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Austria forces Afghans back to face war and terror

When Ali Rahimi arrived in Austria in September 2015, he was full of hope. Hope that he would be able to live in peace and learn to read and write. Since his deportation, he lives in constant fear for his life. Go to article

UN extends cross-border aid to Syria

UN approves extension of cross-border aid to Syria

After a one-week deadlock between Western countries and Russia and China, the UN Security Council voted to restart cross-border humanitarian aid to Syria, but with only a single access point into the war-torn country.

Coronavirus latest: Trump wears facemask for the first time

Coronavirus: Trump wears face mask for first time

US President Donald Trump has been snapped wearing a face mask, after months of refusing to wear one in public. The US has now seen new cases top 60,000 in four of the past five days. Follow DW for the latest.

Widener Library at Harvard University (picture-alliance/AP Photo/C. Krupa)

Foreign students in US face immense 'stress and fear'

Students and colleges are outraged at a rule change that could force an estimated 1 million students out of the country.

German students in the US appeal to Berlin for help

Under the new pandemic rules, international students face expulsion from the US if schools offer online-only classes.

Poland's Duda slams German media ahead of runoff

Election banner for Andrzej Duda (DW/M. Sieradzka)

Shortly before Poles started voting in a runoff presidential election, President Duda has accused German media of intervening in the campaign. Surveys show him and his challenger, Rafal Trzaskowski, in a tight contest.

CORONAVIRUS AROUND THE WORLD

Coronavirus: US in 'second act of a three-act play'

A person wearing a face maks colored like the US flag (picture-alliance/AP Photo/C. Riedel)

President Trump is eager to lift coronavirus restrictions despite major upticks in infections across several US states. Experts criticize him for ignoring scientific data. A California doctor shared his concerns with DW.

Fewer Germans willing to get COVID-19 vaccine: survey

Hand holding syringe against backdrop with mask (picture-alliance/SvenSimon/F. Hoermann)

Just over 60% of people in Germany would be willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a new survey has found. For researchers, the staunch opponents aren't the problem — it's the growing number of people on the fence.

Virus-hit abattoir slammed for state aid request

The Tönnies meat processing plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, where an outbreak of coronavirus triggered a local lockdown

A slaughterhouse in Germany has filed for state support after a coronavirus outbreak spread to more than 1,500 employees and triggered a local lockdown. Under German quarantine law, the request might succeed.

Austria lays out conditions for EU recovery deal

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (imago images/Eibner Europa)

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced the conditions for him to approve the European Union's €750-billion pandemic recovery plan. The bloc is expected to reach an agreement later this month.

Fears of resurgent terrorism as lockdown ends

Police outside flats in the city of Reading

The United Kingdom might witness a rebounding of terrorist violence as coronavirus containment measures taper off, experts warn. Far-right groups are seeking to exploit the conspiracy narratives linked to COVID-19.

Berlin's party scene takes a hit amid coronavirus

For the German capital, the COVID-19 pandemic has been economically devastating, as its liveihood depends on partygoers and tourism. But it doesn't mean Berlin's spirit will be dampened anytime soon.

Hamburg sex workers demand right to work amid COVID-19

Woman in mask holding placard reading: 'A piece of Hamburg is dying, help save our Kiez' (picture-alliance/rtn/F. Bründel)

Sex workers and brothel operators have protested for the right to return to work in Germany. Formally, legal sex work remains outlawed due to the coronavirus despite lifted restrictions for shops and restaurants.

Bollywood superstar tests positive for COVID-19

Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan contracts COVID-19

The Indian movie legend and his actor son, Abhishek, are in a stable condition after being admitted to hospital. The younger Bachchan's wife Aishwarya and their 8-year-old daughter have also tested positive.

NEWS REPORTS

Iran: 'Human error' led to Ukrainian jet downing 4h ago

Part of the destroyed wing of the Ukrainian Airlines flight (AFP/Irna/A. Tavakoli)

A preliminary report published by the Iranian aviation authority blames a misaligned radar and human error for the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet near Tehran in January that killed 176 people.

