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Germany's ambassador to Pakistan said the South Asian nation would play a supportive role in the future of Afghan peace and prosperity and thanked Islamabad for helping Germany evacuate Afghans across its border. Go to article
As female employees in Kabul were reportedly told to stay home, some staged a protest against the latest restrictions on women by the new Taliban government.
Relatives of the Afghan family killed after their father was falsely identified by the US military as a terrorist say they want a face-to-face apology and reparations.
The first vote under Hong Kong's newly revamped election system will ensure that "patriots rule Hong Kong."
A Rwandan court is expected to issue a verdict on Paul Rusesabagina. His story, in which he saved scores of people during the Rwandan genocide, inspired the film 'Hotel Rwanda,' but now Kigali accuses him of terrorism.
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian lamented the "duplicity, disdain and lies" from allies over the growing crisis. The French Ambassador to Australia said he read about the scuttled defense deal in the Australian press.
Germany’s top court decided in 2019 that adults who have legal guardians should no longer be barred from taking part in elections. Now many of them will do so for the first time.
As Germans go to the polls to elect a new government, what can they expect for their digital future? What are the various parties promising and why does Europe's biggest economy need to play catch-up anyhow?
In the run-up to the German elections, Turkish-German chatrooms, Internet forums and social media are circulating advice on how to vote. Some of their recommendations amount to a call for a boycott, says Elmas Topcu.
As Germany approaches its federal election, chances are high that the lower house of parliament could swell to more than 900 members. Only China's National People's Congress is larger. And this could lead to problems.
For many suvivors, the floods in Germany have a major impact on the federal election this month.
Gunmen who kidnapped more than 100 students from a high school in northwestern Nigeria months ago have released 10 more of the hostages. But 21 others still remain in captivity.
Germany's annual march against abortion, euthanasia and stem cell research has provoked fierce opposition from rights groups. Counter-demonstrators called for easier access to abortions across Germany.
Six Palestinian inmates had escaped a maximum-security Israeli prison in the city of Jenin through a tunnel earlier this month. With the last two escapees arrested, all are now once again in Israeli custody.
The US plans to put most of the 10,000 Haitian migrants under a bridge on the Mexico border on planes home. US authorities can bypass asylum seekers' rights based on a Trump-era pandemic order.
Russia's parliamentary elections entered the second day with several reports alleging widespread violations in favor of the ruling United Russia party.
Six Evergrande executives cashed in their investments just as the company's liquidity crunch became clear. China's second-largest real estate company is close to collapse.
Health Minister Jens Spahn has called for more efforts to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in southeastern Germany. Nationwide, nearly 63% of the population have received both shots. Follow DW for more.
Authorities have devised new ways to verify whether the PCR tests are real or not, but experts are skeptical. Police have discovered numerous rings and scammers providing the forged certificates.
Thailand's tourism industry is reeling from the pandemic and officials want to open more destinations to tourists, despite rising COVID cases.
Thousands of Afghan refugees have landed at the Ramstein US Air Base in Germany. The huge tent city is to be evacuated by the end of September. But where they end up is often a question of luck.
Learning a third language such as German, Japanese or Mandarin seems to have gone out of fashion. Some students are turning to non-traditional alternatives such as Arabic, computer programming or coding, to succeed.
Last year, Vladislav and Vitalij Kusnetshik sought political asylum at the Swedish embassy in Minsk. They have refused to leave the compound since, warning the Lukashenko regime may torture them.
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Moscow's efforts to force the operational start of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline have so far come to nothing.
With the Emmy Awards due to be presented this weekend, the big question is, how inclusive will they be?
Hogir Hirori's award-winning documentary portrays the struggles of activists determined to save Yazidi girls and women.
Volunteers from 180 countries do what they can to raise awareness of how to tackle waste and protect the environment.
It’s been more than 100 years since the Bauhaus art school was founded. A number of products designed by its teachers and students are still being made. Officially under license, but also in unauthorized copies. And that can lead to lawsuits.
For 30 years, the space telescope has been providing us with breathtaking images from distant corners of the universe.
Following decisive wins over RB Leipzig and Barcelona, Bayern Munich's class was again on display against Bochum.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan caused a stir after she appointed Stergomena Tax as defense minister. She becomes the first woman to hold the critical portfolio since the country's independence.
With world-class buildings, World Heritage parks and even a movie studio, the city has plenty to offer visitors.
With the protective barriers removed from around the famous arch, people can get up close to the transformed war memorial.
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