Maidan veterans see echoes of Ukraine uprising in Belarus
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Ukrainians who fought in the Maidan uprising have expressed solidarity with protesters in Belarus. The government fell after months of demonstrations in Kyiv. What can Belarusians learn from their cross-border comrades?
August 12th 2020, 11:27 am
Coronavirus: Vaccine could be available by the autumn, RKI
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Germany's top institute for infectious diseases has said it is "possible" there will be a COVID-19 vaccine "by autumn 2020."
August 12th 2020, 10:53 am
Coronavirus in Germany: Back to school in the heat, wearing a mask
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Schools are reopening around Germany but the coronavirus shows no sign of abating. In the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, everyone has to wear a mask at school. Not everyone thinks that’s a good thing.
August 12th 2020, 10:53 am
Life after the tourist trade for Thailand's elephants
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Most of Thailand's elephants live in captivity, offering rides and photo ops to tourists. But with the industry hit by the pandemic, some are now settling into a new life on a Chiang Mai nature reserve.
August 12th 2020, 10:53 am
EU to discuss Belarus sanctions after controversial election
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The news of the extraordinary EU foreign ministers' meeting on Friday comes amid growing violence after the Belarus election. Officials there have confirmed that firearms have been used on protesters.
August 12th 2020, 10:40 am
Opinion: Joe Biden makes courageous choice picking Kamala Harris
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Likely Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has finally announced his choice of running mate. Kamala Harris is a risky but historic choice, says DW's Carla Bleiker.
August 12th 2020, 10:40 am
Interview: Hong Kong’s police force behavior poses new challenges to press freedom
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If courts will not respond to police searching newsrooms and offices of the Apple Daily newspaper without a proper warrant, other newsrooms will not be safe anymore, warns Sharron Fast of the University of Hong Kong.
August 12th 2020, 10:24 am
Germany to honor anti-Nazi hero Sophie Scholl with coin
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The Nazi Party executed student Sophie Scholl in 1943 for her role in the White Rose resistance group. The German government is set to release a special coin next year, marking her 100th birthday.
August 12th 2020, 10:10 am
Women feel unsafe in German cities, study shows
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Women in Germany feel largely unable to move about large cities without risk of verbal or physical harassment, a new study suggests. Every fourth woman reports experiencing sexual harassment in her city.
August 12th 2020, 9:54 am
Indonesia's first transgender public official breaks conservative mold
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As a trans woman, Hendrika Kelan overcame social barriers in conservative Indonesia to win the support of her community. Active in the Catholic Church, Kelan says she has always tried to serve others.
August 12th 2020, 9:40 am
Over a century of women in architecture
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Architecture is a male-dominated domain. A new exhibition in Düsseldorf highlights the works of pioneering women in the field, from Lois L. Howe and Lilly Reich to Zaha Hadid and Alison Brooks.
August 12th 2020, 9:40 am
Central African Republic: 60 years of strife and struggles
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The Central African Republic is celebrating 60 years of independence. It's people would be entitled to feel there is little to celebrate, considering the levels of poverty, strife and now hunger threatened by COVID-19.
August 12th 2020, 9:24 am
A century of women in architecture
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Architecture is a male-dominated domain. A new exhibition in Düsseldorf highlights the works of pioneering women in the field, from Lois L. Howe and Lilly Reich to Zaha Hadid and Alison Brooks.
August 12th 2020, 9:24 am
Germany: Coronavirus widens the social divide
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The Coronavirus pandemic has not just laid bare the limits of our health systems, it has also changed the fabric of society. A new study by Germany's Bertelsmann Foundation takes a closer look.
August 12th 2020, 8:54 am
Scotland train crash: 'Serious injuries' reported after derailment
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About 30 emergency response vehicles, including ambulance and fire brigades, have been called to the Scottish town of Stonehaven. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the crash as "a very serious incident."
August 12th 2020, 8:10 am
Bangalore riots: India's tech city sees deadly violence over anti-Islam Facebook post
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At least three people have died in the Indian tech city of Bangalore after police fired at crowds rioting against a "derogatory" comment about the Prophet Muhammad. Police have arrested 111 people so far.
