Belarus expels French ambassador — report
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France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country, reportedly following Minsk's order. The move comes after his meeting with a banned civil society group and a diplomatic snub to President Alexander Lukashenko.
October 17th 2021, 7:49 pm
Hungary: Small-town Mayor Marki-Zay to challenge PM Orban in 2022
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Peter Marki-Zay will represent six opposition parties in their bid to oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban in next year's parliamentary election.
October 17th 2021, 7:49 pm
Lewandowski, Gnabry at the double as Bayern blitz Leverkusen
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A top-of-the-table clash ended up resembling an exhibition game. Bayer Leverkusen were terrible. Bayern Munich were ruthlessly brilliant. And the Bundesliga faces the same old questions, writes Matt Ford from Leverkusen.
October 17th 2021, 4:34 pm
Former US President Bill Clinton released from hospital
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Clinton had spent five nights in the California hospital due to a urological infection. He will return to New York to finish antibiotic treatment, a spokesman said.
October 17th 2021, 4:34 pm
Coronavirus digest: Mecca Grand Mosque drops social distancing
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The Saudi government has lifted social distancing measures, allowing full-capacity attendance at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Follow DW for the latest.
October 17th 2021, 4:34 pm
India: Flooding, landslides leave 21 dead in Kerala
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Heavy rains have swept through towns and submerged vehicles in the southern Indian state. The National Disaster Response Force and the Indian army have been deployed to assist with rescue efforts.
October 17th 2021, 4:34 pm
Poland: Thousands protest against migrant pushbacks at Belarus border
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Demonstrators have gathered in Warsaw to show solidarity with migrants at the Poland-Belarus border who have been turned back by Polish authorities.
October 17th 2021, 4:34 pm
Haiti: 17 US, Canadian missionaries kidnapped
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The missionaries were visiting an orphanage when they were abducted by a gang. Haiti has already witnessed more than 300 kidnappings this year.
October 17th 2021, 4:34 pm
EU warns of fuel poverty due to energy price crunch
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The number of people unable to heat their homes this winter is expected to rise, says EU Labor Commissioner Nicolas Schmit. Rising global energy prices are causing a huge spike in heating bills.
October 17th 2021, 11:17 am
Germany still top destination for asylum-seekers in Europe
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The number of asylum applications in Germany has risen again this year. Along with traditional routes through Greece, Italy and Spain, Belarus has become a major migration route in the last few months.
October 17th 2021, 11:17 am
Germany: Green Party agrees to start formal coalition talks
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Party delegates have voted by a large majority to join formal negotiations with the Social Democrats and the neoliberal FDP to form the next government.
October 17th 2021, 11:17 am
Erdogan says US may sell F-16s to Turkey
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The US had previously blocked Turkey from buying fighter jets because the Turkish government had purchased S-400 defense air systems from Moscow.
October 17th 2021, 11:17 am
Russian movie crew returns after shooting aboard space station
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A Russian film crew has landed on Earth after filming scenes for the world's first feature movie shot in space.
October 17th 2021, 11:17 am
Golden Dawn is down, but far right rises again in Greece
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A year after the neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn was banned, other nationalist groups are cropping up across Greece. Extremist attacks have become more frequent in the past month.
October 17th 2021, 11:17 am
Bangladesh: Muslims, Hindus protest amid religious unrest
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Two Hindus and at least four Muslims have died in ensuing violence in Bangladesh. Religious tensions erupted following a viral, "insulting" social media image.
October 17th 2021, 5:01 am
Lebanon army probes soldier over firing at protesters
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The army is investigating a soldier suspected of firing toward protesters during Thursday's deadly clashes over the Beirut blast probe. Meanwhile, families of the blast victims have backed the judge leading the probe.
October 17th 2021, 5:01 am
Haiti: 15 US missionaries and family kidnapped
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The missionaries had been heading home from building an orphanage when they were pulled off a bus by a gang, according to media reports. Haiti has already witnessed more than 300 kidnappings this year.
