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Syria's Alawites distance themselves from Assad

Hafez al-Assad und Bashar al-Assad

Leaders of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite branch of Islam have openly taken a stand against his regime. In a document obtained by media, heads of the sect also call for peace after five years of war. 

Syrian army retakes al-Qaraytain from IS

Syrien Al-Qaryatain

Backed by Russian warplanes, Syrian forces have reportedly regained control of a strategic town near the historic city of Palmyra. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says fighting is still on-going. 

Brussels Airport reopens

Zaventem airport to reopen after Brussels attacks

Brussels Airport has reopened with three flights and strict additional security checks for passengers. The key transport hub has been closed since two men blew themselves up in the departure hall on March 22. 

Azerbaijan announces cease-fire after clashes

Bergkarabach Gefechte zwischen Armenien und Aserbaidschan

Azerbaijan has said it's ceasing fire following fierce clashes with Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Many have been reported killed since fighting broke out two days ago. 

'Proud of solidarity shown by Greek people'

Griechenland Reaktion der Flüchtlinge auf die geplante Rückführung

Giorgos Kyritsis, the spokesman for Greece's governmental committee on refugees, says the country's EU partners must help deport rejected asylum applicants to Turkey. Hardly any applications are being made in Greece. 

Turkey prepared to take returned refugees?  

Possible MH370 debris found on Mauritius

MH370

Australia has said it will examine newly discovered debris to determine if it is part of the missing airplane. Recent discoveries have shed new light on the mysterious disappearance of MH370. 

Poll: Support for Merkel, CDU drops

Only about 33 percent of respondents in recent opinion polls would choose Germany's ruling CDU and CSU, its Bavarian sibling faction. The surveys also found increased support for the anti-immigrant AfD party. 

Schulz: Erdogan went 'step too far'

Martin Schulz and Tayyip Erdogan

European Parliament President Martin Schulz has said the deal with Turkey over the refugee crisis must not allow concessions over human rights. Schulz criticized Ankara over its reaction to a satirical German video. 

Turkish president unveils US Islamic center

USA Erdogan weiht moschee ein

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has inaugurated an Islamic center built in the style of an Ottoman mosque and sponsored by Turkey. Erodgan has fended off charges of authoritarianism and says Islamophobia is on the rise. 

Journalists on Trial in Turkey  

UK doctor claims to have doped 150 athletes

Symbolbild Doping Labor

A British doctor has claimed to have prescribed performance-enhancing drugs to dozens of athletes, including Premier League footballers. The UK government has ordered an inquiry into the country's anti-doping agency. 

SA parliament to debate Zuma impeachment

Jacob Zuma

National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete has said South Africa's parliament will consider a motion to impeach President Jacob Zuma. The decision comes after the country's top court ruled Zuma had violated the constitution. 

Poles protest against proposed abortion ban

Thousands of people in Poland have marched against proposals to tighten the country's already restrictive abortion laws. The debate around reproductive rights has been building over the past several months. 

Iraqi military say civilians slowing advance

Iraqi army operation near Mosul

Iraq's military offensive to recapture territory from the "Islamic State" has been complicated by the presence of civilians trapped in areas previously held by IS. Former prisoners are being freed. 

Iraqi army failings cast doubt on Mosul offensive  

Rosberg wins Bahrain F1 Grand Prix

Formel 1 - Bahrain F1 Grand Prix

German Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has won the Bahrain Grand Prix. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen of Finland finished second, ahead of Rosberg's Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton of Britain. 

Bundesliga: Gladbach blow past Berlin

Fußball Bundesliga Borussia Moenchengladbach gegen Hertha BSC

Mönchengladbach are back in the mix for Champions League qualification after crushing Hertha Berlin. Meanwhile, Kevin Volland earned a point for Hoffenheim with an equalizer against Cologne in second-half stoppage time. 

Clean sweep for West Indies at WT20 cricket finals

Indien Cricket Finale Herren England gegen West Indies ICC World Twenty20

The West Indies men's cricket team has defeated England by four wickets in a thrilling World Twenty20 final. Earlier, the women's team claimed victory over Australia. 

