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Chinese medical vessel docks in Venezuela

The humanitarian tour will provide medical help to the crisis-ridden country, but Venezuelan officials said it was also part of a "strategic defense operation." Medication prices have soared as the currency tanks. Go to article

Kavanaugh accuser agrees to testify in US 56m ago

A combination picture of Brett Kavanaugh und Christine Blasey Ford

Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual assaulting her, has agreed to testify before a Senate panel. Ford's allegations have delayed the conservative judge's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

Major gender pay equality march in Bern 2h ago

Protesters gathered before the national assembly building in Bern (picture-alliance/Keystone/P. Schneider)

Swiss activists and union members took to the streets of Bern to demand equal pay for women and more transparency from companies. A possible one-day women's strike, similar to the one held in 1991, is on the cards.

Pope endorses China-appointed bishops 10h ago

Papst Franziskus I. (li) beim Gruppenbild mit chinesischen Gläubigen (picture-alliance/Pressefoto ULMER/A. Lingria)

The Vatican and Beijing have announced a historic, provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops in China. But critics say the deal weakens the Catholic Church's moral authority.

Capitalism-weary Pope Francis visits free market-loving Baltics

Modi under fire over French jet deal 8h ago

Rafale fighter jet (picture alliance/AP Images)

India's opposition has accused Modi of corruption over the 2016 Rafale jet deal. The charge comes after French ex-President Francois Hollande said Modi asked Paris to pick an Indian billionaire as partner in the deal.

Japan lands rovers on asteroid in historic mission 6h ago

An artistic depiction of rovers landing on the Ryugu asteroid

Japanese scientists have praised "the world’s first rover to land on the surface of an asteroid." The Hayabusa2 is expected to land a German-made lander carrying a larger rover in October.

Fewer laser attacks on landing aircraft recorded 4h ago

An airplane takes off from Cologne airport

Air traffic authorities have highlighted a decrease in laser attacks on aircraft, often aimed at disorienting pilots during landing maneuvers. But one major airport reported a double-digit increase, prompting concerns.

Moorland fire sparks disaster situation 10h ago

Ursula von der Leyen meets with reporters (DW/D. Regev)

The fire, started by Germany's military testing rockets in the area, was expected to take a week to extinguish, an on-site firefighter told DW. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen visited the region to see for herself.

Germany's Oktoberfest gets underway in Munich 13h ago

Visitors holding glasses of beer at the Oktoberfest

Munich's mayor, Dieter Reiter, has tapped the first keg of beer to open Germany's most famous festival. Six million visitors are expected over the next two weeks.

Bundesliga 4. Spieltag | FC Schalke 04 vs. Bayern München | Elfmeter Lewandowski (Reuters/L. Kuegeler)

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich too good for winless Schalke

Bayern Munich ran out comfortable winners over Schalke in Gelsenkirchen. A header from James Rodriguez and a Robert Lewandowski penalty were enough for the champions against last season's runners-up.

EU urges end to Libya violence as death toll soars 9h ago

A Libyan pro-government fighter shoots an assault rifle above his head

Fighting between rival militias in Tripoli has left more than 100 people dead since late August despite a UN-backed ceasefire. The EU has warned that those violating a fragile ceasefire "will face consequences."

Marking Nazi Kefalonia massacre 75 years on 8h ago

German Nazi officials visit the Acropolis (picture-alliance/akg-images)

In September 1943, German Wehrmacht troops slaughtered some 5,200 Italian soldiers on the Greek isle. The massacre was a turning point in Greece and Italy's relationship, but the bloody event was downplayed for years.

Top female diplomats gather for premier summit 13h ago

Group picture of women ministers meeting in Montreal, Canada

Top female diplomats from around the world have gathered in Montreal for a first-of-its-kind meeting. Foreign ministers from almost 20 countries will discuss topics including security and gender-based violence.

Tiger sharks killed after attacks on tourists 9h ago

A tiger shark above a sandy ocean floor (picture-alliance/WILDLIFE/D. Perrine)

Australian authorities have caught and killed three tiger sharks after a woman and a young girl sustained life-threatening injuries near the Great Barrier Reef. The victims were tourists in the popular Whitsunday region.

Terrorists attack Iranian military parade 17h ago

Unknown attackers have fired on a military parade in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz, state television says. Scores of people were reported to have been killed and injured.

Chile sentences ex-agents for dictatorship crimes 14h ago

A woman looks at a wall of photographs showing victims of Chile's dictatorship

Twenty former Chilean intelligence agents have been jailed over forced disappearances during the Pinochet dictatorship. The crimes were committed under Operation Condor — a secret campaign to wipe out the opposition.

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Deutschland Bundesliga gelangweilte Fans (picture alliance/Pressefoto ULMER/D. Kopatsch)

Boring Bundesliga needs new format 4h ago

There was a sense of familiarity to Bayern's win over Schalke. DW's Matt Ford says the Bundesliga needs a new format.

Kefalonia massacre: Revisiting a Nazi war crime in Greece

India's PM Narendra Modi faces calls to resign over French jet deal

Germany's Oktoberfest gets underway in Munich

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DW journalist and TV host Jaafar Abdul Karim addresses a panel on the question What do Sudanese women want?

Sudan Islamic clerics attack DW show 'Shabab Talk'

A young woman's passionate plea for freedom and respect has sparked a heated debate about gender inequality in Sudan. Video of the Arabic-language DW show went viral, garnering more than 1 million views.

BG Do's & Dont's auf dem Oktoberfest (picture-alliance/imageBROKER/M. Siepmann)

Do's and don'ts at the Oktoberfest

The Munich Oktoberfest, known as the Wiesn, begins on September 22nd. Six million visitors are expected during 17 days of fun. A lot is tolerated, but not everything is desired. Here's an etiquette guide for the Wiesn.

Bundesliga Fussball VfL Wolfsburg - SC Freiburg (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Steffen)

Bundesliga matchday 4 in pictures

Freiburg upset the odds in Wolfsburg, Dortmund got what they might not have deserved against Hoffenheim and there were six goals in the capital. All the latest from the Bundesliga on matchday four.

Contemporary Muslim Fashion press photo features two woman in colorful dresses, pants and turbans (Sebastian Kim)

Muslim fashion for women: Modesty meets trendy style

Style-conscious Muslim women were long ignored by the mainstream fashion industry. An exhibition at San Francisco's de Young Museum confronts stereotypes on Islam and style, showing that Muslim fashion is far from drab.

The inside of a band tour bus (Getty Images/D. Boczarski)

Brexit: The day the music died

It's not over until the fat lady sings, but for many emerging bands in the British music industry, a no-deal Brexit could be a career-ending moment, Rob Mudge reports.

A fox walks through a forested area (picture-alliance/dpa/A.Heinl)

'Croydon Cat Killer' fox theory questioned

Police say cars and scavenging foxes, not a serial killer, explain the suspicious deaths of hundreds of cats. But pet owners aren't convinced. Decapitation and returned collars are just some of the reasons they cite.