August 12th 2020, 8:10 am
Germany's 16 states: Saxony
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Culture meets nature in Saxony: A mere 40 kilometers (25 mi) lie between splendid Baroque art and architecture in Dresden and the distinctive peaks of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
August 12th 2020, 7:54 am
Elephant calf born in German zoo takes first steps
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Just in time to mark World Elephant Day, the first elephant to be born in Erfurt Zoo has taken her first steps in public. Proud African elephant mum Chupa showed off her baby after a pregnancy lasting 666 days.
August 12th 2020, 7:24 am
Belarus: EU to discuss sanctions after controversial election
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The news of the extraordinary EU foreign ministers' meeting on Friday comes amid growing violence after the Belarus election. Officials there have confirmed that firearms have been used on protesters.
August 12th 2020, 7:24 am
UK economy enters recession after record 20% slump
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The UK economy has shrunk by 20.4% between April and June, when the coronavirus lockdown was at its most severe. Experts say the downturn brought on by the pandemic led to the biggest fall in quarterly GDP on record.
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
Namibia rejects German reparations offer for mass killings
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The Namibian president has said a German offer of compensation for colonial-era mass killings needs to be "revised." Among other things, he objected to the terminology used..
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
Royal secrets: Why people love tell-all books
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"Finding Freedom" is the most recent biography about Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. Does it offer any exciting revelations?
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
Airlines are making it difficult to get refunds for canceled flights
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Travelers who used general flight booking websites to book flights that were canceled in the coronavirus crisis are having a much harder time getting their money back than passengers booking directly with an airline.
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
India: Bangalore sees deadly violence over anti-Islam Facebook post
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At least three people have died in the Indian tech city of Bangalore after police fired at crowds rioting against a "derogatory" comment about the Prophet Muhammad. Police have arrested 111 people so far.
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
Coronavirus: Germany worries as infection rate hits 3-month high
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Germany's health minister urged people to stick to hygiene measures after the country reported its highest daily increase in COVID-19 infections since May 9. He also cast doubt about a reported new vaccine in Russia.
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
Lebanon: German foreign minister brings aid, calls for reform
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German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas gave a cheque for €1 million to the Lebanese Red Cross upon arrival in Beirut a week after a devastating blast there. He is set to call for political change in talks with the president.
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
Germany sees political controversy over refugees
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Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has blocked individual German states from rescuing migrants from Greek refugee camps. The state governments are up in arms and are considering legal action.
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
How to turn drone-flying kids into tech-savvy experts
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For many kids around the globe, there's nothing more exciting than flying a drone. A group of trainers in Berlin builds on this enthusiasm to teach youngsters a million things about the technology surrounding drones.
August 12th 2020, 6:54 am
Oil spill disasters: Ways to limit environmental damage
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Mauritians have taken spill containment into their own hands by making sugar pulp booms. A 2019 Bay of Biscay cargo ship leak saw higher-tech intervention. How can the ecological disaster from oil spills be minimized?
August 12th 2020, 2:07 am
Coronavirus: New Zealand prepares for new lockdown
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said she is working on targeted economic relief for Auckland in case restrictions last longer. She also warned the country's upcoming election could be delayed.
August 12th 2020, 1:08 am
Coronavirus digest: Germany extends travel warning to two more Spanish regions
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Madrid and Basque Country were added to a list including the regions of Aragon, Catalonia and Navarra. Spain is again managing the worst infection rate in western Europe.
August 12th 2020, 1:08 am
Mexico: Former president accused of receiving bribes
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A former head of Mexican state oil firm Pemex has alleged that former president Enrique Pena Nieto instructed him to pay campaign consultants with more than $4 million in bribes from a Brazilian company.
August 11th 2020, 11:38 pm
Wirecard: Germany's anti-money laundering unit failed to share 'dozens' of warnings: report
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Germany's Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly only handed over a small number of reports containing information related to Wirecard. The Munich public prosecutor said "only two" were received before June 2020.
August 11th 2020, 11:38 pm
Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as presidential running mate
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Joe Biden has named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. She is the first Black woman to ever run on a major presidential ticket in the US.
