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40,000 Armenians rally against 'dictator' Sargsyan

Police have arrested more than 230 protesters attempting to block streets and stage sit-ins. Opposition leaders have described the president-turned-prime minister as a "political corpse," vowing to reject dialogue. Go to article

N. Korea announces nuclear, missile tests freeze

Images of US President Donald Trump, South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong UN on a television screen

In a historic move, North Korea's leader has announced an indefinite halt on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. With major international summits ahead, Pyongyang is hoping to consolidate its diplomatic gains.

Syrian rebels surrender more territory

Soldiers raise the Syrian flag on a government building in the town of Dumair

Syrian rebels are leaving an enclave northeast of the capital as they head to opposition-held areas in the north of the country, state media reported. The withdrawl clinches another victory for President Bashar Assad.

Syria airstrikes violated international law: German parliamentary report

Germany's minister warns of anti-Semitism rise

"Anti-Semitism is becoming socially acceptable again," said Katarina Barley. Her statements came in the wake of an anti-Semitic attack that shocked Berlin.

US publishes annual human rights report

Human rights in Russia (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/V. Egorshin)

The US global human rights report covers some 200 countries and territories. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea were top of the list in violating human rights.

German minister in Iraq to promote repatriation

Germany is hoping more Iraqi refugees will return home with the assistance of a massive aid package. But a senior minister has traveled to Iraq to ask for something in return.

Merkel and Modi meet in Berlin

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Industry representatives have urged the German chancellor to discuss increased business ties with India during the meeting. Some business leaders are hoping Germany can close on a free trade deal 10 years in the making.

Germany must pay for soldier's luxury cruise

The Bridge Transatlantic Race - Arrival of the The Bridge 2017, a transatlantic race from Saint-Nazaire to New York between the cruise ship Queen Mary 2 and four trimarans.

When a German military attache in Washington was ordered back to the country, he decided to take his family on the long route home. A court has ruled that he is legally entitled to be fully reimbursed.

Sale of Frida Kahlo Barbie blocked in Mexico

An image released by Barbie shows dolls in the image of pilot Amelia Earhart, left, Mexican artist Frida Khalo and mathematician Katherine Johnson, part of the Inspiring Women doll line series

A descendant of the painter has been granted an injunction against Mattel, who says it legally purchased the rights to Kahlo's image. Critics argued that the sale of the doll runs contrary to the artist's views.

Tense standoff in Madagascar

Demonstrators took to the streets of the capital in protest of a new electoral law they say is too restrictive. The administration of President Rajaonarimampianina has been marred by allegations of corruption.

Queen Elizabeth II turns 92

An all-star line up is due to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall in honor of the UK's longest serving monarch. It was only yesterday that her eldest son was approved as successor to the throne.

Germans killed, injured in Peruvian bus crash

Peru Bus Crash (picture-alliance/AP/Andina News )

Two German tourists have been killed in Peru after a minibus they were traveling in plunged into a ravine. Ten other Germans were injured.

Bangladesh: The limits of art in a climate of fear

Since 2013, Islamist assailants wielding machetes and knives have killed more than 30 people in Bangladesh. The targeted attacks on liberal bloggers, freethinkers and atheists have created a climate of repression.

Swiss campaign against 'welfare detectives'

A man looks through binoculars (picture-alliance/ dpa Themendienst)

Switzerland passed a law allowing insurers to use GPS and even drones to spy on people suspected of committing welfare fraud. A small group has now launched a campaign against it, shaking up Swiss politics along the way.

Avicii: Swedish musician DJ dies aged 28

Avicii (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Sussman)

The Swedish-born DJ had been visiting Oman at the time of his death. His publicist confirmed the news, but did not mention what had caused his death.

Armenia: Tens of thousands call for PM Serzh Sargsyan to step down after 'power grab'

Switzerland: Campaign against 'welfare detectives' gets support of thousands

Syria airstrikes violated international law: German parliamentary report

Switzerland: Duck snapped twice for speeding in 30km zone

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The silence of the swastikas

Offering free tickets to anyone wearing a swastika during a production of George Tabori's "Mein Kampf" the Theater Konstanz has drawn global attention. Is there more than clever marketing behind the deal?

Group picture of EU and African heads of state (picture-alliance/AP Photo/G. V. Wijngaert)

Migration study: Europe needs to understand Africa

How far should the EU go to reach its migration agenda? Researchers in Berlin looked at the cooperation between the EU and authoritarian states in Africa.

A Swiss speed camera photo, taken in Köniz, clocks a male duck flying at 52 km/h in a 30 km/h zone. (picture-alliance/dpa/Polizei Köniz)

Duck snapped twice for speeding in 30km zone

A duck or pair of ducks have been caught by the same speed camera flying at more than 20 kilometers per hour over the limit. The feathered felons are still at large.

The Empire Windrush ship (Getty Images/Keystone/D. Miller)

Windrush scandal puts UK immigration policy on the spot

The UK government has resorted to damage-control mode after an outcry over the deportation and hounding of British Caribbean citizens resident in the country since the 1950s and 1960s. Samira Shackle reports from London.

Berlin and beyond: On babies and birth rates

Tamsin Walker with a pram and kid in the background (DW/Tamsin Walker)

Amongst the news about Germany scoring its highest number of births per woman since 1973, are warnings about making sure the infrastructure is there to keep it that way. And a more personal one from Tamsin Walker.

Berlin's African quarter to change colonial-era street names

Local authorities in Berlin's African quarter have decided to rename three streets bearing the names of colonialists. The decision has left many residents in the German capital angry.