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Merkel admits mistakes in spy chief row

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has apologized for mistakes in the handling of the controversy over ex-intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maassen. She says the coalition will now focus on "solving people's problems." Go to article

Russia to supply Syria with S-300 missiles

An S-300 system deployed in Syria (picture alliance/Russian Look/V. Savitsky)

Moscow will boost Syria's armaments by sending them powerful S-300 missile defense systems, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said. Moscow claims Israeli jets caused Syrians to shoot down a Russian spy plane.

EU takes Poland to court over judicial reform 4h ago

Polish judge's toga (picture-alliance/ZUMAPRESS/P. Twardysko)

The EU Commission is suing Poland at the European Court of Justice for its decision to force judges to retire. Poland breached fundamental EU values in doing so, the EU says.

Right Livelihood Award laureates Abdullah al-Hamid, Mohammad Fahad al-Qahtani and Waleed Abu al-Khair (Right Livelihood Award)

Right Livelihood Award honors practical fixes to global problems

Three human rights activists, two corruption fighters, a farmer and an agricultural scientist are the 2018 winners of the 'Alternative Nobel Prize.' They are tirelessly fighting the world over to make it a better place.

Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy rescued at sea after injury 6h ago

An aerial photo of Abhilash Tomy's yacht (Reuters/Indian Navy)

A French ship has managed to locate an Indian navy commander who had been injured in the Golden Globe round-the-world race. He was trapped in his bunk, drifting blindly in "one of the most remote areas on the planet."

Deadly storm brings major disruption to Germany 4h ago

Storm Fabienne in Saxony (picture-alliance/dpa/B. März)

One person has died and a four-year-old is in critical condition after storm "Fabienne" raged across much of Germany. Transport links remain affected but many revelers at the Oktoberfest ignored evening warnings.

A priest holds his hands together in prayer (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Weigel)

Catholic abuse scandal sparks celibacy debate

German bishops have begun meeting in Fulda to discuss a study on widespread sex abuse by Catholic priests. Some are calling for celibacy to be overhauled, while others want the church to focus on victim compensation.

Maldives opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Maldives president concedes election defeat 8h ago

President Yameen has conceded defeat and promised a smooth transition to Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Maldives president-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Getty Images/AFP/A. Shurau)

Maldives: 'Opposition victory resets ties with India' 4h ago

In an interview with DW, Former President Nasheed said that China must accept his country's democratic aspiration.

Indonesian teen rescued after 49 days at sea on log raft 26m ago

Aldi Novel Adilang was working as a lonely lamp keeper when his small fishing vessel came unmoored. He was finally saved by a shipping vessel near Guam.

Iran holds funerals for Ahvaz attack victims and vows revenge 5h ago

Mourners in Ahvaz, Iran (picture-alliance/AP Photo/E. Noroozi)

Mourners gathered in the southwestern city of Ahvaz on Monday for the funerals of the victims of Saturday's terrorist attack. Meanwhile, the US has rejected Iran's claim that it is behind the incident.

Attack in Ahwaz, Iran (picture-alliance/Photoshot/ISNA/M. Jaberian)

Analysis: Iran likely to close ranks after attack

A deadly attack on an Iranian military parade demonstrates the country is internally vulnerable. Analysts say the regime is likely to respond with a tougher line at home and in the wider region.

Russian opposition leader released, then arrested again 8h ago

Alexei Navalny (picture-alliance/AP Photo/D. Serebryakov)

After serving a 30-day jail sentence in Moscow, Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was detained again while leaving jail, according to his aide. Navalny is once again being accused of violating protest laws.

Erdogan critic to attend controversial state dinner 8h ago

Cem Özdemir (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Riedl)

Cem Özdemir, one of Germany's fiercest critics of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, intends to "send a signal" by attending a dinner for the Turkish president during his state visit. A host of lawmakers have pledged a boycott.

Huge US-China punitive tariffs take effect 9h ago

A fresh round of US President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs on China has begun to bite. It adds another $200 billion in imports to the escalating trade conflict, with Beijing also imposing more retaliatory duties.

Kefalonia massacre: Revisiting a Nazi war crime in Greece

Sex abuse scandal in German Catholic Church sparks celibacy debate

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Friedwald in Dietzenbach Waldbestattung (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Arnold)

The origins of the Germany's love for the forest

A Roman historian believed the woods played an important role in German identity; they also inspired Romantic artists.

Sturm Xaver Nordsee (picture-alliance/dpa/H. Marschall)

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Indien Mindestens 32 Tote bei Busunglück in Rajasthan (Getty Images/AFP)

India's deadly highways

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Porsche ditches diesel cars

Chief Executive Oliver Blume has said the sports carmaker will focus on petrol/gasoline, hybrid and electric vehicles.

Tiger Woods wins first title in 5 years 13h ago

Tiger Woods hits out of a bunker on the 8th hole at the Tour Championship (picture-alliance/ZUMA Wire/D. Wong)

An emotional Tiger Woods was followed and cheered on by a jubilant crowd at the 18th hole at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Course. The 42-year-old golfer played like his old self and racked up his 80th PGA Tour title.

Fans protest Germany's Euro 2024 bid 22h ago

Fußball Bundesliga 4. Spieltag VfB Stuttgart vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf (Imago/Jan Huebner)

As Bundesliga clubs show support for the “United By Football” campaign, supporter groups have voiced their displeasure at the break down in talks with the DFB by protesting against Germany's Euro 2024 bid.