October 17th 2021, 5:01 am
Venezuela halts talks with opposition after Maduro ally extradited
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Venezuela's government said it suspended dialogue with the US-backed opposition to protest the extradition of fugitive Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolas Maduro, from Cape Verde to the US.
October 17th 2021, 5:01 am
Germany: Green Party holds convention on coalition talks
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After initial talks, the top team of climate-friendly Greens has agreed to join formal coalition talks with the Social Democrats and the neoliberal FDP. But the plan must be put to a vote of party delegates.
October 17th 2021, 5:01 am
Kongsberg attack: Norwegian police cast doubt on Islamist motive
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Norwegian investigators now say they believe mental illness was the main factor in the deadly bow-and-arrow attack. The Danish man suspected of the crime is currently in a secure medical facility.
October 16th 2021, 7:46 pm
Sudan: Thousands call for dissolution of transitional government
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Crowds of protesters have taken to the streets of Khartoum to call for the military to take power. The current political tensions in Sudan could jeopardize the country's transition to democracy.
October 16th 2021, 5:46 pm
Historians wanted Macron to call Paris massacre state crime
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On October 17, 1961, tens of thousands of French and Algerian citizens took to the streets to protest a curfew imposed in Paris and its suburbs. Dozens were shot, beaten to death or drowned in the brutal police response.
October 16th 2021, 5:46 pm
Coronavirus digest: Russia's daily death toll reaches all-time high
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More than 1,000 people have died in Russia over the past 24 hours due to COVID-19, while there have been 33,208 new infections. Follow DW for the latest.
October 16th 2021, 5:46 pm
Italy: Thousands descend on Rome for anti-fascist protest
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Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Rome to protest rising fascism in Italy. The action comes a week after right-wing groups stormed trade union headquarters.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 pm
Borussia Dortmund: Reus, Haaland score but Malen must wait
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Marco Reus and Erling Haaland were on the scoresheet again as Borussia Dortmund eased past Mainz. But the third member of their attacking trio, new big-money signing Donyell Malen, is not yet off the mark in the league.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 pm
Germany: CDU chief Laschet shoulders blame for election debacle
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Armin Laschet, the leader of Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats, says he will quit as head of Germany's most populous state. The announcement came as he took responsibility for the party's poor election performance.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 pm
France: Macron condemns 1961 Paris massacre of pro-Algerian protesters
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French President Emmanuel Macron has called the police killings of pro-Algerian demonstrators in Paris 60 years ago "crimes." But a formal apology was not forthcoming.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 pm
NASA launches Lucy mission to probe Jupiter asteroids
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NASA launched a spacecraft on a 12-year mission to explore Jupiter's Trojan asteroids for the first time. The probe will gather new insights into the formation of the solar system.
October 16th 2021, 10:15 am
France marks 1 year since the assassination of Samuel Paty
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France is paying tribute to the late teacher Samuel Paty on the anniversary of his death. He was murdered by a Chechen extremist after showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a lesson on free speech.
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
UK leaders pay tribute to slain lawmaker David Amess
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Among British politicians paying tribute Saturday was UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. David Amess was stabbed to death while holding meetings in his constituency east of London on Friday.
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
China pressures Hong Kong in dispute over Tiananmen sculpture
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Voices critical of the Chinese government are increasingly being silenced in Hong Kong. The city's university wants to remove Pillar of Shame, a monument to the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing.
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
Fact check: Double-vaccinated breakthrough COVID infections
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Some people are getting sick with COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. Do these breakthrough infections mean the vaccines aren't working?
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
Russia: Deputy PM addresses European gas supply crunch
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Speaking on state TV, Russia's deputy prime minister addressed Europe's gas supply crunch. Prices have increased 800% this year, which Russia blames on reserve shortfalls.
