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Korean families meet across the border

Dozens of elderly and frail South Koreans have met their relatives living in North Korea for the first time. Millions of people have been separated from their loved ones since the Korean War. Go to article

Stricken Venezuela takes drastic economic steps 8h ago

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro (picture-alliance/Photoshot/Miraflores Press)

The Venezuelan economy is in freefall, crippled by a currency crisis that has seen inflation soar to farcical levels. The country’s populist government introduces measures on Monday aimed at halting the collapse.

Tourists in Greece watch sunset (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Tzortzinis)

Greece hopes for better as bailout wraps up

From now on Greece will manage without an EU safety net. After eight years of aid, the financially troubled country appears to be on the road to recovery. Yannis Papadimitriou reports.

US Embassy in Turkey targeted by gunfire 10h ago

United States Embassy in Ankara, Turkey (picture-alliance/abaca/Depo Photos)

The US embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara has been targeted by gunfire. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman has condemned the attack.

IS claims responsibility for Chechnya attacks

"Islamic State" has said it attacked two police outposts in Chechnya, with several police officers wounded. The predominantly Muslim southern Russian region has seen a spate of attacks by the jihadi group.

Measles infections surge in Europe in 2018 1h ago

Deutschland Impfung Kind (picture-alliance/dpa/K.J. Hildenbrand)

The World Health Organization has warned of a "dramatic increase" in measles infections in Europe in the first half of 2018. It said the situation was most alarming in Ukraine, and urged countries to boost immunization.

One-legged man crosses South America on foot 1h ago

Yeslie Aranda walks along a rural road in Cajica, on the outskirts of Bogota, Colombia

A Venezuelan man who lost a leg in a traffic accident has set out on a quixotic journey around South America, hoping to inspire his daughter and his beleaguered compatriots to pursue their dreams despite difficulties.

Germany's Maas visits 'worst place on Earth' 6h ago

Wall and watchtower at Auschwitz (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Weigel)

Germany's top diplomat, Heiko Maas, has urged respect for human dignity on a visit to Auschwitz. He said Germany's responsibility for the attrocities committed at the Nazi death camp would never end.

Should Germany snub artists who boycott Israel? 2h ago

Young Fathers (picture alliance/Geisler-Fotopress)

Because of their support for the BDS movement, the band Young Fathers didn't perform at the Ruhrtriennale festival. In lieu of their concert, a heated debate was held on a topic that's affecting Germany's stages.

Basketballers sent home for 'night with women'

Japan playing Qatar at Asian Games (picture-alliance/Photoshot/L. Xiang)

Four Japanese basketballers have been kicked out of the Asian Games in Indonesia for paying prostitutes for sex. The incident is embarrassing to Japan, which is to host the Olympics in two years' time.

Disease a concern in Kerala flood clean-up 5h ago

Monsun in Indien Überschwemmungen in Kerala (Getty Images/AFP/M. Kiran)

As water levels begin to drop, rescue efforts are underway for more than a thousand people left stranded by the floods. More than 400 people have died since the monsoon season began in Kerala.

Is India afraid of political humor? 3h ago

A screenshot from an Indian TV show (Imago/Hindustan Times)

In the past decade, stand-up comedy has become hugely popular in India. At the same time, comedians have come under fire for taking political swipes at the authorities. Murali Krishnan reports from New Delhi.

Newborn baby found abandoned in Munich 8h ago

Hand of baby (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Burgi)

A newborn baby boy has been found in bushes in the southern German city of Munich. Police say that the child is well, considering the circumstances.

Malian opposition chief: 'Truth always triumphs' 2h ago

Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse (Getty Images/I. Sanogo)

Cisse still refuses to recognize the victory of incumbent President Ibrahim Boubar Keita in last week's runoff election, alleging electoral fraud. He spoke to DW in an exclusive interview to explain his concerns.

Germany dismisses talk of aid for Turkey

Car factory in Kocaeli, Turkey (picture-alliance/AA/S. Oktay)

Germany is not planning financial aid to help Turkey deal with its currency crisis, the Berlin government says. Opportunities may arise to buy indebted Turkish firms, but for now German business leaders are indifferent.

Duterte confronts the limits of his power 3h ago

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said that he is "exasperated" and thinking about quitting the presidency. Who could take Duterte's place if he decides to step down? Ana P. Santos reports from Manila.

Spain: Police in Barcelona shoot knife attacker 7h ago

Catalan police officers in Barcelona (picture-alliance/AP Photo/E. Morenatti)

The Catalan Mossos force said a man was killed at a police station. The incident took place just after Barcelona had marked the first anniversary of the terrorist attack in Las Ramblas boulevard.

Cruise ship tourist survives 10 hours in water 16h ago

Kay speaking in Pula after her rescue (Getty Images/AFP)

Shortly before midnight a woman fell from the Norwegian Star cruise liner into Croatian waters. But she managed to survive until rescuers found her the next morning, 10 hours later.

The most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases 5h ago

Malaria, dengue fever, zika — mosquitoes aren't just annoying when they buzz around your ear at night, they can also infect us with countless illnesses. On World Mosquito Day, here are some of the most dangerous ones.

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Opinion: Greece's second chance 13h ago

As internationally imposed austerity ends, Tuesday marks the start of a new experiment, DW's Bernd Riegert writes.

Berlin station turns to atonal tunes to deter drug users

Free love and women: The sexual revolution 50 years on

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Uri Avnery: Death of an untiring peace activist

Uri Avnery fought for decades for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. This wish was not fulfilled in his lifetime. He has now died, aged 94.

Asia Argento (picture alliance/MAXPPP/dpa/F. Dugit)

#MeToo activist pays off her own accuser?

She was among the first women to have publicly accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. Now a NYT report reveals that actress Asia Argento also made a deal with a colleague to settle her own sexual misconduct case.

Orangutan Dora's path home 17.08.2018

At jungle school, orphaned orangutan Dora is learning to climb trees and find food. But will she graduate to the wild?

Prague resident carrying a Czechoslovakian flag attempt to stop a Soviet tank in downtown Prague (AP)

When Warsaw Pact troops ended Prague's Spring

In 1968, Soviet troops marched into Czechoslovakia, ending the brief, exuberant Prague Spring. The legacy of the invasion is evident in the modern-day Czech Republic — one need look no further than the prime minister.

Is Greece's economy strong enough?

Greece will exit its stability program on Monday. How has the Greek economy developed since austerity was imposed in 2010? And is Greece prepared to meet the budgetary targets? A data analysis provides answers.

Genoa bridge collapse: Last three bodies found

The bodies of a family of three, an Italian-Jamaican couple and their daughter, were found in their badly crushed car. The Morandi Bridge collapsed on Tuesday, killing 43 people.

Aston Martin DB5 featured in James Bond movie Goldfinger (2015 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Danjaq, LLC and Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.)

Aston Martin to make 25 'Bond' DB5s

Aston Martin is recreating a limited run of the 007 legendary DB5 cars. The vehicle will have the rotating license plates featured in movies including "Goldfinger," but there's no word on smoke screens or oil slicks.

A platform of the Hermannstrasse station

Berlin station: atonal music to deter drug users

The German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has got a new plan for getting people in Berlin not to use drugs at one of its busiest stations: atonal music. But local residents are unimpressed by the experiment.