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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for four years

Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold pictures of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The charges against her included incitement against the military and violating COVID regulations. It is the first ruling since her ousting and arrest following a military coup on February 1.

Social Democrats unveil ministers for new govt

The SPD has presented its Cabinet ministers for Germany's new government. There are a few surprises.

Global arms industry flourishing despite COVID

A $531 billion business: SIPRI reports that arms sales by the world's 100 biggest manufacturers continue to increase.

Chaos as French far-right candidate launches president bid

French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour, waves after his first rally

Anti-racism campaigners were physically attacked and far-right Eric Zemmour put in a headlock as the presidential candidate's campaign got underway.

Solomon Islands: PM survives no confidence vote

Manasseh Sogavare, prime minister of the Solomon Islands

The vote comes a week after violent protests left four dead with Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare alleging a coup is being orchestrated by "Taiwan's agents."

DW halts cooperation with Jordanian broadcaster

DW is probing "serious allegations" of antisemitism posted privately online by DW employees that were reported in German media. The broadcaster is also halting cooperation with Jordan's TV Roya over antisemitic content.

CORONAVIRUS

Unvaccinated face new restrictions in Italy

People being vaccinated at the Niguarda hospital in Milan, Italy

Many areas of public life are now off-limits for Italians who have not had a COVID-19 shot. Rising infection rates have raised concerns ahead of the Christmas season.

COVID digest: US expert cautiously optimistic about omicron

Anthony Fauci has said that early reports on the severity of omicron infections are "encouraging." Italy has brought in tighter restrictions against the unvaccinated. DW has the latest.

COVID: Malaysia's tourism sector faces collapse

Tourists walk on Cenang beach on the island of Langkawi.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, tourism in the Southeast Asian country has plummeted. The consequences are dramatic for those who work in the industry.

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India: Fresh violence erupts after civilian killings in northeast

Indian army soldiers ride past the main town in a convoy in Kohima, capital of northeastern Nagaland state

Violence in the state of Nagaland escalated a day after security forces killed civilians in a botched counterinsurgency operation. State police has filed a murder case against the army unit.

Belarus summons Ukraine attache over alleged airspace violations

Soldiers of the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service line up at the border with Belarus in the Volyn region, Ukraine last month

Ukraine denied accusations that one of its helicopters violated Belarus' airspace after Minsk lodged a formal protest. The latest spat comes as tensions in the region continue to grow.

Russia's Putin eyes defense deals on India trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during their meeting on the sidelines of the 11th edition of the BRICS Summit

The first in-person talks between Russia and India’s leaders since 2019 are expected to see several agreements signed to bolster military and energy ties in particular.

Gambia: President Barrow wins election amid cries of foul play

Gambian President Adama Barrow, left, speaks to journalists after casting his vote in Gambia's presidential elections, in Banjul, Gambia

Gambia's electoral commission has declared President Adama Barrow the winner of Saturday's election. But opposition candidates rejected this outcome and warned that "all actions are on table."

Iraq: 'Islamic State' launch attacks in contested region

A Kurdish Peshmerga fighter firing a rifle

At least two Kurdish Peshmerga forces have been killed after IS militants launched an attack near Kirkuk. Northern Iraq has seen a recent uptick in IS activities.

Moscow claims US spy plane nearly caused mid-air 'catastrophe'

A picture of the side of a Russian Aeroflot aircraft

Russia has accused the US Air Force of creating "a threat to civil aviation." An Aeroflot passenger plane reportedly narrowly avoided hitting a NATO aircraft.

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Germany's new government pledges to tackle homelessness

A person sitting on a winter street begging

Germany's next government is promising to end homelessness by 2030. First, however, it has to get a handle on how big the problem exactly is — something advocates already know all too well.