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Protests are being held outside the White House, in New York and many major cities. Meanwhile, the EU says the killing of George Floyd was an "abuse of power." Follow DW for the latest. Go to article
Thousands of people joined a banned protest over George Floyd's death in the US, racial injustice and police violence. It began peacefully, but later fires were lit and police reportedly replied with tear gas.
Foreign Minister Maas hopes peaceful protests against police brutality in the US will make a difference. He also said he would contact US officials to support a DW journalist kept from freely reporting in Minnesota.
Carrie Lam's statement follows Western criticism last year over Hong Kong police's crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
The similar images from Hong Kong and the US belie very important social differences, says DW's Rodion Ebbighausen.
US protests against the systemic mistreatment of black people by police have sparked violent confrontations.
The Ukranian foreign minister has told DW his country will "deoccupy" Crimea and Donbass, no matter how long it takes.
Germany's capital has approved plans to build new refugee homes as coronavirus and housing shortage bite. Some refugee homes are struggling to maintain hygiene guidelines.
The figures come as some Brazilian states emerge from quarantine, despite WHO warnings. Follow DW for the latest.
As the coronavirus pandemic is expected to worsen the bloc's shortage in medicines, Brussels is finding ways to "ensure access for its population." Antibiotics, cancer medicines and vaccines are already in low-supply.
Sweden has left residents to decide for themselves how to behave in the COVID-19 pandemic. That's outraged some foreign residents, who now plan to move away from the country as soon as they can.
Belgium has been blasted for its seemingly sky-high death toll from COVID-19. But as Teri Schultz explains, Belgian experts have argued it's undercounting that should be under scrutiny.
Dozens of corrupt officials and politicians in Latin America are losing their jobs over fishy health care dealings during the coronavirus pandemic. The scandals are producing more transparency, but setbacks remain.
Movie shoots that came to a standstill following the coronavirus lockdown now aim to resume. The film industry was inspired by the Bundesliga's concept — with quarantines and constant testing — to keep cameras rolling.
After weeks of speculation, Richard Grenell has officially stepped down form his post as the US ambassador to Germany. A staunch ally of President Trump, Grenell was known for his combative diplomatic style in Germany.
Twitter suspended the account, which was linked to a white nationalist group, for inciting violence. "Tonight's the night, Comrades," one tweet had said, before encouraging users to "take what's ours."
Primal rainforest was destroyed largely in Brazil, DR Congo and Indonesia last year to make way for cattle, crops and mining, says the World Resources Institute. The loss equates to one football pitch every six seconds.
Germany’s biggest state has listed 44 so-called ‘danger’ areas, mostly in minority neighborhoods, following a request from the AfD. The nationalist party has repeatedly used such information to target immigrant areas.
The wave of protests in American cities after the death of George Floyd shouldn't come as a surprise.
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The US is determined to pull out its troops from Afghanistan despite reports that the Taliban have ties with al-Qaeda.
Tensions between the world's two most populous countries have flared once again in recent weeks, along their disputed border high in the Himalayas, prompting fears of an inadvertent escalation.
The virus lockdowns have shown how much healthier city life could be. But will the virus boost efforts for green cities?
Can ultraviolet light help us shine away the coronavirus?
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When COVID-19 first spread to the African continent, it came with people who had resources, money and power that could travel to affected countries. Now, the contagion is spreading, but the stigma still sticks. DW finds out why this view persists, even though there are over 150 000 cases of the coronavirus in Africa.
The novel coronavirus is nature's way of telling us something, says environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev. He wants an economy not devoted to monetary wealth.
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Turkey is taking some of its biggest steps yet to ease its coronavirus restrictions. Flights and car travel resumed between big cities on Monday. Cafes, restaurants, parks and museums have begun to reopen. And: Istanbul's 15th-century Grand Bazaar is back in business.
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We are taking a tour through Germany and every week we will introduce you to a town in the alphabet. This time B leads us to Berlin - German capital, seat of government, cultural hub and nightlife city all in one.
