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Congo's Fayulu declares himself president

The runner-up in the presidential election in DR Congo, Martin Fayulu, had said he was the real winner in the contest and called for protests. But a high court ruling said the challenge was "unfounded." Go to article

Over 100 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean 5h ago

People in a dingy off the coast of Libya with a ship in the background (picture-alliance/AP Photo/O. Calvo)

Aid groups fear that some 170 migrants could be dead after two dinghies sank in separate incidents after leaving Libya and Morocco. Italian President Sergio Mattarella has expressed his "deep sorrow."

Trump offers concessions to get wall funds 6h ago

Trump gestures during his speech (picture-alliance/abaca/O. Douliery)

President Trump offered to extend protections for some immigrants in exchange for $5.7 billion to build a wall at the Mexican border. A political standoff has lasted weeks and left 800,000 federal employees without pay.

Trump remains the 'unprecedented president' 19.01.2019

US President Donald Trump at a press conference in the White House (REUTERS)

Remember the hope that Donald Trump would be mostly tough talk, but little action? At the halfway-mark of his first term it is time to acknowledge the huge impact he's already had — and wonder how much more could come.

Women's rallies held around the world 10h ago

Deutschland Berlin Women's marches around the world (Imago/Zuma/O. Messinger)

Women gathered in Berlin, London, Washington DC, and New York to commemorate the protests at the election of Donald Trump. Bad weather is hampering the event in Washington.

Suspected car bomb explodes in N. Ireland 4h ago

An ambulance responds to suspected car bombing in Londenderry (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Mcauley)

Northern Irish police posted a picture of what appeared to be a burning car in front of a courthouse. Irish politicians have condemned what they called a terrorist attack. No one was injured by the explosion.

Merkel sees Germany-France as drivers of EU unity

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a joint press conference (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Sohn)

With Brexit looming on the horizon and populist parties calling for further EU exits, European unity has been shaken. In a video message, Merkel explained why she thinks a new friendship treaty with Paris will help.

Rally in Berlin for sustainable agriculture 7h ago

Berlin Demonstration für Agrarwende (picture-alliance/dpa/R. Hirschberger)

Tens of thousands of critics of industrialized farming have converged on Berlin to renew calls for shifts to eco-sustainable harvests. Visiting Berlin for its annual Green Week expo are 70 agriculture ministers.

Markus Söder takes reins of CSU party 12h ago

CSU party head Markus Söder speaks at a party conference in Munich, Germany (Reuters/A. Gebert)

After over 10 years of leadership under Horst Seehofer, the CSU has elected long-time rival Markus Söder to replace him. It's the end of an era, but Angela Merkel's CDU hopes it will also mark a turnaround in tensions.

Streetwise Witsel fills Reus’ boots 7h ago

Bundesliga 18. Spieltag | RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund | TOR Dortmund (Reuters/M. Rietschel )

Borussia Dortmund picked up a huge win on the road in a vital examination of their title credentials. The leaders were without Marco Reus but Axel Witsel filled the void in special fashion.

Women's suffrage campaigners advocating for their candidate in January 1919, ahead the first election in which German women could vote (picture-alliance/AdsD/Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung)

Weimar: The birth of a German democracy

In 1919, German women voted for the first time — in an election that was to play a pivotal role in the country's history. It came on the heels of the disastrous Great War and the year before Hitler formed the Nazi party.

The funeral service for Mayor Pawel Adamowicz

Thousands pay last respects to Gdansk mayor 16h ago

Former German President Joachim Gauck was among hundreds of politicians and dignitaries who attended the funeral for the slain mayor of Gdansk. In the wake of the killing, the Polish PiS party has seen its support fall.

Polen Danzig Trauer und Gedenken nach Mord an Pawel Adamowicz, Bürgermeister (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/K. Dobuszynski)

A city in mourning buries its murdered mayor 18.01.2019

The Polish city of Gdansk is saying farewell to its mayor, who was stabbed to death at a charity concert. The suspected attacker's mother has told police she was concerned that her son was planning political revenge.

US airstrike in Somalia kills dozens of al-Shabab militants 8h ago

Al-Shabab militants carry out exercises in Somalia (picture alliance/AP Photo/F. A. Warsameh)

The airstrike killed 52 militants, making it the deadliest operation in months that was carried out by the US in Somalia. US officials said it was ordered after the militant group attacked Somali forces.

Monks shot dead at Thai temple 16h ago

Thai military police stand in front of temple (Reuters/S. Boonthanom)

Black-clad gunmen on motorbikes have shot dead two Buddhist monks and wounded two others in southern Thailand. Separatist violence which first flared in 2004 has seen an uptick in recent weeks after a three-year lull.

Death toll rises after Mexican pipeline blast 19.01.2019

A soldier stands by as a field is engulfed in flames in Hidalgo, Mexico (Reuters/National Defence Secretary)

Hundreds of people were near a pipeline when it exploded, leaving 66 dead and 76 injured. Dozens of Mexican states have experienced fuel shortages since President Lopez Obrador shut down pipelines to curb fuel theft.

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Donald Trump and Jean-Claude Juncker (Getty Images/AFP/S. Loeb)

Trump hasn't been all bad for the EU 2m ago

The US president has shaken things up in Brussels, but his tenure has also done Europe some good, says Max Hofmann.

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Mondfinsternis 2018 | Deutschland (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Balk)

♫ Monday, Moonday.. ♫

The coming week begins with a total lunar eclipse. We explain where the rare phenomenon can be seen, when, and why the Earth satellite becomes a blood moon.

Bundesliga 18. Spieltag | Eintracht Frankfurt vs. SC Freiburg | TOR Frankfurt (Imago/T. Frey)

Bundesliga Matchday 18 roundup

Eintracht Frankfurt started 2019 strong as all three members of their fantastic attacking trio got on the score sheet. Elsewhere, Peter Bosz coached his first Leverkusen game.

Berlin skyline (picture-alliance/C. Reister)

'Berlin, I Love You' movie trailer scorned in capital city

A trailer for a new English-language romantic film set in the German capital has caused quite a stir among some critics. Berlin, say the film's protagonists, is a place where people come to "dream" and "fall in love."

Aero Mexico plane (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Mainka)

Airline ad offers discounts to Americans with Mexican DNA

As the US-Mexico border row continues to rage, AeroMexico is offering US travelers a "DNA discount" to visit their closest neighbor. An ad detailing the perk has gone viral on social media.

Line of car lights on an autobahn at night (picture alliance/dpa/J. Stratenschulte)

Will Germany use autobahn speed limits to cut carbon emissions?

A national commission has laid out a number of steps to help Germany meet EU emissions targets. Though desperately needed, they will face resistance from citizens and the country's influential auto industry.

Russian Orthodox priest blesses people during celebrations of Epiphany in Pereslavl-Zalessky, Russia (picture-alliance/dpa/V. Astapkovich)

Orthodox Russians jump into icy waters to celebrate Epiphany

Epiphany marks Jesus Christ's baptism in the River Jordan. Russians traditionally celebrate the event by dunking themselves in freezing lakes or rivers blessed by Orthodox priests.