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Jews in EU consider leaving due to anti-Semitism

A surge in anti-Semitism in Europe has made many Jews consider leaving, according to an EU survey. Anti-Semitism has risen particularly in France, with Jewish people in Germany reporting the highest level of harassment. Go to article

Macron pledges minimum wage rise 4h ago

Protesters wearing yellow vests watch French President Emmanuel Macron on a TV screen

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised a minimum wage increase and tax concessions in a televised response to weeks of anti-government street protests. Political opponents have called the response insufficient.

UK delays Brexit vote, tries to restart talks 8h ago

The British prime minister has deferred Parliament's "meaningful vote" on the Brexit deal, admitting it would be rejected by a "significant margin." She plans to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss its future.

Germany falls 5 places on climate ranking 7h ago

A decade ago, Germany was a pioneer in fighting climate change via the expansion of renewable energies. But now, like many G20 nations, its climate protection is stagnating as global emissions rise again.

German rail strike: Long-distance trains halted 19h ago

Display saying trains cancelled (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Kneffel)

German rail workers went on a nationwide four-hour strike on Monday to protest for higher wage increases. Two of Germany's biggest rail unions plan to return to negotiations with Deutsche Bahn (DB) on Tuesday.

US sanctions N. Korean officials 1h ago

The flags of the US, North Korea flap in the wind

Washington has imposed sanctions on three men accused of involvement in the death of 22-year-old student Otto Warmbier. The sanctions make it illegal for any US entity to conduct financial transactions with them.

EU truck drivers negotiate new regulations 10h ago

Truck drivers have to grapple with plummeting wages and touring schedules that turn them into nomads. EU transport ministers hope to ease the drivers' plight with new regulations, but these tend to ignore real life.

Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege accept Nobel Peace Prize 9h ago

Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad collect their prize

In an emotional ceremony, Yazidi activist Nadia Murad and Congolese gynecologist Denis Mukwege have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. They called on the world to do more to protect victims of wartime sexual violence.

UN migration pact adopted, despite dissent 14h ago

Sub-Saharan migrants (front) transported to an Italian Navy vessel (background) during a rescue operation in the southern Mediterranean Sea

UN member states have adopted the UN's controversial migration compact at a conference in Morocco.

Can the US be persuaded to support the UN refugee pact?

After 40 years NASA probe goes into the beyond 2h ago

NASA's Voyager 2 probe (picture alliance/Jet Propulsion Lab via AP/dpa)

The Voyager 2 has left behind the solar winds encompassing our sun and will now give us a glimpse into "truly uncharted territory." The NASA space probe is the second human-made object in history to pass this milestone.

Russian NRA spy may plea bargain 5h ago

Maria Butina is set to change her plea, indicating that she has made a deal with the US Attorney's office. If she cooperates with authorities, Butina could be deported to Russia, who claim she is an innocent student.

Carlos Ghosn, and Nissan, formally charged 14h ago

Carlos Ghosn (Getty Images/AFP/E. Laurent)

The ousted Nissan chairman was also served a new arrest warrant on separate allegations of underreporting his income, according to local media reports. Nissan and another of its former executives were also charged.

German Afghan Taliban bomber jailed 9h ago

A 37-year-old German national has been sentenced to six years in prison after spending five years with the Taliban in southern Afghanistan. He was found criminally liable, despite claiming to have mental health problems.

German imports and exports rise 11h ago

A container ship docks in the dusk at Hamburg Port

German exports have bounced back in October, while a strong import rise suggests robust domestic demand. Cause for cheer? Not quite, according to most observers of Europe's powerhouse.

Egypt casts doubt on naked Pyramid video 8h ago

The video of photographer Andreas Hvid and an unnamed woman appearing to pose naked prompted widespread outrage in Egypt. However, local authorities, citing tight security, are now asking whether the video was doctored.

Spain questions its monarchy 10h ago

Spanien Madrid - Referendum zur Monarchie (DW/S. Saez)

Spaniards have been casting ballots in unofficial people's votes to abolish the monarchy. Many say it's time Spain became a republic and argue that the king no longer helps to hold the country together.

