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US gives Russia ultimatum to halt Aleppo attacks

Washington has vowed to end coordination with Moscow in Syria in response to the siege of Aleppo. More than 250 civilians have been killed since the Syrian army launched a brutal campaign to retake the city last week. Go to article

Neues iPhone 6s Schlange vor AppleStore in Shanghai

The newest new thing: Seduced to consume

An underwater farm for brown algae

Autonomous driving - truly safe?

Symbolbild Moderne Sklaverei Menschenhandel Ghana

Ghana's hidden child slavery

The soulful voice of Benjamin Clementine

US Congress forces through 9/11 Saudi bill

The US' legislative body has voted in favor of overriding Obama's veto of legislation that allows 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. Riyadh has denied involvement in the attacks that left nearly 3,000 people dead.

Several people pulled alive from China landslide

Fifteen people have been rescued from a landslide in China's eastern Zhejiang province caused by Typhoon Megi. Another 26 people are still missing under the rubble.

Turkish military calls for extension to state of emergency

Turkey's top national security body has called for an extension to the controversial state of emergency imposed after the July 15 coup. Some 32,000 suspects remain in custody in the unprecedented crackdown.

'Tens of thousands to stand trial in Turkey'

OPEC agrees to cap oil production

Iran 21. Internationale Erdöl, Erdgas, Petrochemie Messe

OPEC will cap production at 32.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in order to boost oil prices, which have slumped in recent years. The preliminary agreement is the first since the global financial crisis started in 2008.

US to boost troop level in Iraq ahead of offensive

Irak Armee Operation in der Nähe von Mossul

The US has announced a troop boost in Iraq ahead of an anticipated offensive to retake Mosul from the "Islamic State." The increase brings the total number of US troops in Iraq to more than 5,000.

'Mentally ill' man shot dead in San Diego

USA erneut Afroamerikaner von Polizei erschossen

Police have admitted shooting the Ugandan migrant a minute after arriving at the scene of a roadside disturbance. The victim, who was in his thirties, had mental health issues and was seen walking in and out of traffic.

Unsolved crime rate rises in Mexico

New figures suggest as many as 93.7 percent of all crimes go unreported or uninvestigated across Mexico. But general crime rates for 2015 were down 13 percent, although the number of murders rose sharply.

German woman and baby freed in Syria

Amnesty International Bericht zu Verbrechen in Syrien-Krieg - Kämpfer Al-Nusra-Front

A woman who gave birth while reportedly being held captive by Islamist fighters in Syria has been freed, the foreign ministry says. It is unclear whether the woman is a freelance journalist who disappeared last October.

Investigators: Russian missile downed MH17

Ukraine Trümmer Malaysia Airlines Flug MH17

Investigators have released initial findings into the MH17 aviation disaster. It confirms earlier reports that a BUK mobile launcher fired the fatal missile from separatist-controlled eastern Ukraine.

Blackberry to outsource smartphones

BlackBerry will not make any more of its signature smartphones itself. It was one of the world's largest smartphone makers but its global market share has fallen to about one percent as other devices took over.

IMF Lagarde lambasts protectionism

USA Internationaler Währungsfonds - Christine Lagarde

IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said protectionism and other forms of trade restrictions would only lead to a longer period of low growth and painful inequality. She warned populist policies were no way out.

Could Rajoy benefit from Socialist ructions?

Seventeen senior members have quit the executive of Spain's Socialist party in a bid to oust leader Pedro Sanchez. The move could usher in a long-stalled government under conservative premier Mariano Rajoy.

Air Berlin fleet shrinks drastically

Lufthansa has agreed to allow its low-cost brand Eurowings to rent some aircraft currently operated by loss-making carrier Air Berlin. There will also be massive job cuts at Germany's second-largest airline.

EU data privacy rules fail to protect consumers

The new EU data protection law aims to improve consumers' legal situation when it comes to their personal information. But experts question whether the laws will have any real impact.

US hands over Rwandan genocide suspect

Symbolbild - Ruanda Opfer des Bürgerkriegs

An alleged key ideologist of Rwanda's 1994 genocide has been extradited from the United States where he lived for 12 years. Leopold Munyakazi has been handed over to Rwandan police at Kigali's international airport.

Peru's ex-spy chief guilty of disappearances

Peru Vladimiro Montesinos sagt gegen ehemaligen Präsidenten Fujimori aus

Human rights activists have hailed the conviction of Peru's former head of intelligence as a landmark decision. The former spy chief is considered the mastermind of a brutal crackdown on opposition in the early 1990s.

Barcelona beat Gladbach in Champions League

Fußball Borussia Moenchengladbach gegen FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League Fußball Borussia Moenchengladbach gegen FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League Fußball Borussia Moenchengladbach gegen FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League

Barcelona were given a mighty scare by a plucky Borussia Mönchengladbach before fighting back to win 2-1 in Group C. Second-half goals from Arda Turan and Gerard Pique cancelled out Thorgan Hazard’s excellent opener.

Bayern Munich beaten in Champions League

Fußball Atletico Madrid gegen Bayern München UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich slumped to a first defeat under new coach Carlo Ancelotti when they were beaten 1-0 at Atletico Madrid in Champions League Group D. Yannick Carasco’s splendid first-half goal settled an intense contest.

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Syrien Aleppo Männer in Trümmern mit Säuglingen

A disgrace to the international community

The situation in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo is becoming all the more oppressive and dangerous.

Facebook must ban abusive content, says German Justice Minister Maas

No safe passage for Snowden to collect Ossietzky prize, Norwegian court rules

US gives Russia ultimatum to halt Aleppo attacks

Shock in Berlin after refugee killed by police

Shimon Peres - Israel's resilient man of peace

Peres was one of the most influential politicians in Israel and the oldest head of state in the world. His career did not always run as he had hoped, but he was a tireless defender of peace in the Middle East.

Madaya: Life in a besieged Syrian city

In the besieged Syrian city of Madaya, 40,000 people are fighting for survival. Rajaan Bourhan is one of them. He talks to DW about living on 200 grams of rice a day and going without electricity or gas.

Deutschland Flüchtlingsunterkunft Kruppstr. Moabit, Berlin

Shock in Berlin after refugee killed by police

Berlin police have shot dead an Iraqi father of three after he attacked a man in custody accused of sexual abuse. The incident has underlined concerns over mass refugee shelters - though authorities say they are rare.

Trump is successful in world driven by feelings

The controversial presidential candidate is cashing in on emotions, rather than convincing his voters with facts.

Third-party ownership and Allardyce's downfall

Großbritannien Sam Allardyce vor seinem Haus in Bolton

FIFA outlawed the practice, but third parties can still "own" a chunk of a player. Just don't ask Sam Allardyce how!

E-car concepts set to steal the show in Paris

Europe's first auto show of the season is kickstarting in Paris on Thursday. Most automakers are showcasing their e-cars at the event. DW takes a look at some of the models and concept cars.

Frankreich Paris Fashion Week A model presents a creation during the Etam Live Show Lingerie

Paris goes short and sexy for fashion week

From see-through tops to transsexual models, Paris Fashion Week has taken a decidedly direct approach to gender issues featuring both daring debuts and tried classics.

Deutschland Umgestaltung Loreley-Plateau

Mythical Rhine River landmark to be revamped

Germany's most famous rock on the Rhine River, the Lorelei, is also home to a concert hall, hostel and other facilities. Now the area is set to get a facelift, but protestors are mourning the change with white crosses.

African elephants, rhinos highlighted at CITES

For many endangered species, the race is on control illegal trade before they go extinct. Two high-profile topics being discussed in Johannesburg involve changing the level of protection for African megafauna.