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Prague: Hundreds of thousands in anti-government protests

Over 200,000 people took to the streets of Prague on Saturday as part of anti-government protests. Sunday marks 30 years since the 1989 Velvet Revolution that led to the fall of communism in what was then Czechoslovakia. Go to article

Iran: Protesters clash with police after fuel price hike 6h ago

A fire burning around a motorcycle in Isfahan (AFP)

Protesters in Iran clashed with police on Saturday, angry at the government over an increase in the price of gas. Traffic blocked roads after a night of demonstrations during which at least one person was killed.

France: Tear gas fired as yellow vests stage comeback 14h ago

Riot police deploy tear gas in Paris (Reuters/C. Platiau)

Clashes broke out between protesters and police on the streets of Paris as demonstrators marked the one-year anniversary of France's yellow vest movement. Tear gas canisters were deployed and scores of arrests made.

St. Mark's Square reopens but city on 'red alert' 9h ago

High water in Venice on Saturday (picture-alliance/ZUMAPRESS/C. Furlan)

Tourists and residents were allowed back into the flooded St Mark's Square on Saturday. Water levels have not subsided and the highest possible weather warning has been issued for Sunday.

'Three Gs' emerge as Germany take step forward 4h ago

Fussball UEFA EM 2020 Qualifikation l Deutschland vs Weißrussland l Tor 2:0 Leon Goretzka (Getty Images/Bongarts/J. Schäfler)

After months of slow development, Germany finally took a visible step forward. While they met their expectations against Belarus, it was the emergence of Ginter, Goretzka and Gündogan that impressed the most.

Venezuela: Thousands take to streets of Caracas 5h ago

Venezuelan protester holding white rose in front of police

Thousands of Guaido supporters have protested in the capital in the latest attempt to overthrow Maduro from power. However, Venezuela's armed forces remain loyal to the socialist ruler.

Chinese soldiers with brooms to clean streets

Chinese army 'volunteers' to clean streets of Hong Kong 10h ago

In an unexpected move, China's People's Liberation Army have left their Hong Kong barracks to help the city tidy up after protests. Following Beijing's warnings of restoring order, the intervention left opinions divided.

Hong Kong protesters running with bows and arrows (Reuters/T. Peter)

Hong Kong: For the protesters, this is an endgame 15.11.2019

Hong Kong-based political scientist Stephan Ortmann does not see a peaceful solution to the current conflict.

Swedish Culture and Democracy Minister Amanda Lind

China threatens Sweden over support for publisher

Beijing is furious after Sweden's culture minister ignored warnings not to attend a ceremony honoring Chinese-born Gui Minhai, who is detained in the communist country. But Sweden says it won't be pushed around.

Prince Andrew: 'No recollection' of Virginia Giuffre 12h ago

Virginia Roberts Giuffre and Prince Andrew (U.S. District Court Southern District of New York)

The UK's Prince Andrew rarely discusses his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking out, he sought to squash allegations against him and went into detail about his relationship with Epstein.

Clashes erupt in Bonn after nearby neo-Nazi rally 3h ago

Police in Bonn shut down the city's main train station temporarily after a massive brawl broke out between rival protesters. The violence followed a neo-Nazi rally and large counterdemonstration in the town of Remagen.

Hamburg: Thousands protest against animal testing

Demonstrators against animal cruelty (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Bockwoldt)

Around 13,000 people attended a demonstration in the German city of Hamburg on Saturday to protest against animal testing. The demonstration was organized amid fears of animal abuse in a nearby facility.

Halle kebab shop owner gives shop away after shootings 10h ago

Kiez Döner reopens (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Prautzsch)

Halle's Kiez Döner has reopened for the first time after a man was shot in the outlet during a far-right terror attack.

India: Women barred from Sabarimala temple 11h ago

Sabarimala temple (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Swarup)

The Sabarimala temple in southern India is one of the largest Hindu pilgrimage centers in the country. The complex has courted controversy as India's Supreme Court decides whether to lift a ban on women.

Vote counting underway in Sri Lanka 15h ago

A polling station in Colombo (Reuters/D. Liyanawatte)

Violent incidents marred Sri Lanka's presidential election; gunmen fired at a bus transporting Muslim voters to the polls. This only magnified national security as a top priority for the 16 million eligible voters.

Germany detains Islamist deported from Turkey 15.11.2019

German authorities have detained an Islamist who was expelled with his family from Turkey. Ankara has been deporting individuals with alleged affiliation to the "Islamic State" terror group to their countries of origin.

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Palestinian rockets being fired from Gaza into Israel (picture-alliance/AP Photo/K. Hamra)

Terrorists and settlers 10h ago

A week of contradictions in the Middle East: Terror that can't be beaten militarily and criticism that has no effect.

China threatens Sweden over support for jailed book publisher 15h ago

Two German citizens detained in Hong Kong 15.11.2019

Hong Kong: 'For the protesters, this is a kind of endgame' 15.11.2019

Sri Lanka: Vote counting begins in presidential election marred by violence 15h ago

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Fussball UEFA EM 2020 Qualifikation l Deutschland vs Weißrussland l Tor 1:0 (picture alliance/dpa/M. Becker)

Germany vs. Belarus: Player ratings

Germany were dominant from the first whistle and comfortably saw off the challenge of Belarus to qualify for EURO 2020. Matthias Ginter and Toni Kroos stole the show, but how did the rest of Joachim Löw’s charges fare?

Yulia Ignatyev in Vorisno, Russia (DW/A. Kauschanski)

Teachers for Russia brings modern education to rural schools

For many schoolchildren in rural Russia, access to quality education can be challenging. Now, top-tier Russian university graduates are moving to the countryside to become teachers in undeserved communities.

Hands holding a photo of Sergei Magnitsky (AP)

Magnitsky a symbol of sanctions — and not just in Russia

Ten years ago, after uncovering a corruption scandal, financial auditor Sergei Magnitsky died in a Moscow prison. The case set a wave of sanctions in motion.

Ethiopian newspapers - one featuring Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (DW/J. Jeffrey)

Press freedom under siege in Ethiopia

Is Ethiopia already reneging on its promise of increased media freedom?

Moldavian flags near a statue (DW/E. Covalenco )

Moldova reverses course

The country's reform government led by Maia Sandu is history, something that could worry Europe.

Road signs on road covered in snow (picture-alliance/dpa/MAXPPP/Q. Top)

Winter snow, floods arrive early in Europe

Snow has hit the usually mild south of France; Germany, too, is seeing the first wintry weather. Venice is struggling with the worst floods in more than 50 years, while parts of northern England are also underwater.