Game of Thrones wins top award at Emmys
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HBO's "Game of Thrones" won its fourth award for best series, while the network racked up the most trophies. "Fleabag" was the surprise of the night, winning best series, actress, director and writing in comedy.
September 23rd 2019, 1:00 am
Israel: Arab lawmakers endorse Benny Gantz for prime minister
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The historic endoresement would put Benny Gantz's Blue and White party ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc. President Reuven Rivlin has urged Netanyahu and Gantz to unite in a coalition, but Gantz has said no.
September 22nd 2019, 11:17 pm
UK travel giant Thomas Cook collapses, cancels all bookings
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The world's oldest travel agency has ceased trading. The UK government has stated it has plans "in place" to rescue stranded holidaymakers, while Germany will allow insurance companies to take charge.
September 22nd 2019, 10:47 pm
Italy to take in migrants from Ocean Viking rescue ship
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The Ocean Viking, a vessel jointly operated by SOS Mediterranee and Doctors Without Borders, had rescued a total of 217 people in the Mediterranean, 35 of which were taken to Malta.
September 22nd 2019, 10:47 pm
European auto-industry warns of 'seismic' and 'devastating' no-deal Brexit
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Automotive trade groups have given a dire forecast if the European Union and Britain fail to reach an agreement before the October 31 Brexit deadline. The industry has said it will end up costing "billions of euros."
September 22nd 2019, 10:47 pm
UK travel firm Thomas Cook forced into liquidation
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The world's oldest travel agency has ceased trading, leaving hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers stranded around the world. The British government has already stated it has plans "in place."
September 22nd 2019, 9:45 pm
In New York, global climate protesters plead for action
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Ahead of Monday's United Nations Climate Action Summit, young activists took to the streets and gathered at their own climate conference in New York City. Their message to world leaders: this is a climate emergency.
September 22nd 2019, 8:12 pm
Switzerland: high-altitude wake for melted Pizol glacier
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Those in attendance wore dark outfits and some laid flowers. The "funeral march" took place as world leaders and youth activists prepared for a major United Nations summit on climate change.
September 22nd 2019, 6:42 pm
Disinformation sites generate over $200 million: study
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Ad revenue has effectively sustained websites flagged as disinformation sources with millions of dollars, according to a study. Despite talk of regulation, experts told DW the issue needs a "whole-of-industry solution."
September 22nd 2019, 6:12 pm
Travelers await Thomas Cook rescue talks
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Thomas Cook, Europe's London-based travel concern, hung by a thread Sunday as it sought further investment funds while 600,000 holidaymakers worried. If stranded, the British government says it has plans "in place."
September 22nd 2019, 5:58 pm
Migrants posing as volleyball players arrested in Greece
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Greek police said the Syrian nationals had hoped to travel to Switzerland with illegally obtained Ukrainian passports. Migrants carrying fake documents are often stopped at Greek airports.
September 22nd 2019, 4:10 pm
Afghan Taliban meet with Chinese officials after talks with US collapse
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A Taliban delegation has met with China's special representatives for Afghanistan in Beijing. The meeting comes after US President Trump unexpectedly called off talks with the Taliban earlier this month.
September 22nd 2019, 3:41 pm
A life for space: Sigmund Jähn, Germany's first cosmonaut, dies aged 82
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He started his career as a printer and socialist boy scout. Then he became a fighter pilot, cosmonaut and political icon. After communism Sigmund Jähn remained dedicated to space exploration and science.
September 22nd 2019, 3:22 pm
Bundesliga: Late own goal denies Borussia Dortmund all three points in Frankfurt
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Borussia Dortmund twice let a lead slip as they dropped points for the second time this season against Eintracht Frankfurt in Sunday's curtain closer. The result leaves BVB in third, three point behind leaders Leipzig.
September 22nd 2019, 3:12 pm
Opinion: Jadon Sancho is now Borussia Dortmund’s most important player
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The English teenager struck again against a stubborn Eintracht Frankfurt on matchday five. Sancho always had the skill, but has now added an end product which could prove vital in the title race.
September 22nd 2019, 3:12 pm
Late own goal denies Borussia Dortmund all three points in Frankfurt
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Borussia Dortmund twice let a lead slip as they dropped points for the second time this season against Eintracht Frankfurt in Sunday's curtain closer. The result leaves BVB in third, three point behind leaders Leipzig.
