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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.

Guam Residenz des Erzbischofs von Agana in Hagatna

Guam Catholic Church enters bankruptcy amid sex abuse claims 16.01.2019

Guam's Archdiocese of Agana has joined 20 other dioceses and religious orders in the US in filing for bankruptcy protection because of civil litigation citing decades of clergy abuse of children. The cases are ongoing.
Streik Sicherheitspersonal Flughafen Düsseldorf 11. März 2013

Security staff strike at 3 German airports 10.01.2019

Nearly 640 flights have been canceled due to strikes in Cologne, Dusseldorf and Stuttgart. A major trade union is seeking a blanket minimum wage of 20 euros per hour for security staff at all hubs.
Fan.Tastic Females-Ausstellung

Fan.Tastic Females: It's a woman's game 09.01.2019

More than 70 women, 20 different countries and one passion: football. An exhibition traveling around Germany is aiming to make female football supporters more visible by telling their stories.
China Messerangriff Grundschule in Peking

Children injured in Beijing primary school attack in China 08.01.2019

The Xicheng district government reports that 20 schoolchildren were wounded and taken to hospital in Beijing. Authorities say the attacker was armed with a hammer.

Tastatur und Bildschirm mit Programmiercode und Binärcode

German hacker behind massive political data leak identified 08.01.2019

German authorities say a 20-year-old, acting alone, was behind a huge leak of personal data concerning leading politicians and celebrities. The man has confessed, but questions remain about German cybersecurity.

European single currency turns 20 01.01.2019

The European single currency was launched 20 years ago. Since then, it has had its fair share of ups and downs. DW takes a look back at the challenges and success of the last two decades.

Indonesien Banten - Schäden nach Tsunami

Tsunamis of the 21st century 23.12.2018

The most devastating tsunamis tend to occur on the Pacific coast following earthquakes. Here are some of the worst of the past 20 years in pictures.
BdTD Lichterfest in London

WorldLink: Christmas lights bonkers 21.12.2018

Christmas lights have revolutionized the art of competition when it comes to Christmas decorations. Just ask John Philipps. He's been lighting up his corner of southwest England for the past 20 years with Christmas cheer. What started with lights has evolved into a veritable extravaganza of music, laser projectors and illuminated Santas.
Berlin Luftverschmutzung Siegessäule Atemschutzmaske für die Goldelse

Living Planet: Personal climate action in Berlin 21.12.2018

Cities are major producers of carbon dioxide emissions. Berlin, for example, releases about 20 million tons of CO2 per year. But some residents there are looking at ways to reduce these emissions on their own. Klima neutral leben is a unique project that helps citizens to reduce their carbon footprint in daily life. And as reporter Tereza Stastna learned, a little can go a long way.
Demokratische Republik Kongo Wahlkampagne des Kandidaten Félix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi

AfricaLink on Air - 20 December 2018 20.12.2018

DR Congo election body postpones vote by a week to Dec 30+++Togo holds legislative elections despite opposition boycott+++ Fans of popular Tanzanian bongo flava star Diamond Platnumz express mixed reactions on government's decision to bar him from performing in his country
Deutschland Tankschiff am Tanklager in Kiel

Poland signs 20-year liquefied natural gas deal with US 19.12.2018

Poland is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russia and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline for its LNG supplies. The deal should provide for 15 percent of Poland's daily gas needs over the next 20 years.
Deutschland Braunkohlekraftwerk Niederaußem bei Bergheim

Climate protection: Germany falls farther behind 10.12.2018

A decade ago, Germany was a pioneer in fighting climate change via the expansion of renewable energies. But now, like many G20 nations, its climate protection is stagnating as global emissions rise again.

Niederlande - Motivationstrainer Emile Ratelband will 20 Jahre jünger sein und scheitert vor Gericht

Inside Europe: The Dutchman who wants to change his age 07.12.2018

Dutch motivational speaker Emile Ratelband may feel like a 49-year-old but according to Dutch law he is still 69. Because a court in the Netherlands on Monday rejected his request to take 20 years off his age. Keith Walker speaks with Mr. Ratelband and starts by asking him what happened?

Kranhersteller in Rostock startet Ausbildung für Migranten

Global migrant numbers up 20 percent 05.12.2018

Migrants of working age make up 4.2 percent of the global population, and the number is growing. A UN report notes how poorer countries are increasingly supplying labor to richer ones to their own detriment.
Jemen 2016 Minderheit der Muhammasheen, Slum in Sanaa

UN seeks billions of dollars to tackle humanitarian crises 04.12.2018

With more than 20 humanitarian crises raging across the globe, the cash-strapped UN is calling for countries to commit to helping people in need. But one country needs more assistance than any other in the world: Yemen.
G20-Gipfel in Argentinien - Merkel Scott Morrison

Angela Merkel needs cheat sheet to recognize Australian PM 03.12.2018

Angela Merkel resorted to a cheat sheet at the G20 as she faced the fifth Australian prime minister in as many years. Australia's two main political parties are notorious for stabbing their leaders in the back.
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