August 11th 2020, 10:08 pm
India: Supreme Court grants Hindu women equal rights to father's property
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India's top court has ruled that daughters have equal rights in Hindu family property. All Hindu women now have equal rights to their father's property from 1956, when the succession law was first codified.
August 11th 2020, 7:51 pm
French aid group chief killed in Guatemala ambush
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The Guatemala head of the French humanitarian organization AVSF has been shot dead in an ambush on his van. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to agricultural engineer Benoit Maria.
August 11th 2020, 6:06 pm
EU threatens Belarus with 'measures against those responsible'
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The European Union has said the Belarus presidential election in which President Alexander Lukashenko appeared to win nearly 80% of the vote were "neither free nor fair." Now, Brussels could take action.
August 11th 2020, 5:36 pm
Opinion: Tanzania's media law muzzles free speech
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A new law in Tanzania has placed strict controls on cooperation between local and international media outlets. The change enforces the government view that any differing opinion should be punished, says Mohammed Khelef.
August 11th 2020, 5:06 pm
Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as presidential running mate: reports
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Joe Biden has named California Seneator Kamala Harris as his running mate. She is the first black woman to run on a major presidential ticket in the US.
August 11th 2020, 4:35 pm
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai released on bail
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Entrepreneur Jimmy Lai is the highest profile figure to be arrested under Hong Kong's new security law. After leaving detention, Lai was met by dozens of supporters holding copies of his tabloid Apple Daily.
August 11th 2020, 3:51 pm
'Egypt's leadership feels markedly threatened by Turkey'
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The dispute about maritime territories between Turkey and Greece is heating up. Egypt's involvement has added a new dimension to the conflict, the Middle East analyst Stephan Roll says.
August 11th 2020, 3:36 pm
Tanzania tightens noose on press freedom, media activists stunned
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Tanzania’s media regulatory body, TCRA, will now require local media stations to seek government approval before broadcasting foreign content. Press freedom activists are calling on the regulations to be reviewed.
August 11th 2020, 3:06 pm
Dutch police find Netherlands' largest cocaine lab
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Dutch officials have said the cocaine lab was equipped to produce hundreds of kilograms of cocaine per day. Colombian and Dutch citizens, as well as a Turkish national, have been arrested.
August 11th 2020, 2:49 pm
German police launch raids in Russia money laundering probe
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German police have searched a business and the home of a man suspected of laundering money for Russian criminals. The suspect is thought to have been part of the so-called "Troika Laundromat."
August 11th 2020, 2:49 pm
German policeman suspended after speech decrying coronavirus rules
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A policeman in the German city of Hanover has been suspended after giving a speech at a demonstration against coronavirus hygiene rules. He urged fellow officers not to show "unconditional obedience" to the government.
August 11th 2020, 2:49 pm
Spread of coronavirus misinformation online causes hundreds of deaths
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A study has revealed a so-called "infodemic" exacerbated COVID-19 suffering through the spread of rumors and conspiracy theories. The research looked into false notions such as drinking bleach and eating cow dung.
August 11th 2020, 2:49 pm
Tanzania announces new, tough rules for foreign media
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Under a new law, reporters in Tanzania will face stricter controls and media outlets would need permission to broadcast foreign content. DW has warned against "a worrying trend towards restrictions on press freedom."
August 11th 2020, 2:34 pm
German police swoop in Russia money laundering probe
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German police have carried out raids at a business and the home of a man suspected of laundering money for Russian criminals. The suspect is thought to have been part of the so-called "Troika Laundromat."
August 11th 2020, 1:49 pm
Nigeria's blasphemy cases in focus
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Two young men have landed on the wrong side of Islamic law via social media. Singer Yahaya Aminu Sharif is facing the noose and atheist Mubarak Bala is detained over blasphemy. How aggressive is Nigeria's Sharia?
August 11th 2020, 1:49 pm
Coronavirus: Spread of misinformation online causes hundreds of deaths
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A study has revealed a so-called "infodemic" exacerbated COVID-19 suffering through the spread of rumors and conspiracy theories. The research looked into false notions such as drinking bleach and eating cow dung.
August 11th 2020, 1:04 pm
Germany warns Russia of 'consequences' over Berlin Chechen murder
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German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has warned his Russian counterpart that Berlin will respond to the assassination of a Chechen-Georgian man. Maas also rebuked US senators who threatened sanctions against Germany.