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
Unease as Nigeria marks one year after #EndSARS protests
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One year after #EndSARS protests rocked Nigeria, police have warned against a repeat to mark the anniversary. The largest protest in Nigeria's history ended after the army allegedly killed at least 12 demonstrators.
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
Merkel meets Erdogan during farewell stop in Istanbul
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he hopes to continue working well with new German government during Chancellor Angela Merkel's farewell visit to the country.
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
Bundesliga live: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
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The Bundesliga returns after an international break with a meeting of the top two. Can Leverkusen prove to be geunine title contenders, or is it another false dawn. Follow all the live buildup here.
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
Violence erupts at protest against Berlin camp eviction
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Police say officers were attacked and cars torched as thousands of people gathered in opposition to the clearance of the radical left-wing Köpi-Platz encampment in central Berlin.
October 16th 2021, 9:47 am
Why Saudi-Iran relations are thawing — for now
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Icy relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are thawing — and may lead to renewed bilateral ties. Realistically, diplomatic offices might open soon but it is unlikely that the countries will become close allies.
October 16th 2021, 3:13 am
US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in Kabul drone strike
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Washington has offered an undisclosed compensation payment for the family members of civilians who were killed in a US drone strike in Kabul in August.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 am
Is the EU doing enough to protect journalists?
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Maltese reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in 2017. Four years later, the EU has pledged to strengthen the safety of journalists. Many, however, feel these promises won't be enough.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 am
Indonesia: 11 kids drown, 10 rescued in river cleanup
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Eleven junior high students have drowned while on a school outing for a river cleanup in Indonesia. A further 10 pupils were rescued in an operation that ended Friday night.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 am
China's Shenzhou-13 capsule docks with space station
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The spacecraft reached the under-construction Tiangong space station hours after blasting off from Earth. Three astronauts will live there for around six months in China's longest space mission to date.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 am
Myanmar junta chief excluded from ASEAN summit
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Myanmar's junta chief will be replaced by a non-political representative at a summit of southeast Asian nations later this month. ASEAN has grown frustrated about the crackdown that followed February's military coup.
October 16th 2021, 3:01 am
WHO to deploy experts to prevent sexual abuse after DRC scandal
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The World Health Organization has been under pressure after nearly two dozen of its employees were accused of sexual abuse in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
October 15th 2021, 11:45 pm
Australia: Police seize record 450 kilograms of heroin
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Authorities say it is the largest heroin shipment ever detected in Australia. A Malaysian national has been arrested and charged following the drug bust.
October 15th 2021, 11:45 pm
UK MP David Amess stabbed to death in 'terrorist incident'
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The Conservative Party lawmaker was stabbed during a constituent meeting in Essex. Police have arrested a suspect and said investigations showed "a potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism."
October 15th 2021, 10:02 pm
US disputes Russian statement on naval interaction
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Russia said it chased away a US warship that tried to violate Russian territorial waters. The US said the Russian description of the interaction in the Sea of Japan was false.
October 15th 2021, 10:02 pm
COVID: German infectious disease chief receives death threats
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Lothar Wieler, the president of the Robert Koch Institute for disease control, has said he received several threatening messages from critics of government policies over the course of the coronavirus pandemic.
October 15th 2021, 5:02 pm
Coronavirus digest: US to lift restrictions for vaccinated travelers in November
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The US has announced a date for ending COVID restrictions for all vaccinated travelers coming to the country. Unvaccinated travelers will still be barred from entry. Follow DW for the latest.
October 15th 2021, 5:02 pm
A roundup of countries that permit recreational cannabis
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Germany's budding coalition is considering the legalization of cannabis. DW takes a look at a few countries that have already adopted a softer stance.
October 15th 2021, 5:02 pm
Lebanon: Day of mourning in Beirut as world powers call for calm after clashes
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Banks, schools and government offices were closed the day after deadly clashes in Beirut, which are being considered the country's worst sectarian violence in a decade.
