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Italy busts international antiquity smuggling ring

Carabinieri vehicle

Police found 10,000 ancient Roman artifacts and arrested 23 suspects. However, many of the pieces have already been sold at auction.  

Ajatollah Ali Khamenei and Haider al-Abadi in 2014

Leaked intelligence trove reveals Iran's grip on Iraq

Iranian intelligence cables have revealed the country's tangled involvement in Iraqi affairs. The revelation comes as Iraq enters its sixth week of civil unrest over Iranian influence.  

US changes stance on Israeli settlements — no longer 'inconsistent with international law'

Israeli flags fly in front of new Jewish housing in the Efrat Settlement, West Bank (imago images/UPI Photo)

Regarding Israeli settlements as inconsistent with international law "has not advanced the cause of peace," Pompeo said. The move goes against global consensus and jeopardizes Palestinian hopes for a two-state solution.  

Soldiers wait for Yemen's government to return to Aden

Yemen rebels hijack Saudi vessel as government returns to Aden

Prime Minister al-Hadrami arrived in the southern city as part of a Saudi-brokered power sharing agreement. Despite the deal, rebels seized a Saudi-flagged tugboat that was towing an oil tanker.  

Overcoming German businesses' cold feet in Africa

Banner for the German company Strabag in Tanzania (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Kappeler)

Many German businesses are reluctant to invest in Africa. But a new African business index might help build trust and foster better business relations.  

Compact with Africa: Enthusiasm wanes for the 'Merkel Plan'  

The new African cities of the future  

Amazon deforestation in Brazil hits worst level in over a decade

Aerial view of deforestation in Nascentes da Serra do Cachimbo Biological Reserve in Altamira, Brazil (Getty Images/AFP/J. Laet)

Deforestation in the Amazon rose by almost 30%, the latest Brazilian government figures show. Concerns over the fate of the Amazon have heightened since right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro took office this year.  

Van carrying migrants smashes into Spanish enclave border

A van sustained significant damage after smashing into a border to reach Spain's Ceuta with 50 migrants on board (picture-alliance/dpa/Bildfunk/Jupol)

The van was traveling "at full speed" when it smashed through a barrier with 50 people inside. Spanish officials said although it's not the first time, the latest incident involved the biggest number of migrants so far.  

At Spain's enclave of Ceuta, African refugees dream of Europe  

Migrants head for Spain's enclave of Ceuta  

Spain: Pamplona 'Wolf Pack' rapists tried for separate sex abuse case in Cordoba

Spanish court in Cordoba

Four men who were found guilty of raping a teenager at the San Fermin Festival have now been accused of a separate crime. The new trial began with the prosecution alleging the group sexually abused an unconscious woman.  

Spanish 'wolf pack' sex gang jailed but cleared of rape  

Protests erupt after 'wolf pack' sex gang acquitted of rape  

Sieren’s China: Europe must speak with one voice

French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing (Getty Images/AFP/POOL/F. Lo)

The EU will only be able to face China if it acts decisively and manages to present itself as a great power in geostrategic terms, says DW’s Frank Sieren.  

Exclusive: Prominent Saudi Princess Basmah bint Saud 'missing'

USA Atlanta Prinzessin Basmah Bint Saud (Getty Images/M. Ingram)

The outspoken royal "fell off the radar" after being denied travel for emergency medical treatment. Those close to the princess want answers over her alleged detainment.  

French surgeon accused of sexually abusing up to 250 children

The hospital in which the surgeon worked

Of the potential victims, 184 have filed an initial complaint and 181 were underage at the time of the alleged offenses. Investigators have found evidence in the French medic's home linking him to the crimes.  

Hong Kong universities: a new battleground between protesters and police

Demonstrators clash with police at Hong Kong Polytechnic University

As a political solution remains out of sight, violence between demonstrators and police in Hong Kong has escalated as many young people see themselves as carrying out a "final battle" for their civil liberties.  

Germany urges Iran to respect 'legitimate' protests

Smoke rises during a protest against raised gasoline prices in Isfahan, Iran

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of "decisive" action if unrest over a 50% fuel hike continues. At least two people have died in violent riots so far.  

Catalan president stands trial for 'disobedience'

Quim Torra, regional president of Catalonia, in court (picture-alliance/dpa/Europa Press/ANC)

Amid hightened tensions in Catalonia, the regional president has gone on trial for displaying and refusing to remove secessionist symbols from public buildings. Nine separatist leaders were sent to jail in October.  

Road signs on road covered in snow (picture-alliance/dpa/MAXPPP/Q. Top)

Winter snow, floods arrive early in Europe

Snow has hit the south of France; Germany and Austria are seeing their first wintry weather. Venice is struggling with the worst floods in more than 50 years, while parts of northern England are also underwater.  

DW News Africa Moderatorin Christine Mhundwa (Artikelbild)

DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 18 November 2019

What are South Sudan's chances of peace? Its leaders appear cordial before the cameras, but they still don't see eye-to-eye on a number of crucial issues. +++ And: moving with the times. We'll take you to the classroom that's taking a more upbeat approach to learning. +++ Plus: Conservationists think they may have located the last free-roaming elephant in South Africa's Knysna forest.  

DW News Asia Moderator Biresh Banerjee (Artikelbild)

DW News Asia with Biresh Banerjee, 18 November, 2019

The political cartoons offering an alternate view of the protests in Hong Kong. And Sri Lanka's minorities are fearful of him, but now as President, will Gotabaya Rajapaksa turn a new page?  

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Opinion: No political solution in sight in Hong Kong

China Hong Kong - Anti-government protests (Reuters/A. Abidi)

Hong Kong police are threatening to use live ammunition, but applying more force will not resolve the situation. The territory is facing a political crisis — and a political solution is needed, writes Philipp Bilsky.  

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Sex education for madrasa girls in Bangladesh

Despite threats from fundamentalists, hundreds of Bangladeshi girls have been taking sex education in religious schools.  

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Abdul Qadir Indori — India's swimming champion without arms

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Can 'truck art' help promote girls' education in Pakistan?

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Anti-government protesters gather in Tahrir Square in Baghdad (picture-alliance/AP/K. Mohammed)

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Drivers of change: Afghan women take the wheel

Drivers of change: Afghan women take the wheel

A child in Congo is immunized against Ebola (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Delay)

WHO battles Ebola outbreak in Congo

Goldene Tempel mit Buddha-Statue, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asien (picture-alliance/imagebroker)

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'Child marriage hinders girls from reaching their potential'

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Families of Indonesian Lion Air crash victims seek closure

Demonstrators gather during a protest in Santiago (Reuters/I. Alvarado)

Chile faces general strike, protests

CPEC: PM Khan inaugurates first China-Pakistan power plant

CPEC: PM Khan inaugurates first China-Pakistan power plant

Iranian asylum-seeker faces racist threats for helping migrants in Greece

Iranian asylum-seeker faces racist threats for helping migrants in Greece

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Bangladesh: 'We're balancing our ties with China and India'

Jagmeet Singh celebrates with supporters after his first-ballot triumph in the contest for leader of the leftist New Democrat party in Toronto (picture-alliance/AP Photo/C. Young)

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Catalan pro-independence protesters march during a demonstration in Barcelona (AP/E. Morenatti)

Messaging apps mobilize Catalan protesters

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Football coach Rama Guweily trains girls to play soccer and hopes to tackle prejudice at the same time.  

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Ethiopia's Sidamas prepare to vote on regional independence

Residents of Ethiopia's Sidama zone are set to vote in a referendum to decide if they want to become the country's tenth semi-autonomous state. The Sidamas have been campaigning for regional independence for decades.