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How dangerous is Is North Korea's war rhetoric?

North Korea has ramped up its rhetoric, but stopped short of provoking a fight. Pyongyang, buoyed by ties with Russia, remains wary of its military...

yesterday 40

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Julian Ryall

Elon Musk and conflicts of interest in Trump administration

Putting Elon Musk in charge of the new US Department of Government Efficiency is problematic. Can the richest man on Earth avoid conflicts of...

yesterday 30

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Timothy Rooks

Turkey: Erdogan's tightrope walk with the Kurds

The Turkish government is sending ambiguous signals to the Kurds. Analysts believe it is hoping to garner some votes while also possibly splitting...

yesterday 20

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Elmas Topcu

Hong Kong 47 trial: Can pro-democracy movement regroup?

Dozens of leading pro-democracy figures have been handed long prison sentences as Beijing cracks down on civil liberties in Hong Kong.

yesterday 20

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Yuchen Li

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

Ever-present wars and trade tensions dominated the agenda, but G20 leaders, meeting in Rio, did agree to boost climate funding, tackle poverty and...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Nik Martin

Elon Musk risks conflict of interest in Trump administration

Putting Elon Musk in charge of the new US Department of Government Efficiency is problematic. Can the richest man on Earth avoid conflicts of...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Timothy Rooks

Is Boris Pistorius the man for the job of German chancellor?

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is the most popular German politician. Many party supporters would like to see him as the SPD's candidate for...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Nina Werkhäuser

Fact check: Is Putin threatening to use nuclear weapons?

Videos of President Vladimir Putin allegedly showing his reaction to US President Joe Biden's announcement on the use of US missiles against...

yesterday 30

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Rayna Breuer

EU clash between worker shortages, anti-immigrant politics

As aging populations exacerbate worker shortages, European countries are quietly luring skilled foreign workers — even as pressure from the far...

yesterday 4

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Anchal Vohra

Can Africa's mega transport projects be a game changer?

Tanzania recently launched a railway connecting the country to the rest of East Africa and beyond. Given the risk of corruption, analysts say,...

yesterday 20

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Isaac Kaledzi

Fact check: ADL did not classify Christianity as 'terrorist'

According to an X post that has gone viral, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has classified Christianity as "terrorist and bigoted." DW debunks the...

yesterday 4

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Jan D. Walter

How to make Africa's mega transport projects work

Tanzania recently launched a railway connecting it to the rest of East Africa and beyond. Given the risk of corruption, analysts say making mega...

previous day 30

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Isaac Kaledzi

Russia-Austria gas dispute stokes fears of new energy crisis

Gazprom cut gas deliveries to Austria nation in a row over compensation linked to previous supply issues. DW explores how the disruption could...

previous day 20

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Nik Martin

Why Germany isn't sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Germany will not follow the United States in delivering long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz says. Officials fear that...

previous day 30

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Nina Werkhäuser

German politics stall DB's punctuality drive

Deutsche Bahn is investing big in addressing public perceptions of the German national rail carrier as hugely dysfunctional. But instability in...

previous day 20

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Nicolas Martin

Could Marco Rubio champion human rights in Southeast Asia?

Donald Trump has nominated Marco Rubio, a noted hawk on China, for US secretary of state. The Florida senator is also known for his advocacy of...

previous day 20

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David Hutt

Iraq's census: Most dangerous in the world or sign of hope?

Iraq is conducting its first census in 27 years. It hasn't happened more recently because undertaking such a head count could upset a political...

previous day 10

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Cathrin Schaer

What's next after India outlaws 'bulldozer justice?'

India's top court has sided with Muslim rights groups in banning the government-ordered destruction of property following communal violence....

previous day 20

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Murali Krishnan

Is North Korea's war rhetoric backed by real threats?

North Korea has ramped up its rhetoric, but stopped short of provoking a fight. Pyongyang, buoyed by ties with Moscow, remains wary of its military...

previous day 10

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

Facts on fluoride in water, salt and toothpaste

Is fluoride good for teeth and safe to use? Or is it pure poison that should be removed from drinking water and toothpaste? These questions are...

previous day 30

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Julia Vergin

What happens if Argentina leaves Paris accord?

As concern mounts that Argentina might leave the Paris Agreement, DW takes a look at what the course is doing to address climate change and the...

previous day 10

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Holly Young

German Greens push to retain power

In a show of unity, Germany's Green Party has chosen Robert Habeck as its top candidate and elected new party co-leaders ahead of February's...

monday 40

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Jens Thurau

Bangladesh: How inclusive is the democratic restart?

Senior members of the interim government in Bangladesh have hinted at barring Sheikh Hasina's Awami League from politics. But many — including...

monday 20

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Tasmiah Ahmed

Germany relies on immigrants to ease child care crisis

Germany has a shortfall of some 125,000 skilled workers in its day care centers. A kindergarten in Cologne has found a solution, hiring trained...

monday 2

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Oliver Pieper

How a rising dollar could hurt African economies

Donald Trump's second-term policies could push the US dollar higher, igniting inflation and debt costs in developing nations. Several African...

monday 70

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Nik Martin

Germany's Greens push to retain power

In a show of unity, Germany's Green Party has chosen Robert Habeck as its top candidate and elected new party co-leaders ahead of February's...

monday 8

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Jens Thurau

Kashmir apple farmers angered by India's railway plans

The Indian government is expanding its railway network into remote parts of Kashmir. But many farmers in the Himalayan region fear the project will...

monday 30

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Mohammad Abu Bakar

Trump to have 'more power' than founding fathers 'imagined'

With Donald Trump's victory, Republicans will control the executive and legislative branches of government. That's not unusual, but experts warn...

17.11.2024 50

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Carla Bleiker

German Chancellor Scholz under fire after coalition collapse

Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to be his party's top candidate in the upcoming federal election, despite poor favorability ratings. However, his...

17.11.2024 70

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Sabine Kinkartz

Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate

The lack of women in Indonesia's new government is a sign of inadequate gender equality in the country, according to critics.

17.11.2024 9

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Arti Ekawati

Germany, France struggle to secure budgets, risk uncertainty

French lawmakers have rejected a draft budget for 2025, while Germany is also going into the new year without a final spending plan.

17.11.2024 30

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Andreas Noll

Kianoosh Sanjari: Iran's prisons 'disturbed my soul'

Kianoosh Sanjari, an Iranian journalist and activist, died by suicide this week after demanding the release of prisoners. In a 2022 interview, he...

17.11.2024 30

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Youhanna Najdi

At Rio G20 summit, Olaf Scholz looking for trade allies

In these politically difficult times, Germany is looking for partners in South America willing to seal the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Time is...

17.11.2024 20

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Oliver Pieper

Germany relies on immigrants to ease child day care crisis

Germany has a shortfall of some 125,000 skilled workers in its day care centers. A kindergarten in Cologne has found a solution, hiring trained...

17.11.2024 30

Deutsche Welle

Oliver Pieper

Rwanda plans church tax to stop 'rogue' pastors

President Paul Kagame has accused some churches of "squeezing money" from poor Rwandans. Authorities have closed thousands of churches for non-...

17.11.2024 30

Deutsche Welle

Chrispin Mwakideu

How will social media shape Germany's election campaign?

After Donald Trump's US election win and with an early federal election slated to take place in Germany on February 23, questions are being asked...

17.11.2024 40

Deutsche Welle

Helen Whittle

Trump to have 'more power than founding fathers imagined'

With Donald Trump's victory, Republicans will control the Executive and Legislative branches of government. That's not unusual, but experts warn...

17.11.2024 20

Deutsche Welle

Carla Bleiker

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