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Near-empty shelves in shop in Milan (Reuters/F. Lo Scalzo)

Coronavirus hits heart of Italy's economy

As restrictive measures are being enforced in northern Italy to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Italy edges toward recession. But its ability to service its debt is not at risk, as Sergio Matalucci reports from Milan.  

Frankreich | Coronavirus in Paris (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/J. Gilles)

European stocks steady after Monday's sell-off

European stock markets clawed back some of the big losses felt on Monday but fell again later on Tuesday. A surge of new cases of coronavirus, particularly in Italy, has prompted a sell-off across the continent.  

German firms look for options outside China

With no end in sight to the coronavirus endemic, some German companies see their supplies from China at risk, as Riccardo Kurto from the Association for Supply Chain Management (BME) points out vis-a-vis DW.  

A US dollar with Donald Trump's face on it

US debt a no-show in election campaigns

Public health care, education and gun laws are the hottest issues in the US election campaign. But neither Democratic nor Republican hopefuls are eager to discuss the burning question of the country's financial future.  

Angela Merkel and Mateusz Morawiecki

Poland fights its corner in EU budget spat 

Warsaw wants the new EU budget to be bigger than the last one, and who can blame it given how well Poland has benefited from EU funds since 2004. But some want to start reining in the subsidies as Brexit leaves a hole.  

An Indian woman looks at a wall painted with portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Trump's visit, in Ahmadabad, India, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020

Trump visits India amid rising trade tensions

US President Donald Trump's first official visit to India comes at a time when both nations share an ever-closer defense partnership, but also have sharp differences over trade and investment barriers.  

A garbage dump in Bulgaria (BGNES)

Garbage dumps reflect EU's East-West divide

Over the years, rubbish from the bloc's richer nations has been imported to Romania and Bulgaria, where it has just piled up or been carelessly incinerated. The problem shows no sign of stopping, says Ivaylo Ditchev.  

Mali Bamako - Brückenbau (picture-alliance/Photoshot)

The race for building infrastructure in Africa

China is Africa's biggest player in the infrastructure sector. European contractors have fallen behind. And they are struggling to come up with ways to regain market share they've lost to Chinese builders.  

A partially cleared segment of the forest in Grünheide, Brandenburg, the future site of the Tesla factory in Germany. (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Pleul)

Tesla allowed to clear forest for Gigafactory

A high court in Berlin has allowed Tesla to continue clearing a 92 hectare forest for its massive Gigafactory. The court rejected pleas from environment activists and said that its decision was final.  

LSE front entrance

London's LSE weighs Huawei deal

The prestigious London School of Economics says it has not decided yet to accept sponsorship from the Chinese IT firm Huawei. But its name is being dragged through the mud nonetheless.  

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Donald Trump at a ceremony in New Delhi's presidential palace

Trump talks trade during Delhi visit 13h ago

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that India would buy three billion dollars worth of military equipment.  

Gui Minhai on posters at a protest

China puts Swedish publisher in jail 19h ago

The German government and the EU have both condemned his arrest and urged Chinese authorities to release him.  

European Union unveils plans to regulate AI

A man orders coffee with the help of a face-recognition system at a stand of the AI Expo Africa

The EU hopes to boost research into as well as regulate artificial intelligence. The bloc also wants to create a marketplace for "unbiased" data. Legislators hope to have a law drafted by year-end.  

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Stand of video-sharing and streaming website Bilibili in Shanghai (picture-alliance/dpa/W. Gang)

A problem streamed is a problem solved

Streaming is booming in China as the coronavirus lockdown continues in so many cities. DW’s Frank Sieren says online activities are helping to create solidarity and combat the disadvantages of the collective quarantine.  

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Bringing waste removal to informal settlements

DW's Eco Africa - Valor Green, a South African startup is bringing waste removal to informal settlements

South African startup Valor Green is using music, dance and theater to get people involved in their recycling efforts. Still it's an uphill battle in a country where only a fraction of waste gets recycled at all.  

UAE nuclear plant raises proliferation risk

Barakah nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates will turn on the Arab world's first nuclear power plant in just a few months. In the charged atmosphere of the Persian Gulf, what are the risks?  

Coronavirus keeps VW's China factories shut

A car passes by a dealership of Shanghai Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and VW, in Shanghai, China, 17 March 2013.

The German carmaker, which was expected to resume production on Monday, has cited supply-chain and logistical issues. The virus threatens to halve February car sales in China, the largest market for VW, BMW and Daimler.  

Nordstream 2 be or not to be?

The Nord Stream 2 going above land (picture-alliance/dpa/Tass/A. Demianchuk)

The US says its sanctions will prevent Russia from finishing the controversial Baltic gas pipeline, whose endpoint lies in Germany. The resolution of the dispute may carry geopolitical implications.  

The amazing life of the simple barcode

Barcode QR Code Aztec Code (Colourbox)

The printed barcode with its vertical black lines has made modern life possible. Created over four decades ago, its designer had no idea what an impact it would have years later. Shockingly he didn't make a dime from it.  

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Huawei introduces new Mate X foldable phone

The coronavirus delayed Huawei's big product launch. The Mate Xs goes to market without the all-important Google apps.  

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Huawei introduces new Mate X foldable phone

Huawei introduces new Mate X foldable phone

Largest wind farm in West Africa comes online in Senegal

Largest wind farm in West Africa comes online in Senegal

US President Donald Trump's first official India trip

US President Donald Trump's first official India trip

South Korea becomes new virus battleground

South Korea becomes new virus battleground

The H5N8 bird flu virus is spreading in eastern Europe

The H5N8 bird flu virus is spreading in eastern Europe

Largest wind farm in West Africa comes online in Senegal

Largest wind farm in West Africa comes online in Senegal

Namibia starts US beef exports

Namibia starts US beef exports

Coronavirus boosts streaming services

Coronavirus boosts streaming services

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