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Erdogan says Khashoggi murder was 'planned'

The Turkish president has laid out the first official version of the investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Saudi Arabia could face its worst crisis if the crown prince is linked to the killing. Go to article

Kashoggi's son Salah meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Khashoggi's son at Saudi palace for apology 1h ago

The kingdom has come under mounting pressure to provide a credible account of how journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed.

'Investors back when dust settles' in Riyadh 5h ago

A Saudi business conference in Riyadh was overshadowed by the death of Jamal Khashoggi.

Deficit dispute: EU rejects Italy's budget 3h ago

Belgien EU-Kommission Pressekonferenz Valdis Dombrovskis (Reuters/E. Vidal)

The European Commission has for the first time ever rejected the budget of a member state, as it said the spending plans of Italy's populist government were violating the bloc's debt limit and needed revision.

Fussball Champions League l AEK Athens v Bayern München l TOR 1:0 (Reuters/A. Konstantinidis)

Back on track? Bayern make it two in a row

Two goals in three minutes from Javi Martinez and Robert Lewandowski secured a 2-0 win for Bayern over AEK Athens.

Putin, Trump to talk nukes on Armistice Day? 3h ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with US national security adviser John Bolton in Moscow (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Zemlianichenko)

Following Washington's challenge to a landmark nuclear pact with Russia, Putin said he wants to meet President Trump for talks in Paris. Trump's surprise announcement sparked immediate concern from allies in Europe.

Arms race with China if INF is abandoned? 6h ago

China Mittelstreckenraketen in Peking (picture-alliance/newscom/S. Shaver)

The strategic rivalry between the US and China in the Asia Pacific could heat up if both sides develop new nuclear weapons. Chinese media are already calling for Beijing to expand its nuclear deterrence capability.

UN committee: French burqa ban needs changes 4h ago

Women wearing full-face veils stand outside of a courthouse located near Paris, France in 2011 (picture-alliance/dpa/I. Langsdon)

The 2010 French law banning full-face coverings in public disproportionately targets the minority of Muslim women who wear them, the UN body found. They said Paris didn't adequately explain why the ban was necessary.

70,000th Holocaust 'Stolperstein' memorial laid 3h ago

If you've been to Germany, you might have noticed the small brass blocks embedded in sidewalks to commemorate victims of Nazism. The unique memorial project, launched 20 years ago, has just passed an important milestone.

A bombed out building in Northern Ireland's Shankill Road 1993 (TARP/Unknown)

Brexit opens old wounds in Northern Ireland

Twenty-five years after the death of his wife, Alan McBride continues to preach reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

Wealth still large factor in school success 11h ago

German schoolkids on their way to school

German pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds still lag behind their counterparts from affluent families, a new OECD study shows. But there was some good news as far as social mobility in education is concerned.

Germany: Police arrest 4 crime family members 6h ago

Police - Stock photo (picture-alliance/dpa/F. Gentsch)

The Miri-Clan gang is believed to consist of several families of Lebanese-Arabic descent spread throughout Germany. The four brothers were arrested in connection with selling and smuggling cocaine and marijuana.

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From Germany to 'Islamic State': Christian's journey

To Sabine Lappe, Christian was a dream child. But her beloved son became an IS terrorist who died in Syria. The bereaved mother shared her story with Deutsche Welle.

Clothing giant co-founder Gilberto Benetton dies 4h ago

Gilberto Benetton (picture-alliance/Cesareo/Fotogramma/ROPI)

Gilberto Benetton, one of the siblings who founded the Benetton fashion brand, has died at the age of 77. The family founded a knitwear firm that became a global name, diversifying into building, transport and catering.

Member of Parliament Frauke Petry is pictured during the 14. plenary session at Bundestag (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/E. Contini)

Former AfD co-leader Petry to face perjury trial

Frauke Petry, the former co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany political party, is to stand trial charged with giving false evidence about campaign financing. If found guilty, she could face a year in jail.

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Erdogan speaking in parliament about Khashoggi's death (picture alliance/AA)

Turkey's flawed Khashoggi probe 29m ago

Erdogan's declaration of Saudi guilt in Khashoggi's death undermines Turkey's judiciary, writes DW's Hülya Schenk.

Jamal Khashoggi: Erdogan says murder was 'planned'

German beaver fells tree on to yacht

Central American migrant caravan continues march toward US

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Andrzej Duda and Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Reuters/F. Bensch)

Poland's Duda in Berlin: Stop Nord Stream 2

The Polish leader said the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, meant to transport Russian gas to Germany, would upset the "energy balance." He also called it a threat to central and eastern European countries.

Symbolbild zur Pressefreiheit (picture-alliance/dpa)

Free speech 'under increasing threat' in South Asia

The narrowing space for free speech and civil society in South Asia is a big concern, says Germany's human rights chief.

A forest after a fire near Kremmling, Colorado

Winners and loser from the recent US wildfires

Massive wildfires are taking a toll on communities throughout the American West, destroying homes and communities. Some people, however, have made a business model out of it. But is this playing with fire?