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UK can halt Brexit unilaterally — EU court

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the UK could reverse Brexit without consulting other EU states. It comes a day before a parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal. But reports suggest the vote could be canceled. Go to article

German rail strike: Long-distance trains halted 9h ago

Display saying trains cancelled (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Kneffel)

German rail travelers face heavy delays in the run-up to Christmas. On Monday, workers went on a nationwide four-hour strike, with all long-distance trains canceled. It comes after salary talks broke down last week.

UN conference in Marrakech (Reuters/A. Mokhtari)

UN migration pact adopted, despite dissent 4h ago

UN member states have adopted the UN's controversial migration compact at a conference in Morocco.

US only country not supporting refugee pact 09.12.2018

The UN says member states must unite to support refugees — but can this work without Washington on board?

Carlos Ghosn, and Nissan, formally charged

Carlos Ghosn (Getty Images/AFP/E. Laurent)

The ousted Nissan chairman was also served a new arrest warrant on separate allegations of underreporting his income, according to local media reports. Nissan and another of its former executives were also charged.

German imports and exports rise 1h ago

A container ship docks in the dusk at Hamburg Port

German exports have bounced back in October, while a strong import rise suggests robust domestic demand. Cause for cheer? Not quite, according to most observers of Europe's powerhouse.

Spain questions its monarchy 20m ago

Spanien Madrid - Referendum zur Monarchie (DW/S. Saez)

Spaniards have been casting ballots in unofficial people's votes to abolish the monarchy. Many say it's time Spain became a republic and argue that the king no longer helps to hold the country together.

US-Kampfflugzeug F-35 Lightning | Paris Air Show (Reuters/P. Rossignol)

SIPRI: US arms output dwarfs rest of world

US firms are by far at the top of the global arms trade, according to an expert report. Germany's largest defense company landed at 25th among the globe's top 100; Russia, Turkey and China are also boosting production.

Bangladeshis in Germany hope for peaceful vote 1h ago

#WhatBangladesh do you want discussion in Bonn (DW/P. Böll)

Bangladeshis living in Germany have expressed hope that the December 30 polls would strengthen democracy in the South Asian country. PM Hasina's government has come under criticism for "stifling" dissent in Bangladesh.

Russian ex-cop convicted for 56 (more) murders 4h ago

A court in the far eastern city of Irkutsk has convicted a former policeman of 56 murders. He was handed a life sentence and deprived of his pension. He was already serving a life sentence for another 22 murders.

Nadia Murad: One woman's fight against Islamic State

Nadia Murad Sacharow-Preis des Europaparlaments (picture alliance / dpa)

She escaped from a living hell: Nadia Murad gives a face to the thousands of Yazidi women who were raped by members of IS. Her efforts to end sexual violence as a weapon in war earned her the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize.

Opinion: Nobel Peace Prize sends strong signal against sexual violence

Honoring Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad is the right thing but shows just how much more work still lies ahead, writes Dirke Köpp.

Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege?

Friedensnobelpreis Denis Mukwege (Getty Images/V. Boyko)

The gynecologist was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in helping victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He shares the prize with Iraqi activist Nadia Murad. But who is Denis Mukwege?

Mukwege: 'Do not treat sexual violence as taboo'

Congolese gynecologist Denis Mukwege (AFP/Getty Images/S. Hamed)

If all men would act and think like Congolese gynecologist Denis Mukwege, it would be a better world. DW's Susanne Krauß met the Nobel Peace Prize winner also referred to as the 'miracle doctor' at his Panzi hospital.

China ramps up Huawei pressure on Canada 1h ago

Kanada Anhörung Meng Wanzhou, Huawei | Skizze aus dem Gericht (picture-alliance/empics/Canadian Press/J. Wolsak)

China claims Canada has violated the human rights of Huawei executive Meng Wangzhou, who was arrested as she passed through Vancouver December 1. US and Chinese sources say her arrest is not linked to trade negotiations.

Macron to address nation after riots 13h ago

Frankreich Gelbwestenprotest in Paris (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Euler)

President Emmanuel Macron will speak to the French people after a fourth week of protests that have shaken the country. Unrest sparked by proposed fuel tax hikes has morphed into a general anti-government revolt.

Khashoggi's final words: 'I can't breathe' 10h ago

Jamal Khashoggi (picture-alliance/AP Photo/V. Mayo)

A transcript of an audio recording of Jamal Khashoggi's final moments has revealed details of the journalist's murder. The Saudi foreign minister has rejected demands to extradite two suspects connected to the death.

People take part in a demonstration under the slogan Together we buried the patriarchal order to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Amnesty highlights female rights activism

Amnesty International has paid tribute to the growing role of women in the fight for human rights in a new report.

Armenian PM's alliance wins by landslide 11h ago

Armenia's acting prime minister is on track to consolidate his power after preliminary results put his alliance ahead in parliamentary elections. Nikol Pashinian took office in May after leading anti-corruption protests.

Will Armenia's peaceful revolution continue?

Venezuela: Maduro further secures power 9h ago

President Nicolas Maduro speaks after voting in local elections in Caracas

With opposition parties banned and an ongoing economic crisis, a scant number of Venezuelans cast their votes. At the ballot box, President Nicolas Maduro accused the US of seeking to "divide" his country.

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Pact with long-term effects 4h ago

The UN migration pact is not legally binding, but could become international standard, writes Cigdem Akyol.

German rail strikes cause widespread delays

Jamal Khashoggi's final words were 'I can't breathe': report

SIPRI: US dwarfs rest of world in armaments production

Amnesty International report highlights women's fight against oppression

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No pets at Christmas from German shelters

Over the Christmas holiday period animal shelters in Germany are stopping people taking pets home. They say that anyone who does not understand why is probably the wrong person to adopt.

Indonesien Bauarbeiter durch Rebellen ermordet (Getty Images/AFP/Anyong)

Papua killings revive debate on decades-old conflict

The reent attack on construction workers in Papua has raised questions about Indonesian President Joko Widodo's strategy in the volatile region. The Papuan demand for autonomy is getting louder.