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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

Spain threatens to vote No on Brexit deal over Gibraltar 3h ago

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said that Madrid cannot approve the deal unless changes regarding Gibraltar are made. All 27 remaining EU leaders must approve the 585-page exit.

OBS report: German media and the AfD 5h ago

AfD press conference in Berlin in November

German reporters have learned to avoid being baited by the far-right populism of the AfD, a new OBS study says. Instead, the media is pursuing new investigations into the AfD.

District judge blocks Trump's asylum ban 8h 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.

Italy moves to impound Aquarius rescue ship 3h ago

Aquarius migrant ship in the French port of Marseille (Getty Images/AFP/B. Horvat)

Italy has requested the seizure of the MV Aquarius for alleged anomalies in its disposal of on-board waste. It is the latest obstacle to the rescue ship operating in the Mediterranean.

Who is winning in the US-China trade spat? 3h ago

Policymakers in Europe have spared no effort to emphasize that there can be no winners in an escalated trade conflict between the United States and China. But a fresh study shows there are several beneficiaries.

Germany waits for Zimbabwe reforms 3h ago

German development minister Gerd Müller shakes hands with Zimbabwe's former finance minister Patrick Chinamasa (Imago/photothek)

Grappling with a severe economic crisis, Zimbabwe was hoping for increased cooperation with Germany and other western nations. Robert Mugabe was ousted a year ago. But money is not going to flow any time soon.

Historian reviews German economic power 12h 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.

Saudi elite defends prince from murder claims 10h 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.

Possible courtroom ban on religious symbols? 1h ago

Deutschland: Kopftuchdebatte (picture-alliance/dpa/F. Gentsch)

The state government of Lower Saxony is drafting a law that would ban judges and prosecutors from wearing religious clothing or symbols. Germany's justice minister has welcomed the plans.

Filipino protesters fear losing territory to China

The first visit of a Chinese president to the Philippines in 13 years has drawn protests in the capital Manila over plans for the joint development of oil and gas in the South China Sea (SCS). Infrastructure deals are also on the agenda, which are criticized as a Chinese strategy to create dependence through loans in smaller economies.

Nissan shares tumble after chairman's arrest 11h ago

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

Nissan and Renault's stock prices plummeted as the automakers prepare to oust arrested chairman Carlos Ghosn. The Brazil-born executive was detained in Tokyo on accusations of financial misconduct.

Cologne's Adil Demirci goes on trial in Turkey 6h ago

Seven months ago, Turkish-German citizen of Cologne Adil Demirci went on vacation to Turkey. Before he could return he was arrested on terror charges. His trial is set to start.

Iceland's premier fights for gender equality 6h ago

Isländische Premierministerin Katrin Jakobsdóttir (picture-alliance/dpa/B. von Jutrczenka)

Iceland is often held up as the poster child of gender equality, but as Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir told DW ahead of the 2018 Women Leaders Global Forum, even her country has to keep fighting.

Mythical sex scene fresco discovered in Pompeii 5h ago

Italien Fresko in Pompeji entdeckt (picture-alliance/dpa/Cortesía/Notimex)

A fresco showing an erotic scene between the god Zeus disguised as a swan and a legendary queen from Greek mythology has been found through new excavations at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

EU 2019 budget talks fail to find accord 14h 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.

Four dead in Chicago hospital shooting 17h ago

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

An argument outside Chicago's Mercy Hospital led to the shooting of an emergency-room doctor, a pharmacy resident and a police officer. The shooter was also killed.

UN warns migrant kids missing out on education 14h 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 13h 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.

White House restores CNN reporter's press credentials 13h 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.

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The Titiev trial — a Chechen circus 22h ago

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

German coalition agrees to relax immigration rules for non-EU citizens

Spain threatens to vote No on Brexit deal over Gibraltar

Berlin's economic power creates 'new fear of Germany' across EU

Mythical sex scene fresco discovered in Pompeii

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Korean lantern festival lights up Seoul

More than 2 million people from around the world have visited Korea's largest lantern festival. The 17-day event, which also celebrates the coming of winter, concluded on November 18. Shay Meinecke reports from Seoul.

A daughter killed by her family – a story of love and 'honor'

A 26-year-old woman was recently murdered by her mother and brothers in a small Pakistani town because she married against their wishes. DW examines her story and looks at brutal "honor killings" in the Islamic country.

Fresh fighting reported in Yemen despite push for truce

Fighting broke out in the Yemeni port city of Hodeida, despite a push at the UN Security Council for an immediate truce. But international pressure on Yemen's warring parties to end the conflict and tackle the massive humanitarian crisis is growing.

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

German teacher fights schoolyard anti-Semitism

It is not just racist but also anti-Semitic slurs which are on the rise in German schools. As DW's Oliver Pieper reports, this poses a great challenge for the country's education system.

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.

Schachweltmeisterschaft 2018 | Magnus Carlsen vs. Fabiano Caruana | 7. Partie (picture-alliance/dpa/Fide/Fetisova.Photos)

Chess championship — what's wrong with Carlsen?

World champion Magnus Carlsen is without a win and struggling to find top gear at the World Chess Championship in London. DW chess expert Holger Hank offers five possible reasons why he can't get it going.

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.