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Israel changes tack on Temple Mount security

The death toll stemming from the Temple Mount crisis is continuing to grow. As both sides look for a solution, the conflict is taking on an increasingly religious dimension that could be difficult to control. Go to article

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

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The emirate of Ras al-Khaimah

Landkartenkegelschnecke (picture-alliance/OKAPIA)

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Trump-style populism not likely in Germany

An anti-Trump float at Karneval in Düsseldorf shows the Statue of Liberty holding his decapitated head

A survey of voter attitudes suggests far more support for the center than for populist extremes, as Germany gets set to choose a new parliament. That's bad news, above all for one of Germany's major political parties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Protests prompt Duda to veto court reform

Polen Protest gegen Justizreform in Warschau (picture alliance/AP Photo/A. Keplicz)

After days of public outcry, Polish President Andrzej Duda has said he will block bills to reform Poland's judiciary. The opposition claimed the reform was an attack on the courts' independence.

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.

Man goes on chainsaw rampage in Swiss city

Schweiz Amoklauf in Schaffhausen (picture-alliance/Keystone/E. Leanza)

A forest-dwelling loner who attacked several people with a chainsaw in the city of Schaffhausen could have fled to Germany. Authorities sealed off the old town.

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.

'Journalism is being criminalized' in Turkey

Activists release balloons as they gather outside the court in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday July 24, 2017, protesting against the trial of journalists and staff from the Cumhuriyet newspaper, (picture alliance/dpa/abaca/C. Erok)

Turkey has celebrated its annual press freedom day by putting 17 opposition newspaper staff on trial for terrorism. They stand accused of collaborating with the very organizations they had criticized.

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.

Turkey looks beyond Germany for tourists

Beachgoers enjoy the sun in Antalya, Turkey

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.

Charlie Gard's parents give up legal battle

UK Eltern geben juristischen Streit um todkrankes Baby Charlie auf (Reuters/P. Nichols)

Two British parents have given up their legal battle to take their son to the US for experimental treatment. Their lawyer said that "time had run out," judging by the 11-month-old's latest brain scans.

IGAD: 'War in South Sudan must end'

IGAD leader at a recent summit /AFP/Getty Images)

The Inter-governmental Authority for Development (IGAD) has condemned authorities in South Sudan for failure to end the war that has killed thousands and displaced more than two million civilians.

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.

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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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Opinion: Cartel of cheats

VW Golf stuck in a wall (picture alliance/dpa/W.Kuenstle)

VW's emissions-cheating scandal pales beside what's rocking the whole German car industry right now. The latest accusations concerning collusion among all major automakers come as a deep shock, says DW's Henrik Böhme.

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.

Police upgrade threat from Reichsbürger

Zeitschrift Deutsche Polizei - Thema Reichsbürger (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Lübke)

Police say Reichsbürger and allied far-right movements could commit violent terrorism, German media report. There are an estimated 12,800 members of such groups in Germany, according to the domestic intelligence agency.

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.

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.

Catalan independence may hurt economy

A Catalan separatist flag being flown at a rally

Spanish business leaders think Catalonia's push to split from Spain is negatively affecting the economy, even if the effects are not directly impacting their companies. The economy minister also warned of economc damage.

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

Mongolia's nomads adapt to climate change

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.

Top 10 finish for German para athletes in London World Championships

Germany's winning relay team at the London championships

Germany's team has finished with eight gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals at the World Para Athletics Championships in London. China finished top of the overall medals table with a total of 65.

'Un-Islamic' Despacito silenced by Malaysian censors

Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee (picture alliance/AP Photo/L.Sladky)

Malaysia has banned the global hit Despacito from state media for being "obscene" and "un-Islamic." It is the latest case of pop music being censored in Malaysia for affronting the sensibilities of political Islam.