Cold War games

Litauen NATO Manöver

Russia says the West is spreading nasty stories about it and that its damaging relations between the two sides, but is there any basis to them? Fiona Clark takes a look. 

Russia reaches out to the West - but at what price?  

US to deploy additional armored brigade in eastern Europe  

Greece wants answers from IMF over leak

Symbolbild - Premierminister Tsipras

A leaked transcript of a call among three International Monetary Fund officials has caused outrage in Athens. It suggests that the lender may have wanted to use the threat of default in Greece to force austerity. 

Greece passes bill to return migrants to Turkey  

German academic reflects on Syria peace

Syrien Waffenlieferungen

President Bashar al-Assad says he would like to include the opposition in Syria's postwar government. Professor Günter Meyer of Mainz University says this makes a breakthrough almost appear possible. 

Ash trees in danger of extinction in Europe

Deutschlend Natur Eschen

Europe may be looking at the end of the economically and ecologically valuable ash tree, according to new reports. The prized tree is under attack from invasive insects and fungus. 

#Halalchallenge: racist or pro-animal rights?

Twitter Screenshot Identitäre Aktion Halal Challenge

Social media users are using provocative videos to protest the appearance of halal meat at supermarkets in Germany. They call their campaign civil disobedience; critics call it sanctimonious and Islamophobic. 

Perspectives

USA Präsidentschaft Wahlkampf

The American soul

DW's Gero Schliess looks back on the change - and the peculiar patriotism - seen during his years as a US correspondent. 

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Obese? Not us! Why the Netherlands is becoming the skinniest EU country  

Nasty NATO and resentful Russia  

Turkish president unveils US Islamic center near Washington DC  

Russia claims Turkish NGOs are 'main supplier' of extremists in Syria  

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Why exercise matters during pregnancy

New US guidelines recommend regular moderate exercise on most days for pregnant women. Unlike 20 years ago, experts now know that exercise benefits both mother and baby, even beyond pregnancy. 

'Fortress Austria' and guarding EU borders

Österreichische Soldaten an der Grenze mit Slowenien

Austria and several states from Central and Eastern Europe intend to collaborate more closely to keep refugees out. In the future, military personnel could be deployed to help guard the EU's external borders. 

Roboterkind Nao Roboter Sprachtrainer

Robots teach refugees a foreign language

Fancy learning a new language from a robot? As Europe struggles to integrate the largest influx of refugees since the end of WWII, scientists have designed a robot that can interact with children learning German. 

eco@africa makes debut on DW

Deutsche Welle has developed a new program focusing on environmental concerns in Africa. 

Früherer Bundesaußenminister Hans-Dietrich Genscher gestorben

In memory of Hans-Dietrich Genscher

Former German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher dies, aged 89. In 1974, he became Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister, two offices he held for 18 years. His greatest hour came during the collapse of the Iron Curtain in 1989/90. 

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My picture of the week | Just a bee

Conor Dillon's #DWmypic was taken on this year's first sunny weekend in Germany. It brings back childhood memories. 

An olive tree in Italy

New hope for Europe's olive trees

European Union research has confirmed what has been wreaking havoc on olive trees in Italy and France - and points to a possible solution. 

Movie still from Pixar's animated Ratatouille. (Photo: Walt Disney Pictures/Pixar Animation Studios)

It's World Rat Day again

Why rats are unpopular, where widespread disgust toward them originated and when the rodents have done some good. 

Scanning for Nefertiti's grave

Experts say Nefertiti's tomb could be in a secret chamber adjoining Tutankhamun's in Luxor. 

Südafrika Jeffrey Mulaudzi startet seine Fahrradtour für Touristen

Bike-sharing system changes students' life

Jeffrey Malaudzi created a project that lends bicycles for free to students on the countryside. 

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The Bobs 2016: Voting begins for DW online activism awards

The nominations for The Bobs 2016 have been announced. Users can now vote for who they think should be recognized as the best in online activism. Voting ends May 2. 

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