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Sri Lankan government blames local Islamists for bombings

The Sri Lankan government says a local Islamist group is behind a series of bomb attacks. The blasts on Sunday across the country killed hundreds and injured many more. Go to article

Relatives of victims react at a police mortuary following bomb blasts in Colombo (Reuters/D. Liyanawatte)

How did Islamist terror evolve in Sri Lanka?

How active are Islamist groups in Sri Lanka? Could they have launched multiple, well-coordinated terrorist attacks in different parts of the country without the support of global jihadist organizations? DW analyzes.

Russia and EU court Ukraine's new president

Ukraine's new president Volodymyr Zelenskiy

The EU's Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker pledged to continue their "steadfast support" for Ukraine's sovereignty. Russia's Dmitry Medvedev told the new president that there was still a chance for improving relations.

Ukraine: Zelenskiy outshined Poroshenko on way to victory

Deutschland Ostermärsche in Rostock (picture-alliance/dpa/B. Wüstneck)

Thousands turn out for Easter peace marches

More than 100 events were planned this weekend calling for an end to German arms exports to crisis areas. Decades after their Cold War heyday, the annual peace marches are still going strong.

Firefighters in Oranienburg woods (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Stähle)

Forest fire north of Berlin brought under control

The cause of the blaze remains unclear. After an extended drought, the risk of forest fires has spiked in Germany.

Jewish group slams revival of anti-Semitic tradition 1h ago

The World Jewish Congress has slammed a Polish town's beating and burning of an effigy of Judas as promoting anti-Semitism. The Catholic Church has banned the pre-Easter practice and says it glorifies violence.

Tesla to investigate exploding Model S 4h ago

Viral footage shows what appears to be a parked Model S bursting into flames. The incident is the latest in a series of hurdles Tesla has had to overcome in the Chinese market.

A new race to the moon? US wants to lead the way 3h ago

Buzz Aldrin on the moon (picture-alliance/Photoshot/Neil A. Armstrong)

Half a century after the first lunar landing, a new race to the moon may be underway. The United States is out to win again. What are the Russians hoping for? And is there a role for the rest of the world?

Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn hit with fresh charge 6h ago

Carlos Ghosn looking pensive (Reuters/Issei Kato)

Japanese prosecutors have brought a fourth charge against ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn. The indictment for aggravated breach of trust could extend his detention pending a bail appeal.

Who's the man who could bring down Japan's auto industry?

Thousands rally to free jailed Moroccan activists 10h ago

Protesters in Morocco raise their fists as they march through Rabat

Huge crowds have rallied in the Moroccan capital to demand the release of activists who staged mass anti-poverty demonstrations in 2016. One campaigner's father said he feared his son would die in prison.

Sudan protesters suspend talks with military 16h ago

Sudanese protesters (picture-alliance/AA/M. Hjaj)

The military seized power earlier this month from President Omar al-Bashir. Protesters campaigning for a return to civilian rule have called off talks with the interim leaders, urging supporters to step up their rallies.

North Macedonia presidential vote heads for runoff 17h ago

A man votes in North Macedonia's presidential election (Reuters/O. Teofilovski)

None of the three candidates won support from more than 50% of registered voters. That means the first presidential poll since the country's contentious name change will come down to a runoff in May.

Greta Thunberg: 'We will never stop fighting' 10h ago

Greta Thunberg in London (Getty Images/AFP/J. Taylor)

More than 830 people have been arrested since anti-climate change protests started in the British capital on April 15. Greta Thunberg said the movement would "make sure" politicians take drastic action.

Tate Britain highlights women artists 21.04.2019

Susan Hiller, Tate Modern (Imago Images/ZUMA Press)

When it comes to art, it is still very much a man's world. To bring about some positive change, the Tate Britain has now decided to remove parts of its contemporary art by men and instead highlight works by women.

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Ukraine votes for fresh start with comedian 12h ago

A comedian made light work of the incumbent, but with his win comes a real risk of failure and disappointment.

German government jet suffers serious damage in crash landing

North Macedonia presidential vote heads for runoff

Ukraine election: Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins landslide victory

Volkswagen manager faces new probe over illegal bonuses

Smoke rises around the altar in front of the cross inside the Notre Dame Cathedral (Reuters/P. Wojazer)

Opinion: Catholic Church has a duty to migrants, abuse victims

In the eyes of many, the Catholic Church has lost all moral authority. It must use this year's Easter message as a chance for renewal, to once again stand up for the oppressed in society, says Christoph Strack.

Thomas Frings (picture-alliance/dpa/B. Thissen)

Catholic priest seeks path through church woes 21.04.2019

The Catholic Church is in crisis, marred by scandals and calls for reform. One of its clergyman, Thomas Frings, has chosen to remain a priest nonetheless, and is now calling for new ways of fostering spirituality.

The rebellion of Lanzarote chambermaids

Low wages can be found in many sectors of Spain's economy. That's particularly obvious in the hotel industry where wages come close to exploitation. Chambermaids are staging protests, as Stephanie Müller reports.

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Can Pakistan's Imran Khan reset ties with Iran? 19h ago

Iranian President Hassan Rohani (L) and Pakistani PM Imran Khan Niazi (IRNA)

Imran Khan has begun his maiden visit to Iran as Pakistani premier amid deteriorating ties between Islamabad and Tehran. Will Khan be able to allay Iran's growing concerns over his country's closeness to Saudi Arabia?

Iraq's billion-dollar used car parts paradise 21.04.2019

Irlib Millionengeschäft im Irak mit gebrauchten Autoteilen (DW/Judit Neurink)

Iraq is a wonderland for used car parts from the West. Cars that get written off after an accident get a second life there. It's a money machine, involving billions every year. Judit Neurink reports from Irbil.

Women and children wait in a queue for oral cholera vaccinations, at a camp for displaced survivors (picture-alliance/AP Photo/T. Mukwazhi)

Hunger in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai

The UN has described Cyclone Idai as one of the deadliest storms on record in the Southern Hemisphere. More than 1,000 have died, and millions are still fighting for survival. DW spoke with aid worker Ninja Taprogge.

CINS reporter Andjela Milivojevic in Belgrade (DW/S. Kljajic)

'Journalism in Serbia is unwanted'

Serbia's government controls key news sources and real journalism is unwanted, award-winning reporter Andjela Milivojevic told DW. Independent journalists are often publicly slammed as "traitors."

A hoodwinker sunfish lies dead on a beach in California - it is 2 meters long and flat, shaped like a disc

Weird and rare animal discoveries

Our planet is brimming with weird and wonderful creatures still waiting to be found. Here are some of the most recent headline-making discoveries which push the boundaries of the animal kingdom as we know it.