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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. Go to article
EU leaders in Brussels have praised the Brexit deal but want to see the UK hold true to the accord until a special summit on Sunday. After that, there will be no renegotiations. DW's Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels.
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.
A confidential report by Germany's Foreign Ministry deems it unsafe to send people back to Syria, according to media outlets. A moratorium on the deportation of Syrians is set to expire in December.
A gunman opened fire at a hospital in the South Side of Chicago, killing a police officer and two others before dying in a shootout. Police say it is unclear whether the assailant took his own life.
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.
It is not just racism but also anti-Semitism is on the rise in Germany. This poses a great challenge for teachers.
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 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.
A 26-year-old woman was recently murdered by her mother and brothers in a small Pakistani town. Why? For eloping.
Nissan's stock prices plummeted as the automaker prepares to oust arrested chairman Carlos Ghosn. The Brazil-born executive was detained on accusations of financial misconduct.
A violent eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala has triggered the evacuation of some 4,000 people. The volcano, one of the most active in Central America, killed more than 190 people in June.
Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro has named a pro-market reformer to be head of state-owned oil company Petrobras. Roberto Castello Branco has in the past advocated the company's privatization.
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.
The press association has chosen a renowned historian to lead its dinner party, ending a long tradition of hiring a comedian as keynote speaker. Earlier this year, a comedian sparked controversy with a hard-hitting act.
The attacks against the girls between the ages of 4 and 12 in southern Germany went unnoticed for almost two years. The swim teacher used an underwater camera to film his assaults.
Germany finish a year to forget with an encouraging performance, but old issues still remain.
A "show trial" is the only way to describe the proceedings against human rights activist Oyub Titiev in Chechnya.
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Pro-democracy activists say that the future of Hong Kong's civil liberties is being targeted by Beijing.
Romania's promise of becoming a key gas producer in Europe could be threatened, not that Bucharest seems bothered.
A new study on military spending in sub-Saharan Africa shows increased transparency in providing information.
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.
Cashless payments are on the rise around the world.
As Turkey and Russia inaugurate the sea section of the TurkStream gas pipeline, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can boast of Ankara's new geopolitical influence. DW asks why the pipeline is causing such a fuss.
A German priest has confessed to stealing from church tills and spending thousands on a fraudulent online lottery.
Even a reliable workhorse like Russia's Soyuz rocket has bad days. Some missions go horribly wrong. So while the basics of rocket science are the same as ever, there are always new contenders to shake things up.
German motor racing driver Sophia Flörsch has undergone surgery following an crash in Macau on Sunday.