August 11th 2020, 11:34 am
Germany's first big arena concert during the coronavirus pandemic sparks controversy
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In September, 13,000 people can attend a concert featuring Bryan Adams in Düsseldorf's arena. But is it a good idea?
August 11th 2020, 11:34 am
Focus on: Alex Mänz
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Alex Mänz has been working for Focus on Europe since 2017. In this week’s edition, he reports from Hallstatt, Austria: A place infamous for its overtourism has come to a halt due to COVID-19.
August 11th 2020, 11:34 am
Dutch police find Netherlands' largest cocaine factory
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Dutch officials have said the cocaine lab was equipped to produce hundreds of kilograms of cocaine per day. Colombian and Dutch citizens, as well as a Turkish national, have been arrested.
August 11th 2020, 11:34 am
Stories of Homecoming: The young Africans returning to the continent
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More young Africans are leaving behind their lives in the West and breaking barriers in their countries of origin. Filmmaker Ras Mutabaruka takes us through the development of his new Homecoming series, exclusive to DW.
August 11th 2020, 11:15 am
Tanzania announces new, tough rules for foreign press
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Under a new law, reporters in Tanzania will face stricter controls and media outlets would need permission to broadcast foreign content. DW has warned against "a worrying trend towards restrictions on press freedom."
August 11th 2020, 11:15 am
Keeping Jadon Sancho from Manchester United shows Borussia Dortmund's growth
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In out-maneuvering Manchester United over Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund are now in a win-win situation off the pitch, a result of steady development and a clear philosophy. Now they need to start winning on it as well.
August 11th 2020, 11:15 am
Germany launches national cybersecurity agency
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The German government has officially signed up to creating an agency to protect the country's cybersecurity. The defense minister described the project, initially funded with €350 million ($412 million), a "milestone."
August 11th 2020, 10:16 am
Germany's first big arena concert during the pandemic sparks controversy
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In September, 13,000 people can attend a concert featuring Bryan Adams in Düsseldorf's arena. But is it a good idea?
August 11th 2020, 10:16 am
Racism at Bayern Munich's youth training campus — reports
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A German public broadcaster has made explosive allegations about racism at Bayern Munich's youth training center. The club say they are conducting an "internal investigation", with a particular coach under scrutiny.
August 11th 2020, 10:16 am
Coronavirus in India: Sex workers find new ways to earn amid pandemic
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Sex workers in India have had to adapt to new norms amid COVID-19. While some have been doing temperature checks on clients and sanitizing their rooms after every visit, a few have resorted to phone and internet sex.
August 11th 2020, 9:14 am
WHO: 'Impressive' how India implemented COVID-19 measures
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In an exclusive interview with DW, Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO's regional director for Southeast Asia, praises India's efforts to deal with the coronavirus pandemic considering its huge and diverse population.
August 11th 2020, 8:46 am
Why the Turkish lira is in free fall
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The Turkish currency has hit record lows against the euro and US dollar, despite efforts by its central bank to stop the rot. The fall comes as the effects of the global pandemic and poor economic policy converge.
August 11th 2020, 7:45 am
Germany: Number of young people continues to fall
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The proportion of youth and young adults in the German population is growing ever smaller. But Germany is no exception within Europe, and people between 15 and 24 are rather scarce in one country in particular.
August 11th 2020, 7:45 am
Belarus opposition leader Tikhanovskaya flees to Lithuania after second night of protests
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Lithuania's foreign minister said that Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the main challenger to Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus' recent presidential election, had traveled to the neighboring country.
August 11th 2020, 7:28 am
Russia registers world's first coronavirus vaccine, Putin announces
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow's Gamaleya Institute has registered the world's first COVID-19 vaccine for use. He said his daughter is among those already inoculated.
August 11th 2020, 6:58 am
Germany's training camp for out-of -contract footballers
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Some footballers have suffered major setbacks during the coronavirus pandemic, with contracts either canceled or not renewed. Many, including 19-year-old Nick Münch, are keeping fit thanks to professional training camps.
