Which animals do you want to see in the wild?
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In Winter on the German island of Heligoland, visitors can watch gray seals nurturing their young. Which wild animals would you like to see up close?
January 22nd 2021, 8:38 am
High corporate debt dampens Russia's growth prospects
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The economic crisis has trapped many in Russia's small business sector with debt. But the worst is yet to come when government-backed cheap loans need to be repaid and a bankruptcy moratorium winds up next month.
January 22nd 2021, 8:10 am
Coronavirus: Germany's infection rate encouraging but 'still too high'
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Health Minister Jens Spahn has defended the extension and tightening of Germany's lockdown, warning that easing COVID curbs prematurely could make the country more vulnerable.
January 22nd 2021, 8:10 am
CORSIA: World's biggest plan to make flying green 'too broken to fix'
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A new UN-brokered deal for aviation will not require airlines to offset flight emissions for another six years and will cost them less than 1% of operating costs by 2035, a DW analysis has found.
January 22nd 2021, 8:10 am
'Deepfakes' rattle South Korea's tech culture
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In high-tech South Korea, there is growing public outcry over the emergence of deepfake pornography and chatbots taught dirty words.
January 22nd 2021, 8:10 am
Serbia: Court confirms illegal pushbacks into the EU
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Serbia's constitutional court has confirmed that the country has deported asylum-seekers to neighboring EU member state Bulgaria in contravention of international law.
January 22nd 2021, 8:10 am
Moscow police vow to 'suppress' pro-Navalny rallies
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TikTok users are posting videos calling for planned protests in support of jailed Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. Moscow's police said they will suppress any "unauthorized actions."
January 22nd 2021, 8:10 am
Mali: French military operations face growing resistance
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The French anti-terror mission Barkhane is losing support in Mali, as reflected in recent protests in the capital, Bamako. Attitudes to the former colonial power are ambivalent amid deteriorating security.
January 22nd 2021, 5:52 am
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria
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A family, including two children, died after Israel launched a missile attack against targets in central Syria. A report from a watchdog claims that the victims were killed by Syria's own air defense.
January 22nd 2021, 5:39 am
Elite German soldier goes on trial over arms, explosives cache
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A member of the KSK elite commando force has appeared in court, months after weapons, explosives and neo-Nazi materials were found at his property, near Leipzig. He confessed to using the equipment for training.
January 22nd 2021, 5:09 am
Google threatens to block Australia from search engine
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Australia is on course to pass laws that would make tech giants Google and Facebook pay local media outlets for news content. The island nation said a probe found the companies held too much power, threatening democracy.
January 22nd 2021, 5:09 am
French incest scandal triggers societal debate
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The publication of a book accusing a top academic of sexually assaulting his stepson has triggered a huge debate about incest and child abuse in France. Thousands of victims have shared their experiences.
January 22nd 2021, 3:39 am
Treaty banning nuclear weapons takes effect without German signature
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The first-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons entered into force on Friday. The international pact has been ratified by 51 states, though none are nuclear powers. Germany, which hosts US warheads, also hasn't signed on.
January 22nd 2021, 3:09 am
Coronavirus digest: Germany crosses 50,000 total COVID deaths
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The country has reached the grim milestone amid a severe nationwide lockdown. Meanwhile, Japan has rebuked claims that the Tokyo Olympics will not go ahead in 2021. Follow DW for the latest.
January 22nd 2021, 2:39 am
Senate Republicans want Trump impeachment trial held off until mid-February
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Mitch McConnell is proposing to delay the start of Donald Trump's trial to give him time to prepare his case. House Democrats voted last week to impeach the former president for inciting a deadly riot on the US Capitol.
January 21st 2021, 11:36 pm
Guantanamo: US moves to try suspects in Bali bombings
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The US will move forward with a military trial for three men suspected of involvement in the deadly bombings in Indonesia in 2002 and 2003. They are being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
January 21st 2021, 10:37 pm
Coronavirus: Japan denies Tokyo Olympics cancelation
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Organizers said all partners, including the government and the IOC, were "fully focused" on hosting the Games. A British newspaper, citing a member of Japan's ruling coalition, said the event would not be going ahead.
