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Angela Merkel finally faces critics in Chemnitz 16.11.2018

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Merkel lays out Germany's national interests

Chancellor Merkel countered a storm of accusations and scorn from the far right in her first parliamentary speech since announcing this would be her last term. She also emphasized the value of international cooperation. Go to article

EU shoots down Italy's budget plans, again 6h ago

Europa Italien - EU-Kommisssion weist Italiens Haushaltsentwurf zurück (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Kappeler)

The EU Commission's new rejection of the Italian budget is the first step in disciplinary procedures that could lead to hefty fines. In its report, the Commission said Italy has "seriously violated" EU budget rules.

Is 'Islamic State' making a comeback in Iraq? 2h ago

The Kurdish army in Iraq says that IS is rising like a phoenix from the ashes. The organization is regrouping, filling the void left by its quarreling adversaries. Judit Neurink reports from Irbil and Mosul.

South Korean beats out Russian to head Interpol 9h ago

The choice of South Korea's Kim Jong Yang to head the international police organization comes as a blow to Russia, whose candidate had been seen as the front-runner in the race.

EU wants Hungary to explain Macedonia PM 3h ago

Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski (L) stands in front of his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban during news conference in Skopje May 12, 2011 (Reuters/O. Teofilovski)

A former Macedonian prime minister wanted for corruption in his home country says he was granted asylum in Hungary. The European Union commissioner in charge of membership policy says he wants answers.

OECD: Global economic growth has peaked 4h ago

Global economic growth has peaked, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has said in its latest economic outlook. And more clouds are appearing on the horizon in the form of trade disputes.

Euromaidan five years on: Ukraine's new reformers 18h ago

Demonstrators hold Ukrainian and European Union flags during a rally in Kyiv in November 2013 (Reuters)

In 2013, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets demanding an independent judiciary and an end to corruption. Since then, some progress has been made, but activists say much more work lies ahead.

Who is Carlos Ghosn? 5h ago

Carlos Ghosn (picture-alliance/AP Images/T. Suzuki)

Carlos Ghosn, the chairman of Nissan Motors who forged the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, has been arrested on corruption charges. The arrest has stunned Japan, where he is known as a disciplined business leader.

Parents spend state child payments wisely 5h ago

Germany's direct allocation of money to parents for their children works well, a Bertelsmann Foundation study shows. The money flows into improving youngsters' day care as well as sports, and music lessons.

Court: Deporting bin Laden ally lawful after all 1h ago

Sami A. was deported to Tunisia in July. The court that tried to stop his deportation has overturned its prior ruling after receiving assurances Sami would not be tortured in his native country.

Remnants of Berlin Wall saved from developers 1h ago

@dw_stories, East Side Gallery, Berlin (DW/T. Kakareko)

The East Side Gallery now belongs to the Berlin Wall Foundation, which aims to protect the famous section of the former wall that divided the German capital.

Poland backtracks on judicial reform 6h ago

A new bill would see more than 20 judges who were forced into early retirement return to the bench. The move comes after a top EU court ruled Warsaw had violated European democratic standards.

Romania government impasse worsens 16m ago

Romania's President Klaus Iohannis and the government are at loggerheads. Iohannis took the rare step of partly rejecting a proposed cabinet reshuffle, and the country's struggle with corruption is coming to a head.

Bundesliga to ditch maligned Monday matches 4h ago

1. Bundesliga 26. Spieltag | SV Werder Bremen v 1. FC Köln (Getty Images/Bongarts/L. Baron )

After protests from supporters, the German Football League has confirmed that unpopular Monday night matches are to be abolished. When the new Bundesliga TV deal is negotiated, there will instead be more Sunday matches.

Has Duterte 'surrendered' to Beijing on the South China Sea? 5h ago

Manila potests against China-funded Kaliwa Dam (Getty Images/AFP/T. Aljibe)

President Xi Jinping has signed 29 bilateral deals with the Philippines on his landmark visit to Manila. But experts say his main agenda was to forge cooperation on the disputed South China Sea. Ana P. Santos reports.

German teen takes 49 minutes to lose license 14h ago

A police dummy holding a camera in his hand (picture-alliance/dpa/T. Warnack)

A German teenager has managed to gain and lose his driving license in less than one hour after police caught him speeding near the city of Dortmund. The 18-year-old was going 95 kilometers per hour in a 50 zone.

American killed by ancient tribe in India 1h ago

A Sentinel tribal man aims with his bow and arrow at an Indian Coast Guard helicopter as it flies over the island

The man had intruded on an island that is home to an isolated tribe known to fire at outsiders with bows and arrows. Police have arrested seven fishermen for facilitating the US citizen's visit to the remote island.

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Beyond Solheim's climate hypocrisy 3h ago

The head of UNEP has stepped down after it was revealed that he spent half a million dollars flying around the planet.

Germany sets out new law to find skilled immigrants

German driver loses license 49 minutes after passing test

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Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook feminist under fire

In a wildly successful corporate career, Sheryl Sandberg became a billionaire. Through her feminist activism, she urged women around the world to “lean in.” But recent criticism could force her to lean out of Facebook.

Survivor tells story of forgotten concentration camp

North of Berlin, the little-known Uckermark concentration camp was used to punish girls who failed to get in line with the Nazi regime. Maybe they had foreign boyfriends or joined groups opposed to the Hitler Youth. Lucja Barikowska told DW her story.

Shahidul Alam's lawyer: charges 'concocted' 5h ago

A protest in Berlin for the release of Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam (DW/A. Islam)

Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam has been set free after spending over 100 days in jail on "propaganda" allegations. In a DW interview, Alam's lawyer, Sara Hossain, said the case against Alam won't stand in court.

Montgolfiere Erster Flug im 1783 (picture-alliance/Mary Evans Picture Library)

The world's first hot air balloon turns 235

235 years ago, the first manned hot air balloon in human history rose freely into the sky near Paris. It was the beginning of a new era, and from that point on, humankind saw planet earth from a new perspective.

Hitler in Nuremberg (Museen der Stadt Nürnberg/Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände)

New Hitler bio looks at 'seductive' persona

A new biography of Adolf Hitler by Volker Ullrich shows how easily a democracy can be destroyed, and portrays the Führer behind the atrocities of World War II and the Holocaust as a master of seduction.

Organic farmers protect Italy's food tradition

Limoncella, Etna, Gravenstein — these are just some of the heirloom apples and other crop varieties that Italian organic farmers are growing in a bid to save the country's vibrant food heritage.

A guide to making small talk in Germany

It's often said that the Germans don't really "do" small talk. But, as Rachel Stewart finds out in this week's episode of Meet the Germans, there are still a few tricks you can use to break the ice in Germany.