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Lebanese government resigns over deadly Beirut port blast

Lebanese PM Hassan Diab has announced he is stepping down in wake of last week's deadly Beirut explosion. A number of ministers had already stepped down after mass protests against the government erupted in the country. Go to article

Germany's top envoy to travel to Beirut, demand reform

Libanon Proteste in Beirut (Reuters/T. Al-Sudani)

Germany has pledged €20 million in aid following the devastating explosion in Beirut last week. But Heiko Maas is not going there just to offer his support.

BELARUS ELECTIONS

Belarusian law enforcement officers detain people during a rally of opposition supporters following the presidential election in Minsk

Belarus police in fresh clash with protesters

It's the second time in a row that people have demonstrated, angry at Lukashenko's presidential election win.

Germany threatens sanctions over Belarus election

The EU should review previously-lifted sanctions on Belarus, said the foreign ministry, following Lukashenko's win.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (picture-alliance/dpa/BelTA/N. Petrov)

Belarus election commission: Lukashenko wins 80% of vote

However, the main challenger has rejected the results and demanded that Alexander Lukashenko "hand over power."

Joshua Wong: 'Stop the erosion of universal values'

Joshua Wong, a pro-democracy activist and former secretary-general of the political party Demosisto, has told DW that he wasn't sure when he would be arrested and extradited to mainland China. But he said he would "continue the plan to fight for freedom."

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai arrested under national security law

Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been arrested under China's new national security law for the city, a close aide said.

The island of Borkum, where one of the notorious homes was (picture alliance/dpa/I. Wagner)

Nazi criminals 'ran children's homes for decades'

Millions of West German children were sent to brutal "spa" homes between the 1950s and 1980s that left them traumatized, a new report alleges. Many of the homes were run by former Nazis.

SPD chancellor candidate: Who is Olaf Scholz?

Olaf Scholz is the Social Democrats' candidate as German chancellor to succeed Angela Merkel. There is no doubting his experience — and he is known for his ability to handle a crisis. But many say something is missing.

A couple kiss goodbye in Frankfurt (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Probst)

Coronavirus: Non-married couples in Germany reunite

Partners of German residents in many non-EU countries have not been allowed to visit their loved ones since March.

Coronavirus digest: Record Australia deaths

Soaring summer temperatures do not seem to alter the pace of virus transmission, says the global health body.

NEWS REPORTS

US threatens trading ban for Chinese companies 1m ago

Steven Mnuchin said Chinese firms must comply with US audit requirements or be delisted from the US stock exchange. The delisting will take place at the end of 2021.

Sharia court sentences singer to death for blasphemy 2h ago

A Sharia court in Nigeria has sentenced a singer to death by hanging for blasphemy. The 22-year old singer might appeal the verdict.

Human Rights Watch seeks treaty banning 'killer robots' 4h ago

Protesters use a fake robot in Berlin to make a point about autonomous weapons

Human Rights Watch has released a report saying that a growing number of countries have shown a desire for a new international treaty against fully autonomous weapons. It says 30 countries explicitly seek a ban.

Trump pulled from briefing after shooting 5h ago

U.S. Secret Service Police stand outside the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Washington, as a news conference by President Donald Trump was paused.

Donald Trump was briefly evacuated from a White House press conference after an incident outside. US agents shot an allegedly armed person outside.

Greece accuses Turkey of 'threatening peace' in the Med 5h ago

Turkish seismic research vessel Oruc Reis sails through Mediterranean after leaving a port in Antalya, Turkey

Greece has called a military meeting after Turkey resumed a mission looking for gas reserves near a Greek island. Erdogan has meanwhile called for dialogue to resolve ongoing issues between the two NATO members.

Germany Greens leader wants better heatwave plans 8h ago

Deutschland | Wetter Hitzewelle | Thermometer mit 40 Grad (picture-alliance/dpa/HMB Media/O. Mueller)

He told residents to get used to the high temperatures. The ongoing heat wave left one German town without water access over the weekend.