October 15th 2021, 5:02 pm
Merkel receives Belgium's highest honor as she departs political stage
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Angela Merkel received the Order of Leopold from King Philippe on Friday before an afternoon meeting on EU policy with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. Merkel said the next German government would be "pro-European."
October 15th 2021, 5:02 pm
Bundesliga: Boom and bust for Cologne as Hoffenheim win big
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Ihlas Bebou scored twice for Hoffenheim as they ripped apart Cologne for a much-needed victory on Friday night. Cologne’s five-game unbeaten run came to a grinding halt on a ground where they often struggle.
October 15th 2021, 5:02 pm
China launches 3 astronauts on mission toward completing space station
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China has launched a three-person crew aboard the Shenzhou-13 spacecraft for a six-month mission aimed at expanding construction of China's Taingong space station. It is China's longest crewed space mission to date.
October 15th 2021, 5:02 pm
Pakistan: New religious body draws ire from rights activists
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Pakistan is setting up a new religious body as part of efforts to push for an "Islamic welfare state." But activists warn that the new authority could jeopardize the lives of women and religious minorities.
October 15th 2021, 1:02 pm
Afghanistan: German NGOs struggle as suffering grows
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Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan two months ago, the situation in the country has deteriorated and a hunger crisis looms. German aid organizations that could alleviate the suffering are facing massive hurdles.
October 15th 2021, 1:02 pm
Opinion: Why is 'Squid Game' so successful? Because it's simple
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Squid Game's simple message and stunning, often brutal, visuals make it a formula for success. The violence finds a way to tap into our inner kid, says DW's John Marshall.
October 15th 2021, 1:02 pm
UK lawmaker David Amess dies after being stabbed multiple times
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David Amess, a lawmaker in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party was attacked during a constituent meeting. Essex police arrested a 25-year-old suspect.
October 15th 2021, 1:02 pm
COVID: Pandemic anxiety on the rise in India
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Mental health experts stress that it's important to tackle the problem immediately to prevent it from turning into a major health and social crisis.
October 15th 2021, 1:02 pm
Igor Levit plays in memory of Thomas Mann
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Pianist Igor Levit is inaugurating the grand piano of the Nobel literature laureate Thomas Mann in the United States. It is a symbol of good trans-Atlantic relations.
October 15th 2021, 1:02 pm
Germany slashes renewable energy tax due to soaring prices
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Soaring energy costs have left Europe in a bind as autumn turns to winter. Germany's grid operators are slashing a tax levied to help fund renewable investments to ease the burden on consumers.
October 15th 2021, 1:02 pm
UK conservative lawmaker Amess stabbed multiple times
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David Amess, a lawmaker in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has been stabbed multiple times. Essex police arrested a man. The politician's condition is unclear.
October 15th 2021, 10:02 am
Germany intends to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria
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A resolution is imminent in the dispute over more than 1,000 bronzes stolen from the former Kingdom of Benin. Germany wants to return all the objects to Nigeria.
October 15th 2021, 10:02 am
Germany: SPD, Greens and FDP ready to start formal coalition talks
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The three parties have already held several rounds of "exploratory" talks to form a government since the center-left Social Democrats emerged as the largest party in Germany's election last month.
October 15th 2021, 8:31 am
Christian Streich and Jürgen Klopp criticize Saudi takeover of Newcastle United
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Freiburg coach Christian Streich says the Saudi Arabian takeover of Newcastle United is "unbelievable". The outspoken coach has been joined by Jürgen Klopp in criticizing a deal that's unthinkable in German football.
October 15th 2021, 8:31 am
South African forces free ministers kidnapped by veterans
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The ex-apartheid fighters locked the ministers in a hotel room after failed talks over a compensation deal. Police arrested a total of 56 people after the incident.
October 15th 2021, 8:31 am
How Japan keeps its elderly employed and active
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Instead of using retirement to relax, many Japanese prefer to put their skills and knowledge to the best use for society, and have gone back to work. They say staying at work keeps them mentally and physically fit.
