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Washington rally video shows Catholic teen and Native American in another light

Washington National Mall

After edited footage of an apparent confrontation between Catholic school students and a Native American went viral, the full video has shown a different story.  

Outrage as teens mock Native American at Washington rally  

Native American woman runs for Congress  

Zimbabwe High Court orders government to restore internet access

Screenshot of web browser Google Chrome's error message page, telling user: There is no internet connection.

Zimbabwe's government has been ordered to restore access to online programs like Facebook, Whatsapp, and Twitter. The government had blocked internet access as part of a widespread crackdown on dissent. 

Zimbabwe: Fuel price hike sparks protests amid economic crisis  

UK PM Theresa May to take Brexit options back to EU negotiators

Großbritannien House of Commons in London | Theresa May, Premierministerin (picture-alliance/House of Commons/empics)

After last week's resounding defeat for her Brexit proposal, Prime Minister Theresa May was back before lawmakers to present her plan for the way forward. It focused on the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.  

Brexit: What Europe wants  

What does the future hold for Britain's Brexit bedlam?  

Realpolitik wins elections in the DR Congo

A member of Congo's National Election Commission sits counting the votes

Doubts persist on Felix Tshisekedi's victory at the polls. But the national and international consensus seems to be that stability is more important than democratic ideals. 

Indian transgender politician Apsara Reddy: 'I want to be looked upon as an equal'

Indien Apsara Reddy, General Secretary - Indian National Mahila Congress (Apsara Reddy)

India's opposition Congress party has recently appointed transgender activist Apsara Reddy as general secretary of its women's wing, making her the 134-year-old party's first transgender office bearer. 

How dangerous is Spain's far-right Vox party?

The leader of Spain's far-right Vox party giving a speech (Getty Images/AFP/C. Quicler)

Spanish mainstream parties are cosying up to the far-right Vox after their electoral gains in Andalusia. Is social and economic progress in the region in danger? Enrique Anarte reports from Seville. 

The environmental cost of quenching the world's thirst

Indian people collect potable water from a municipal tanker (Getty Images/AFP)

Desalination makes fresh water available for millions of people, but it has environmental impacts: Lots of energy is needed and marine wildlife suffers because of the salty and toxic slush dumped in the sea.  

Can we drink our oceans? Five things you need to know about desalination

A girl fills a bottle in Pakistan

Desalination is key to providing fresh water to millions of people around the world. Yet, it can harm marine wildlife, takes a lot of energy, and it's often not sustainable. 

Brexit: What Europe wants

Jigsaw with flags of EU

The EU's preferred option is for Britain to stay. Failing that, Brussels would like the UK to remain as close as possible. For now, though, Europe's leaders just want some clarity on what the British government wants. 

China's birth rate falls to historic low

Silhouette of a boy in China

China's statistics bureau has announced a significant dip in the country's birth rate. The number of babies born in China last year fell by 2 million, despite Beijing's shift on family planning restrictions. 

Saudi human rights activist Ali Adubisi agitates from Berlin

Ali Adubisi (center) with two friends after his release from prison in Saudi Arabia

Since fleeing to Germany, Ali Adubisi has been campaigning for human rights in Saudi Arabia. Now he and his organization have published a report on the death penalty in his home country. 

Germany sanctions Iranian airline over spying claims

A Mahan Air aircraft

For months now, European countries have called for concrete action against entities linked to Iranian intelligence. Mahan Air reportedly maintains close ties to an elite group of Iran's security services. 

Philippines: Muslims vote in autonomy referendum

A Muslim woman casts her ballot in a referendum at the Marawi Sagonsongan elementary school-turned polling station in Marawi (picture-alliance/AP Photo/B. Calupitan)

A Muslim minority in the southern Philippines is voting in a referendum on the establishment of an autonomous region. The poll is aimed at ending decades of unrest in the predominantly Catholic nation. 

China records slowest growth rate in nearly 30 years

A photo of Chinese, US and EU money (Imago/PPE)

Amid a trade war with the United States, Beijing has reported its slowest growth rate in nearly three decades. Experts say China will need to pass economic reforms to counter the problem. 

10 UN peacekeepers killed in Al Qaida-linked attack in Mali

A soldier of the UN mission to Mali MINUSMA stands guard near a UN vehicle (Getty Images/AFP/S. Ag Anara)

An attack on the UN mission in Mali has left 10 peacekeepers dead and at least 25 injured. Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen, an Islamist group with al Qaida ties, has claimed responsibility. 

Israel strikes Iran's elite forces in Syria

Israel F-16 jet

The Israeli Defense Forces have hit several Iranian targets near the Syrian capital Damascus. An Iranian official has threatened retaliation against Israel, saying his forces are ready to "wipe it off the earth." 

Kombobild Afrikanische Politiker

Africa's opposition leaders who claimed early victories

There's a long history of African opposition candidates declaring themselves the victors of the election. Many contested the results in court, claiming the elections were fraudulent. Here are a few of them.  

Félix Tshisekedi (Reuters/B. Ratner)

AfricaLink on Air - 21 January 2019

The swearing-in of the newly-elected president of DR Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, postponed +++ Zimbabwe's government intensifies its crackdown on dissent +++British Prime Minister Theresa May presents her Plan B for leaving the European Union.  

Griechenland Vertrauensabstimmung im Parlament in Athen (Reuters/A. Konstantinidis)

Inside Europe: Tsipras wins confidence vote

Greece's leftist prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, has won a confidence vote — just days after after his right-wing coalition partner quit the government over a deal to solve a bizarre and complex dispute: what to call Macedonia. As Anthee Carassava reports from Athens, the PM's troubles are far from over. He faces a key vote on the compromise deal in the coming days. 

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Opinion: Europe caught in a dangerous nuclear trap

Caricature of INF Treaty negotiations by DW cartoonist Sergey Elkin

The treaty banning intermediate- and shorter-range missiles is beyond saving. The Cold War is back with a vengeance, and for Europe it's even colder and more dangerous than 30 years ago, writes Christian F. Trippe. 

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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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Lesbian marriage raises eyebrows in India

Thailand halts plans to deport Saudi girl fleeing abuse

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Indonesia marks anniversary of 2004 tsunami

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World in Progress

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In Egypt an orchestra for blind musicians is inspiring others through music.  

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Australia: Suicide among farmers

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Inside Europe: France's Great Debate over the yellow vest crisis

The French government has kicked off a nationwide public discussion called the Great Debate. It's one way the government is trying to find solutions to the social crisis France is facing after two months of yellow vest protests. Protests are continuing despite concessions by President Macron. Jake Cigainero spoke to some yellow vests at a roundabout near Rouen in Normandy and sends this report.