January 21st 2021, 10:37 pm
Coronavirus: EU puts extra travel curbs on 'dark red' zones
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Non-essential travel is "strongly discouraged" and additional measures have been imposed on COVID-19 hotspots. The EU has become increasingly concerned by the more contagious variants circulating around the continent.
January 21st 2021, 8:19 pm
Russia, Ukraine panned by European Human Rights Court over 2008, 2014 abuses
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Europe's human rights court found Russia committed abuses in areas seized from Georgia in 2008, and then Ukraine during the Kyiv "Maidain" protests 6 years
January 21st 2021, 8:19 pm
Biden seeks extension of START nuclear treaty with Russia
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Joe Biden's administration is to seek a five-year extension to the START arms control treaty with Russia, which limits both countries to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads. It was set to expire on February 5.
January 21st 2021, 8:19 pm
Japan to cancel Tokyo Olympics — report
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A member of Japan's ruling coalition has said the Games will have to be canceled, according to a British newspaper. The Olympics is due to start in July but 80% of the Japanese population are against hosting the event.
January 21st 2021, 8:19 pm
Central African Republic declares emergency amid surge in rebel attacks
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The government declared a 15 day state of emergency after rebels attempted to blockade the capital. The country's UN envoy has also urged for more peacekeepers to be deployed.
January 21st 2021, 6:19 pm
Coronavirus digest: Netherlands introduces curfew to halt spread of new variant
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The severe restriction in the Netherlands will begin on Saturday, keeping residents housebound between 9 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. US President Biden has released a 23-page plan to combat the virus. Follow DW for the latest.
January 21st 2021, 5:19 pm
Russian activist says he toured Putin's rumored palace
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The Russian environmental activist Dmitry Shevchenko offered DW elaborate details about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rumored palace by the Black Sea. He has monitored the site for years.
January 21st 2021, 4:49 pm
Russian activist tells DW he has been inside Putin’s rumored palace
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In an interview with DW, Russian environmental activist Dmitry Shevchenko reveals elaborate details about Russian President Putin’s rumored luxury palace by the Black Sea. He has monitored the site for years.
January 21st 2021, 4:32 pm
Italian police bust massive Mafia fraud scheme
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Authorities arrested dozens of people in a sweeping crackdown on the 'ndrangheta crime syndicate. Government officials and politicians are among the suspects.
January 21st 2021, 4:20 pm
Coronavirus: Joe Biden signs order requiring all US arrivals to quarantine
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Anyone flying to the US will be required to present a negative coronavirus test before departing and quarantine on arrival. Biden presented the plans in a speech launching his administration's pandemic response plan.
January 21st 2021, 4:20 pm
Top German labor court boosts equal pay procedure for women
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Germany's top labor court has ruled for a woman who was paid less than her male colleagues, ruling that the burden falls on her employer to prove that the disparity is not based on gender.
January 21st 2021, 3:34 pm
European Parliament calls for halt on Nord Stream 2 construction after Navalny arrest
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The European Parliament has demanded construction stop on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The controversial pipeline will double the capacity of an already existing natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
January 21st 2021, 3:05 pm
COVID: Hungary fast-tracks Russian vaccine with EU approval in the works
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Hungary has become the first EU country to grant emergency approval of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Germany's Angela Merkel has offered Russia support, but only if EU regulators give the green light.
January 21st 2021, 2:35 pm
What might Biden's US-Africa policy look like
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US President Joe Biden's decision to lift the 'Muslim travel ban' has already won praise in Africa. But the continent isn't expecting miracles from the new administration.
January 21st 2021, 2:03 pm
Far-right terrorism in Germany: Walter Lübcke's murder and the NSU
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The main suspect in Germany's first far-right political assassination since World War 2 has closed his defense in court. He and his alleged accomplice have been linked to the neo-Nazi terror group NSU.
