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The European Union is now inoculating its population faster than the United States, but figures suggest that both have some way to go before they hit their previously announced inoculation targets. Go to article
All unvaccinated travelers will now have to submit a negative test, whether they enter Germany by train, plane or car.
Armin Laschet, the favorite to replace Angela Merkel after federal elections in September, is again apologizing for missteps. Last week it was for his handling of major floods, now it's for plagiarism.
The former waiter is the first person to be convicted under the controversial national security law. He isn't the only one falling foul of Hong Kong's tightened grip on civil liberties.
Moscow does not financially support any other country as generously as it does Belarus. DW spoke with economic experts to learn about this lopsided relationship, and the strain it places on the Russian budget.
Australia's largest city has brought in the military to help enforce its latest lockdown. Follow DW for the latest.
The Treasury has said regional authorities in the US can use federal COVID relief funds to offer people $100 in return for getting vaccinated. The US has ample reserves, but a robust anti-vaccine movement.
With its belated start, the East African country still has a long path ahead if it wants beat the coronavirus.
The Liberian-flagged ship was located off the coast of the Gulf country when the attack happened. Authorities say it was not immediately clear whether piracy was involved.
The evacuees worked for the US army during the 20-year war in Afghanistan but they now fear reprisals from the Taliban.
Firefighters are tackling blazes for a third day in Turkey's Mediterranean and southern Aegean region. It's not known how the devastating fires started, but one official says he can't rule out "sabotage."
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the US is worried about the harassment and intimidation of foreign correspondents reporting on the floods in China.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has reversed his decision to annul a major defense pact with the United States. The move follows the visit of US Defense Secretary Llyod Austin.
While many people were pleasantly surprised, farmers in more central regions feared the worst for valuable crops. Most of the snow was recorded in mountainous areas.
It looks like good news for Germany's economy, but some experts are cautioning against too much optimism. German breweries are also struggling to share the excitement.
The Leverkusen blast has raised concerns about its proximity to Cologne, one of Germany's biggest cities.
After the explosion in Leverkusen, authorities are warning that toxins were probably released into the atmosphere.
Experts say India has "a lot of catching up to do" in the domain of technological advancement.
By setting an example for the future, Germany's female gymnasts have shown they're at the top of their game.
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German tennis star Alexander Zverev ended Novak Djokovic's quest for a Golden Slam, winning the men's singles semifinal.
As infections in Japan's capital hit a record high, Sam Kendricks' positive test has put COVID back at center stage.
DW visited a young Syrian from Ahrweiler, who has lost everything — for the second time in his life.
Thrusters on the Nauka science lab fired "inadvertently," NASA said, prompting a delay to another planned launch.
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Photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight are being used across the world to generate clean electricity.
In Niger's Damagaram region, women have a long tradition of raising cows and sheep.
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