September 22nd 2019, 2:41 pm
5-year period ending 2019 on pace to be hottest on record: UN
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The world will need to increase efforts against climate change three-to-fivefold to prevent a 1.5-2 degree Celsius rise in temperature, a UN report found. The 2015-2019 period will be the hottest on record.
September 22nd 2019, 2:41 pm
Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 Borussia Dortmund - live
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Looking for a win that would take them into second, Lucien Favre's side have conceded late on in the second half. Follow the action from Frankfurt on DW's LIVE blog.
September 22nd 2019, 1:52 pm
Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Borussia Dortmund - live
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Looking for a win that would take them into second, Lucien Favre's side have retaken the lead in Frankfurt through Jadon Sancho. Follow the action from Frankfurt on DW's LIVE blog.
September 22nd 2019, 1:41 pm
Five EU interior ministers want quotas for shipwrecked refugees
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At a meeting in Malta, the three largest countries in the EU want to find a solution to the issue of distributing migrants. Will other countries follow their lead? Bernd Riegert reports.
September 22nd 2019, 1:41 pm
Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Borussia Dortmund - live
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Looking for a win that would take them into second, Lucien Favre's side have been pegged back on the stroke of half-time by Frankfurt. Follow the action from Frankfurt on DW's LIVE blog.
September 22nd 2019, 12:52 pm
Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Borussia Dortmund - live
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Looking for a win that would take them into second, Lucien Favre's side have taken an early lead against Frankfurt through Axel Witsel. Follow the action from Frankfurt on DW's LIVE blog.
September 22nd 2019, 12:20 pm
Iran 'assures' FIFA women can attend World Cup qualifier
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Attention has been focused on Iran since a woman killed herself after being detained for trying to enter a football match. FIFA has been pushing for Iran to lift a 40-year-old ban on women attending matches.
September 22nd 2019, 12:20 pm
Nobel laureates on a quest for world peace
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Juan Manuel Santos, Lech Walesa, David Trimble, Jody Williams and Shirin Ebadi are analyzing the reasons for global conflict. Although they point to three issues in particular, there are others as well.
September 22nd 2019, 12:20 pm
Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund in Frankfurt - live
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Looking for a win that would take them into second, Lucien Favre's side are hoping to build on the strong display at home against Barcelona in the week. In their way, a team that struggled in their European opener.
September 22nd 2019, 12:04 pm
Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi ends hunger strike, says wife
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The wife of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi says he has ended his hunger strike after being visited in jail by a Saudi human rights commissioner. Badawi was lashed publicly and jailed in 2014 for allegedly insulting Islam.
September 22nd 2019, 12:04 pm
Is Modi-Trump Houston rally an endorsement of India's Kashmir policy?
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a rally with US President Donald Trump in the US state of Texas. What implications could the event have on the Indian leader's controversial Kashmir actions? DW analyzes.
September 22nd 2019, 11:53 am
Formula 1: Sebastian Vettel claims Singapore GP win for the fifth time
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Sebastian Vettel wins the Singapore Grand Prix for the fifth time in his career at the end of a gruelling street circuit showdown under the floodlights. The race was Ferrari's first one-two since Hungary 2017.
September 22nd 2019, 10:20 am
UAE's first official synagogue to be complete by 2022
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The synagogue will be part of a multi-faith complex in Abu Dhabi. The intention is to create a space for inter-religious dialogue and peaceful co-existence.
September 22nd 2019, 10:20 am
Formula 1: Sebastian Vettel on course for victory in Singapore - live blog
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Sebastian Vettel is on course to pick up his first win since August 2018 in the Singapore Grand Prix. Follow all the action from what promises to be another thrilling race in the DW live blog.
September 22nd 2019, 10:05 am
Hong Kong protesters trash subway station, stage mall rally
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Riot police were called after a small masked group vandalized ticket machines and smashed surveillance cameras. A planned airport takeover failed to materialize but many stores shut when protesters rallied at a mall.
September 22nd 2019, 9:35 am
Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund in Frankfurt - live buildup
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Looking for a win that would take them into second, Lucien Favre's side are hoping to build on the strong display at home against Barcelona in the week. In their way, a team that struggled in their European opener.
September 22nd 2019, 9:20 am
Debut with the Berlin Philharmonic: Santtu Matias Rouvali
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A young conductor on the way up, and yet another musician from the small country of Finland to rock the world of classical music: Santtu Matias Rouvali just had his first performance with the Berlin Philharmonic.
