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Strasbourg police hunt shooter after 4 killed

At least four people have been killed in shooting in the eastern French city of Strasbourg. Parts of the city are on lockdown and a major security operation is underway around the city's famed Christmas market. Go to article

Argentine court jails Ford execs over torture 1h ago

The men were given long jail terms for turning a Ford factory into a detention center during Argentina's dictatorship. At least 24 employees and labor leaders at Ford were kidnapped and tortured.

May under pressure after futile EU visit 2h ago

Theresa May, left, leaves after a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, in the chancellery in Berlin, Germany (picture-alliance/M.Sohn)

British Prime Minister Theresa May met with four EU leaders, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, to seek "reassurances" on a draft Brexit deal. They were open to clarifications, but not to renegotiations.

Brexit deal: What Germany wants, what Theresa May can get

Brexit confusion leaves Europe's business leaders dismayed

Liverpool beat Napoli, advance to last 16

Fußball Champions League - Liverpool vs Neapel | Jubel Mohamed Salah (picture-alliance/PA Wire/P. Byrne)

The decision as to which two teams would advance from Champions League Group C came down to Matchday 6. Liverpool won a thrilling contest against their Italian visitors to move on to the knockout stages.

Can Macron, yellow vests cooperate? 5h ago

Emmanuel Macron addressing France after massive 'yellow vest' protests (Reuters/L. Marin)

The 'yellow vests' first protested for more purchasing power and political change, but their fury has forced Emmanuel Macron to make concessions on a host of issues. Could they work together down the road?

Iran confirms test of ballistic missiles 6h ago

A medium-range missile Sejil 2 launched by Iranian army forces in December 2009. (picture-alliance/EPA/STR)

An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander said: "Iran needs no permission from foreign countries" to test missiles. The US, Britain and France claim the tests flout restrictions on Tehran's military program.

UNICEF: 'Close to 2 million Yemeni children are acutely malnourished'

UNICEF's Geert Cappelaere has told DW that only when you witness the situation on the ground in Yemen do you realize "that behind these mindboggling figures, there is a reality so dire that for me it is unprecedented."

Arrest in Germany over 9-year-old's murder 6h ago

Police tape near the location of a murder victim's body

The arrest of a 41-year-old suspect brings police one step closer to solving one of Germany's most mysterious murders. Traces of physical evidence were found at the suspect's home.

Thuringia AfD goes to court over surveillance 3h ago

Björn Höcke, the leader of the AfD in Thuringia, speaks in front of a German flag (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Schutt)

A regional branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party accuses a state interior minister and intelligence chief of abusing their power. It has taken its complaint to the Federal Constitutional Court.

German jailed for dog attack on Syrian family 5h ago

Regional court in Magdeburg, Germany (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Wolf)

A 24-year-old has been given a multi-year prison term for goading his dogs to attack a Syrian family in Magdeburg. The man also allegedly attacked other people, including those with foreign backgrounds, in recent months.

US jury recommends life for neo-Nazi killer 3h ago

A woman places flowers at a memorial to Heather Heyer, who died in an attack on counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia (Getty Images/AFP/L. Cyrus)

The jury recommended James Alex Fields Jr. spend life behind bars for driving his car into counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally. One woman was killed and 19 others were injured in the attack last year.

Time names Khashoggi 'Person of the Year' 7h ago

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi (picture-alliance/AA/O. Shagaleh)

The journalists include the late Jamal Khashoggi and a newspaper. They are awarded for standing up for the truth in the face of persecution and violence.

Mozambique discovers 30,000 'ghost' workers 4h ago

Paying the salaries of the thousands of ficticious workers costs at least $250 million. The news is the latest in a series of financial scandals in Mozambique.

Europe's patchy approach to road tolls 8h ago

Europe's top court has started looking into a complaint by Austria, which has been up in arms about a German plan to introduce a road toll for passenger cars. Lots of nations collect such tolls, but there's a difference.

ECJ: ECB can purchase member states' bonds 13h ago

A euro sculpture (Getty Images/AFP/D. Roland)

The ECB's purchase of government bonds was an attempt to save countries such as Greece, Spain and Portugal from default. It was particularly controversial in Germany, where multiple lawsuits challenged its legality.

Disturbance at Bavarian migrant center injures 11 5h ago

Migrant processing center in Bamberg (picture-alliance/dpa/F. Merzbach)

Four residents of the hostel are to appear in court charged in connection with a disturbance. A fire at the facility caused some damage and eleven people were injured.

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Funeral of Alexandr Solzhenitsyn (picture-alliance/dpa/Y. Kochetkov)

Solzhenitsyn more relevant than ever 19h ago

Critic Victor Yerofeyev says despite a grave error late in life, the genius of Alexander Solzhenitsyn is eternal.

Thailand lifts ban on political activities ahead of vote

Deadly shooting in French city of Strasbourg

Germany: AfD's 'white men' advent calendar sparks controversy and ridicule

'Islamic State' supporter allegedly planned to attack Ohio synagogue

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A poster in Hungary spreading conspiracy theories about George Soros (Reuters/B. Szabo)

Hungary: Europe's champion of conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories are gaining a lot of traction in enlightened, democratic societies. The phenomenon is finding many adherents in Europe, specifically Hungary, as political scientist Peter Kreko tells DW.

Medical drones: Ghana to follow Rwanda’s example

Rwanda made headlines as the first country to pilot blood deliveries by drone. Ghana’s parliament has now approved its own drone project, despite initial skepticism.

Juliette Binoche named president of Berlin Film Festival jury

The French movie actor has been awarded by the Berlinale twice before, including a best actress prize. The festival's director stressed her "strong connection" to the event.

Indien Neu Delhi Smog (picture-alliance/AP Photo/R.S. Iyer)

How foul air in India is putting people's lives in danger

Air pollution in India has reached dangerous levels, killing at least one out of every eight persons, according to a recent study. Experts are urging the government to act fast. Murali Krishnan reports.

A general view of the Thai Parliament, Bangkok (picture-alliance/dpa/N.Sangnak)

Thailand lifts ban on political activities ahead of vote

Thailand has again announced a general election, this time in February, more than four years after a military government seized power and called the move temporary. The junta lifted a ban on political activities.

Thailand Hakeem Al Oraibi vor Gericht in Bangkok (Getty Images/AFP/L. Suwanrumpha)

Protests over extradition of Bahrain soccer player

Hakeem Al-Araibi, a former member of Bahrain's national football team, says he fears for his life if he is extradited from Thailand. Minky Worden of Human Rights Watch told DW that his extradition would be unacceptable.