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Turkey and Russia announce temporary Syria ceasefire

The truce will take effect at midnight after days of clashes in the contested province of Idlib. Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan had convened for difficult talks in Moscow. Go to article

EU calls for no-fly zone over northern Syria

As the EU's top diplomats met to discuss tensions with Ankara, Josep Borrell said NATO or the UN should implement a no-fly zone. Turkey has opened its borders, seeking support for its military efforts in Syria.

Germany pledges €100 million in aid for Idlib conflict

'We have no other choice': Afghans stranded at Greece's gates

Lesbos residents demand EU action on refugee crisis

Italien Coronavirus Universitäten sind geschloßen (Reuters/G. Mangiapane)

Coronavirus latest: Italy seeks EU permission for extra borrowing

Italy, the worst hit country in Europe as yet, is seeking the green light for a larger budget deficit after closing its schools and universities. A German industry body is wary of losses. All the latest from DW here.

Coronavirus vaccine isn't coming quickly

The development of vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 is in full swing. Nevertheless, it will still take at least a year before one is available on the market. The question is: Will the virus still be prevalent?

Coronavirus and climate change: A tale of two crises

Coronavirus: Iranians lose trust in government as virus spreads

Coronavirus a 'worldwide pandemic,' German health minister says

How coronavirus testing works

How worried are Germans about coronavirus?

NEWS REPORTS

Police release details of Dresden jewel heist 2h ago

The authorities said they believe at least seven people must have participated in the theft at the Green Vault museum. Two of the perpetrators must have been small in order to break into the Jewel Room, they said.

International court backs Afghan war crimes probe 7h ago

Appeal judges at the International Criminal Court have given prosecutors the go-ahead to launch an investigation into alleged war crimes by Taliban, Afghan und US forces.

Germany underestimated far-right terror for 'too long' 7h ago

The threat of far-right terror in Germany has not been taken seriously, the head of Germany's parliament told lawmakers in the wake of the Hanau attacks. Wolfgang Schäuble said the violence did not occur in a vacuum.

Most people are biased against women, UN says 9h ago

India: Women protest against violence Women wear blindfold and apply red color during a demonstration

A new study shows that almost 90% of people worldwide are biased against women and around half perceive men to make better leaders. And nearly 30% of people think it's justified for a husband to beat his wife.

Noise pollution threatens health of 1 in 5 Europeans 9h ago

Young woman holding her ears (picture-alliance/dpa/K. Thomas)

One in every five Europeans is suffering from noise pollution so bad that it could harm their health, according to a new study. Road traffic was cited as the main cause, with the problem expected to grow worse.

Top US court takes on controversial abortion case 12h ago

A law in the state of Louisiana seeks to make abortion less accessible. A US Supreme Court ruling could have consquences for the future of Roe v Wade.

STORIES & ANALYSIS

Afghan men celebrate in anticipation of the U.S-Taliban agreement to allow a US troop reduction and a permanent ceasefire, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan February 28, 2020

US-Taliban agreement — a male-dominated affair

The US-Taliban deal in Doha has been hailed as a landmark achievement, however the agreement provides no guarantee to upholding women's rights. What does it mean for the future of Afghan women? DW analyzes.

Iraq: Bullets, repression, Iran trump COVID-19

A man reclines on a tyre with his hands behind his head and foot crossed on knee in between the flames of burning tyres

Activists say Iraq's political system is the real virus, without an apparent cure. Political deadlock, violent repression and decades of corruption all outweigh fears of a transfer of the coronavirus from Iran.

How Delhi's Muslims and Hindus faced violence together

People gather near a Mosque in New Delhi

As the smoke clears following the violent communal riots in New Delhi, stories have emerged of Muslim and Hindu neighbors helping each other as mobs vandalized their communities.

After attack, Hanau stands against racism

A woman holds a picture during a vigil for the victims of a racist attack in Hanau Germany. A sign behind her reads: Racism kills

Hanau has held a memorial service for the lives lost in an attack two weeks ago. Though the city is in mourning, local groups combating racism have found renewed support in the aftermath of the shooting.

Guinea-Bissau: Coup or legitimate change?

Guinea-Bissau Wahl | Umaro Sissoco Embaló & José Mario Vaz (DW/I. Dansó)

Two months after Guinea-Bissau's presidential election runoff, projected winner Umaro Sissoco Embalo claimed victory and immediately installed a new cabinet. The largest party in parliament called it a coup.

Perspectives

Thuringia's election atonement

The Left party's Bodo Ramelow is premier once again — but a lot can still happen by next year's state elections.

Will warmer weather stop the spread of the coronavirus?

Coronavirus is now a 'worldwide pandemic,' German health minister says

Coronavirus, cold, or flu symptoms? When you should be worried

Coronavirus scare: When will 'hamsterkauf' become an English word?

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German Cup: Frankfurt, Leverkusen head to semifinals

Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen have advanced to the semifinals of the German Cup, joining title-holders Bayern Munich and fourth-tier Saarbrücken in the final four. The semifinal draw is to be held on Sunday.

Are cities Europe's new biodiversity hotspots?

While rummaging through part of Amsterdam's city park, citizen scientists discovered new insect species. Their aim was to show that even in Earth's busiest places, biodiversity is still underexplored.

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer didn't shake hands with the Chancellor Merkel (picture-alliance/AA/A. Hosbas)

Hugs in a time of coronavirus

To reduce the risk of contracting the new coronavirus, people around the world are changing their greeting style. These different cultural habits can inspire alternatives.

The businesses benefiting from coronavirus

The COVID-19 virus has battered global markets and threatens to worsen the global economic slowdown. But not everyone is losing money even as the fast-spreading epidemic wipes out trillions from global markets.

How Asia's maps promote propaganda

Some countries in Asia issue official maps with their own version of where the national borders should be drawn.

Uganda finalizes research on injectible HIV drug

A new HIV treatment, injected every eight weeks, is supposed to reduce stigma and discrimination in Uganda. The drug could be a breakthrough for all those infected — if African leaders are ready to invest.