September 22nd 2019, 9:05 am
Formula 1: Charles Leclerc eyes third straight win - live blog
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Charles Leclerc is defending pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix as he goes in search of a third straight win. Follow all the action from what promises to be another thrilling race in the DW live blog.
September 22nd 2019, 8:35 am
Moscow's forgotten periphery
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Moscow's Chertanovo district is a social flashpoint: Residents are poor, the area decrepit and the rich city center far away. And city planners warn that this inequality will only get worse if things don't change.
September 22nd 2019, 8:20 am
No-deal Brexit would mean Irish border controls, says EU's Juncker
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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said he is convinced Brexit will happen. He underlined that if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, it will lead to a hard Irish border.
September 22nd 2019, 7:32 am
Greta Thunberg kicks off UN Youth Climate Summit
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The climate summit came just a day after millions of people took to the streets across the world as part of the Global Climate Strike. Thunberg hit out at older generations for doing little to curb carbon emissions.
September 22nd 2019, 7:32 am
UN welcomes Yemen rebels' offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
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The UN envoy for Yemen has said the Houthis' offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia could bring an end to the devastating war in the country. News of the offer came a week after a crippling attack on Saudi oil facilities.
September 22nd 2019, 7:17 am
Icelandic broadcaster fined for Hatari's pro-Palestinian protest at Eurovision
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The Icelandic sadomasochistic band Hatari had displayed scarves with Palestinian flags at the contest in Israel. Eurovision rules prohibit political messages during the competition.
September 22nd 2019, 7:02 am
Tanzania 'not sharing' data on suspected Ebola cases: WHO
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The World Health Organization has said it learned the east African country has one confirmed and two suspected cases of Ebola. The latest outbreak has already spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda.
September 22nd 2019, 5:32 am
Iran accuses foreign forces of raising Gulf 'insecurity'
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sharply criticized the presence of foreign troops in the Gulf after the US deployed more soldiers to the Middle East. He also vowed to present a peace plan for the volatile region.
September 22nd 2019, 5:17 am
Angela Merkel, defense minister to fly to US on two planes
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The German chancellor and the defense minister will fly concurrently to the east coast of the US on separate jets. Merkel is attending the UN climate summit days after announcing a major drive to cut emissions.
September 22nd 2019, 3:26 am
UK, Dutch royals mark 75 years since WWII Battle of Arnhem
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Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands took part in a ceremony to remember the failed WWII mission. September 1944 saw Operation Market Garden drop nearly 35,000 paratroopers behind enemy lines.
September 22nd 2019, 3:14 am
Germany to join alliance to phase out coal
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In the wake of the global student climate strike, Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said Germany would move further in its efforts to phase out coal. Berlin is hoping to shut down all its coal-powered plants by 2038.
September 22nd 2019, 1:56 am
Nicaragua police quash opposition protest
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Protesters took to the streets in Nicaragua's capital, but were met with repression. Protests have been banned by authorities since last year, when an anti-government movement swept the nation.
September 21st 2019, 10:12 pm
UN welcomes Yemen rebels' offer to halt Saudi attacks
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The UN envoy for Yemen has said the Houthis' offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia could bring an end to the devastating war in the country. News of the offer came a week after a crippling attack on Saudi oil facilities.
September 21st 2019, 9:58 pm
Haiti fuel shortages spark violent protests
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Crippling fuel shortages have triggered large anti-government protests in Haiti, bringing cities to a standstill. Angry demonstrators are demanding President Jovenel Moise step down amid corruption allegations.
September 21st 2019, 5:54 pm
Greta Thunberg kicks off UN's youth climate summit
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The climate summit came just a day after millions of people took to the streets across the world as part of the Global Climate Strike. Thunberg hit out at older generations for doing little to curb carbon emissions.
September 21st 2019, 5:54 pm
Albania jolted by strong earthquake, dozens reported injured
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A 5.6-magnitude earthquake has shaken central Albania, injuring dozens of people and damaging buildings. The government said it was the most powerful quake to hit the Balkan country in nearly 30 years.
September 21st 2019, 3:55 pm
Iran's Revolutionary Guard ready for 'any scenario' as tensions escalate
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard has said it is "ready for any scenario" and will retaliate if Iran is targeted. The warning came as the US approved the deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia, Tehran's arch foe in the region.
