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Capitalism-weary pope visits Baltics

As he starts his tour of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, the pontiff will find people here skeptical of his criticism of global markets, but more positive about the church than Western Europeans, writes Konstantin Eggert. Go to article

Iran: Trump administration a 'threat' to Mideast 5h ago

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Khonsari in a meeting

Iran's foreign minister has urged the US to "start acting like a normal state." Tensions have risen between the two nations after President Trump abandoned the Iran nuclear deal in May and renewed sanctions on Tehran.

Arrests in Tanzania as ferry death toll climbs 4h ago

Rescue efforts go on around the overturned ferry.

Tanzanian President John Magufuli has ordered the arrest of the management of a ferry that capsized in Lake Victoria. The tragedy has claimed more than 130 lives with scores still missing.

German coalition to reconsider spy chief decision 11h ago

Maassen enters a parliamentary hearing in Berlin (picture-alliance/M. Kappeler)

The heads of Germany's ruling coalition faced uproar after firing intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maassen only to immediately promote him. The issue seems far from settled as Angela Merkel agreed to reconsider the move.

German big parties hemmorhage support 13h ago

Deutschland Volksparteien verlieren an Zustimmung | CDU (picture-alliance/image BROKER/M. Brunner)

Conservatives and Social Democrats long dominated Germany's political culture, generating broad appeal. But their ability to unite people under proverbial big tents is waning, while small parties profit from the discord.

Moorland fire sparks disaster situation 18h ago

Smoke from moorland fire near Meppen, Germany (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Assanimoghaddam)

The fire was started by Germany's military testing rockets in the area. A firefighter told DW that he expected the efforts to extinguish the blaze would last well over a week.

DW journalist and TV host Jaafar Abdul Karim address a panel on the question What do Sudanese women want?

Sudan Islamic clerics attack DW show 'Shabab Talk'

A young woman's passionate plea for freedom and respect has sparked a heated debate about gender inequality in Sudan. Video of the Arabic-language DW show went viral, garnering more than one million views.

Republican's siblings star in ad attacking him 1h ago

Arizona representative Paul Gosar (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. York)

Six unlikely faces star in a series of video ads against Arizona's Republican representative Paul Gosar — his siblings. They disagree with Gosar on issues like immigration and health and want to defend their family name.

Far-right AfD second only to Merkel's CDU 22h ago

A poll shows Germany's ruling coalition continuing to lose voter support, with the far-right AfD as the main beneficiary. And one conservative politician in particular seems to have lost the trust of the electorate.

Former SS guard at Stutthof to stand trial 5h ago

Heinrich Himmler Deutschland SS Reichsparteitag 1934 Adolf Hitler (picture-alliance/dpa/akg-images)

Prosecutors say the former SS guard at the Stutthof Nazi concentration camp knew about hundreds of killings. Now in his 90's, he'll be tried as a juvenile, as he was younger than 21 at the time of the alleged crimes.

German firms lead exodus out of Iran 22h ago

Trump's ploy to force countries to choose between doing business with the US or Iran is working. While German firms in Iran have been preparing for months for the sanctions, the outflow of companies is not slowing down.

EU, UK like 'two hedgehogs who love each other' 17h ago

Jean-Claude Juncker & Theresa May at a Brexit informal meeting in Salzburg, Austria (picture-alliance/picturedesk.com/B. Gindl)

Following an informal Brexit summit, European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said EU-UK relations should not be "dramatized." Shortly after, British PM Theresa May criticized the EU, saying the UK expects respect.

China vows 'consequences' over US sanctions 16h ago

Russian, Chinese and Monoglian national flags wave above vehicles during the Vostok 2018 military exercises (picture-alliance/AP Photo/S. Grits)

Washington's decision to impose sanctions on the Chinese military over their purchase of Russian fighter jets has left Beijing and Moscow fuming. Russia has accused the US of trying to suppress economic competition.

