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German coalition agrees to relaxed immigration law

Germany's ruling parties have hammered out a new draft law for easing access to employment by non-EU citizens. However, citizens of several nations are expected to be banned from enjoying the new regulations. Go to article

District judge blocks US from enforcing Trump asylum ban 50m ago

A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked President Trump's order barring asylum for immigrants who enter the country illegally. Lawyers had argued that the order was in clear violation of asylum law.

Historian reviews German economic power 5h ago

Berlin's Brandenburg Gate (picture-alliance/Dumont/S. Lubenow)

Europe today fears Germany's economic strength rather than its military might, historian Andeas Rödder tells DW. At the same time, Germany is meant to lead the EU: a dilemma for all sides.

EU ministers back 'fair' Brexit deal with UK 10h ago

EU Brexit negotiations (Reuters/F. Lenoir)

EU leaders in Brussels have praised the Brexit deal but want to see the UK hold true to the accord until a special summit on Sunday. After that, there will be no renegotiations. DW's Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels.

EU 2019 budget talks fail to find accord 7h ago

Euro notes (picture-alliance/imageBroker/S. Klein)

The European Commission must submit a new proposal for the 2019 budget after negotiators failed to reach an agreement. With Europe facing many challenges — above all Brexit — pressure to find a compromise is rising.

Syria no country for young men, Germany warns 10h ago

A confidential report by Germany's Foreign Ministry deems it unsafe to send people back to Syria, according to media outlets. A moratorium on the deportation of Syrians is set to expire in December.

Four dead in Chicago hospital shooting 9h ago

Chicago Schießerei in Krankenhaus (picture-alliance/abaca/Z. Bzdak)

A gunman opened fire at a hospital in the South Side of Chicago, killing a police officer and two others before dying in a shootout. Police say it is unclear whether the assailant took his own life.

Saudi elite defends prince from murder claims 3h ago

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has rejected claims that Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as lies. But reports say the CIA is certain he masterminded the killing.

Students in a Jewish school in Germany (Imago/UIG/D. Godong)

German teacher fights schoolyard anti-Semitism

It is not just racism but also anti-Semitism is on the rise in Germany. This poses a great challenge for teachers.

UN warns migrant kids missing out on education 7h ago

A refugee from Afghanistan in a classroom

The UN says countries aren't doing enough to integrate a growing number of refugee children into their national education systems. A new report has revealed that Germany alone requires tens of thousands of new teachers.

Airbnb cuts listings in Israeli West Bank settlements 6h ago

Airbnb says it will remove its listings in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Palestinian groups are celebrating the move, while a furious Israel is threatening the US company with legal action.

'Honor?' A daughter killed by her family

A 26-year-old woman was recently murdered by her mother and brothers in a small Pakistani town. Why? For eloping.

Nissan shares tumble after chairman's arrest 4h ago

Autohandel Autoverkauf Beratung Gebrauchtwagen Neuwagen (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Zick)

Nissan's stock prices plummeted as the automaker prepares to oust arrested chairman Carlos Ghosn. The Brazil-born executive was detained on accusations of financial misconduct.

Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts again 14h ago

Volcan de Fuego in Guatmala (AFP/Getty Images/J. Ordonez)

A violent eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala has triggered the evacuation of some 4,000 people. The volcano, one of the most active in Central America, killed more than 190 people in June.

Privatization apostle tapped as Petrobras CEO 9h ago

Workers sitting at Petrobras refinery plant (picture-alliance/dpa/W. Rudhart)

Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro has named a pro-market reformer to be head of state-owned oil company Petrobras. Roberto Castello Branco has in the past advocated the company's privatization.

White House restores CNN reporter's press credentials 5h ago

CNN reporter Jim Acosta (Getty Images/AFP/M. Ngan)

The Trump administration instituted new rules for press conferences after restoring the press credentials of reporter Jim Acosta. CNN have said their lawsuit against the White House is no longer necessary.

Jokes off the menu at White House press party 13h ago

The press association has chosen a renowned historian to lead its dinner party, ending a long tradition of hiring a comedian as keynote speaker. Earlier this year, a comedian sparked controversy with a hard-hitting act.

Swim teacher who abused girls gets 12 years 15h ago

The attacks against the girls between the ages of 4 and 12 in southern Germany went unnoticed for almost two years. The swim teacher used an underwater camera to film his assaults.

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The Titiev trial — a Chechen circus 14h ago

A "show trial" is the only way to describe the proceedings against human rights activist Oyub Titiev in Chechnya.

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Hongkong Mitbegründer der demokratischen Kampagne Occupy Central vor Gericht (Getty Images/AFP/A. Wallace)

'Freedom is on trial' in Hong Kong: activists

Pro-democracy activists say that the future of Hong Kong's civil liberties is being targeted by Beijing.

A burning funnel of a Romanian central oil platform in the Black Sea

Romania offshore gas law plays with fire

Romania's promise of becoming a key gas producer in Europe could be threatened, not that Bucharest seems bothered.

UEFA Nations League Deutschland - Niederlande Niederlage (Reuters/L. Kuegeler)

Germany show their future but are haunted by their past

This year has largely been one to forget for Germany and, as winter arrived, Joachim Löw and his side showed their quality, but also their frailty. There’s much to take from Monday's game, but also much to learn.

Spahn, Özdemir and von der Leyen look unhappy(Getty Images/C. Koall)

Jamaica bombshell: Beginning of Merkel's end

On November 19, 2017, the center-right Free Democrats (FDP) abruptly announced that they were pulling out of coalition talks with the conservatives and the Greens. German politics hasn't been the same since.

Visa Kreditkarte EMV-Chip (picture-alliance/empics/M. Keene)

A World without Money

Cashless payments are on the rise around the world.

Construction of the TurkStream pipeline (picture alliance/AA/TurkStream Project)

TurkStream: Who profits, who loses out?

As Turkey and Russia inaugurate the sea section of the TurkStream gas pipeline, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can boast of Ankara's new geopolitical influence. DW asks why the pipeline is causing such a fuss.

How the Soyuz rocket compares with the rest

Even a reliable workhorse like Russia's Soyuz rocket has bad days. Some missions go horribly wrong. So while the basics of rocket science are the same as ever, there are always new contenders to shake things up.