September 21st 2019, 2:23 pm
Brazil’s fight against dengue: A race against time
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The number of dengue virus infections in Brazil has gone up 600% in 2019. Our report from the state of Sergipe looks at why the fight against the illness and its carrier, the tiger mosquito, is so difficult.
September 21st 2019, 2:07 pm
UK, Dutch royals mark 75 years since WWII Battle of Arnhem blunder
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Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands took part in a ceremony to remember the failed WWII mission. September 1944 saw Operation Market Garden drop nearly 35,000 paratroopers behind enemy lines.
September 21st 2019, 1:23 pm
Ukraine summit in Paris delayed amid continued bickering
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A new Normandy-format meeting to end the war in eastern Ukraine has proven difficult to put together. Breakthroughs leading to peace have been elusive as negotiations have devolved into a political tug-of-war.
September 21st 2019, 12:53 pm
Suspect arrested in Greece over 1985 TWA plane hijacking
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The Lebanese man was allegedly involved in the 1985 hijacking of the Trans World Airlines flight and the murder of an American naval officer. Greek authorities say there was a Europe-wide arrest warrant out for the man.
September 21st 2019, 12:37 pm
Solomon Islands establishes diplomatic ties with China
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Solomon Islands says the decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China was based on "national needs." The development leaves Taiwan more isolated than ever.
September 21st 2019, 11:53 am
Germany looks to Mexico to help tackle nursing-care crisis
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A shortage of qualified staff to work in German care homes has prompted a visit to Mexico by Health Minister Jens Spahn. A speedy visa process is one of the perks being offered to lure skilled workers.
September 21st 2019, 11:53 am
No transparency: Who pays for Africa's election campaigns?
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Election campaigns are expensive in Africa, too. Since in many countries there are no government subsidies, the parties depend on private donations. But often there are no legal regulations — a dangerous situation.
September 21st 2019, 10:51 am
Troubled Thomas Cook requests UK state bailout to avoid collapse
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Britain's second-largest tour operator could leave 150,000 passengers stranded if it goes under this weekend. After failing to finalize a rescue deal with its lenders, the firm has now asked for UK government aid.
September 21st 2019, 10:51 am
South Africa struggles to combat its problems with violence
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Criminality seems to have become an established part of society in the rainbow nation. Murder, rape and xenophobia have painted a dark picture of South Africa. The country is searching for solutions — but will they work?
September 21st 2019, 9:33 am
Behind the scenes of war reporting at Berlin's Human Rights Film Festival
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Films and panels at the Human Rights Film Festival look into the work of reporters in conflict zones. From legendary foreign correspondent Marie Colvin to citizen journalists, here's how war reporting is changing.
September 21st 2019, 9:21 am
Trump's reported urging of Ukraine on Biden probe 'a staggering abuse of power'
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The revelation by The Wall Street Journal was related to a whistleblower complaint about Trump. The US president said it was "dumb" to think he would say something inappropriate in phone calls with foreign leaders.
September 21st 2019, 8:21 am
Oktoberfest: Tens of thousands storm gates as Munich beer festival opens
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Tens of thousands of people were on hand at the start of Munich's Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival. An hour ahead of the official opening, several tents had already closed their doors due to overcrowding.
September 21st 2019, 7:51 am
Hong Kong: Police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to scatter protesters
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After a peaceful march through an outlying area of Hong Kong, fresh clashes broke out between a group of activists and police. In another area, pro-Beijing residents ripped down the protest group's posters.
September 21st 2019, 7:21 am
French police fire tear gas, arrest yellow vest protesters
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French authorities have warned against yellow vest protesters infiltrating climate demonstrations planned in Paris. Thousands of police were on the streets of the French capital to disperse protesters.
September 21st 2019, 6:51 am
US lifts tariffs on 400 Chinese goods as Trump talks tough on China
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The US has removed tariffs on over 400 Chinese goods after American firms complained that the levies would cause economic hardship. But trade talks between the world's top two economies remain on a delicate footing.
September 21st 2019, 5:30 am
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps over privacy concerns
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Facebook has said it has reviewed millions of apps and suspended tens of thousands out of privacy concerns. The ongoing probe was launched in response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
September 21st 2019, 2:17 am
Critics slam US-El Salvador asylum deal as 'cynical and absurd'
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The White House reportedly plans to help El Salvador host US-bound asylum-seekers from neighboring countries. Experts blasted the Trump administration for sending migrants to one of the world's most dangerous countries.