Berlin to target Russia with EU cyber sanctions 5h ago

A hand with a Russian flag reaches out over a screen displaying computer code

Berlin has officially called for the use of a new EU sanctions framework to target Russian individuals following the 2015 hack attack against the German parliament's IT system, an inquiry has revealed.

US citizens warned they face arbitrary arrest in China 6h ago

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (imago images/B. Trotzki)

Amid increased tensions between the two superpowers, the US State Department has issued a formal warning for US citizens in China. It said Americans may face deportation or detention without explanation.

Mali's president dissolves constitutional court 12h ago

Mali's president dissolves constitutional court amid unrest

Mali's president has dissolved the constitutional court to calm major civil unrest in the crisis-stricken African nation, where thousands of protesters have been demanding the leader's resignation.

Fire destroys 249-year-old church in California 10h ago

The fire destroyed the roof and most of the interior of the San Gabriel Mission in Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating the fire's connection with the toppling of statues of Catholic priest Junipero Serra.

STORIES & ANALYSIS

Forced gay medical exams haunt Bundeswehr

A Pride flag in Berlin in 2015 (picture-alliance/dpa/B. Pedersen)

The Defense Ministry intends to make amends with gay soldiers who were rejected from promotion and subjected to medical exams. But will the plan address historical cases and other anti-LGBT+ discrimination?

Kashmiri children: The everlasting scars of a deadly conflict

Children play with toy guns next to Indian security force personnel during restrictions after the scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the government, in Srinagar, August 13, 2019

Last week, pictures of a toddler lying on the body of his dead grandfather sparked outrage in Indian Kashmir. DW's Rifat Fareed analyzes how the violent conflict is affecting Kashmiri children's growth and wellbeing.

Coronavirus: German vaccine study draws thousands of volunteers

Kazakhstan mystery pneumonia likely to be coronavirus: WHO

Traveling to Germany: Questions and answers

Coronavirus latest: Trump wears face mask for the first time

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Turkish court rules Hagia Sophia will be turned back into a mosque

Hagia Sophia to revert back to mosque

A Turkish court has revoked the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia's museum status, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan immediately signing a decree to open it to Muslim worshipers. The ancient building was once a cathedral.

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Explained: Lebanon's worst crisis since civil war

Lebanon is on the brink. Millions of people are at risk of going hungry. DW's Aya Ibrahim takes a look at how things got so bad in the Middle East nation.

A solar-powered vision saved by crowdfunding

Munich-based start-up Sono Motors is planning to launch a solar-powered electric vehicle to bring people together through car-sharing and ride-sharing. The project's survival was ensured by a crowdfunding campaign.

Brazilian HIV patient cured: Can this be true?

At the 23rd International AIDS Conference, a case was presented in which a patient in Sao Paulo showed no trace of HIV for over a year after he stopped therapy. Scientists are skeptical about the case.

Constructed image of Aratasaurus museunacionali (Agencia Brasil/Divulgação/Museu Nacional)

Scientists discover fossil of new dinosaur species

The fossil indicates that the species stemmed from a line of dinosaurs even more ancient in origin than the one that was said to have given rise to the T-Rex. The carnivores were dubbed "Aratasaurus museunacionali."

Wind turbine (picture-alliance/AP Photo/S. Savoia)

Offshore US wind power blown on course

Investments in US offshore wind projects over the next decades are set to catch up with US offshore oil and gasoline investments. In only four years the sector has grown from scratch to a big deal.

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Coronavirus gene mutation – how afraid should we be?

The coronavirus is not the same that came out of China half a year ago. Like other viruses, it has mutated. A recent study suggests: the globally predominant strain is more infectious than the original. We look at what gene mutations of the coronavirus could mean. Could it become more deadly?

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The German army's surprising green thumb

Many animals and plants are finding a home among Germany's active military training grounds.

Kenia | Coronavirus (picture-alliance/AP Photo/B. Inganga)

COVID-19 locks school gates in Kenya

Kenya canceled its entire academic year over concerns of spreading the coronavirus. This is unprecedented for the east African nation, but may prove to be a blueprint for other countries to follow as the pandemic is forcing governments to draw on economic and human resources they simply don't have. DW visits the teachers and students locked out of the classroom in Nairobi.