August 11th 2020, 6:44 am
Coronavirus: New Zealand sees new community transmission
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The country had gone more than 100 days without a new community transmission case. To prevent further spread, bars and other businesses in the city of Auckland will be shut.
August 11th 2020, 6:44 am
In the SS' Service: Female guards at the Ravensbrück concentration camp
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An exhibition in the memorial at Ravensbrück offers a disturbing look at life under the Nazis in the all-female camp.
August 11th 2020, 6:44 am
Iran convicts 2 people of spying for Germany, Israel and the UK
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Iran says it has recently arrested five Iranians who it claims have been involved in espionage activities for other nations. Two have now been given prison sentences, one for spying for Germany.
August 11th 2020, 6:14 am
Russia approves world's first coronavirus vaccine, Putin announces
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow's Gamaleya Institute has registered the world's first COVID-19 vaccine for use. According to Putin, his daughter is among those inoculated.
August 11th 2020, 5:14 am
A new book challenges the myth of the ever-chic 'Parisienne'
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For decades, the Parisian woman has been romanticized as effortlessly glamorous. In her book "The New Parisienne," writer Lindsey Tramuta takes aim at what she sees as a harmful and exclusionary myth.
August 11th 2020, 5:14 am
Germany's Eifel region divided as Trump pledges to withdraw US troops
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President Donald Trump says he wants to withdraw US troops from Germany. People who live near NATO's Spangdahlem Air Base in the western Eifel region are concerned about their community's economic future.
August 11th 2020, 4:58 am
Philippines' Duterte volunteers to be Putin's Russian coronavirus vaccine guinea pig
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Rodrigo Duterte has praised Russia's efforts to develop a "free" COVID-19 vaccine for the Philippines. To alleviate fears, Duterte said he will offer to be "the first they can experiment on" in a public vaccination.
August 11th 2020, 4:44 am
Greece accuses Turkey of 'threatening peace' in the Mediterranean
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Greece has called a military meeting after Turkey resumed a mission looking for gas reserves near a Greek island. Erdogan has meanwhile called for dialogue to resolve ongoing issues between the two NATO members.
August 11th 2020, 3:58 am
Belarus opposition leader Tikhanovskaya 'safe' in Lithuania
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Lithuania's foreign minister said that Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the main challenger to Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus' recent presidential election, had traveled to the neighboring country.
August 11th 2020, 3:29 am
Shooting outside White House as Trump escorted abruptly from briefing
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Donald Trump was briefly evacuated from a White House press conference after a security incident. US agents shot an allegedly armed person outside the building.
August 11th 2020, 3:29 am
Jimmy Lai arrest: Hong Kong residents rush to buy media mogul's newspaper
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Hong Kongers have been buying up copies the pro-democracy Apple Daily paper to support the free press in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. The arrest of its owner in a crackdown also sparked a share buying spree.
August 11th 2020, 3:29 am
German town divided as Trump pledges to withdraw US troops
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President Donald Trump says he wants to withdraw US troops from Germany. People who live near NATO's Spangdahlem Air Base in the western Eifel region are concerned about their community's economic future.
August 11th 2020, 3:29 am
Coronavirus digest: Global cases top 20 million
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Despite the alarming figure, WHO says "there are green shoots of hope." In New Zealand, after more than 100 days without transmission, a Christchurch retirement village has gone into lockdown. Catch up on the latest.
August 11th 2020, 2:14 am
US treasury secretary threatens stock market ban for Chinese companies
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Steven Mnuchin said Chinese firms must comply with US audit requirements or be delisted from the US stock exchange. The delisting will take place at the end of 2021.
August 10th 2020, 11:43 pm
Slovakia expels 3 Russian diplomats with alleged link to Berlin murder
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The expulsion could have a possible link to the murder of a Georgian in Berlin's Kleiner Tiergarten park. The foreign ministry said the Slovak consulate in St. Petersburg had issued a visa leading to "serious crime."
August 10th 2020, 11:43 pm
Sharia court sentences singer to death for blasphemy
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A Sharia court in Nigeria has sentenced a singer to death by hanging for blasphemy. The 22-year old singer might appeal the verdict.
August 10th 2020, 9:43 pm
Human Rights Watch seeks treaty banning 'killer robots'
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Human Rights Watch has released a report saying that a growing number of countries have shown a desire for a new international treaty against fully autonomous weapons. It says 30 countries explicitly seek a ban.
