jailbreak and attempted hostage-taking.
Separate twin bomb blasts have hit Thailand, killing at least two people and injuring many more. The explosions come days after a referendum approving a military constitution.
Billions of people the world over couldn't imagine life without a smartphone. It's been 20 years since the first such gadget hit the markets. Here are some quirky facts and developments you might not have known.
Japanese electronics company Toshiba has said it's swung to a profit in its April-June quarter. The earnings report came as the firm kept trying to turn the page on an embarrassing accounting scam.
The South Korean president has granted pardons to thousands of people who'd been convicted of crimes. Among them are many businessmen, who were called upon to contribute towards kick-starting the economy.
While losing some of its previous momentum, the German economy is still in a robust state, logging higher-than-expected growth in the second quarter. Exports and private consumption were behind the expansion.
We love to stare at the night sky during a meteor shower. It's pretty. But scientists like Thierry Courvoisier say comets and meteoroids - these primitive objects - hold secrets of our solar system.
The Perseid meteor shower is as regular as clockwork. It peaks August 12, same as last year. This time we can expect to see twice as many shooting stars, perhaps even a "double peak." But there's loads we don't know.
In a way, Otto Lilienthal gave wings to mankind, and not without making the ultimate sacrifice. On August 9, 1896, he crashed and died. But why?
Daniel Hope, star violinist, author, broadcaster, musical activist and festival director, talks to Sarah Willis during a festival at the Konzerthaus Berlin celebrating the life and work of his mentor, Yehudi Menuhin.
Trio chanted "Da Da Da", ATC sang "Lala lala la" and Bellini droned "Cima cima cima" and each made a world hit – albeit their only one. These are Germany's ten biggest one-hit wonders and what became of them.
A contentious new Captain America statue is making waves in Brooklyn. It's not that people don't like unusual public art - elsewhere, curious sculptures are beloved landmarks or even tourist attractions.
Day 7 saw the start of the athletics as the Games started to really come alive. There was also more velodrome action, rowing medals, dressage and the freestyle final in the pool.
Michael Phelps was expected to win the 23rd gold of his Olympic career, but the American suffered a shock defeat at the hands of 21-year-old Joseph Schooling.
The agony and ectasy, the sweat and the tears. Day 7 of the Rio Olympics produced more memorable moments.
