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Do EU sanctions really work?

With the European Commission set to decide whether to impose sanctions on Poland for its efforts to take control of courts, DW takes a look at the decision-making process behind sanctions - and whether they're effective. Go to article

Judges under pressure in Poland

Boniface Mwangi Kenia Team Courage Movement mit Mohammed Khelef (DW/M.Khelef)

Kenya candidate Boniface Mwangi

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France's halal chateau

Sponsors help reunite refugee families

Cardinal faces sex abuse charges in court

Australien Kardinal George Pell vor Gericht (picture alliance/dpa/AAP/T. Nearmy)

Cardinal George Pell, the top financial advisor to Pope Francis, maintained his innocence in a sexual abuse case that has shaken the Vatican. His trial starts on October 6 in Melbourne.

Palestinians reject new Israeli security measures at Jerusalem holy site

Israel has removed medal detectors at the al-Aqsa mosque, but Palestinians are still unhappy with the new security measures. The Jerusalem Muslim community has continued to boycott the site.

EU slams Turkish crackdown

Brüssel EU Türkei Dialog Mogherini und Cavusoglu (picture-alliance/AA/Turkish Foreign Ministry/A. Gumus)

Turkish ministers pushing for EU accession in Brussels have been told by the EU there will be no progress until Ankara restores human rights. It's Brussels' most public criticism in the aftermath of Turkey's failed coup.

US House passes Russia, Iran, N. Korea sanctions

Paul Ryan, Kevin McCarthy (picture alliance/AP Photo/J.S. Applewhite)

The bill, which was passed almost unanimously, would slap new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. Yet it would likely also strain ties between the US and Russia, while possibly raising tensions with the EU.

US Senate inches toward Obamacare repeal

USA Kampf gegen die US-Gesundheitsreform Obamacare (picture alliance/dpa/AP Photo/J. Martin)

The US Senate has agreed to open debate on health care reform, but rejected the first proposed amendment to repeal and replace Obamacare. Senator John McCain came back after his cancer diagnosis to cast key vote.

German-born girl deported, then welcomed back

Students, teachers and families protest for Bivsi's return.

The deportation of a 15-year-old German-born girl to Nepal earlier this year caused an uproar. Now the girl and her parents have received visas to return to Germany after her classmates and local officials intervened.

Wagner festival faces anti-Semitism head on

Deutschland Meistersinger Bayreuther Festspiele 2017 (Bayreuther Festspiele/E. Nawrath)

The issue of anti-Semitism has long been delicately danced around at the Richard Wagner Festival, but stage director Barrie Kosky tackles it straight on - with results that make one stop and think.

German police set to hack Whatsapp messaging

Germany's security forces will have the technology to install surveillance software on cellphones before the end of the year, a leaked document shows. Police plan to use private firms to skirt legal dilemmas.

Catastrophic climate consequences for Asia

Philippinen Taifun Koppu (Getty Images/AFP/J. Directo)

Progressive global warming will have an outsized effect on countries in Asia and Oceania. In DW interview, Kira Vinke from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Research explains what makes the region more vulnerable.

Swiss police catch chainsaw attacker

Armed police in Schaffhausen (picture-alliance/Keystone/E. Leanza)

The forest-dwelling loner who went on a chainsaw rampage in a small Swiss border town has been caught. He was found in a small town about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of the crime scene.

Showgirl, model, philanthropist Sinatra dies

Barbara Sinatra and Tony Lobianco (picture alliance/dpa/Zumapress)

Barbara Sinatra, the fourth wife of legendary American singer Frank Sinatra, has died of natural causes at her California home. In her later years, her philanthropy raised millions of dollars to help abused children.

Germany beat Russia, through to quarters

UEFA Fußball Frauen Euro 2017 Russland - Deutschland (Getty Images/M. Hitij)

Germany have beaten Russia 2-0 to finish top of Group B and advance to the quarterfinals of the Women's Euro. Yet again, Germany failed to score from open play but got the goals they needed from the penalty spot.

Three hockey stars banned for doping

Russland Danis Zaripov (picture alliance/dpa/A. Kudenko)

The International Ice Hockey Federation has issued doping bans to three players in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League. Among them is former Russian national team player Danis Zaripov.