Germany rejects fans' early return to soccer stadiums 9h ago

Health ministers in Germany have extended a ban for spectators at Bundesliga matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The football league's games restarted in May under strict rules to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Rare Bronze Age cache discovered in Scotland by amateur metal detectorist 10h ago

This undated photo issued by Crown Office Communications shows objects found by metal detectorist Mariusz Stepien in the Scottish Borders (picture-alliance/AP/Crown Office Communications)

A treasure trove of "nationally significant" artifacts dating back to 1,000 BC has been discovered in Scotland — one of just a few historical caches unearthed after being hidden for so long.

France opens 'terrorist murder case' in Niger killings 11h ago

Soldiers stand guard at sunset as France's President and Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou (unseen) take part in a military ceremony

The French government has condemned the "cowardly" attack on humanitarian workers in southwestern Niger and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The attack took place at a giraffe reserve outside the capital.

CORONAVIRUS AROUND THE WORLD

How coronavirus pandemic has spurred change in Germany

Coronavirus masks (picture-alliance/Fotostand/Schmitt)

Subsidies and digitalization: The coronavirus crisis has shown that some changes can be implemented faster than once thought — politically, economically and socially.

German firms expect restrictions for another 8.5 months

Customers sit between dolls at a cafe in Germany

The leisure sector is the most pessimistic as Europe's biggest economy fights back from a pandemic-induced downturn.

Paris mandates masks amid case spike

Visitors maintain social distance as they line-up at a souvenirs shop at Disneyland Paris as the theme park reopens its doors to the public in Marne-la-Vallee, near Paris

The restriction applies to open-air markets and banks of the Seine. After initially containing the virus, France has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases during the holiday season.

STORIES & ANALYSIS

Pakistani women on Tinder break dating taboos

Causal dating for women is often frowned upon in Pakistan's male-dominated society. However, dating apps like Tinder are challenging norms and allowing women to take more control over their sexuality.

PERSPECTIVES

Belarus protest (Getty Images/AFP/S. Gapon)

Belarus protests pose a real threat to Lukashenko

The Belarus election was a farce — but it is a victory for Belarusian civil society, writes says Christian F. Trippe,

Indonesia volcano eruption: Mount Sinabung spews huge ash cloud

Lebanon's government resigns over deadly Beirut port blast

Coronavirus: Germany allows non-married couples to reunite

Mandatory coronavirus testing at airports in Germany off to smooth start

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Refugee in the DRC accused of witchcraft (Getty Images/AFP/F. Scoppa)

Witch hunts: A global problem in the 21st century

Witch hunts are far from being a thing of the past — even in the 21st century. In many countries, this is still a sad reality for many women today. That is why August 10 has been declared a World Day against Witch Hunts.

An indigenous Australian wears a traditional mask made of twisted twine and dark feathers that fall across his face. His cheeks and the bridge of his nose are painted white.

The plight of indigenous peoples across the world

Every year on August 9th, the UN promotes the protection of the rights of indigenous people. To celebrate this day, DW takes a look at what the situation is like for indigenous communities across the world.

Buchrücken Goethe Faust (imago/teutopress)

Bookworms celebrate Book Lovers Day

Every year on August 9, bibliophiles celebrate Book Lovers Day. Who are these bookworms, and what do they collect?

Dutch footballer Ellen Fokkema (front) (Orange Pictures/Henk Jan Dijks)

Dutch woman playing with men asks questions of German football

A woman in the men's game: Ellen Fokkema, 19, has been given the green light to play for a fourth-division Dutch men's side next season. Could gender neutrality be a model for German football?

People taking part in a ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction of a wall

Austria: Belated recognition for murdered Jews

Construction of a wall of names to commemorate the lives of Jews murdered in the Shoah has finally begun in Vienna.

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COVID-19 puts millions at risk of poverty

India has been one of the world's economic success stories, with millions lifted out of poverty in recent years. But the pandemic could change that. COVID-19 hits everyone. With the world's third highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. And India cannot afford another lockdown.