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Trump to Venezuela's military: 'amnesty or lose everything'

US President Donald Trump called on the Venezuelan armed forces to back interim president Juan Guaido. Trump said he sought a peaceful transition of power in Venezuela, but that "all options" remained open. Go to article

Merkel makes arms export pact with France 12h ago

Typhoon fighter jets (picture-alliance/dpa/A. I. Bänsch)

Germany is prepared to compromise its arms export guidelines to facilitate joint defense projects with France, according to an internal government document. France wants to continue selling weapons to Saudi Arabia.

AI Weiwei says 'Berlin, I Love You' censored 4h ago

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (DW/Sebastian Gabsch)

Producers of the film 'Berlin, I Love You' have cited Chinese influence as the reason they cut Ai Weiwei's segment. The artist told DW that the Berlin International Film Festival suggested his section be removed.

Touted Honda closure adds to UK's Brexit gloom 5h ago

A car transporter leaves the Honda car plant in Swindon (picture-alliance/AP Photo/S. Parsons)

Japanese car giant Honda is expected to announce the closure of its only car plant in Britain. Several carmakers have announced plans to trim UK operations, with concerns that a no-deal Brexit could disrupt supply lines.

Juncker: Trump gave 'word' to avoid car tariffs 2h ago

Representatives of US car makers warned a US tariff hike would backfire.

USA Trump Tower - Unternehmen (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Szenes)

No more BMWs or Mercs on Fifth Avenue? 18h ago

US President Trump doesn't want to see any more BMWs or Mercedes on Fifth Avenue in New York, apparently.

Germany issues arrest warrants for 'IS' fighters 20m ago

Still image taken from an ISIS propaganda video released October 10, 2017 showing the Islamic State militants firing a heavy machine gun from the back of a pickup truck during battles in Qaryatain, Syria

Germany has reportedly already issued arrest warrants for "Islamic State" fighters being held abroad. Kurdish forces are losing patience with European nations.

Visegrad summit in Israel called off 14h ago

Polish and Israel flags (picture-alliance/Pacific Press/J. Ratz)

Israel's acting foreign minister said Poles had "sucked anti-Semitism from their mothers' milk." Poland's prime minister slammed the comments as "unacceptable" and "racist."

UK: Labour splits over Brexit, anti-Semitism 16h ago

MP Angela Smith announcing the breakaway from the Labour Party (Reuters/S. Dawson)

A group of lawmakers has broken away from Britain's main opposition party and launched "The Independent Group." The ex-Labour MPs cited dissatisfaction with Jeremy Corbyn's leadership and intolerance within the party.

Kashmir: Several dead in renewed clashes 9h ago

Indian soldiers in Kashmir (Getty Images/T. Mustafa)

Tensions in Kashmir have heightened with several Indian troops and militants killed in clashes. Indian Prime Minister Modi rejected talks with Pakistan, saying "the time for talks is over."

Death toll from measles climbs in Philippines 6h ago

A girl getting vaccinated in Australia (picture-alliance/dpa/epa/M. Tsikas)

Measles infection cases have soared in the Philippines, killing scores of children since the beginning of the year, officials said. The public is still reeling from a 2017 vaccine scare related to dengue fever shots.

Maldives court orders arrest of ex-president 14h ago

The former president is being investigated on suspicions of money laundering tied to shady real estate dealings. Corruption is a major political topic in the Maldives, which has parliamentary elections on the horizon.

Elin Ersson fined for anti-deportation protest 16h ago

Elin Ersson (picture-alliance/DPR/B.L Rosvall )

A Swedish activist who livestreamed her attempt on board a plane to stop the deportation of an Afghan man has been found guilty of breaking aviation laws. But the student did avoid a potential jail term.

Why German firm Wirecard is under fire 9h ago

A sign on Wirecard's head office in Munich (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Kneffel)

Three reports by the Financial Times have accused Wirecard's Singapore office of forgery, falsification of accounts and money laundering. A probe has now been opened into the journalist who made the accusations.

People ride bicycles past electoral posters in the Nigerian city of Mubi

Nigeria's postponed vote: What happens now?

Nigerians have expressed their frustration, but many are still optimistic their voices will be heard.

Serbia mourns star singer killed on German road

Serbian singer Saban Saulic performing in 2016 (Wikipedia/B. Todorov)

Famous folk singer Saban Saulic lost his life when a hatchback he was riding in collided with a larger car in northwest Germany. The driver of the other vehicle was driving intoxicated and without a license, police said.

German prostitute laws proving impotent 18h ago

A woman in a red corset is approached by a man on the side of the road (picture-alliance/rolf kremming)

At the turn of the millennium, the German government passed laws aimed at boosting welfare protection for sex workers in Germany. But a new report shows the legislation is having far from the desired effect.

'EU passports' do the rounds on social media

Screenshot of bilderbucheuropa.love (bilderbucheuropa.love)

Some prominent Twitter users are showing support for the European Union by sharing realistic images of their very own EU passport. The initiative began as a promotional campaign for an Austrian band.

AfD ex-leader Petry silent in perjury trial 8h ago

Frauke Petry in court (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Skolimowska)

The former head of the populist Alternative for Germany party has appeared in court charged with perjury. Frauke Petry, who faces a possible prison sentence, declined to speak at the opening.

Christmas tree puzzle prompts murder probe 11h ago

A lit Christmas tree in a darkened living room (picture-alliance/dpa/K. Hildenbrand)

A German woman who was perplexed as to why a nearby house still had a fully-lit Christmas tree on view in February decided to call the police. Officers who responded found a dead body there, prompting a murder inquiry.

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IS prisoners in Syria (Reuters/G. Tomasevic)

Syria cannot be Europe's Guantanamo 9h ago

Donald Trump is pressuring Europe to take back its citizens who were captured in Syria while fighting for Islamic State.

Singapore defense minister: Cost of conflict in South China Sea 'too high'

Serbian music star Saban Saulic killed in crash with German drunk driver

Germany: Prostitute protection laws proving impotent

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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund slip up once again with draw to Nuremberg

1. Bundesliga - 1. FC Nürnberg v BVB Dortmund (Reuters/A. Gebert)

Borussia Dortmund's poor recent form continued as they could only draw 0-0 with bottom-placed Nuremberg in the Bundesliga. It leaves them just three points clear of title rivals Bayern Munich and winless in five matches.

MSC 2019 Ng Eng Hen, Verteidigungsminister von Singapur (DW)

Cost of South China Sea conflict 'too high'

In an interview with DW, Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen downplayed concerns over a major confrontation emerging in the region and said that calling China a regional hegemon was a matter of "opinion."

Chinese and Soputh Sudanese workers reading cartton books (picture-alliance/Imaginechina/Tong Jiang)

African debt woes not the fault of creditors

Many African countries are on the brink of bankruptcy. Who is to blame?

Train passengers due €53 million for delays 17h ago

Passengers waiting at Frankfurt's main station

If punctuality is a German virtue, Deutsche Bahn seems to be showing a lack of character. In 2018, one in four trains run by Germany's state-owned rail operator was late. And it is costing the company dearly.

Former protester reflects on Maidan events

A young woman who was 16 during the Maidan describes the events five years ago and reflects on the changes in Ukraine since then.

Berlinale Film By the Grace of God (Jean-Claude Moireau)

French court clears Church pedophilia film

Berlin's Grand Jury Prize-winning film, "By the Grace of God" by Francois Ozon, puts an ongoing Catholic Church sexual abuse trial in the spotlight. The accused priest wanted the film's release to be blocked in France.