Resurgent Taliban and a government in disarray

The Taliban are gaining strength in Afghanistan, as evident from Monday's Kabul attack, but President Ghani seems to have other "pressing issues" at hand – for instance, thwarting a powerful opposition alliance.

Closing statements at neo-Nazi NSU trial

The closing statements in the trial of the NSU right-wing terror cell are starting in Munich. A sentence could come later this year. DW answers five key questions from one of Germany's most high-profile neo-Nazi cases.

Bavaria heightens anti-terror security measures

Electronic ankle bracelets, heightened surveillance, aggressive action against potential threats - a new law passed by Bavaria's parliament aims to counter extremism. But some lawmakers say the new measures go too far.

Rival Libyan leaders agree on ceasefire

Libya's Prime Minister Serraj and General Hifter have agreed to a ceasefire and speedy elections after a day of peace talks in Paris. Their joint statement provides a glimmer of hope for the war-torn nation.

Why Israel censored Jordan embassy attack news

Israeli security forces guard their embassy in Amman (Getty Images/AFP/K. Mazraawi)

In the hours after a shooting at Israel's embassy compound in Amman, Israelis were unable read about the incident in local media. Why does the country continue to censor the press?

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So, am I a populist?

So-called experts can't agree on how dangerous populists might be. DW's Felix Steiner doesn't even know if he is one.

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Chinese fighter jets intercept US Navy plane

Sperm count in the western world is half what it was in the 1970s, says new research

Unearthing the mysteries of the 'battle that created Germany'

Happy ending for German-born girl deported to Nepal

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No bathing: volunteers to patrol Trevi Fountain

Trevi Fountain in Rome (picture-alliance/ dpa / W. Grubitzsch)

After announcing hefty fines for snacking tourists, the Italian capital has now dispatched patrols to enforce behavior. Several tourists have been seen bathing in the fountain.

Spermien Spermatozoon Dunkelfeld-Aufnahme (picture-alliance/dpa/B. Settnik)

Western men's sperm counts tanking since '70s

The western-styled world is losing its sperm. There's no denying it, says a meta-regression analysis comprising studies from New Zealand to the US. But not to worry, say Germany's leading reproductive biologists.

Female IS fighters (picture-alliance/dpa)

How IS radicalizes teenagers using the internet

No terrorist organization has mastered the internet as well as the so-called Islamic State (IS). How exactly does the group lure young women, like Germany's Linda W., to fight for their cause?

'There should be a European naval aid unit'

Italien Rettungseinsätze im Mittelmeer (picture-alliance/ROPI/I. Petyx)

Europe is divided over the refugee crisis and there is no unified approach in response, says Sebastian Bruns. According to the security expert, a joint naval aid unit could provide an opportunity.

Michael Kors buys shoemaker Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo fashion - Schuhe (Getty Images/T. Fewings)

US fashion brand Michael Kors has agreed to buy iconic British shoemaker Jimmy Choo. It's snapping up a firm launched in the east end of London and made famous by celebrity fans including Princess Diana.

Ägypten - religiöse Beratung in der U-Bahn von Kairo (DW/M. Nashed)

Cairo imams issue Islamic fatwas on subway

Al-Azhar has opened booths in Cairo metro stations to offer guidance and counter extremism. Egyptians have welcomed the presence of the renowned Sunni Islam institution, though some are uncomfortable, reports Mat Nashed.

Alphabet earnings marred by EU fine

Google Alphabet (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Büttner)

Alphabet, the owner of Google and YouTube, has reported a staggering jump in revenues, but its net income suffered from a hefty fine. Experts said it maintained a growth rate rarely seen among companies its size.

Brexit diaries: A walking tour and a very real crisis

The Europeans feel the need for a bit of clarity, while the Brexit minister hums to himself and calls this a strategy. Theresa May goes on a walking tour and the au pair crisis strikes fear in the British middle classes.

Seaweed farming in Tampolove, Madagascar (DW/J.Pasotti)

Madagascar farms seaweed as fish stock sinks

The collapse of fisheries, decline of coral reefs and drought are all hitting Madagascar hard. But fishermen are coping with scarce and stressed resources in the Indian Ocean by coming up with new alternatives.