Turkey flag (picture-alliance/TASS/dpa/S. Bobylev)

Turkey charges Austrian journalist with terrorism 14h ago

Max Zirngast was detained last week in Ankara and questioned over his research on left-wing political figures.

Turkey arrests soldiers over alleged Gulen links 12h ago

Among those arrested were several high-ranking officers on active duty.

Düsseldorf and Stuttgart in goalless draw

Fußball Bundesliga 4.Spieltag VfB Stuttgart vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf (picture-alliance/Pressefoto Rudel/R. Rudel)

Fortuna Düsseldorf continued their solid start after a stalemate in Stuttgart on Friday. Later in the weekend, all four of Germany's Champions League representatives face each other after differing starts to the season.

Berlin blocks controversial Wall project 20h ago

Deutschland Berliner Mauer (Getty Images/AFP/J. MacDougall)

A widely criticized project called "Dau" by Russian director Ilya Khrzhanovsky was to allow visitors to "experience a totalitarian system" behind a replica of the Berlin Wall. It was not approved for security reasons.

Germany's soaring housing prices spark calls for reform 11h ago

Berlin housing protest (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Koall)

From occupying buildings in Berlin to street protests in Munich, housing shortages and high rents are driving people in Germany to take action. Now politicians have gathered in the capital for a so-called housing summit.

Suspect admits to carrying corpse of missing Peggy 16h ago

Memorial stone for Peggy (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Ebenerm)

Police are closer to solving one of Germany's most mysterious missing-person cases. A man has confessed to transporting the corpse of a 9-year-old girl who vanished 15 years ago to the forest where it was found in 2016.

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Keep your nerves Germany!

With the AfD polling ahead of the SPD for the first time, Germany's political establishment must show strength.

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A fox walks through a forested area (picture-alliance/dpa/A.Heinl)

'Croydon Cat Killer' fox theory questioned

Police say cars and scavenging foxes, not a serial killer, explain the suspicious deaths of hundreds of cats. But pet owners aren't convinced. Decapitation and returned collars are just some of the reasons they cite.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki poses for a photo during a media event

Super sub: Nowitzki set for bench role at Mavs

The German NBA veteran is ready to come off the bench after starting for Dallas Mavericks during his first 20 seasons.

Bundesliga TSG 1899 Hoffenheim v Borussia Dortmund (Getty Images/Bongarts/A. Scheuber)

Bundesliga: Hoffenheim, Dortmund in domestic duel

After European trips in which performances didn't equate to results, Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim meet in the Bundesliga. Memories of Hoffenheim's last day win over BVB in May will still be fresh in Dortmund minds.

Moria camp in Greece (Getty Images/AFP/L. Gouliamaki)

Kids consider suicide in Greek refugee camp

The Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos houses more than 9,000 people — three times its intended capacity.

Marijuana stocks hit all-time high

The stock market has a new star sector: cannabis companies. The drug is conquering the United States and the legalization campaign is also pulling some big investors into the business, including Coca-Cola.

Woman in front of polling station sign (Getty Images/AFP/G. Guercia)

Polls open in eSwatini, where king has absolute rule

In a country with no political parties and an absolute monarch, critics have called eSwatini's elections a sham.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hand with Maldives' Yameen 15.09.2014 (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Fayaz Moosa)

China, India vie for influence in Maldives

The Maldives' presidential election has been dubbed a "referendum on freedom." As China gains more political influence across the archepelago, India wants an electoral setback for "pro-Beijing" President Yameen.

Symbolbild - Junge Frau beim Pudern im Badezimmer (picture-alliance/Bildagentur-online/Tetra Images)

Chemicals in our everyday life harm our health

Every day we are exposed to chemicals that can make us sick. And they can be found where we least expect them!

Deutschland Glockenformer Hans Becker von der Kunstgießerei Rincker in Sinn (picture-alliance/dpa)

Church bells transformed into weapons of war

On September 21, church bells will ring out throughout the whole of Europe in remembrance of the end of WWI. During the war many bells were melted down into artillery guns. The pain of this loss united the people.