We use cookies to improve our service for you. You can find more information in our data protection declaration.
Hundreds of Holocaust survivors will join delegates from world governments at the Auschwitz concentration camp on the 75th anniversary of its liberation. Jewish groups urged Germany to do more to combat anti-Semitism. Go to article
On January 27, 1945, the Soviet army liberated the prisoners in Auschwitz. What they found was unfathomable.
At least 80 people have died from the virus and the number of those affected rose to more than 2,700, despite massive lockdowns. France and the US are set to evacuate citizens from the hard-hit area of Wuhan.
More than 40 people have been pulled to safety after spending hours trapped under collapsed buildings following Friday's earthquake. Hopes are fading for dozens of others still imprisoned under concrete ruins.
From the high school courts of Philadelphia to the LA Lakers' Staples Center, the basketball superstar and Oscar winner became one of the most iconic sports players of his generation.
The 62nd annual awards ceremony took place at the NBA star's home stadium — the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Gary Clark Jr., Tyler, The Creator and Anderson Paak also picked up gramophones at the prestigious event.
Security sources say five rockets were fired at Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone. Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi denounced the shelling and warned it may have serious repercussions for the country.
The anti-immigrant League party was hoping to propel a comeback on the National level. Emotionally-charged campaigns led to a particularly high turnout in the vote that could badly shake the fragile government in Rome.
Police told media that the ordnance was defused "without any problems." Tesla is planning on building its fourth Gigafactory on the outskirts of Berlin, although some groups are concerned about its environmental impact.
Both President Vizcarra's supporters and disgraced lawmaker Keiko Fujimori's opposition Popular Force party received less than 15% of the vote in Sunday's elections, according to early polls. Fujimori is awaiting trial.
Indonesia is seeking to curb Chinese influence over its fishing waters in the South China Sea with help from Japan. Yet, at the same time, Tokyo must ensure the plans do not endanger its own rapprochement with Beijing.
The premier has become the first official to issue an apology on behalf of the government for failing to protect Jews during World War II. He said too many Dutch civil servants "carried out the orders of the occupiers."
The head of Germany's military intelligence service has confirmed hundreds of new investigations into soldiers with extremist right-wing leanings. Germany's elite special forces unit appears to be a particular hotbed.
For decades now, Alevi Muslims in Turkey have fought for official recognition as a religious community. The state has persistently ignored court judgments in their favor, meaning they are also denied financial support.
Seventy-five years after Auschwitz was liberated, Jews in Europe are facing new challenges, says a leading rabbi.
Coming up at 09:00 UTC: DW News
Send Facebook Twitter google+ Whatsapp Tumblr linkedin stumble Digg reddit Newsvine
Permalink https://p.dw.com/p/3WorT
More than one million people were murdered by the Nazi regime in Auschwitz. Some local residents risked their lives to help the victims. This is their story.
Permalink https://p.dw.com/p/3WpUj
DW spoke with the people working to conserve Auschwitz and the memory of those who suffered there.
Permalink https://p.dw.com/p/3Woza
Eva Mozes Kor was experimented on as one of Dr. Josef Mengele's twins at Auschwitz.
Permalink https://p.dw.com/p/3WqVi
Survivors of the Nazi death want to make sure the memory of what happened never dies.
The Year of the Rat officially begins on January 25, 2020. Get to know some of the traditional customs of Chinese New Year.
A new 50 pence piece will enter circulation in Britain on the day it begins withdrawal from the European Union.
A classy 5-0 demolition of Schalke made it five wins in a row for Bayern. Matt Pearson thinks no-one can stop them.
Interested in the news? Use an iPhone or iPad when you surf the web? Then we're looking for you!
