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G20 (Group of 20)

The G20 summit in the northern German city of Hamburg was held from July 7-8. The Group of 20 leading economic nations accounts for roughly two-thirds of the world population and 80 percent of world trade.

The G20 came to replace the G8 group of wealthiest countries in 2009. Member states: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States. This page is a collection of DW's latest content on the G20.

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Understanding East Germany: A never-ending look at the past 15.10.2018

Germany is a country known for having thoroughly come to terms with its history. As the foundation dedicated to studying East Germany's communist past turns 20, however, it's clear that task remains vital to this day.
Berlin and Beyond: Obdachlosenheim für Alkoholiker

WorldLink: Drinking at home 13.10.2018

According to the World Health Organization, one in 20 deaths can be linked to alcohol abuse. But illness is not the only problem associated with sustained drinking — there's also homelessness. It's a problem that Berlin knows only too well. A homeless shelter exclusively for alcoholic men has some of the answers. WorldLink columnist Tamsin Walker went for a visit.
George Russell

Formula One: Young gun George Russell signs for Williams Racing 12.10.2018

Formula One team Williams Racing have signed young British driver George Russell for next season. The 20-year-old is a Mercedes protege but will line up against countryman Lewis Hamilton in 2019.

Bundesbank chief sees trade war as biggest risk 12.10.2018

Tensions are rife as the finance ministers of the G20 meet in Indonesia. In an interview for DW, the head of the German central bank, Jens Weidmann, urged leaders to make every effort to avoid a full-blown trade war.
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Why Romania's same-sex marriage referendum was a huge flop 12.10.2018

Last weekend Romanians voted on whether to constitutionally redefine marriage as the union between a man and a woman. The current definition of marriage uses the gender-neutral term "spouses." In order for the result to be binding, 30 percent of voters needed to take part, but just 20 percent showed up to vote. Keith Walker asks Bucharest-based journalist Kit Gillet why the referendum failed.

Serbien Präsident Aleksandar Vucic und NATO-Generalsekretär Jens Stoltenberg

Serbia's big NATO disaster relief exercise 12.10.2018

Serbia — often considered an ally of Russia — has hosted a major NATO disaster relief exercise. Feelings about NATO still run high in Serbia, almost 20 years after the capital Belgrade was destroyed during the Kosovo conflict. Now the country's president says it's time for a more "rational" approach towards the alliance. Guy De Launey spoke to him, and NATO's secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg.

UN counts the costs of climate related disasters 10.10.2018

The U.N.'s office for Disaster Risk Reduction says global reported economic losses from natural disasters surged to a total 2.9 Ttrillion dollars over the last 20 years. The main damage is coming from climate related disasters - coming in at a staggering 2 and a quarter trillion dollars.
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Bangladeshi opposition chief gets life sentence over deadly 2004 attack 10.10.2018

A court has sentenced opposition leader Tarique Rahman to life in prison and given the death penalty to 19 others. The attack left more than 20 dead and hundreds injured, including current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Mexiko City Bundespolizei

Mexico: Couple claim to have killed up to 20 women 09.10.2018

A couple in Mexico may have killed up to 20 people, often luring their victims with offers of cheap baby clothes. They have also reportedly confessed to selling one of the dead women's 2-month-old baby to another couple.
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New York limousine crash kills 20 people 07.10.2018

A stretch limo slammed into a parked car in New York, killing all passengers and two pedestrians. The massive crash has been described as the most deadly transportation accident in the US for nearly a decade.
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Elon Musk to resign as Tesla chairman, pay $20 million fine over fraud charges 29.09.2018

Tesla CEO Elon Musk will pay a $20 million fine and give up his board chairmanship for misleading tweets about the company. The Securities and Exchange Commission said he knew "the potential transaction was uncertain."
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European court upholds deportation of Tunisian terror suspect 27.09.2018

The man had appealed against his deportation from Germany, saying he faced death penalty in his native country. Tunisia order his extradition in connection with a 2015 attack in Tunis which left over 20 tourists dead.
FIFA Fußball-WM 2018 in Russland | Mexiko vs Schweden

Champions League to use VAR as of 2019-20 27.09.2018

UEFA have confirmed that video assistant referees (VAR) will be in operation in the Champions League as of next season and in the Europa League as of 2020-21. It will also be used at the 2020 European Championship.
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The Schwab Foundation: 20 years of inspiring entrepreneurs 24.09.2018

As the UN General Assembly gathers, New York is also hosting another meeting, organized by the WEF — the Sustainable Development Impact Summit. The gathering showcases how entrepreneurs can act sustainably.

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Russia to supply Syria with S-300 defense systems 24.09.2018

Moscow will boost Syria's armaments by sending them powerful S-300 missile defense systems, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said. Moscow claims Israeli jets caused Syrians to shoot down a Russian spy plane.
Kanada Montreal Treffen Außenministerinnen

First women-only foreign minister conference held in Canada 22.09.2018

Top female diplomats from around the world have gathered in Montreal for a first-of-its-kind meeting. Foreign ministers from almost 20 countries will discuss topics including security and gender-based violence.
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