September 20th 2019, 11:42 pm
Trump's reported urging Ukraine on Biden probe 'a staggering abuse of power'
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The revelation by The Wall Street Journal was related to a whistleblower complaint about Trump. The US president said it was "dumb" to think he would say something innappropriate in phone calls with foreign leaders.
September 20th 2019, 9:58 pm
Protests in Egypt demand el-Sissi's ouster
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Small anti-government protests have broken out in Cairo and other Egyptian cities. Such public shows of dissent against strongman President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi are rare in the country.
September 20th 2019, 9:12 pm
US to send troops to Saudi Arabia after oil strike
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US President Donald Trump has approved sending troops to Saudi Arabia to aid the country's air defenses. The move comes after a strike that damaged key Saudi oil facilities.
September 20th 2019, 8:12 pm
Yemen rebels vow to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
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The announcement comes a week after Houthi rebels clamed responsibility for a strike that crippled a key Saudi oil facility. The rebel group says the move is part of a peace plan to end the devastating conflict in Yemen.
September 20th 2019, 8:12 pm
Yemen rebels say they'll halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
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The announcement comes a week after Houthi rebels clamed responsibility for a strike that crippled a key Saudi oil facility. The rebel group says the move is part of a peace plan to end the devastating conflict in Yemen.
September 20th 2019, 6:53 pm
Area 51: Storm in a teacup as 'raid' fizzles out
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Around 100 people gathered at the entrance to the secretive US military base before dispersing peacefully. More than 2 million people had originally answered the "Storm Area 51" Facebook event.
September 20th 2019, 6:23 pm
Opinion: The eco-warriors of climate protection
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Germany is only responsible for around 2% of the world's carbon emissions. And there's a quick and easy way to reduce that even further, as DW's Felix Steiner argues in this polemic.
September 20th 2019, 6:10 pm
US announces more sanctions against Iran following Saudi attacks
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US President Donald Trump has called them the 'highest sanctions ever imposed on a country.' The announcement was made in a wide-ranging press conference with Australian PM Scott Morrison.
September 20th 2019, 6:10 pm
Russia jails Jehovah's Witnesses for alleged extremism
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A Russian court has sentenced six Jehovah's Witnesses to jail for belonging to an "extremist organization" in the western city of Satatov. Since 2017 the movement founded in the USA has been outlawed in Russia.
September 20th 2019, 5:40 pm
Bundesliga: Mainz lose the game but win the day
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Mainz might have lost on matchday 5 because they couldn't stop Amine Harit, but the club's efforts to join the Global Climate Strike mean they won the day. This is a club of action, both on and off the pitch.
September 20th 2019, 5:23 pm
Sieren’s China: A rocky silk road
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The West still regards China’s "New Silk Road" project with distrust but many countries are benefiting from Chinese investments, says DW’S Frank Sieren.
September 20th 2019, 2:37 pm
Diyanet: The Turkish religious authority that makes millions
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Turkey's highest religious authority brings in huge profits, say analysts. But as a historic brewery in Istanbul faces demolition for a dormitory, critics argue that such profiteering is not in line with Islam.
September 20th 2019, 2:07 pm
Electric cars: Low earners may never get to drive one
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Already struggling to keep aging vehicles on the road, low-wage workers could be forgotten in the electomobility age. Climate crisis or not, policymakers face increasing pressure to ensure everyone can stay mobile.
September 20th 2019, 1:53 pm
Merkel's Cabinet agrees 'climate packet,' environmentalists say it's paltry
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Germany's Cabinet has agreed a climate packet, including carbon dioxide pricing via emission certificates, costlier fuels, cheaper rail, and a ban on oil heaters from 2026. A leading Green was "bitterly disappointed."
September 20th 2019, 12:23 pm
What is the Bundesliga doing for the climate?
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Hundreds of thousands demonstrated for a better climate in Germany - and on the weekend, hundreds of thousands will make the pilgrimage to Bundesliga stadiums, which has a huge carbon impact. What to do, Bundesliga?
September 20th 2019, 12:23 pm
Global climate strike protest in Berlin bridges generations as adults join in
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In Germany, Fridays for Future protests have moved beyond a children's rally.
