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US warns Turkey against targeting Kurds

The Turkish president has announced a fresh offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria is just around the corner. But the US has warned that such action would harm efforts to destroy the "Islamic State" in the region. Go to article

Deadly train crash in Turkey 5h ago

Rescue workers evacuate injured passengers after a high-speed train crashed in the Turkish capital, Ankara (picture-alliance/AA/D. Keskinkilic)

A Turkish high-speed train has collided with a local train in the capital, Ankara. Numerous casualties were reported by local media.

China confirms: Two Canadians in custody 1h ago

Michael Kovrig of the International Crisis Group

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were seized by Chinese state security forces for "endangering national security." The move sees Canada being pulled into the tug of war between the US and China.

Strasbourg suspect missed call from Germany

Soldier in Strasbourg stands guard at the closed Christmas market, where the shooting took place

Authorities are still searching for Cherif C., since he fled the Strasbourg Christmas market after the attack. A manhunt is underway in France and Germany, where the 29-year-old had two previous convictions.

Deadly shooting in French city of Strasbourg

Brexit: May wins party confidence vote 13h ago

Theresa May has survived a leadership challenge from hard-line members of her Conservative Party. But the battle over her controversial Brexit deal continues.

Trump's ex-lawyer Cohen jailed for three years 17h ago

Trump Lawyer Investigation (picture alliance/AP Photo)

Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations involving hush payments to two women and for lying to Congress. He said Donald Trump "led me to take a path of darkness instead of light."

ECB chief Mario Draghi next to a €50 bill

Why the ECB looks set to bury bond-buying

The European Central Bank looks set to remove a key pillar of its support for the euro area economies. At their final policy meeting this year, ECB governors are expected to announce the end of their bond-buying program.

Nord Stream 2 pipeline row just got dirty 1h ago

The green movement has very little in common with US President Donald Trump. But both are moving against the beleaguered Nord Stream 2 pipeline that is now being built to send Russian gas to Europe.

Australia to get anti-corruption commission 6h ago

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (picture-alliance/AP Photo/L. Coch)

The commission will have two divisions: one to investigate the public sector and one for law enforcement agencies. The announcement attempts to nullify a major issue facing Scott Morrison's government ahead of elections.

Germany to get Bolivian lithium after key deal 16h ago

Bolivia's Uyuni salt flat (picture alliance/dpa/G. Ismar)

As carmakers wrestle for the emerging electric car market, a German company sealed a key deal to mine a massive lithium deposit under a salt flat in Bolivia. The metal is crucial for making car battery cells.

No Brexit renegotiation, says Merkel 19h ago

Brexit und Deutschland - Theresa May und Angela Merkel (picture-alliance/M.Sohn)

The German chancellor says that her country continues to seek an "orderly" Brexit, but is preparing for harsher eventualities. The topic dominated Merkel's second-ever parliamentary Q&A session.

Heart attack risk highest on Christmas Eve, study says 6h ago

A woman holds the symbol of a heart broken in two in front of a Christmas tree

A study has singled out quite possibly the most dangerous holiday of the year: Christmas Eve. While the researchers couldn't explain why, they did have a hunch.

Indian billionaire wedding reaches happy ending 10h ago

Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal (Reuters/Reliance Industries)

Beyonce and Hillary Clinton made appearances at the wedding of billionaire couple Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal. The wedding may have been one of the most expensive ever.

Venezuela jails German right-wing journalist 11h ago

A reporter known for his bylines in right-wing newspapers has been charged with spying and rebellion. Press freedom groups have called for his release, saying he has a right to report "regardless of his personal views."

Cum-ex sleuth pursued by Hamburg prosecutors 19h ago

ZDF-Talkshow Maybrit Illner | Correctiv-Chefredakteur Oliver Schröm (Imago/Metodi Popow)

The journalist who led a probe into Europe's "cum-ex" tax scam has himself become the target of Hamburg prosecutors. At Swiss behest, Oliver Schröm is being accused of instigating betrayal of business secrets.

Hungary to set up tax, election courts 14h ago

Symbolbild Justiz Gericht Richterhammer (picture alliance/imageBROKER)

The administrative courts will take over cases about government business such as taxation and elections. The government says the courts will be able to handle cases efficiently, but critics question their partiality.

Italy makes 'reasonable' offer to EU on budget 14h ago

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte meets European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (picture-alliance/AP Photo/F. Seco)

Under pressure from Brussels, Rome revised its planned spending spree to cut deficit projections. At the same time, Italian officials were riled over the EU's alleged preferential treatment of France.

EU-Japan approve world's largest free trade deal 20h ago

Symbolbild von gestapelten Container mit den Fahnen von EU und Japan (Imago/C. Ohde)

The world's largest free trade agreement — one between the EU and Japan — is expected to go into force in February. Nearly all duties will be removed.

Kyiv takes in prisoners from Ukraine rebels 18h ago

A close up of a walkie-talkie held by a Ukrainian soldier near Luhansk (Imago/ZUMA Press/O. Rupeta)

Luhansk rebels handed over 40 prisoners to Ukrainian authorities in what the separatist officials described as a "goodwill gesture." All of the prisoners were already in jail when the conflict started in 2014.

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May (Getty Images/L. Neal)

Britain, you haven’t got time 13h ago

The clock is ticking towards a hard Brexit, but Britain doesn’t seem able to tell the time, writes DW's Rob Turner.

Indian billionaire wedding celebrations wrap up with Beyonce, Clintons

US warns Turkey against Syria operation targeting Kurds

EU parliament approves 'world's largest' free trade deal with Japan

Putin's Stasi identity card discovered in German archives

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A displaced woman from Tawergha protests in downtown Tripoli, Libya (DW/K. Zurutuza)

Libyan women lose hope in the revolution

The civil war that brought down Libyan dictator Gadhafi allowed the country's women to become part of public life.

Two women make 'herstory' at top darts champs

UK Lakeside Darts Meisterschaft | Lisa Ashton (picture-alliance/Actionplus)

It's extremely rare for women to be allowed to compete with men in professional sports. However, for the first time, two places have been reserved for women at the World Professional Darts Championship.

Alexander Gerst on the ISS, seen on a video screen (DW/J. Vergin )

Houston, we have a problem! We can't hear Gerst

“Astro Alex” appeared on the screen, smiled at us from the space and was gone. The call lasted five minutes.

UEFA Champions League - Ajax Amsterdam v Bayern München (Reuters/P. van de Wouw)

Bayern Munich and Ajax deliver six-goal thriller on memorable European night

In a game between the top two sides that had already secured qualification, Bayern vs. Ajax ended up being one of the most entertaining games in Champions League history. The result saw Bayern keep top spot in the group.

Roseanne Jean-Jacques at a table strewn with electrical components

When access to electricity is a feminist issue

Few Haitians have access to electricity. One nonprofit wants to change that by training women as electricians.

Marie-Joseph Ekobena and Philemon Moubeke sitting in front of bookshelves and holding books (DW/Henri Fotso)

In search of Cameroon's hidden history

Three young researchers in Cameroon say Africans need to retake possession of their history — because owning your own history liberates your mind. DW's Henri Fotso met them in Yaounde.

Nature and livelihood at stake in Pakistan

Big dams and reservoirs in Pakistan are slowly depleting its lush mangroves. S. Khan reports from Karachi.

Weihnachtsmänner gesucht (picture-alliance/dpa/H.-C. Dittrich)

Germany: Santa Clauses in short supply amid dearth of skilled labor

Recruiters looking for people to play Santa Claus this Christmas have said there is a lack of people ready to take on the job. The task is more demanding than it would seem at first sight, a Santa agency head told DW.