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German domestic intelligence head relieved of duties, but promoted 18.09.2018

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Is North Korea just buying time?

North Korea has agreed to take big steps towards denuclearization and rapprochement with the South, but experts remain skeptical if these lofty promises will result in any real change on the ground. Go to article

Hans-Georg Maaßen (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Murat)

Berlin reels at spy chief's sacking/promotion

Angela Merkel's governing coalition has decided to sack its controversial head of domestic intelligence by transfering him to a higher post. With no successor on the horizon, the move has drawn jeers around the country.

Press review: Maassen promotion a win for the right 5h ago

Hans-Georg Maassen standing at a door (Getty Images/M. Tantussi)

German media has criticized Angela Merkel's government for promoting Hans-Georg Maassen to a deputy minister role. A number of editorials pointed out that the biggest winner will likely be Germany's far-right AfD.

Erdogan to open mosque in Cologne 7h ago

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (picture-alliance/AA/M. Kula)

Erdogan's hopes of addressing the German-Turkish community during his state visit are closer to becoming reality. His upcoming trip was described as a "betrayal" by journalist Deniz Yücel, who was imprisoned in Turkey.

Pakistan court orders release of ex-PM Sharif 5h ago

Sharif's supporters celebrate court's order in Islamabad (Reuters/F. Mahmood)

A Pakistani court has ordered the release of ousted premier Nawaz Sharif and his daughter on bail, suspending an accountability court's corruption sentences. This could pose a political challenge to PM Imran Khan.

Keeping Berlin's water flowing in a drought 9h ago

A boat on the river Spree running through the heart of Berlin. The tall TV tower is visible in the background

Climate change and a growing population are prompting Germany's capital, Berlin, to rethink how it supplies water. An exceptionally hot and dry 2018 has made the matter even more urgent.

Fort Trump? US considers base in Poland 18h ago

President Donald Trump, left, reaches to shake hands with Polish President Andrzej Duda

US President Donald Trump has said he is seriously considering establishing a permanent military base in Poland, at Warsaw's request. Such a move would fuel tensions between NATO and Russia.

5 million children face famine in Yemen 13h ago

A malnourished boy lies on a weighing scale at the malnutrition ward of Al-Sabeen hospital in Sanaa

More than 5 million children are at risk of famine in war-torn Yemen, according to the charity Save the Children. Renewed attacks on the key port city of Hodeida could further disrupt food, fuel and aid supplies.

ICC to probe Myanmar over Rohingya 16h ago

Rohingya refugees carrying their belongings (picture-alliance/dpa/B. Armangue)

The International Criminal Court has launched a preliminary investigation into Myanmar's alleged crimes against Rohingya Muslims. A UN team has called for top generals to be prosecuted for genocide.

Christian and in the AfD? Bishops say maybe 2h ago

Deutschland Hannover AfD Parteitag (picture-alliance/dpa/H. C. Dittrich)

Professed Christians within Germany's far-right AfD disqualify themselves if they utter racist views, according to Hanover's Protestant bishop. Still, dialogue, although risky, must be kept open, Ralf Meister says.

Report: Pussy Riot activist was due secret info 1h ago

A Russian paper says Pussy Riot's Verzilov was to receive information about murdered journalists on the day he fell ill.

Montana towns fight Trump's refugee policy

As the Trump administration continues to slash the US refugee quota, two Montana towns have gone the opposite way.

UK's Tesco seeks to stop Aldi, Lidl incursion 2h ago

Großbritannien - Tesco eröffnet mit Jack's neuen Discounter Konkurrenten zu Aldi (picture-alliance/empics/J. Giddens)

British supermarket giant Tesco has unveiled the first of its new Jack's discount food stores, saying they would be the cheapest in town. The stores are intended to stop the advance of German-owned Lidl and Aldi.

India criminalizes 'triple talaq' divorce 1h ago

Ruling the pratice unconstituional has done little to deter men, according to New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi's critics have accused him of unfairly targeting Muslims ahead of national elections.

Police chief Jovie Espenido and an inmate during morning prayers (Philipp Breu)

A police chief to Duterte's hard-line taste

After the killings of two mayors, a ruthless police chief has made his name as a willing enforcer of the war on drugs.

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Donald Trump at the White House, September 17, 2018

Let's just call it by its name — a trade war

China is running out of ammunition in the tariff battle with the US. Global trade may be on the brink of big change.

Myanmar: World court opens preliminary probe over Rohingya

Philippines police chief shows affinity for Rodrigo Duterte's drug war

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Die Sesamstraße wird 40 (picture-alliance/dpa)

Are Bert and Ernie a gay couple?

A former "Sesame Street" writer said in an interview that he had always visualized the puppets as a "loving couple," but the production company insists the puppets are nothing more than "best friends."

Someone holds a glass of white wine in front of green grape vines (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Stratenschulte)

Large German wine harvest in 2018

The unusually hot German summer was a hindrance to many farmers, but Germany's winemakers aren't complaining.

Who's running for DR Congo presidency?

Voting machine in DRC (Getty Images/AFP/J. Wessels)

The DR Congo plans to go to the polls in just a few months. The opposition needs a consensus candidate if it wants to have a chance at the presidency, experts say. This looks highly unlikely.

Rachel Stewart, presenter for Meet the Germans (copyright: DW)

What you need to know about German beer culture

There's more to Germany's beer-drinking culture than Oktoberfest. Here's how to drink like a local — all year round!

Frankreich Caen Oleksandr Onyshchenko (picture-alliance/dpa/R. Vennenbernd)

No German visa for Ukraine oligarch

Oleksandr Onyshchenko is a wanted man in Ukraine. He tried to find refuge in northern Germany, but it didn't work out.

Team Klopp built show up Tuchel's PSG

UEFA Champions League | FC Liverpool vs. Paris St. Germain | Jürgen Klopp & Thomas Tuchel (Getty Images/AFP/P. Ellis)

A late Roberto Firmino goal sealed a 3-2 win for Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool over Thomas Tuchel's Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. At Anfield, two German coaches found themselves at different stages with their clubs.