January 21st 2021, 1:33 pm
Czechs question Germany's cross-border COVID claims
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The deep economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to the political minefield on the Czech-German border. Are Czechs the dangerous neighbors that a German newspaper called them?
January 21st 2021, 12:32 pm
COVID-19 and eyesight: Myopia on the rise during lockdown
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Due to coronavirus lockdowns, less time outdoors and more time spent on screens is leading to significantly more people suffering from myopia, especially children.
January 21st 2021, 11:49 am
Coronavirus: Emmanuel Macron promises more support for students in France
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French university students have protested against the financial and psychological effects of the lockdown. The French president has promised to allow a very limited return to campus.
January 21st 2021, 11:49 am
Coronavirus: Emannuel Macron promises more support for students in France
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French university students have protested against the financial and psychological effects of the lockdown. The French president has promised to allow a very limited return to campus.
January 21st 2021, 11:32 am
Twitter locks account of Chinese embassy in Washington
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Twitter has locked the account of the Chinese embassy in the US following a tweet it says violated its stand against "dehumanizing" people. The embassy had posted that Uighur women were "no longer baby-making machines."
January 21st 2021, 11:19 am
Amanda Gorman steals the show at US presidential inauguration
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The 22-year-old poet was described by many as dominating the inaugural ceremony of newly elected US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But who is Amanda Gorman?
January 21st 2021, 10:13 am
New president, new era: US artists hopeful
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Leading American artists say they have great hopes for what they see as a "new chapter" for the country as the Biden-Harris administration rolls up its sleeves.
January 21st 2021, 10:13 am
UK mulls refusing EU ambassador full diplomatic status
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London may not grant the EU ambassador full diplomatic status, as the bloc is not a nation state. The incident marks the latest row between Brussels and London following the UK's departure from the EU.
January 21st 2021, 10:00 am
Immigration and integration: Germany debates terminology
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Germany needs immigration. Language is key to integration. For years, experts have argued about what to call immigrants and their descendants. Now, there's a new proposal.
January 21st 2021, 9:16 am
Euromaxx viewers' favorite time of day!
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We asked you which time of day you like best - and why. Find out here if you won an exclusively-designed DW backpack.
January 21st 2021, 9:16 am
Vietnam: COVID, trade, climate change to be high on new leadership's agenda
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Vietnam's response to the pandemic is widely viewed as among the most effective in the world. Its ruling Communist Party is set to hold a congress that will select new leadership and shape policy for the next five years.
January 21st 2021, 8:57 am
Coronavirus digest: US President Joe Biden to use wartime act to fight COVID
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The administration of new US President Joe Biden will use a wartime production act to manufacture PPE as part of a 23-page plan to combat coronavirus in the country. Follow DW for the latest.
January 21st 2021, 8:46 am
Czechs question German cross-border COVID claims
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The deep impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social and economic freedoms contributes to making the Czech-German border a political minefield. Are the Czechs dangerous neighbors as one newspaper put it?
January 21st 2021, 8:46 am
A new Bible version for the smartphone generation
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While interest in religion decreases, a new Bible for the digital age, with simpler words and short sentences, aims to reach young people in Germany.
January 21st 2021, 8:46 am
India: At least 5 dead after blaze at world's largest vaccine maker
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A building at the Serum Institute of India caught fire, but a source said production of the coronavirus vaccine was not affected. The institute is manufacturing millions of doses of the Covishield COVID-19 inoculation.
January 21st 2021, 8:46 am
Why US investors are now betting on water
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, investors are now able to speculate on water prices. This practice, meant to help secure supplies for cities and farmers, has drawn criticism, as Sabrina Kessler reports from New York.
January 21st 2021, 8:46 am
Google signs deal to provide payments to French publishers
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The US tech giant and a group of French newspapers said their agreement calls for payments made for showing content through online searches. The first-in-Euorpe pact follows several months of negotiations.
January 21st 2021, 6:45 am
India: Blaze hits world's largest vaccine maker
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A building at India's Serum Institute was on fire, but a source said production of the coronavirus vaccine was not impacted. The institute is manufacturing millions of doses of the Covishield COVID-19 inoculation.