Bangladeshis in Germany hope for peaceful vote 11h ago

#WhatBangladesh do you want discussion in Bonn (DW/P. Böll)

Bangladeshis living in Germany have expressed hope that the December 30 polls would strengthen democracy in the South Asian country. PM Hasina's government has come under criticism for "stifling" dissent in Bangladesh.

Russian ex-cop convicted for 56 (more) murders 14h ago

A court in the far eastern city of Irkutsk has convicted a former policeman of 56 murders. He was handed a life sentence and deprived of his pension. He was already serving a life sentence for another 22 murders.

China ramps up Huawei pressure on Canada 11h ago

Kanada Anhörung Meng Wanzhou, Huawei | Skizze aus dem Gericht (picture-alliance/empics/Canadian Press/J. Wolsak)

China claims Canada has violated the human rights of Huawei executive Meng Wangzhou, who was arrested as she passed through Vancouver December 1. US and Chinese sources say her arrest is not linked to trade negotiations.

Khashoggi's final words: 'I can't breathe' 20h ago

Jamal Khashoggi (picture-alliance/AP Photo/V. Mayo)

A transcript of an audio recording of Jamal Khashoggi's final moments has revealed details of the journalist's murder. The Saudi foreign minister has rejected demands to extradite two suspects connected to the death.

Armenian PM's alliance wins by landslide 21h ago

Armenia's acting prime minister is on track to consolidate his power after preliminary results put his alliance ahead in parliamentary elections. Nikol Pashinian took office in May after leading anti-corruption protests.

Will Armenia's peaceful revolution continue?

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Pact with long-term effects 14h ago

The UN migration pact is not legally binding, but could become international standard, writes Cigdem Akyol.

German rail strikes cause widespread delays

Russian spy who infiltrated US rifle association expected to plea-bargain

Egypt casts doubt on video of naked Danish couple on pyramid

Anti-Semitism in the EU: Jewish people consider leaving over safety concerns

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US-Kampfflugzeug F-35 Lightning | Paris Air Show (Reuters/P. Rossignol)

SIPRI: US dwarfs rest of world in armaments production

US firms are by far at the top of the global arms trade, according to an expert report. Germany's largest defense company landed at 25th among the globe's top 100; Russia, Turkey and China are also boosting production.

Newspapers in a Polish kiosk (Getty Images/S. Gallup)

Is media censorship a coming threat in Poland?

Poland’s ruling party PiS and state institutions want to intimidate critical media. The National Bank of Poland wants articles on corruption in the financial sector erased online. Journalist organizations are protesting.

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Check out the project page for #Article19ForAll 24.11.2018

#Article19ForAll is a social media action organized by DW to promote free expression as a basic human right.

Guterres: 'Human rights are under siege' 14h ago

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says that the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a 'beacon of dignity.'

Three people sitting around a table with microphones (UN Photo)

'Declaration went on to touch millions of lives' 14h ago

DW spoke to Harvard Law professor Mary Ann Glendon about the state of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

People take part in a demonstration under the slogan Together we buried the patriarchal order to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Amnesty International report highlights women's fight against oppression

Amnesty International has highlighted the growing role of women in the global fight for human rights in a new report. But it slammed "tough guy" leaders for the policies that make such activism necessary.

Iranische Anwältin und Menschenrechtsaktivistin Shirin Ebadi (picture alliance/Photoshot/ Luciano Movio/Sintesi)

Opinion: 'Islamic human rights' is a false path

Religious interpretations are slowing down the implementation of the UN human rights charter, which marks its 70th anniversary today. The UN is also part of the problem, writes Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi.

Theater Bonn Marx in London (Thilo Beu )

'Marx in London' – and now in Bonn

The most influential thinker in history as the subject of comedy? "Marx in London" gives Karl Marx a gentle sendoff at the end of his bicentennial: Entertainment and food for thought in equal measure.

A dog stares out from behind a metal wire fence at an animal shelter in Gittern, Germany

No pets at Christmas from German shelters

Over the Christmas holiday period animal shelters in Germany are stopping people taking pets home. They say that anyone who does not understand why is probably the wrong person to adopt.

Christmas markets are booming in Berlin

Berlin hosts over 60 Christmas market during the holiday season. One would think that they are competing for customers, but this is not the case - all of them are doing a roaring trade.