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Women's suffrage in Germany: A long road ahead

At celebrations marking 100 years of women's suffrage, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned against setbacks in women's rights. The fact Germany has a female chancellor "must not be an alibi" for shortcomings. Go to article

German minister on China visit 2h ago

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas meets with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in Beijing

Despite warnings from China that Germany should not interfere in its internal affairs, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called on Beijing to be transparent about the human rights conflict surrounding the Uighur Muslims.

Seehofer to step down as CSU leader 6h ago

Deutschland München | Horst Seehofer, Innenminister CSU (Imago/A. Pohl)

After Angela Merkel pledged to retire as the head of her CDU party, Horst Seehofer has confirmed he will also step down as leader of Bavaria's CSU. However, he intends to remain Germany's interior minister for now.

Afghan diplomat seeks asylum in Germany 4h ago

Anti-deportation protesters in Munich (Imago/ZUMA Press/S. Babbar)

The identity of the Afghan diplomat who had recently applied for asylum in Germany has been revealed to DW. His case comes at an awkward time for Germany's Interior Ministry.

Ukrainian separatists voted in again 2h ago

Denis Pushilin casting his vote (picture-alliance/dpa/TASS/M. Tereshchenko)

Voters in east Ukraine have confirmed in office interim leaders of two rebel-held regions. The polls, denounced by Kyiv and the West, are widely seen as tightening Moscow's grip on the territories.

EU bowing to Kremlin on Magnitsky sanctions? 5h ago

A woman holds a placard with a portrait of Sergei Magnitsky during a rally in Moscow in 2012. The poster reads 'Dead in the fight against the system of thievery' (Reuters)

Bill Browder has spent nine years campaigning to punish Russian officials responsible for killing his friend Sergei Magnitsky. He hopes Moscow's increased aggression will convince Europe it's time to act.

AfD head under fire for Swiss donations 13h ago

Alice Weidel (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Weigel)

Alice Weidel reportedly received €130,000 in campaign donations from Switzerland ahead of 2017 elections. The AfD co-leader's political rivals are now gunning for her resignation.

UN chief's dire warning on Yemen port Hodeida 5h ago

People queueing for drinking water in Hodeida (Getty Images/AFP/E. Ahmed)

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on the warring factions in Yemen to engage in peace talks. Recent clashes in the port city of Hodeida have exacerbated the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

The menace of child trafficking in Latin America 6h ago

Organized child trafficking is one of the murkiest chapters in the history of Latin American military autocracies. The dictators in dark glasses may be gone, but exploitation of the vulnerable continues.

Senior Air India pilot loses license over booze 8h ago

Air India Boeing 747-400 (picture-alliance/imageBroker)

The senior pilot and director of operations had already run into problems with alcohol tests: in 2017 he received a 3-month suspension after allegedly refusing to take a breathalyzer test. He denies he had been drinking.

The Camp Fire rages near Big Bend, California (picture-alliance/AP Photo/N. Berger)

In pictures: California wildfires rage on

The so-called "Camp Fire," one of several in the state, continues to devastate California. Overall fires have claimed 31 lives, making it the state's deadliest blaze on record, and razed more than 6,700 buildings.

German dies taking selfie at World's End 15h ago

Sri Lanka Touristen am Aussichtspunkt von World 's End (picture-alliance/imageBROKER)

The woman fell off a 4,000-feet (1,200-meter) high cliff trying to take a selfie in Sri Lanka. The tragedy is the latest in a string of deadly selfie attempts worldwide.

German goes on trial for ice rink terror attack plan 8h ago

ice rink in Karlsruhe (picture alliance/dpa/U. Deck)

A German man accused of having plotted a major attack on an ice rink in Karlsruhe has gone on trial. The suspect appears to have links to IS, but he insists he supports the Kurdish Peshmerga.

Suspect charged over Australian strawberry needles 9h ago

Needles in Australian strawberries (Getty Images/P. Hamilton)

The September scandal forced many Australian supermarkets to pull all strawberries from their shelves, with many farmers dumping tons of the fruit. Police didn't reveal the motives behind the woman's alleged involvement.

Cash pours in for homeless hero from Melbourne 17h ago

A burning car is seen on Bourke Street, in Melbourne at the time of the knife attack.

The man dubbed 'trolley man' had used a shopping cart to halt last week's deadly lone wolf terror attack in Melbourne. Now he is being unexpectedly rewarded by grateful citizens.

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Over and done with 2h ago

Horst Seehofer plans to step down as CSU leader. His days as Interior Minister are numbered, but he has one last aim.

German dies after falling off World's End in Sri Lanka trying to take selfie

Finland to probe reports of Russia disrupting GPS during NATO drill

Why is India 'Hinduizing' cities' Muslim names?

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UP state chief minister, Yogi Adityanath (Reuters/P. Kumar)

India renames Muslim cities

Despite criticism from civil society, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has renamed a number of Indian cities. Experts say the drive could seriously dent India's secular image. Murali Krishnan reports from New Delhi.

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Why is a better analysis of customer experience so crucial for SAP's portfolio?

Polen Andrzej Duda receives Donald Trump (Reuters/C. Barria)

Why Eastern Europeans like Donald Trump

Profound anti-Americanism lies behind western Europe’s distaste for Trump. In eastern Europe, Trump is more popular.

World War I centenary 15.04.2014

DW takes a look back at the 'war to end all wars.'

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia (Bdnews24.com)

Key Bangladeshi opposition group to contest December elections

Bangladesh's general election has been delayed after a decision to include a new alliance of opposition parties led by former PM Khaleda Zia's BNP. The ruling Awami League (AL) could now face an uphill electoral battle.

Artificial intelligence in medicine: The computer knows what you need

Nowadays, artificial intelligence is driving advances in medical technology. Its applications are diverse. AI can sniff out diseases, give therapy and do much more. DW looks into how the tech is being used.

Scientists at the Glaciar Union camp in Antarctica as they measure the solar radiation in November 2015

Healing the ozone layer: A ray of hope for planet Earth?

After a decades-long ban on harmful ozone-depleting chemicals, the ozone layer is finally healing. Could this be a model for tackling other environmental problems like climate change?