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Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation

Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the government said.

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Iran: Rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death, says lawyer

Germany: Prosecutors charge 7 Islamist terror suspects

China spying: Krah still tops AfD's EU ticket

UK arrests 3 over Channel crossing deaths

Russian Orthodox Church suspends Navalny memorial priest

Germany raises 2024 GDP growth forecast to 0.3%

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

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Rwanda's President Paul Kagame gestures as he sits at a desk with a microphone in front of him

Rwanda explained: From politics to human rights to migration

Rwanda is "pleased" about the UK planning to send irregular asylum seekers. But many are concerned about the policy.

Asia

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping

China and India compete for influence in the Maldives

The landslide victory of a pro-Beijing party is likely to test the Maldivian president's tilt away from India.

Germany

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (center) greeted by schoolchildren waving flags

Germany and Turkey: 100 years of diplomatic relations

In 1924, the newly founded Turkish Republic established diplomatic relations with Germany.

Europe

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Amnesty annual report criticizes European 'double standards'

The situation in the Middle East and the actions of Israel are a primary focus of Amnesty's latest annual report.

Middle East

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Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion

An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US financial support.

North America

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Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities

Student arrests at several universities have sparked outrage, but some protesters have been accused of antisemitism.

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Israel-Hamas war

Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.

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Israeli Palestinian lawyer faces charges after Gaza protest

Human rights lawyer Ahmad Khalefa was arrested after protesting against Israel's strikes on Gaza.

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US: Opinion split over Israeli military campaign in Gaza

Will President Joe Biden's position, which is unpopular among many Democratic voters, cost him the 2024 US election?

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Israel’s Netanyahu vows to launch Rafah offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's military will mount an offensive on Rafah no matter what.

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Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Arab Film Festival in Berlin spotlights Palestinian voices

As the Israel-Hamas war impacts Germany's cultural sector, the ALFILM festival fear for the future of their event.

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Shopping showdown — what's greener, plastic or paper?

Paper packaging is more environmentally friendly than plastic, right? But it's not so simple.

The Chinese flag that lifes in front of its embassy in Berlin is half hidden by trees

Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage

There have been six arrests so far, thought to be linked to the Ukraine war, economic interests and a war on democracy.

Demonstrators gather in front of the Palace of Culture and Science to attend a farmers' protest against EU climate measures and Ukrainian imports in Warsaw on February 27, 2024

Economic hurdles of EU expansion into Eastern Europe

The war in Ukraine has put enlargement on the EU's agenda. But taking in new members would strain the bloc's budget.

This aerial photograph shows a flooded island after heavy rains in Qingyuan

Heavy rain, floods swamp south China

At least four people have already died and tens of thousands have been evacuated amid heavy rain and landslides.

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German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party

With the far-right AfD set to take more seats in upcoming elections, culture groups are countering "extremist politics."

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Gyros, the Greek street food classic everyone should try

Gyros, grilled pork or chicken served in pita bread, is especially popular in Greece. What sets the best apart?

An art installation made with discarded plastic bottles

A Nigerian museum turns waste into art

A museum in Nigeria is attracting visitors with decoration and works of art made from recycled materials.

A woman hugs a tree in an appreciative way in Uganda.

Uganda's world record tree hugger planting seeds for change

Climate activist Patricia Ariokot raises awareness of the vital role trees play in mental and environmental health.

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How India is making new roads from recycled old tires

As the world's third-largest car market, India has a growing problem with tire waste. But some firms also recycle them.

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Instagram vs. reality: Does Prague live up to the hype?

Prague's many sights make it a tourist hot spot. But do images on Instagram depict the Czech capital as it really is?

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Germany's hardworking reputation: Myth or reality?

Germans have a reputation for being hardworking and disciplined. Is that really the case?

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