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Mexico: At least 13 police killed in cartel ambush

Burned police car in Michoacan, after cartel ambush

More than a dozen police officers have been killed in an ambush in the western Mexican state of Michoacan, authorities said. The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel is suspected of being behind the murder.  

Men and boys are pictured after being rescued by police in Sabon Garin (Reuters/Str)

Nigeria: Police rescue chained students from another Islamic school

Abused students at an Islamic school in Nigeria have "revolted," with most of them managing to escape, officials have said. Police found dozens more in chains. The latest raid comes just weeks after a similar rescue.  

Trump calls for ceasefire in Turkey's Syria strikes, pledges sanctions

Turkish soldiers in a tank (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Alkharboutli)

US President Donald Trump has called for an immediate halt to Turkey's strikes against Kurds in Syria, after threatening sanctions against Turkish officials. Vice President Mike Pence is set to lead a mediation effort.  

Syrien Soldat der Armee in Tal Tamr (AFP/D. Souleiman)

Turkish and Syrian forces face potential showdown

Turkish-backed forces have advanced deeper into Syria in their campaign against the Kurds, pulling down Kurdish flags. The Kurds have turned to Syria's President Assad for help, meaning a face-to-face between the Turks and the Syrian army is possible.  

Officials twice halt Bulgaria-England Euro qualifier for racist chants

England's Tyrone Mings and teammates stand during a break in play (Reuters/Str)

The Euro 2020 qualifier between Bulgaria and England has been marred by racist comments shouted by home fans in Sofia. England ultimately won the match 6-0, edging closer to qualification.  

Chemnitz football club condemns racism among own fans  

Lukaku: Authorities must do more to fight racism  

Finnish PM Rinne: Brexit negotiations 'need more time'

EU, Ireland and Union flags (picture-alliance/dpa/AP/F. Seco)

Finland's premier, Antti Rinne, says Brexit negotiations could continue beyond an EU summit set for the end of the week. The problems posed by the Irish border remain the main hurdle.  

Germany: St. Pauli dismiss Turkish defender Cenk Sahin after pro-military post

Cenk Sahin, FC St. Pauli

The fullback was in hot water for an online post voicing support for the "heroic army" operation in war-torn Syria. St. Pauli's fans had already expressed dissatisfaction with Sahin's past support for Erdogan's regime.  

Turkish football team's military salute to be 'examined' by UEFA  

Turkey rejects international warnings over Syria  

Turkey offensive in Syria forces Russia into a balancing act

Putin and Erdogan in Sochi (Reuters/A. Zemlianichenko)

Russia has been pushing for the Damascus government to regain full control of Syria and to find a political solution to the ongoing war. But Turkey's intervention may only be a temporary setback for Russian interests.  

EU offers measured reaction to Turkey's offensive  

Turkey's offensive in Syria: grief on the border  

British man jailed for life over Parliament car ramming

Policeman outside Parliament with cordon (picture-alliance)

A man who drove his car into people outside the British Parliament last year, injuring several, has received a life sentence. A judge found that the driver had a "terrorist purpose."  

Iran captures journalist accused of spreading anti-government unrest

Iranian soldiers from the Revolutionary Guards

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has claimed the arrest of an exiled journalist who allegedly helped fan protests that began in December 2017. The initial outrage focused on the government's economic policies.  

Opinion: Polish leader Kaczynski's political calculations pay off

PiS party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski (AP/D. Bandic)

The results of parliamentary polls in Poland come as no surprise. PiS party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski's policies aimed at "ordinary folks" have made the party a force for years to come, says DW's Bartosz Dudek.  

Vatican security chief Giani steps down over finance probe leak

Pope Francis and Domenico Giani talking.

The head of Vatican security, Domenico Giani, has resigned amid a finance scandal in the city-state. The resignation follows the leak of information from an investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing.  

The neglected 'Bihari' community in Bangladesh

Bildergalerie Bangladesch Hygiene (Lalage Snow/AFP/Getty Images)

While the international community is focused on the plight of Rohingya refugees, not many in the world are aware of the ordeal of Bihari Muslims who migrated from India in 1947.  

Prince William, Kate visiting Pakistan to boost ties

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, are visiting Pakistan for the first royal trip to the South Asian country in over a decade. Haroon Janjua reports from Islamabad.  

A car destroyed from Typhoon Hagibis, Kakuda, Japan

Japan: Typhoon Hagibis leaves a trail of destruction

At least 50 people have died in Japan after one of the worst typhoons to hit the country in more than half a century. Search and rescue operations are underway as locals struggle to come to terms with the carnage.  

DW News Africa Moderatorin Christine Mhundwa (Artikelbild)

DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 14 October 2019

A political outsider is set to become Tunisia's new president. More importantly - democracy - was also a winner in the election. But in another poll in Mozambique, some are warning democracy is in danger. Plus: Kenya's Double Marathon Win @mhundwa7 dw.com/africa @dwnews  

DW News Asia Moderator Biresh Banerjee (Artikelbild)

DW News Asia with Biresh Banerjee, 14 October 2019

A once vanished foe returns to target children in the Philippines. A President nearing the limits of his tolerance issues a warning intended for protesters in Hong Kong. And one of the worst typhoons to hit Japan in 60 years, makes rescue and recovery an uphill climb.  

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Opinion: Nobel Peace Prize for Abiy Ahmed a misguided decision

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Saudi Press Agency)

The Ethiopian laureate is surely a reformer, but he predominantly garners recognition beyond his country's borders. Despite the Nobel committee's well-meaning intentions, it is the wrong choice, writes Ludger Schadomsky.  

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Mumbai colony paying the price for communal tensions

Mumbai colony paying the price for communal tensions

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Indonesia's internally displaced Papuans seek help

Indonesia's internally displaced Papuans seek help

Religious diversity is alive in a Karachi neighborhood

Religious diversity is alive in a Karachi neighborhood

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Carola Rackete: 'We need a system change'

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Tokyo hotel welcomes guests with holograms

Maloibari villagers in India's northeastern Assam state

Assam's excluded residents face uncertainty

How Indonesia's 'eco-mosques' are protecting the environment

How Indonesia's 'eco-mosques' are protecting the environment

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China celebrates 70 years of Communist rule

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Putin courts investments in trip to Saudi Arabia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Saudi Arabia seeking to capitalize on his country's growing influence in the Middle East. Both parties stand to gain a lot.