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Fears over rights under Taliban rule are rising after the Islamist militants closed the Afghan Women's Affairs Ministry and ordered only boys back to schools. Go to article
Relatives of the Afghan family killed after their father was falsely identified by the US military as a terrorist say they want a face-to-face apology and reparations.
Thousands of Afghan refugees have landed at the Ramstein US Air Base in Germany. The huge tent city is to be evacuated by the end of September. But where they end up is often a question of luck.
The all-civilian crew aboard the SpaceX Inspiration4 flight mission returned safely to Earth. Their return comes after spending three days in Earth's orbit, in a pioneering mission for space tourism.
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian lamented the "duplicity, disdain and lies" from allies over the growing crisis. The French Ambassador to Australia said he read about the scuttled defense deal in the Australian press.
Russia's parliamentary elections entered the second day with several reports alleging widespread violations in favor of the ruling United Russia party.
Police vastly outnumbered pro-Trump protesters at a rally in support of those charged for breaching the US Capitol in January. Security had been tightened amid concerns of a repeat of violence.
Germany’s top court decided in 2019 that adults who have legal guardians should no longer be barred from taking part in elections. Now many of them will do so for the first time.
As Germans go to the polls to elect a new government, what can they expect for their digital future? What are the various parties promising and why does Europe's biggest economy need to play catch-up anyhow?
After a summer of floods, wildfires and extreme heat waves, many thought the German election would be dominated by talk of the climate crisis. Why, then, have the Greens not relied more heavily on this key voter issue?
For many suvivors, the floods in Germany have a major impact on the federal election this month.
As Germany approaches its federal election, chances are high that the lower house of parliament could swell to more than 900 members. Only China's National People's Congress is larger. And this could lead to problems.
The DW documentary "Angela Merkel - Navigating a World in Crisis" airs September 17 on YouTube.
Six Palestinian inmates had escaped a maximum-security Israeli prison in the city of Jenin through a tunnel earlier this month. With the last two escapees arrested, all are now once again in Israeli custody.
The US plans to put most of the 10,000 Haitian migrants under a bridge on the Mexico border on planes home. US authorities can bypass asylum seekers' rights based on a Trump-era pandemic order.
Six Evergrande executives cashed in their investments just as the company's liquidity crunch became clear. China's second-largest real estate company is close to collapse.
The new facility is one of five being built with EU funds. Rights groups have complained that the Samos camp, with its barbed-wire fences and surveillance cameras, is more like a jail.
Dozens of local restaurants and pubs in Munich's downtown will keep the Oktoberfest tradition alive this year.
A diverse cast of political parties from the left, liberal and even far-right have come together in an alliance that hopes to build on the success of municipal elections in 2019.
Health Minister Jens Spahn has called for more efforts to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in southeastern Germany. Nationwide, nearly 63% of the population have received both shots. Follow DW for more.
Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden are resuming their pre-pandemic life, despite the delta variant risks. What's their secret?
Authorities have devised new ways to verify whether the PCR tests are real or not, but experts are skeptical. Police have discovered numerous rings and scammers providing the forged certificates.
Thailand's tourism industry is reeling from the pandemic and officials want to open more destinations to tourists, despite rising COVID cases.
Some countries are reporting more new coronavirus infections compared with the previous two weeks. Global data trends show that the coronavirus pandemic isn't over yet.
How many people have been vaccinated? Which vaccines are approved? Here's the global progress on vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Learning a third language such as German, Japanese or Mandarin seems to have gone out of fashion. Some students are turning to non-traditional alternatives such as Arabic, computer programming or coding, to succeed.
Last year, Vladislav and Vitalij Kusnetshik sought political asylum at the Swedish embassy in Minsk. They have refused to leave the compound since, warning the Lukashenko regime may torture them.
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Supporters of Turkey's ruling AKP are circulating posts about German political parties and advising people how to vote.
Hogir Hirori's award-winning documentary portrays the struggles of activists determined to save Yazidi girls and women.
Volunteers from 180 countries do what they can to raise awareness of how to tackle waste and protect the environment.
Hubble has orbited Earth for three decades. When one of its computers failed, NASA had to call in former engineers.
Following decisive wins over RB Leipzig and Barcelona, Bayern Munich's class was again on display against Bochum.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan caused a stir after she appointed Stergomena Tax as defense minister. She becomes the first woman to hold the critical portfolio since the country's independence.
A remastered version of the album featuring legendary Cuban singers is being released 25 years after it first appeared.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told her Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan a possible attack on the team forced the cancelation. Pakistani authorities say they had no information about any threats.
With the protective barriers removed from around the famous arch, people can get up close to the transformed war memorial.
The colors of fall foliage draw many people to Germany's great outdoors. From the island of Rügen to the vineyards of the Mosel Valley to the Swabian Allgäu region, there really is something for everyone.
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