October 15th 2021, 8:31 am
Afghanistan: Deadly blast hits packed Kandahar mosque
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A large bomb has exploded at a Shiite mosque in the center of Afghanistan's second-largest city, during Friday prayers.
October 15th 2021, 8:31 am
Fixing Germany's housing crisis is neither quick nor easy
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Population growth, bad decisions, slow construction, competing demands: These are just some of the causes of Germany's housing crisis. The problem is complex, and solutions can have unintended consequences.
October 15th 2021, 7:13 am
Texas school chief calls for 'opposing' views on Holocaust
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Audio of school administrator calling for books with "opposing" views on the Holocaust in classrooms has gone viral. The instructions to teachers in the top-rated school district are in response to a Texas law.
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
UK Brexit minister: EU must yield more on Northern Ireland
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Britain's Brexit Minister David Frost has reacted to proposed EU concessions to ease bottlenecks affecting the trade in goods to Northern Ireland from the UK mainland.
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
Afghanistan: Several dead in blast at Kandahar mosque
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A large bomb has exploded at a Shiite mosque in the center of Afghanistan's second-largest city, during Friday prayers.
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
Africa emerging as car making hub
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After the European car industry moved much of its production into eastern Europe, some believe the next step is Africa, both for production and a growing consumer market. Should Germany's eastern neighbors be worried?
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham: How to make the complete midfielder
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Jude Bellingham has packed more in to his career at 18 than many players do in decades. DW takes a trip back to his home town to find out how the Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder became the player he is.
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
Barcelona has high hopes for the return of mass tourism
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The Catalan capital is suffering from a sore lack of tourists. While politicians are calling for vacationers to return, critics of mass tourism find it difficult to make their voices heard.
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
Germany qualify for World Cup — Jamal Musiala's former coach: 'He still calls me sir'
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Jamal Musiala became Germany's youngest-ever male goalscorer in a competitive match on Monday as World Cup qualification was sealed. His former coach told DW about Musiala's path from English talent to German star.
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
Coronavirus digest: Germany says high COVID incidence rate in children
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In eight areas of Germany, the incidence rate has crossed 500 per 100,000 people in 10- to 19-year-olds, according to the Robert Koch Institute. Follow DW for the latest.
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
Adele's 'Easy on Me' has 18 million views on YouTube and counting
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The British singer's latest single comes after she announced she would be releasing her fourth album, '30' – dubbed the 'divorce album' – in November this year.
October 15th 2021, 7:01 am
Confronting France's colonial past: Harkis eye reparations
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President Emmanuel Macron has apologized to the tens of thousands of French loyalist fighters whom France left behind when it exited Algeria in 1962. But some of the fighters, known as Harkis, say more needs to be done.
October 15th 2021, 2:30 am
France: Paris Mayor Hidalgo wins Socialists' presidential nomination
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Anne Hidalgo will lead the beleaguered Socialist Party of France into the presidential election scheduled for April 2022. However, polls show her chances of unseating Emmanuel Marcon are slim.
October 14th 2021, 11:16 pm
Robert Durst sentenced to life for murder of best friend
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The 78-year-old real estate tycoon was sentenced with no possibility of parole for the killing in 2000. Prosecutors said he shot Susan Berman to stop her from talking to police about his wife's disappearance.
October 14th 2021, 10:31 pm
Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalized
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Former US President Bill Clinton has been admitted to a California hospital for a non-COVID related infection, according to his spokesman.
October 14th 2021, 10:31 pm
First Michelin Guide launched in Moscow
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The move marks the Russian capital's shift into being a gourmet destination. Nine restaurants were handed stars, with Twin Gardens and Artest handed two.
October 14th 2021, 7:31 pm
Germany: Economic institutes cut 2021 growth forecast
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Experts say Germany's economy will grow by just 2.4% this year, but a stronger recovery is anticipated in 2022.