January 21st 2021, 6:28 am
Coronavirus mutations: Can people who have recovered or been vaccinated be infected again?
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The Brazilian COVID-19 variant is of particular concern. The immune response of vaccinated people and patients who have recovered from COVID-19 may not be sufficient to fend off the mutated virus.
January 21st 2021, 6:15 am
Why Wall Street is now betting on water
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, investors are now able to speculate on water prices. This practice, meant to help secure supplies for cities and farmers, has drawn criticism, as Sabrina Kessler reports from New York:
January 21st 2021, 5:58 am
Angela Merkel calls for standard COVID measures across the EU
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said there are reasons for optimism at this "difficult stage of the pandemic" but Germany must work together with the EU to prevent the spread of new coronavirus variants.
January 21st 2021, 5:58 am
Coronavirus: Will EU countries close borders again?
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Merkel's chief of staff has said Germany may close its borders if countries fail to control the coronavirus. The warning comes ahead of the EU coronavirus summit that will focus on containing new COVID variants.
January 21st 2021, 5:28 am
Biden halts US departure from World Health Organization
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President Joe Biden has signed an executive order reversing his predecessor|s decision to leave the World Health Organization in the midst of a global coronavirus pandemic.
January 21st 2021, 4:55 am
Iraq: Twin suicide bombing kills dozens in Baghdad
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Two suicide bombers have killed over 20 people at a market in Iraq's capital city. Many more people have been injured.
January 21st 2021, 4:42 am
Iraq: Suicide attack kills several in Baghdad
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Two suicide bombings killed several people at a market in Iraq's capital city. Around two dozen people have been injured.
January 21st 2021, 3:55 am
China: Trapped miner dies of head injury after gold mine explosion
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The miner reportedly fell into a coma after an explosion in Shandong province left him and 21 others trapped underground on January 10. Rescuers have been scrambling to deliver supplies and establish an escape route.
January 21st 2021, 3:55 am
COVID-19: Ireland struggles to overcome its Christmas hangover
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It was a role model for using lockdowns to keep the pandemic under control — but Ireland is now also a case study for how temporary relaxations can cause devastating problems. Gavan Reilly reports from Dublin.
January 21st 2021, 3:55 am
With a pen stroke, President Joe Biden cancels Keystone XL pipeline project
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The freshly inaugurated US president has used an executive order to cancel the controversial Canadian pipeline project approved by his predecessor. Fighting climate change is to be a major focus of Biden's presidency.
January 21st 2021, 3:55 am
Coronavirus digest: Germany sees big drop in COVID cases
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Infections in Germany have been on the decline for 10 days in a row, one COVID-19 metric has shown. China is set to introduce mandatory testing ahead of the lunar year. Follow DW for the latest.
January 21st 2021, 2:55 am
Joe Biden inauguration: 'This is democracy's day'
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Joe Biden has been inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. Donald Trump did not attend the event, and in doing so became the first outgoing president to avoid the occasion in 150 years.
January 21st 2021, 1:55 am
Joe Biden halts US departure from World Health Organization
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President Joe Biden has signed an executive order reversing his predecessor’s decision to leave the World Health Organization in the midst of a global coronavirus pandemic.
January 21st 2021, 12:23 am
Biden signs executive order repealing Trump's 'Muslim ban'
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President Joe Biden has sought to reverse his predecessor's signature immigration policies. It starts with lifting a travel ban on people from many mostly Muslim countries.
January 20th 2021, 11:53 pm
China sanctions Pompeo, Trump officials over Xinjiang statements
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China has announced sanctions on 28 US officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. A US National Security spokeswoman described the decision as "unproductive and cynical."
January 20th 2021, 11:38 pm
Belarusian opposition, human rights activists, hail IIHF decision
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The IIHF's decision to remove this year's World Championship from Belarus has been hailed by the opposition and human rights organizations. They hope this case can set a precedence for other sports federations.
January 20th 2021, 9:53 pm
World leaders welcome US President Joe Biden's inauguration
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Heads of government around the world hope that the US President Joe Biden would cooperate in tackling global issues, lift sanctions and improve bilateral relations.
