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Russia slams Butina arrest as unacceptable

Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov has dismissed the charges against Maria Butina as fabricated in a call with his US colleague Mike Pompeo. Previously, Russia's US envoy said US officials were trying to "break" Butina. Go to article

Syrian forces advance as Russia-France aid arrives 6h ago

A plane delivering Russian and French humanitarian aid in Syria (Getty Images/AFP/A. Jocard)

The Syrian regime has gained ground in southwestern Quneitra province after rebels were evacuated from the area under a deal. This comes as the first delivery of aid provided by France and Russia arrived in the country.

Spain's Popular Party elects new leader 7h ago

Pablo Casado (picture-alliance/ZUMA Wire/J. Sanz)

Pablo Casado is the new leader of Spain's Popular Party, replacing Mariano Rajoy, who resigned last month. Casado could become Spain's next prime minister if his party wins general elections due by 2020 at the latest.

Deadly attack on Iranian Guards 6h ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard march in formation

Several Iranian Revolutionary Guard soldiers have been killed on the border to Iraq in the deadliest attack on Iranian forces in recent years. A porous border makes it easy for militants to go back and forth.

Chinese President Xi in Senegal 3h ago

Senegal Präsident Macky Sall Besuch China Präsident Xi Jinping (Reuters/M. McAllister)

Chins's Presiden Xi Jinping is has just started a four-nation visit to Africa. He has landed in Senegal and will have meetings with the Senegalese president before heading to Rwanda.

Fiat Chrysler CEO Marchionne replaced 53m ago

Sergio Marchionne (picture-alliance/Photoshot)

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne's health has suddenly deteriorated after surgery in Switzerland and the board of directors has replaced him. Sportscar maker Ferrari also announced a new CEO and chairman.

Vatican suspends Chilean deacon 3h ago

A priest wearing handcuffs (Imago/blickwinkel)

The Vatican has dismissed a deacon in central Chile over child sexual abuse allegations. The country's influential Catholic Church is facing a widespread abuse scandal that has put Pope Francis under pressure.

Alleged Lübeck knife attacker faces court 8h ago

A man accused of injuring 10 bus passengers in a knife attack in northern Germany has appeared in court. Police have yet to determine a motive but say the incident didn't appear to be terror-related.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa woos white voters 4h ago

President Mnangagwa shakes hands with a white voter after a campaign address to white farmers and business owners.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has acknowledged the disastrous results of his predecessor's "land reform" in a bid to win over white voters. Elections in the southern African country are slated for July 30.

Austria to stop offering driving tests in Turkish 4h ago

A traffic jam on a highway to Vienna (picture alliance/APA/picturedesk.com/G. Eggenberger)

Starting next year, new drivers in Austria will no longer be able to take their exam in Turkish, according to Transport Minister Norbert Hofer. The far-right politician claims the move is motivated by financial reasons.

Migrants gamble lives on the 'death train' 10h ago

Migrants stand and sit on top of the so-called Beast, the freight train that travels across Mexico, from Guatemala to the US border

Migrants call it the "The Beast": the freight train on which penniless Central Americans hop rides to cross Mexico on their way to the US. They risk being kidnapped, injured or even killed on the dangerous journey north.

How reporting on migrants helps populists 16h ago

Anas M., who became the victim of an anti-refugee smear campaign on Facebook after taking a selfie with Chancellor Angela Merkel, speaks to reporters outside a courthouse in Bavaria. (picture-alliance/dpa/K. J. Hildenbrand)

Polls say that migrants aren't what Germans are most concerned about. So why do the media and politicians push the topic so much? Is the AfD profiting from their mistakes? DW's Jefferson Chase takes a self-critical look.

Tour de France stage win a first for Fraile 4h ago

Tour de France Omar Fraile (Reuters/B. Tessier)

Spanish rider Omar Fraile claimed the lead with a late burst at the 14th stage of this year's Tour, a new highlight in the youngster's career. The overall leaders finished well adrift, but all together.

Tiger Woods rolls back the years at The Open 2h ago

Golf British Open Tiger Woods (Imago/UPI Photo)

As The Open championship approaches its final day, Tiger Woods has remarkably played himself into contention for the title with a round of five under. It was the moment many in golf hoped for but few really expected.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard soldiers killed in attack along Iraqi border

Austria to stop offering driving tests in Turkish

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Russia slams arrest of alleged spy Maria Butina as unacceptable

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Stammtisch Gäste Episode 26 Damien McGuinness, Kate Brady, Rupert Wiederwald, Deborah Cole (DW)

Stammtisch - German healthcare: The doctor will see you now

Is there a doctor in the house? Germany's healthcare system gets a check-up on this week's podcast as host Damien McGuinness puts on his scrubs with AFP's Deborah Cole, and DW's Kate Brady and Rupert Wiederwald.

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Khmer Rouge genocide in the minds of Cambodian youth

A tradition of silence surrounds the horrific atrocities committed in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge regime during the 1970s. How do the nation's youths view that difficult part of their history?

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The 'spice man' of Zanzibar

Patrick Maganga of Zanzibar is called 'Mr. Spice'. He's one of the island's farmers trying to boost the ailing spice industry there with organic offerings.

Trockenheit und Dürre in Deutschland (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Skolimowska)

Climate change already affecting German farmers

In Germany, some like it hot — this summer's unusually hot, sunny weather, that is. For many farmers, the prolonged heat means smaller harvests and diminished food reserves for their livestock. Will food prices soar?