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Unrest spread across Tunisia after the government imposed an anti-virus lockdown amid economic hardship. Many Tunisians are frustrated by the lack of political reforms a decade after the Arab Spring. Go to article
Alexei Navalny was handed a 30-day prison sentence by Russian authorities during an snap trial at a police station.
Germany's foreign minister said the prominent Kremlin critic "should be released immediately," echoing calls from other European countries and the US. Navalny was detained on his return to Russia after his poisoning.
Alexei Navalny likely expected to be arrested upon his return to Russia, making his decision to fly back home an extremely courageous move. But his return isn't likely to advance Russia's opposition, says Juri Rescheto.
Last-minute moves by the Trump administration in Yemen, Iraq and North Africa have been heavily criticized. But once Joe Biden takes office, how quickly can they be rolled back?
As Lebanon struggles to contain COVID-19 infections, some Syrian refugees there are embittered enough to return home.
Kenyan medical workers on strike are demanding better pay and protective gear — but their biggest hope now is a vaccine.
Brazil's vaccination program has begun after emergency approval was granted for the vaccines produced by Sinovac and AstraZeneca. Australia says it may not fully reopen its borders this year. Follow DW for the latest.
China is still the only major economy that avoided a contraction in 2020, despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, which it has largely managed to get under control.
The notion of extra privileges for players has been dismissed by Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews. Novak Djokovic asked for fewer days in isolation while others have expressed their frustration at the conditions.
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas' remarks contrast with the rest of Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet. Officials oppose easing restrictions for those who have been vaccinated, fearing it will lead to inequalities in society.
The prison sentence could severely complicate his succession at the consumer electronics giant. Lee Jae-yong's conviction originally dates back to 2017 and pertains to a bribe to an associate of the former president.
Former employees from a salmon processing factory are accused of siphoning off 600kg of salmon per day for several months to resell or trade. The stolen salmon was worth millions of Australian dollars.
Moon Jae-in called on the US president-elect to continue talks with North Korea. Talks between Trump and Kim Jong Un stalled earlier over sanctions and limited progress on the North's nuclear program.
Thousands of tons of waste are dumped in Poland every year, much of it from Germany.
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Germany has decided to lift a ban on deporting Syrians convicted of crimes. What are the consequences?
World Cup winner Mesut Özil has left Arsenal for Fenerbahce in Turkey, a logical step, but expectations will be high.
After many years without much snow, this German winter has been a white-powdered wonderland for cold-weather sports. But amid a hard lockdown, few can enjoy it.
The meme has been used in a variety of contexts, to hilarious effect. But who is Bilal?
The team met 10 meters from the summit, then stepped onto the top of the mountain while singing the Nepalese anthem.
A news story delivered with a punchline is remembered more clearly and shared more often. So should the news be funny?
After vaccine success, the focus now turns to finding a cure for COVID-19.