September 20th 2019, 11:53 am
Austria to give citizenship to descendants of Nazi victims
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Austrian lawmakers have voted to provide path to Austrian citizenship for descendants of people who had been forced out of the country by the Nazis. Great-grandchildren of Nazi victims would also be eligible.
September 20th 2019, 11:23 am
Labour of love? Jeremy Corbyn under pressure to deliver
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UK's Labour goes into its party conference this weekend with a leader who wants to remain "neutral" in any second Brexit referendum. Could that be a recipe for disaster for the party and the country?
September 20th 2019, 11:23 am
Seniors outsmart con men posing as police in Cologne
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Tricksters posing as police officers have been arrested in the German city of Cologne. Police in the city say a con seeking to rob seniors of their savings has been going on for years and is getting worse.
September 20th 2019, 11:23 am
Hong Kong protesters personal data leaked by Russian website
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A website registered on a Russian domain has shared detailed personal information of dozens of Hong Kong protesters and journalists. Observers view it as another serious blow to the city's dwindling civil liberties.
September 20th 2019, 10:20 am
Bundesliga: Frankfurt's firepower under the microscope ahead of Dortmund test
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The Eagles have struggled this season to shake off the ghosts of last campaign's dazzling attacking displays. Adi Hütter's side must now show against Dortmund that they still have the firepower to match the big teams.
September 20th 2019, 10:20 am
Building bridges: International Youth Library in Munich celebrates 70 years
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The world's largest children's library is in Munich. The International Youth Library was founded by a Jewish writer shortly after the end of WWII as a "harbinger of peace."
September 20th 2019, 9:50 am
Eintracht's firepower under the microscope ahead of Borussia Dortmund test
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The Eagles have struggled this season to shake off the ghosts of last campaign's dazzling attacking displays. Adi Hütter's side must now show against Dortmund that they still have the firepower to match the big teams.
September 20th 2019, 9:50 am
Returned migrant shot dead in Libya
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A Sudanese man has been shot dead after Libyan coast guards seized the migrant boat he was on and returned it to shore. The incident highlights concerns about EU cooperation with the Libyan authorities on migration.
September 20th 2019, 9:21 am
Russian actor Pavel Ustinov freed pending appeal
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A Moscow court has released 24-year-old actor Pavel Ustinov from jail following public outcry. He had been arrested near an opposition rally and jailed to three and a half years for allegedly injuring a police officer.
September 20th 2019, 8:02 am
+++ Global climate strike: Africa roundup live +++
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Thousands of protests and events are planned all around Africa to call for urgent action against climate change. Get the latest news on the Friday for Future climate strike.
September 20th 2019, 6:51 am
Trees can stay despite leaves annoying neighbor: German court
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People have to live with leaves falling from their neighbor's trees, a German court has ruled. But tree owners do have to stick to some regulations.
September 20th 2019, 6:32 am
MOSAiC: Great Arctic expedition starts
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For one year, a research ship called "Polarstern" will drift through the frozen Arctic. Researchers want to better understand the influence of the Arctic on climate, says cruise leader Christian Haas in a DW interview.
September 20th 2019, 6:21 am
Pierre Cardin: Iconic fashion designer honored in 'Fashion Futurist' show
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The French designer shaped fashion in the 1960s and '70s with bold colors, futuristic shapes and a daring mix of fabrics. This revolutionary fashion moment is being celebrated in a new exhibition in Düsseldorf.
September 20th 2019, 6:01 am
Judge tells German politician to put up with derogatory online comments
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A court decision that insulting, misogynistic online posts targeting a Greens lawmaker were "allowable" has met with widespread outrage. Renate Künast called the ruling sent a "catastrophic signal."
September 20th 2019, 6:01 am
Europe's most beautiful cities: Athens
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Imperfect, raw and vibrant: In the nightlife districts of the Greek capital Athens, young life pulsates and ancient cultural treasures such as the Acropolis are always worth a visit.
September 20th 2019, 5:16 am
Conspiracies are 'always theories of power'
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Whether it's Area 51, the moon landing or the 9/11 attacks, it feels like a disproportionate amount of conspiracy theories have something to do with the US. Expert Michael Butter says that's not quite true.
September 20th 2019, 5:01 am
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi goes on prison hunger strike
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Saudi dissident Raif Badawi has started a hunger strike as the conditions of his imprisonment have reportedly worsened. The blogger had been arrested and lashed for insulting the country's strict interpretation of Islam.
