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Venezuela's Juan Guaido declares himself acting president

Opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself acting president after urging supporters to take to the streets in an effort to oust President Nicolas Maduro. The US swiftly signaled its support for the move. Go to article

Venezuela: The key players 1h ago

Venezuela Juan Guaido in Caracas (Imago/Agencia EFE)

Venezuela has been thrust into renewed crisis. DW looks at the key players and how the country reached breaking point.

Trump, Pelosi continue State of Union feud 6h ago

Regular time, regular place: That's what Donald Trump has said about the annual presidential speech to the American people. In doing so, he defied Nancy Pelosi's bid to delay it amid the shutdown — but she fired back.

Putin, Erdogan pledge Syria cooperation 8h ago

Erdogan and Putin go towards one another to shake hands in Moscow (Reuters/A. Nemenov)

Despite very different views of the Syrian conflict, Presidents Putin and Erdogan have met to discuss regional stability in Moscow. Both want to prevent a power vacuum after the US troop withdrawal.

Merkel laments multilaterism's decline at Davos 12h ago

Angela Merkel speaks at the stage of the WEF in Davos (Reuters/A. Wiegmann)

The German chancellor called on attendees of the World Economic Forum in Davos to remain committed to global institutions but to be open to compromise. She also said that Germany's recent political instability was over.

AfD lawmakers walk out of Holocaust tribute 4h ago

AfD lawmakers in Bavaria's state parliament were sharply criticized for leaving during a speech by Jewish community leader Charlotte Knobloch. The Holocaust survivor had accused the party for downplaying Nazi atrocities.

Germany seeks 'new cooperation' with US 13h ago

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas gives a statement before departing to the US

Germany's foreign minister has described the trans-Atlantic relationship as pivotal, saying: "We cannot do without the US." He is on a mission to revive relations as Washington continues to distance itself from allies.

'Godfather' of avant-garde Jonas Mekas dies 1h ago

Born in Lithuania and held in a German labor camp, Mekas emigrated to the US where he became a highly influential artist. He counted Jackie Kennedy and John Lennon amongst his friends and collaborators.

Hundreds evicted from Italy refugee home

More than 500 migrants have been forcibly removed from Italy's second-largest refugee center. Itay's populist government claims it is "helping Italians," but the town complains that years of hard work are being ruined.

Chances of finding Sala 'slim' after plane crash 7h ago

Emiliano Sala (Imago/PanoramiC/A. Bibard)

The search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala has been suspended for the night on Wednesday, with hopes fading fast. Earlier, a desperate message from Sala, sent shortly before the plane disappeared, emerged.

Zimbabwe music legend 'Tuku' dies at 66 8h ago

Oliver Mtukudzi (picture-alliance/dpa/N. Bothma)

Musician Oliver Mtukudzi's distinctive style won him fans at home and around the world. Besides putting out dozens of albums during his a career spanning decades, Mtukudzi was also known as an advocate for human rights.

Germany pulls out of 'Sophia' mission in Med 21h ago

Germany is suspending participation in Operation Sophia, the EU naval mission targeting human trafficking in the Mediterranean. The decision reportedly relates to Italy's reluctance to allow rescued people to disembark.

Priyanka Gandhi enters Indian politics for vote 11h ago

A scion of India's most famous political dynasty has formally entered politics months before the country goes to the polls. Supporters of the opposition Congress party view Priyanka Gandhi's entry as a "game-changer."

Germany sees drop in asylum claims in 2018 18h ago

The number of people seeking asylum in Germany has plummeted since the height of the refugee crisis. Claims peaked at 722,000 in 2016 after a wave of arrivals from the Middle East.

Silhouette of a migrant near the Eurotunnel in Calais

UK must take back refugees despite Brexit 16h ago

The ECJ has reaffirmed the UK's current responsibility under Dublin rules. That means British authorities must take back asylum-seekers that entered the EU via the UK, despite its intention to withdraw.

Pound notes (picture-alliance/empics/C. Radburn)

Brexit: Optimism on pound a bit premature? 12h ago

Brexit has been a humbling affair for many Brits; so too their beloved currency, the pound. Having fallen 15 percent against the euro since the June 2016 referendum, is it too soon for sterling to stage a comeback?

Global trust in 'my employer' hits new high 19h ago

There's no doubt the level of trust that people have in institutions and firms has a direct impact on how successful the latter are. A fresh survey reveals a lot about the sensitivities of people across the globe.

Malaysia's royalty to pick new king 10h ago

König Sultan Mohammed V. Malaysia (Getty Images/M. Rasfan)

Malaysia's new monarch will be selected from a group of nine sultans. The ceremonial proceedings at the top of the Southeast Asian nation won't mark the beginning of a new era, but are not completely irrelevant either.

Hong Kong moves to criminalize insults to anthem 16h ago

Hong Kong soccer fans boo the Chinese national anthem

The controversial law prescribes jail time and fines for those who disrespect the Chinese national anthem. It has sparked concerns about the growing curbs on freedom of expression in the semi-autonomous city.

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Shutdown in den USA (picture-alliance/AA/Y. Ozturk)

Opinion: Trump's shutdown goes to new extremes 4h ago

The government shutdown is a dangerous disgrace that is perplexing to see, particularly for people outside of the US.

EU fines Mastercard more than half a billion euros

Germany pulls out of Mediterranean migrant mission Sophia

UK must take back refugees despite Brexit, EU's top court rules

British ex-PM Tony Blair: 'You've got a Brexit that's pointless, and one that's painful. The choice is not a good one.'

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In pictures: Niagara Falls freezes over

Visitors are braving subzero temperatures to see the Niagara Falls in all its winter glory. Arctic wind coupled with a cold weather system have transformed the massive falls into scenes of black and white.

#dwZone — with Tory Brexiter Bernard Jenkin

With British MPs having roundly rejected Theresa May's deal with the EU, Brexit hardliners say her defeat means Brussels should renegotiate. But what do they want? Pro-Brexit Conservative MP Bernard Jenkin is our guest.