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Vladimir Putin to meet with troubled Serb counterpart

Protests in Serbia

Ecstatic crowds are expected to greet Vladimir Putin as he enters the Church of St. Sava in Belgrade alongside Aleksandar Vucic. For over a month, thousands have turned out for weekly protests against Serbia's president. 

Serbia balances between Russia and the West  

Kosovo parliament votes to create standing army  

Morocco group empowers women to fight partner abuse, rape

Raise Your Voice initiative meets

Victims of domestic violence are often unaware of resources available to them and are too afraid to ask. In Morocco, a new initiative aims to change that by helping women take legal action against their violent husbands. 

Women say Morocco's invasive 'virginity tests' are assault  

Blowing the whistle on sexual harassment  

UN officials, international parties talk Yemen in Berlin

Jemen Drohnenangriff von Huthi-Rebellen auf eine Militärparade (Getty Images/AFP/N. Hasan)

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has hosted further talks aimed at ending the civil war in Yemen and building on the breakthrough achieved in Stockholm in December. No representatives from the country were at the table. 

Yemen rebel drone attack hits 'senior leaders'  

UN envoy arrives in Yemen to shore up Hodeida truce  

Zimbabwe opposition: We are not to blame for the violence

People running as a fire blazes (Reuters/P. Bulawayo)

Zimbabwe's opposition says that it is not responsible for violent protests over fuel price hikes. An analyst tells DW the government is using tactics "reminiscent of the Mugabe administration." 

Kenya terror attack highlights security challenges

A member of the Kenyan military forces points his gun upwards as civilians follow behind, crouching down

Kenya's security agencies are under scrutiny following the latest attack on a hotel compound. Analysts say it's a sign that al-Shabab is still very much a force to be reckoned with. 

British PM Theresa May survives no-confidence vote after Brexit deal defeat — live updates

Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn

Despite her Brexit deal suffering a massive defeat, British PM Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament. The clock is now ticking for May to rework her deal, but her changes might not be enough for MPs. 

Taiwan prepares to hold large-scale military drills to deter China

Jährliche Militärübung Han Kuang in Taiwan (Taiwan Military News Agency)

Amid heightened tensions in cross-strait relations, Taiwan's military is starting a series of newly designed large-scale military drills. Taiwanese analysts say the island should enhance its combat preparedness. 

Sweden to end months without a government

Stefan Lofven

Stockholm has been trapped in deadlock, with no party wanting to govern with the far-right Sweden Democrats. Social Democrat PM Stefan Lofven is set to retain his post by promising to bring his party to the right. 

Russia urges Japan to 'accept the result' of World War II

A Russian tank on Shikotan Island, which forms part of the Kurils

Russia's foreign minister has called on Tokyo to accept the outcome of the war in order to advance discussions on a peace plan. Russia and Japan have yet to sign a peace treaty since the end of World War II. 

Zimbabwe police arrest prominent pastor amid deadly protests

Evan Mawarire

Evan Mawarire, an outspoken government critic, was clutching a bible as he was taken away. At least eight people have died in protests over the world's highest oil prices. 

The 77 Percent: Join the debate

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77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Those 77 percent can shape the continent's future. We join African youths as they share their stories, their dreams and their challenges. Come and join the debate! 

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro decrees easier gun laws

Police in Brazil

A world leader in homicides, Brazil is to have more relaxed gun laws. President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree making it easier for people to own guns, and thus defend themselves.  

EU leaders react to UK's Brexit vote — as it happened

European Union and the Union flags are waved together by protesters outside the Houses of Parliament (Getty Images/C. Furlong)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said there was still "time to negotiate" with the UK after parliament rejected Theresa May's Brexit deal. Leaders across the EU urged London to make up its mind on the way forward. 

Kenya declares all 'terrorists' killed in hotel attack

Kenyan security forces

Somali militant group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack at a Nairobi hotel complex. After hours of clashes, the Kenyan president said "all terrorists have been elimated." 

Zimbabwe's land reform: Zambia's gain, a cautionary tale for South Africa?

Blueberry processing at Zambezi Ranch Ranch Farm

Land reform has been costly for the Zimbabwean economy. But not for Zambia, where agriculture has benefited from Zimbabwean white commercial farmers. Is this a cautionary tale for South Africa and its land reform plans?  

Explosion and shots fired at a complex in Nairobi, Kenya

Kenia Nairobi Explosion und Schüsse in Hotel und Bürogebäude (Reuters/T. Mukoya)

At least 15 people have been reported killed in an attack on an upscale complex in Nairobi, Kenya claimed by Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab. An explosion followed by gunfire was heard as the attack started. 

UK Prime Minister Theresa May (picture-alliance/dpa/House Of Commons)

UK no-confidence debate: What May's friends and foes said

Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a no confidence vote in Parliament on the heels of a devastating rebuke of her Brexit deal with Brussels. The motion for Wednesday's vote was put forth by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.  

Kenia Studenten trauern um Garissa-Kommilitonen 07.04.2015 (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Kurokawa)

AfricaLink on Air - 16 January 2019

Kenya mourns after a terrorist attack leaves 14 dead+++Zimbabwe opposition says they are not to blame for the violence+++ Ugandan government is chocking on debts with China. 

A woman's hand decorated with rings and bangles holds the handgrips of a motorbike

World in Progress: Women bikers in India

It's still unusual for women to ride big motorbikes - though theirs numbers are increasing. Bikerni, an all women motorcycling group that started in 2011 now has chapters all across the country. They come from all walks of life - and share the joy of speed and independence. Sudeshna Chowdhury met some of them on a morning outing in New Delhi.  

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Opinion: Brexit likely to be Britain's greatest disaster

UK Prime Minister Theresa May (picture-alliance/PA Wire/House of Commons)

Prime Minister Theresa May has earned her defeat in Parliament and only has herself to blame. No matter how this Brexit drama ends, the damage will remain, DW's Barbara Wesel writes. 

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World's largest religious festival to kick off in India

Spirituality, politics and tourism: welcome to the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest gathering of humanity.  

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House prices are driving Namibia's youth out of town

Women crack the cashew industry

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Lesbian marriage raises eyebrows in India

Thailand halts plans to deport Saudi girl fleeing abuse

Deadly rail accident in Denmark

Bangladesh opposition leader talks to DW

Bangladesh activist Nusrat Jahan Jerry (DW/A. Islam)

Can first-time voters make a difference?

Indonesia marks anniversary of 2004 tsunami

Irak Baghdad Green Zone (picture-alliance/AP Photo/K. Kadim)

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This weekly one-hour radio show brings you the personal tales behind the news headlines. 

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Brasilien, Venezolanische Familie aus dem Bundesstaat Aragua posieren für ein Foto, als sie versuchen, in Richtung Boa Vista Stadt trampen, nachdem sie Flüchtlingsstatus oder vorübergehenden Aufenthalt an der Grenzkontrolle von Pacaraima erhalten (Reuters/N.Doce)

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The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is sinking. More than 30 million people in and around the city are at risk.  

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US: Good job, no home

Several airplanes at Istanbul's new airport that is set to fully open for business in March 2019.

World in Progress: Istanbul's mega projects

The world's largest airport, an gigantic bridge, an new canal: ambitous infrastructure projects are supposed to make Istanbul a major international logistics hub. But there's also criticism about these mega projects