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Due to COVID, the Berlin film festival's "Industry Event" from March 1-5 is closed to the public, but you can still access inspiring talks and film tidbits.
Nothing works in Somalia. It lacks authorities, public amenities, a banking system, a functioning army and proper law enforcement. Instead, Islamic militias carry out attacks and anarchy dominates life.
After a year almost without movie theaters, productions for streaming services dominated the Golden Globes. However, the awards for best drama and best director went to a classic production.
In Hong Kong, authorities have charged 47 prominent pro-democracy activists with 'subversion'. It's the single largest enforcement yet of Beijing's highly controversial new national security law. The activists had already been detained in January but were released later.
Turkey Sees Growth in 2020 - Germany Loosens Lockdown - Uruguay's Pandemic Poverty
Thousands continue to protest against Myanmar's military coup in early February. It has weighed on the country's economy, putting jobs in jeopardy.
One sign of the economic crisis in Uruguay is the return of soup kitchens like the one run by "Solidar Uruguay." For the first time in 15 years, Uruguayans are dependent on food donations again.
Turkey's Economy - Lockdown Loosening - Pandemic Poverty
The US is calling on the African Union to intervene in the deepening crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Amnesty International has accused Eritrean forces of killing civilians. Thousands have fled the region, many with harrowing stories of violence.
At the 2021 CPAC convention, former US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible presidential run in 2024. In his first speech since losing the 2020 election he also called for Republicans who voted to impeach him to be thrown out of the party.
DW brings you the top international news stories in brief
Armenians once again took to the streets of the capital Yerevan to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Protesters accuse him of striking a humiliating deal with neighboring Azerbaijan to end the war over the disputed region of Nagorno Karabakh.
A few days ago, gunmen attacked a secondary school in Jangebe, Nigeria, and took 317 girls as hostages. Parents are anxiously waiting for return of their daughters and keep coming to school to ask if the school authorities have any news. DW’s Fred Muvunyi reports from the Zamfara state.
An American dream comes true for a Congolese family and their friend. After more than 20 years in an African refugee camp they start a new life in the United States. With courage and humor, they navigate the challenges of their new life.
In the third episode of the first series of Project Fussball, James speaks to former Sportfreunde Lotte, Bochum and Hallescher FC head coach Ismail Atalan (2:29) and SC Sand head coach Nora Häuptle (19:08). Both coaches shed light on what it's like to coach during the pandemic, the challenges and changes to the job and whether they think coaching will be different in the future.
There has been more bloodshed on the streets of Myanmar as security forces use increasingly violent tactics to deter protests. Civilians are demanding the return of their elected leaders - and an end to the military junta.
DW recounts the story of Emile Benoit Hoara, one of roughly 2,000 children who was abducted from the French overseas territory Reunion as a child and sent to France. Now in his seventies, he seeks compensation from the French government for the wrongdoing.
What does it mean to be Black in Germany? DW explores the identity and achievements of Black Germans.
Winter in northern India's Jammu and Kashmir territory means snowfall and winter sports. The center for most of these activities is the town of Gulmarg. Famous for its ski slopes, it is now drawing crowds for a warm drink and the mandatory selfie in the area's coolest cafe.
There’s widespread fury in Argentina over politicians and others in influential positions getting vaccinations before vulnerable groups.
Making films - breaking rules. Creating images that have never existed before. Calling out injustice. That is what occupies four young filmmakers. We got to know them as Berlinale Talents. How are they doing today? And what are they up to now?
On February 19, 2020, a racist terrorist attack destroyed nine young lives. The perpetrator also killed himself and his mother. From the perspective of the relatives one year on, far too little has been done.
German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer isn't ruling out the possibility of sending more troops to Afghanistan if the security situation worsens drastically. She told DW that the current mandate ceiling of 1,300 soldiers should be sufficient for the next few months. Should the security situation deteriorate further, "we would have to talk about a completely new mandate."
Sylt is one of the most popular holiday islands in the German North Sea, not least because it has so much variety. Between the mudflats and the west beach, you can find your own personal highlight at any time of year.
