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Brexit chaos leaves business dismayed

Another day, another deeply uncertain development in the Brexit saga. Chaos and uncertainty have become watchwords of the process, and business leaders are tired of the confusion. Go to article

Deutschland Treffen Theresa May und Angela Merkel (Getty Images/S. Gallup)

May's desperate tour of Europe 7h ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May embarked on a whistle-stop tour of Europe, after postponing a parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal. May had been faced with the possibility of a crushing defeat on the bill.

Brexit: What Germany wants, what May can get 4h ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May visited Berlin to try and save the Brexit deal. DW runs down where Germany stands on the issue. It has a vested interest in avoiding a hard Brexit but an even bigger one in a strong EU.

Iran confirms test of ballistic missiles 48m ago

A medium-range missile Sejil 2 launched by Iranian army forces in December 2009. (picture-alliance/EPA/STR)

An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander said: "Iran needs no permission from foreign countries" to test missiles. The US, Britain and France claim the tests flout restrictions on Tehran's military program.

UNICEF: 'Close to 2 million Yemeni children are acutely malnourished'

UNICEF's Geert Cappelaere has told DW that only when you witness the situation on the ground in Yemen do you realize "that behind these mindboggling figures, there is a reality so dire that for me it is unprecedented."

Time magazine names Khashoggi 'Person of the Year' 1h ago

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi (picture-alliance/AA/O. Shagaleh)

The four journalists include the late Jamal Khashoggi, and a newspaper. They are awarded for standing up for the truth in the face of persecution and violence.

Arrest in Germany over 9-year-old's murder 29m ago

Police tape near the location of a murder victim's body

The arrest of a 41-year-old suspect brings police one step closer to solving one of Germany's most mysterious murders. Traces of physical evidence were found at the suspect's home.

Europe's patchy approach to road tolls 2h ago

Europe's top court has started looking into a complaint by Austria, which has been up in arms about a German plan to introduce a road toll for passenger cars. Lots of nations collect such tolls, but there's a difference.

ECJ: ECB can purchase member states' bonds 7h ago

A euro sculpture (Getty Images/AFP/D. Roland)

The ECB's purchase of government bonds was an attempt to save countries such as Greece, Spain and Portugal from default. It was particularly controversial in Germany, where multiple lawsuits challenged its legality.

US returns disputed church bells to Philippines 3h ago

US returns church bells to the Philippines (picture-alliance/AP Photo/B. Marquez)

US forces had seized the three Bells of Balangiga as war trophies more than a century ago. Philippine leaders, including current president Rodrigo Duterte, had long demanded their return.

An election date, at last, for Thailand? 8h ago

A general view of the Thai Parliament, Bangkok (picture-alliance/dpa/N.Sangnak)

Thailand has again announced a general election, this time in February, more than four years after a military government seized power and called the move temporary. The junta lifted a ban on political activities.

Rupee dips after India central bank boss quits 6h ago

The building of the Reserve Bank of India

The rupee took a hit after the shock resignation of central bank governor Urjit Patel. He has reportedly been battling against interference from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for months.

Merkel urges Putin to free Ukraine sailors 12h ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin

The chancellor told her Russian counterpart that measures needed to be taken to ensure "smooth passage" through the Kerch Strait. But stopping conflict in the Sea of Azov wasn't the only thing the two leaders discussed.

Uproar at AfD's 'white men' advent calendar 10h ago

Germany's right-wing populists said they sought to celebrate the contributions of white men, who faced "rampant discrimination" in society. The calendar was promoted with the hashtag "yes to white men" on Twitter.

Nuns stole from school to fund gambling habit 6h ago

People play the pokies in Las Vegas (picture-alliance/imageBROKER)

Two nuns stole money from St. James Catholic School in California to fund gambling trips to Las Vegas. The school does not want to press charges, but the Archdiocese of Los Angeles said it will be a "complaining party."

US man allegedly planned synagogue attack 14h ago

A man "fueled by an ideology of hatred" has been charged with attempting a major attack on a US synagogue. The suspect is said to have been inspired by the Pittsburgh synagogue attack in October in which 11 people died.

HRW aghast at Bahrain footballer's extradition 3h ago

Thailand Hakeem Al Oraibi vor Gericht in Bangkok (Getty Images/AFP/L. Suwanrumpha)

Hakeem Al-Araibi, a former member of Bahrain's national football team, says he fears for his life if he is extradited from Thailand. Minky Worden of Human Rights Watch told DW that his extradition would be unacceptable.

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Champions League Final - Real Madrid v Liverpool - Ronaldo (Reuters/H. McKay)

Opinion: Dull Champions League group stage needs overhaul 2h ago

Ahead of the final games, less than half of the groups have any real tension. Does the Champions League need a rethink?

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Jürgen Klopp und Thomas Tuchel (picture-alliance/augenklick/firo Sportphoto/C. Neundorf)

UCL: Klopp and Tuchel fight for survival

German coaches Thomas Tuchel and Jürgen Klopp target UCL progression on the last matchday of the group stages.

Juliette Binoche named president of Berlin Film Festival jury

The French movie actor has been awarded by the Berlinale twice before, including a best actress prize. The festival's director stressed her "strong connection" to the event.

A deforested area from illegal gold mining activities in Peru's Amazon

Illegal gold mines destroying Amazon rainforest: study

An increase in small-scale gold mining has taken a toll on the Amazon, increasing deforestation and polluting waterways, according to a new report. Mining in protected indigenous areas has increased exponentially.

Indien Neu Delhi Smog (picture-alliance/AP Photo/R.S. Iyer)

How foul air in India is putting people's lives in danger

Air pollution in India has reached dangerous levels, killing at least one out of every eight persons, according to a recent study. Experts are urging the government to act fast. Murali Krishnan reports.

#Article19ForAll – A project of DW Freedom (DW)

Check out the project page for #Article19ForAll 24.11.2018

#Article19ForAll is a social media action organized by DW to promote free expression as a basic human right.

Funeral of Alexandr Solzhenitsyn (picture-alliance/dpa/Y. Kochetkov)

Opinion: Solzhenitsyn more relevant than ever

Critic Victor Yerofeyev says despite a grave error late in life, the genius of Alexander Solzhenitsyn is eternal.

Global Ideas Klimagase durch Lebensmittelverschwendung (DW/H. Frankenfeld)

Waste food and emissions: Landfill or the plate?

Millions of people in South Africa don't know where their next meal will come from. Meanwhile, much food ends up in the garbage, and ultimately causes climate-harmful emissions. WWF wants to tackle both problems at once.