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Church organization condemns German arms export policy

The German government is not keeping its promises of restricting arms exports to countries fighting in Yemen, a church organization has said. Arms firms are selling weapons to Saudi Arabia via foreign subsidiaries. Go to article

May: New Commons vote on Brexit deal in Jan 1h ago

The British prime minister has rejected calls for a second referendum on Brexit, saying "it is not in the national interest." However, she will try to push her agreement with Brussels through the House of Commons again.

Saudis slam US Khashoggi resolution 14h ago

Demonstrators in front of the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul protest the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia has rejected a resolution by the US Senate directly blaming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi. Riyadh has accused the US of undermining its sovereignty.

Russia moving jets to Crimea, Lavrov blasts Kyiv 2h ago

The Russian foreign minister claimed that Ukraine was planning an "armed provocation" in the coming weeks. Moscow-Kyiv relations have continued to deteriorate after Russia seized three Ukrainian ships at sea.

France to tax tech giants from 2019 4h ago

Logos of Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple (picture-alliance/dpa)

In early December, Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said France would give the EU until March to come up with a deal on taxing US internet giants. But ten days later he announced the tax would be introduced on January 1.

Syrians in Germany must use Assad's embassies 2h ago

Syrian passport (picture alliance/dpa/M. Kappeler)

Germany is forcing people displaced by the Syrian war to get documents and hand over money at Syrian consulates loyal to Bashar Assad. Refugee advocates say this is inhumane and supports the brutal Assad regime.

Extremist group in Frankfurt police: report 14h ago

A lawyer who represented victims of far-right violence had her daughter threatened, possibly by extremist police. The resulting investigation has revealed a neo-Nazi network within the Frankfurt police force.

Hungary: 15,000 take to streets in protest 13h ago

Protesters in Hungary hold up phone lights

Smoke grenades and tear gas filled the air in Budapest as thousands rallied against a new "slave law" passed last week. Demonstrators are seeking an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's creeping authoritarianism.

Kid in suspenders, polo shirt and a hat raises his hand in class

Berlin school rejects son of AfD politician, causing uproar

An alternative Berlin private school has reportedly rejected a pupil's application as his father is an AfD politician. The state education minister has summoned the school administration to investigate.

British druglord Dawes on trial in Paris 9h ago

Englishman Robert Dawes is being tried in France for allegedly bringing in 30 suitcases filled with 1.3 tons of cocaine on an Air France flight from Venezuela in 2013. He is accused of being an international drug lord.

Champions League: Bayern vs. Klopp 3h ago

Champions League FC Liverpool - SSC Neapel Klopp (Action Images via Reuters)

All of Germany's remaining sides will face Premier League sides in the last 16. The biggest clash is Klopp vs. Bayern.

Japan: Debate on subsidizing royal transition 3h ago

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Crown Prince Naruhito (L) (picture alliance/Kyodo)

A coalition of religious groups and citizens is demanding that the Japanese government must not use taxpayers' money to cover the costs of religious rites for next year's enthronement of the new emperor.

US airstrikes kill 62 militants in Somalia 1h ago

Somalia Al-Shabab-Kämpfer (Getty Images/AFP/M. Abdiwahab)

The US says it has struck al-Shabab rebels in the Gandarshe area of Somalia with airstrikes. It launched six attacks and according to a statement released by AFRICOM, at least 62 militants were killed

PIP breast implant victims demand redress 21h ago

Tracy Kiss holding breast implants (DW/C. Butler)

An additional court case in the PIP breast implant scandal is being launched on Monday. Victims are asking for financial compensation to at least alleviate their psychological pain. Lisa Louis met one of them in London.

Vine founder Colin Kroll found dead in New York 8h ago

Honoree Colin Kroll at the Variety Breakthrough of the Year Awards in 2014 (Getty Images/S. Lawton)

Young US internet star Colin Kroll has been found dead in his New York apartment by police. Kroll co-founded the now-defunct video app Vine and the quiz game HQ Trivia. A drug overdose is suspected.

Singapore gay man allowed to adopt 8h ago

Socially conservative Singapore still has colonial-era laws banning sex between consenting men. But for the first time a gay doctor has been allowed to adopt his biological son.