January 20th 2021, 9:38 pm
Greece extends coastal claim to Ionian Sea waters, indirectly warns Turkey
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Greece's parliament has extended its claim to western waters near Albania and Italy, ahead of talks with Turkey, which has long warned against similar moves off Aegean islands.
January 20th 2021, 8:50 pm
Biden inauguration: 'Large step for our country'
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On Wednesday, Joe Biden became the new US president. His inauguration didn't have large crowds, but some onlookers still took to the streets to show their support for Biden — or to voice their anger.
January 20th 2021, 6:38 pm
Bundesliga: Schalke and Mainz cut adrift as Cologne and Bielefeld record big wins
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An eight-point chasm has opened up at the bottom of the Bundesliga, leaving Schalke and Mainz cut adrift. As the two promoted teams have a chance of staying up, two of the league's mainstays could depart.
January 20th 2021, 6:08 pm
US President Joe Biden signs series of orders, including rejoining Paris climate accord
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The US president signed an executive order to rejoin the Paris climate agreement as part of a series of Day One actions to reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of coronavirus.
January 20th 2021, 5:50 pm
US President Joe Biden signs series of orders, including rejoining of Paris climate accords
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The US president signed an executive order to rejoin the Paris climate accord as part of a series of Day One actions to reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of coronavirus.
January 20th 2021, 5:38 pm
German Chancellery: 'Very, very good sign' that Biden will rejoin WHO
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Helge Braun, head of the Angela Merkel's Chancellery, has celebrated US plans to stay in the WHO. In the same interview, he left the door open to EU border restrictions in tackling COVID-19, but said this was not ideal.
January 20th 2021, 5:38 pm
Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern stay ahead with Dortmund's title dream in ruins
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Bayern Munich keep their cushion at the top as Leverkusen leave Dortmund's title challenge in ruins. In the relegation battle, an eight-point gap has opened up between Mainz and Schalke and the rest.
January 20th 2021, 5:20 pm
The inauguration of Joe Biden in pictures
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Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, and Kamala Harris has become the first female, first Black and first Asian American vice president. Here's a review of the historic moment in pictures.
January 20th 2021, 4:38 pm
Egypt and Qatar agree to end rift, renew diplomatic ties
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Cairo and Doha have exchanged pledges to end their three-year rift and resume ties, according to Egypt's Foreign Ministry. Several allies of Saudi Arabia are in the process of reestablishing relations with Qatar.
January 20th 2021, 1:37 pm
Brexit deal: The 'teething problems' and 'red tape' reality
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DW's Conflict Zone confronts Andrew Bowie, a vice-chairman of Britain's Conservatives, on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit promises. Bowie hit back at charges that the PM showed "contempt for the British public."
January 20th 2021, 1:37 pm
Africa lags in COVID-19 vaccination drive
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Officials say 60% of Africa's 1.3 billion people will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to achieve continentwide herd immunity. But, with cases surging, governments are scrambling to secure enough supplies.
January 20th 2021, 12:52 pm
Researchers succeed in taking first photo of coronavirus
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So this is what you look like! Until now, there have only been computer graphics of the coronavirus. Now, Austrian researchers have photographed SARS-CoV-2 for the first time.
January 20th 2021, 11:50 am
How to feed the world amid COVID and climate crises
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Curbing meat consumption is essential in the fight against climate change. But in countries facing spiraling food insecurity, it's a different story.
January 20th 2021, 11:05 am
EU officials are cautiously optimistic about post-Trump US
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As a new president takes over the White House, observers in the EU are speculating about what it means for trans-Atlantic relations, which suffered considerable setbacks during the Trump era.
January 20th 2021, 11:05 am
What Latin America can expect from Joe Biden
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What plans does the incoming US president have for relationships with the region?
January 20th 2021, 11:05 am
Corona mutations: Can people who have recovered or been vaccinated be infected again?
