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Jewish council says anti-Semitism in Germany is increasing 23.07.2017

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German jihadi schoolgirl 'wants to come home'

Teenage IS fighter Linda W. has been treated at an Iraqi miltary hospital amid fears of retribution. She has told a reporter she wants to come home and is willing to work with investigators. Go to article

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Could migration cost Merkel re-election?

Syrian woman holds up a poster of Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel is coming under renewed fire over her refugee policies as Germany's election battleground hots up. Left-wing rival Martin Schulz has added his voice to long-term criticism from the right.

US Congress strikes Russia sanctions deal

A bill supported by the Democrats and the Republicans would give Congress the power to review any change in foreign policy toward Russia proposed by President Trump. The sanctions also target Iran and North Korea.

Cumhuriyet trial: Nebulous accusations

Türkei Polizei vor Tageszeitung Cumhuriyet (picture-alliance/dpa/T. Bozoglu)

Employees of the Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet are being tried on charges such as the alleged support of "terrorist organizations." It is being seen as a test case indicative of the state of the Turkish justice system.

Erdogan walks diplomatic tightrope in Gulf

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sitting in a palace in Jiddah.

Turkish President Erdogan has arrived in Saudi Arabia on a three-nation tour that will put his diplomatic skills to the test. He must preserve the alliance with Qatar, while not jeopardizing good relations with Riyadh.

Israel 'playing with fire' over Temple Mount

A Palestinian man hurls stones at an Israeli military machinery during clashes with Israeli troops in the West Bank village of Khobar near Ramallah (Reuters/M. Torokman)

Tensions in the West Bank have flared enormously with deaths on both sides of the conflict. Israel has now appeared to offer some concessions over contentious security precautions that led to bloody violence.

Anti-Semitism rising in Germany: Jewish council

Germany's Central Council of Jews has accused the government of not doing enough to combat rising anti-Semitism. The body has renewed its call for a commissioner tasked specifically with fighting the problem.

Robot finds 'melted nuclear fuel' at Fukushima

This image from an underwater robot shows a damaged platform inside Fukushima's Unit 3 containment chamber

Images from an underwater robot showed large deposits of what is thought to be melted nuclear fuel at the bottom of a damaged reactor at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant. If confirmed, it would mark a major milestone.

Eight people found dead in Texas truck

Law enforcement at the scene, where people were discovered inside a tractor trailer in a Walmart parking lot at IH35 South and Palo Alto Road (picture-alliance/Zuma Press/SanAntonio Express-News/E. A. Ornelas)

Eight people have been found dead in a truck outside a Walmart parking lot in San Antonio in the US state of Texas. A number of injured were also found in the vehicle, which was apparently used for human trafficking.

Russians protest state internet censorship

Participants in the March For the Free Internet in Moscow

Around 1,000 people have rallied in Moscow in protest of the government's harsh legislative controls of the internet. The internet is - for now - one of the few places relative freedom of speech exists in Russia.

President Steinmeier backs tough talks on Turkey

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (imago/SKATA)

Germany's president has spoken approvingly of government statements against Turkey. The foreign minister has assured the nearly 3 million people of Turkish heritage in Germany that the tough stance does not affect them.

Taliban kidnap 70 Afghan villagers

Taliban fighters (picture alliance/Photoshot)

Taliban militants have reportedly killed at least seven Afghan villagers after abducting 70 of them on Friday. Afghan officials say some 30 villagers in the country's south have been released while 30 are still missing.

Rally held ahead of Charlie Gard ruling

Protesters who want critically ill British baby Charlie Gard to get experimental treatment in the US have held a vigil ahead of an expected ruling on the case. Hospital staff say they have received death threats.

New leadership likely after East Timor election

East Timor elections (Reuters/L. Da Fonseca)

The Fretilin party is currently the junior member of East Timor's governing coalition, but will likely lead the new government. The party's secretary-general says they're willing to form a new coalition with the CNRT.

Election countdown in Rwanda

Paul Kagame (Picture alliance/AP Photo/E. Murinzi)

There is little doubt that Rwanda's President Paul Kagame will win the elections on August 4, as his government leaves no room for opposition. But will he leave at the end of his next term of office?

eSports anti-doping efforts still in infancy

Deutschland ESL One in Köln (DW/N. Peters)

Not unlike their counterparts with many "real" sports, eSports officials are involved in a growing battle against doping. However, it seems there is still a long way to go in this relatively new competitive activity.

Froome clinches fourth Tour de France

Frankreich Tour de France | 21. Etappe | Chris Froome (Reuters/B. Tessier)

It may have been less convincing than his three previous wins but his 2017 victory left Chris Froome "speechless". The Brit didn't win a stage this year but still held off his challengers to make it three in a row.

Speith recovers from wobble to win British Open

UK Golf Open Championship | Jordan Spieth (Reuters/H. Mckay)

Jordan Spieth recovered from a mid-round wobble in sensational style to win the British Open on Sunday. The American held off the challenge of compatriot Matt Kuchar for his third major win.

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Law of the jungle

Young people are attacking police because they are not afraid of the consequences, writes Kersten Knipp.

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Mexico City expands program to recognize gender identity

Key figure in US, Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak goes home

Details emerge of the German administrators of Hansa Market on the darknet

Greek party hotspots turning toxic

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Greek party hotspots turning toxic

Thousands of young travelers take to the beaches of Greece each year to find sun, fun and increasingly wreak havoc. But could the death of a US tourist mean the party is over? Anthee Carassava reports from Athens.

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Berlin 24/7: Why it's so hard to get married in Berlin 04.06.2017

Lahm finally grabs elusive honor

Deutschland Bayern München - SC Freiburg | Ehrung Philipp Lahm (picture alliance/dpa/M. Balk)

Two months after retirement, Philipp Lahm has picked up one of the few accolades to elude him. Lahm has been named German Footballer of the Year, while Julian Nagelsmann and Dzsenifer Marozsan also picked up honors.

The world of a sports photographer

An emotional shot of Cologne striker Anthony Modeste, after May 12's Bundesliga game against Mainz. Cologne, its fans and Modeste celebrated qualifying for the Europa League after the game. Professional photographer Jörg Schüler is also in the shot, stood at Modeste's right shoulder.

In a world full of photos, it is easy to forget the work that goes in to creating the perfect photo - particularly in sport. The pressure is on, the expectation is high. What is life like as sports photographer?

Copa America 2016 Mexiko vs Jamaica Chicharito (Imago/BPI)

Chicharito, Rodriguez and the social media game

New signings bring excitement for fans, hope for clubs and new opportunities for players. But in 2017, it's also what they bring off the pitch that can make a huge difference, as two recent Bundesliga moves show.

Chester Bennington's death spotlights suicide

Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington gestorben (Getty Images/iHeartMedia/R. Fury)

The death of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington is another so-called celebrity suicide that is putting much needed focus on the devastating consequences of mental illness.

Foraging for the native cuisine of New Zealand

Foraging from Mother Earth (CC BY-NC-ND/Lottie Hedley )

Perplexed that no one was promoting Māori food, a New Zealand chef ventured to acquaint his people with their native flavors. Today, Charles Royal offers food tours and supplies sustainably foraged plants from the bush.

Bulls, rams and torch fire at Yi festival

It's the annual highlight for China's Yi minority. They celebrate the Torch Festival in a remote part of the country. Beside a huge bonfire at night, people compete in rams and bulls fights at daytime.