August 10th 2020, 8:40 pm
Shooting outside White House as Trump evacuated from briefing
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Donald Trump was briefly evacuated from a White House press conference after an incident outside. US agents shot an allegedly armed person outside.
August 10th 2020, 8:40 pm
One dead as Belarus police clash with protesters in Minsk, after Lukashenko win
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It's the second time in a row that people have demonstrated, angry at the results of a controversial presidential vote. Security services say they foiled an assassination attempt of Lukashenko's main election rival.
August 10th 2020, 8:40 pm
Greece accuses Turkey of 'threatening peace' in the Med
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Greece has called a military meeting after Turkey resumed a mission looking for gas reserves near a Greek island. Erdogan has meanwhile called for dialogue to resolve ongoing issues between the two NATO members.
August 10th 2020, 8:40 pm
Leverkusen bid farewell to the Europa League with Kai Havertz's future in doubt
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A clearly second-best Bayer Leverkusen crashed out of the Europa League following a 2-1 loss to Inter Milan. With Champions League football now ruled out, Kai Havertz's transfer saga looks finally set for a conclusion.
August 10th 2020, 6:09 pm
Rare Bronze Age cache discovered in Scotland by amateur metal detectorist
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A treasure trove of "nationally significant" artifacts dating back to 1,000 BC has been discovered in Scotland — one of just a few historical caches unearthed after being hidden for so long.
August 10th 2020, 5:09 pm
Germany's Green Party leader wants better heatwave plans
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He told residents to get used to the high temperatures. The ongoing heat wave left one German town without water access over the weekend.
August 10th 2020, 5:09 pm
Lebanon's government falls as tolls from Beirut blast grow
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Lebanon's prime minister and Cabinet have resigned. The August 4 explosion in Beirut killed more than 150 people and left at least 300,000 homeless.
August 10th 2020, 3:39 pm
Nord Stream 2: Germany 'displeased' at US sanctions threat
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Germany's foreign minister has expressed his dismay to his US counterpart over Washington's threat of sanctions on a small German port where the final sections of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline are being constructed.
August 10th 2020, 3:39 pm
Green Party leader wants better heatwave plans
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He told residents to get used to the high temperatures. The ongoing heat wave left one German town without water access over the weekend.
August 10th 2020, 3:39 pm
Belarus election: Germany threatens sanctions over Lukashenko's controversial win
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The EU should review previously-lifted sanctions on Belarus, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said. Germany earlier voiced "strong doubts" over the legitimacy of President Lukashenko's election victory.
August 10th 2020, 2:53 pm
Belarus police clash with protesters in Minsk, after Lukashenko win
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It's the second time in a row that people have demonstrated, angry at the results of a controversial presidential vote. Security services say they stopped an assassination attempt of Lukashenko's main election rival.
August 10th 2020, 2:23 pm
Germany rejects fans' early return to soccer stadiums
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Health ministers in Germany have extended a ban for spectators at Bundesliga matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The football league's games restarted in May under strict rules to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
August 10th 2020, 2:08 pm
Metal detectorist finds rare Bronze Age cache in Scotland
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A treasure trove of "nationally significant" artifacts dating back to 1,000 BC has been discovered in Scotland — one of just a few historical caches unearthed after being hidden for so long.
August 10th 2020, 1:52 pm
Nazi war criminals ran children's homes in post-war Germany: new research
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Millions of West German children were sent to brutal "spa" homes between the 1950s and 1980s that left them traumatized, a new report alleges. Many of the homes were run by former Nazis.
August 10th 2020, 1:38 pm
Metal detectorist finds significant Bronze Age cache in Scotland
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A treasure trove of "nationally significant" artifacts dating back to 1,000 BC has been discovered in Scotland — one of just a few historical caches unearthed after being hidden for so long.
August 10th 2020, 1:38 pm
Lebanese government resigns over deadly Beirut port blast
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Lebanese PM Hassan Diab has announced he is stepping down in wake of last week's deadly Beirut explosion. A number of ministers had already stepped down after mass protests against the government erupted in the country.