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The Brazilian COVID-19 variant is of particular concern. The immune response of vaccinated people and patients who have recovered from COVID-19 may not be sufficient to fend off the mutated virus.
January 20th 2021, 11:05 am
Spain: Explosion in Madrid destroys building, kills 2
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A residential building has been seriously damaged by an explosion in Madrid. At least two people died in the blast, apparently caused by a gas leak.
January 20th 2021, 10:35 am
Uganda elections: Museveni tests patience of international allies
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As the world watched incumbent President Yoweri Museveni secure a victory in problematic elections last week, questions are being raised over the international community's relations with Uganda.
January 20th 2021, 10:35 am
Spain: Explosion in Madrid destroys building
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Images show a residential building seriously damaged after a reported explosion in the capital.
January 20th 2021, 10:05 am
Indian farmers beat water scarcity with innovation
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After losing crops to severe drought for years, farmers in Maharashtra are seeing high yields through imaginative cultivation methods. They told DW that taking control is better than protesting government policy.
January 20th 2021, 10:05 am
Germany to ban 'chick shredding' from 2022 in global first
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The country will prohibit the mass slaughter of day-old male chicks, according to a draft bill signed by the Cabinet. Critics say, however, that the new measure isn't far-reaching enough to protect animal welfare.
January 20th 2021, 10:05 am
India's 'living dead' struggle to reclaim their rights
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Thousands of Indians who were fraudulently declared dead in official records have lost their rights and property. They have been trying to prove they are still alive, but it is surprisingly difficult.
January 20th 2021, 9:17 am
Clubhouse: Audio-networking hype app thrives on elitism
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An exclusive audio-only discussion app is taking off in Germany, as COVID restrictions prompt people to embrace new digital communication tools. Could it compete with Twitter and WhatsApp? And why is it controversial?
January 20th 2021, 8:34 am
BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine likely to protect against highly infectious UK variant
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A new study found that antibodies in patients vaccinated against COVID-19 were able to neutralize a version of the new variant. Researchers tested 10 mutations of the highly contagious UK coronavirus, B117.
January 20th 2021, 8:03 am
Mallorca without tourists: the impact of the coronavirus epidemic
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Without tourists, the Germans' favorite island is facing ruin. It's entirely uncertain when the vacationers can return for holidays.
January 20th 2021, 6:48 am
An uncertain future for Berlin's former Stasi headquarters
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The complex once housed the repressive East German secret police and espionage service. Some fear the history will be lost forever.
January 20th 2021, 6:03 am
Germany hopes Joe Biden will reset transatlantic relations
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Germans are pinning high hopes on the Biden presidency. But how realistic is all the talk of a new beginning in the transatlantic partnership?
January 20th 2021, 6:03 am
Fact check: Effective (and ineffective) COVID-19 treatments
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A number of drugs have been mentioned as treatments for COVID-19. Some of them work well, some of them don't work at all, and some are still being tested.
January 20th 2021, 6:03 am
Joe Biden inauguration ends Donald Trump era – live updates
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in during a ceremony with no public in attendance. Donald Trump is set to leave Washington and skip the event. Follow DW for the latest.
January 20th 2021, 6:03 am
Vogue to release new Kamala Harris cover after controversy
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After critics slammed the cover of Vogue featuring VP-elect Kamala Harris, it will publish a limited edition of its latest issue featuring a different photo.
January 20th 2021, 5:18 am
UK lawyer quits Hong Kong team prosecuting activists
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The British lawyer, David Perry, stepped down as lead prosecutor in the upcoming trial of nine activists, including media mogul Jimmy Lai. Perry's involvement sparked a widespread outcry over legal ethics in the UK.
January 20th 2021, 4:59 am
China: Alibaba founder Jack Ma appears for first time since government crackdown
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Billionaire Jack Ma had not been seen in public since he slammed China's financial regulatory system in a speech at a Shanghai forum in October.
January 20th 2021, 4:49 am
Germany's 16 states: Lower Saxony
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Whether hiking on the mudflats of the North Sea coast or horse riding in the Lüneburger Heide heath — Lower Saxony's landscape is diverse.
