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Merkel, Putin tackle tough global topics

Chancellor Angela Merkel has received Russian President Vladimir Putin on his first bilateral visit to Germany since 2014. Their agenda listed Ukraine, Syria and piped gas for Europe but she dampened expectations. Go to article

Kofi Annan addresses a news conference at the United Nations in Geneva

Remembering Kofi Annan: A smooth negotiator

Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80. For 10 years, he was at the forefront of world politics. He continued to work as an ambassador for peace even after leaving his post as secretary-general of the United Nations.

World leaders mourn Kofi Annan's death 4h ago

Kofi Annan and Angela Merkel in 2006 (picture-alliance/Pressefoto Ulmer/B. Hake)

Angela Merkel said Annan inspired her with his ideas, firm convictions and charisma, while former US president Barack Obama spoke of Annan's wisdom and courage. Flags are set to fly at half-mast in Annan's native Ghana.

Italy mourns Genoa bridge victims

A sign in a window with a black ribbon mourning the bridge collapse victims (DW/E. Schumacher)

For some grieving Genovese, the tragedy is another failure of Italian politics. Elizabeth Schumacher reports from Genoa.

'Waterboarding' probe in British Army academy 6h ago

Sandhurst academy (picture-alliance/empics/Y. Mok)

Alleged waterboarding of a cadet at Sandhurst, Britain's elite military academy, is being probed by military police, British media report. The Sun newspaper claims two cadets pinned down another and simulated drowning.

Volunteers rescue people in the Ernakulam district in Kerala state

Rains return to Kerala, India

The rain started to fall again in parts of India's already flooded Kerala state as rescuers struggled to reach thousands of stranded people. The federal government has promised 38 helicopters and state aid.

Pakistan facing crises as PM Khan takes over 16h ago

Pakistan - Imran Khan ist der neue Ministerpräsident (picture-alliance/Photoshot)

Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has taken the oath as prime minister. He faces a multitude of challenges at home and abroad, which experts say he may not be able to master as easily as he thinks.

Putin dances with Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl at her wedding.

Putin raises eyebrows at Austrian wedding

Austria's Foreign Minister came under fire from political opponents for inviting the Russian leader to her wedding. Critics said the move undermined the EU at a time when Austria holds the bloc's rotating presidency.

DFB head admits to errors over Özil accusations 5m ago

DFB-Präsident Reinhard Grindel (picture alliance/dpa/S. Schuldt)

In an interview with Germany's biggest newspaper, Reinhard Grindel has said he wished he had stood by Mesut Özil in the face of racial abuse. The DFB president also called for changes in Die Mannschaft.

German Cup: Bayern sneak through, Frankfurt out 6h ago

Deutschland DFB-Pokal SV Drochtersen-Assel v Bayern München | Lewandowski (Getty Images/Bongarts/S. Franklin)

As is tradition, the first round of the German Cup truly got Germany's football season underway. Bayern Munich had to huff and puff more than expected, and that was story of the day for most undesliga sides.

Protests against neo-Nazi rallies 9h ago

Counterdemonstrators in Berlin holding signs

Counterdemonstrations took place in Berlin as neo-Nazis marked the 31st anniversary of the death of Adolf Hitler's former deputy, Rudolf Hess. Thousands of police were deployed to prevent violent clashes.

Hajj set to begin among Qatar-Saudi tensions

The six-day Muslim pilgrimage known as the hajj will welcome 1.6 million Muslims as relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia remain tense. Many Egyptians have been unable to afford the journey as the economy splutters.

Yazidi encounters IS captor in Germany 17.08.2018

The past she was attempting to flee came back to haunt a young Yazidi woman in a small town in Germany. Her former IS tormentor confronted her on the street and "told me he knew everything about me."

Mexico makes record meth haul 12h ago

Mexican Navy forensic scientists at the site of the meth haul

Mexican marines were tipped off about the underground drug lab in the mountains near the northwest coast. The operation came after Mexican and US law enforcement announced new strategies to combat drug cartels.

US cuts Syria stabilization funding 20h ago

Syrien US-Truppen im Grenzgebiet zur Türkei (picture alliance/AP Photo/S. George)

Washington has cut funding pledged for stabilization projects in Syria. The Trump administration said increased contributions from coalition partners made the US payment unnecessary.

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Genoa bridge collapse (Reuters/S. Rellandini)

Italy must fix its ailing infrastructure 18h ago

The aftermath of the Genoa bridge tragedy could be a turning point for Italy, but politicians are seeking scapegoats.

German restaurant imposes 'no children allowed' dinner policy

Mexico makes record meth haul in mountain drug lab

Yazidi woman encounters 'Islamic State' captor in Germany

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Germany lacks plan in case of alien contact

Germany has no protocol to follow in the event of contact with life from outer space. Research has shown that if aliens did show up on Earth, humans would actually be happy to meet them.

Germany's planned immigration law – what you need to know 17.08.2018

Workers with hard hats carrying fence (picture-alliance/dpa/B. Roessler)

Germany has a "key-point" plan for a new immigration law to fill its desperate shortage of skilled workers. But what will the proposed law entail – and how will it compare to systems in other countries?

German restaurant says 'no children allowed' 17.08.2018

Oma's Küche front with an 'Adult only' sign (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Sauer)

After growing frustrated with unruly children, a German restaurant owner decided to ban them from his eatery and offer his guests "an oasis of peace." The man says his move is actually directed at ignorant parents.

Cyclist on bike path in Münster (picture-alliance/dpa/F. Gentsch)

Cycling: What Berlin can learn from Münster

Berlin may be the biggest, hippest city in Germany, but where cycling is concerned, the much smaller university city of Münster is the real metropolis. DW's Jefferson Chase went there to pick up tips on ecomobility.

Stammtisch: German climate policy - Feeling hot, hot, hot!

Germany is indeed feeling hot this summer: With record high temperatures and record low rainfall — Berlin has gone tropical. This week, Stammtisch hosts Damien McGuinness and Michaela Küfner are joined by Climate Analytics' Claire Fyson and the UFU's Tinène Belakhdar to see what Germany's doing - or not doing - in the face of climate change.

Greek parliamentary building, Greek flag (Reuters)

A timeline of Greece's long road to recovery

On Monday, Greece exits the third and final bailout program of a nine-year debt crisis that has chopped around a quarter off the country's economy. DW looks back at key moments from Greece's traumatic decade.

Roman Polanski's 10 most memorable films 17.08.2018

Roman Polanski directing The Pianist (picture-alliance/dpa)

The French-Polish director turns 85 on Saturday. Though his life is overshadowed by scandals and tragedies, he's considered one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history.

Wall relief of the Caral civilization in Peru (picture-alliance/dpa/Zona Arqueologica de Caral)

Archaeologists unearth 3,800-year-old wall relief in Peru

Wall carvings were found in what was once a fishing city of the Caral civilization, the oldest in the Americas. The relief is thought to symbolize a period of drought and famine brought on by climate change.