October 14th 2021, 6:30 pm
Georgia: Thousands rally for jailed ex-president Saakashvili
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Supporters of jailed ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili have come out in their thousands, demanding that he be set free. Saakashvili was imprisoned earlier this month after returning from exile.
October 14th 2021, 5:16 pm
EU calls on Slovenian PM to stop 'provocations' against MEPs
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European leaders have slammed Slovenia's prime minister after he posted an antisemitic conspiracy theory on Twitter when a EU delegation went to Ljubljana to investigate press freedoms in the country.
October 14th 2021, 2:58 pm
Microsoft shuts down LinkedIn in China amid government pressure
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The professional networking site was the only major US social media platform that had been left operating in China.
October 14th 2021, 2:13 pm
Armenia and Azerbaijan face off in UN court over ethnic discrimination case
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Both Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse the other of violating an international anti-discrimination convention in the wake of the Nagorno-Karabakh war. The conflict left thousands dead, and tensions continue.
October 14th 2021, 2:01 pm
EU awards journalism prize to reporters behind Pegasus revelations
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The EU's top journalism prize was dedicated to the reporters who revealed Israel's Pegasus malware, which was used to spy on activists, dissidents and political leaders.
October 14th 2021, 1:12 pm
Pakistan struggles to balance ties between Washington and Beijing
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Pakistan might have eyes on Beijing, especially when billions of dollars in infrastructure projects are in question. But experts warn instability spilling over from Afghanistan threatens both US and Chinese interests.
October 14th 2021, 1:00 pm
Berlin's Constitutional Court to review election results
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After a messy Election Day that saw ballots moved around the German capital during a marathon, the results are to be reviewed — focusing on two districts.
October 14th 2021, 1:00 pm
India: Why violence keeps flaring up at the Assam-Mizoram border
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Deadly clashes involving police forces of two northeastern Indian states in July highlight the urgency to resolve their border dispute. DW visited the site of the bloody confrontations.
October 14th 2021, 12:28 pm
Berlin Constitutional Court to review Berlin election results
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After a messy Election Day that saw ballots moved around the German capital during a marathon, the results are to be reviewed — focusing on two districts.
October 14th 2021, 12:28 pm
German constitutional court to review Berlin election results
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After a messy Election Day that saw ballots moved around the German capital during a marathon, the results are to be reviewed focusing on two districts.
October 14th 2021, 11:58 am
Germany's Angela Merkel receives Spain's Carlos V European Award
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In her acceptance speech, Merkel called on Europeans to work together to tackle important issues like climate change. "Europe is only as strong as it is united," the chancellor said.
October 14th 2021, 11:45 am
Lebanon: Hezbollah, Lebanese Forces trade blame over deadly protests
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Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah and the right-wing Lebanese Forces Party have accused each other inciting violence during protests over investigations into last year's massive blast at Beirut's port.
October 14th 2021, 11:45 am
Afghanistan: Pakistan International Airlines suspends flights from Kabul
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Pakistan's national airline has cancelled flights to its war-torn neighbor after the Taliban demanded it lower its prices. The airline said it had been operating purely on "humanitarian grounds."
October 14th 2021, 11:45 am
Women taken from Congo sue Belgium over forced separations
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Five women born in Congo are taking the Belgian state to court for crimes against humanity. Authorities took them from their Black mothers as children, separating them from their roots.
October 14th 2021, 10:45 am
Turkish lira at new low after Erdogan sacks bank officials
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had fired three central bankers via decree. Turkey's currency has lost a fifth of its value against the US dollar this year.
October 14th 2021, 10:45 am
Joint Israel-Palestine World Cup: Trumpists, Israeli right-wingers at event with FIFA boss
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Gianni Infantino suggests that Israel could one day host the World Cup along with the Palestinians. The idea is controversial, not least because the people he met with in Jerusalem only represent one side of the story.
