US attack on press freedom gains supporters
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The violence, hate and mockery aimed at the media in the United States reflect how freedom of the press is being eroded. Donald Trump's anti-media strategy is also finding imitators in other Western democratic states.
June 1st 2020, 6:40 pm
George Floyd latest: Official autopsy declares death 'homicide'
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George Floyd died of "asphyxiation from sustained pressure" in police custody, according to an independent autopsy. The local medical examiner has said the manner of death was "homicide." Follow DW for the latest.
June 1st 2020, 6:11 pm
George Floyd protests latest: Autopsy shows suffocation as cause of death
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George Floyd, an unarmed African America, died of "asphyxiation from sustained pressure" in police custody, according to an independent autopsy. His death has triggered a wave of protests. Follow DW for the latest.
June 1st 2020, 5:53 pm
Berlin police break up floating 'party protest'
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A protest in support of Berlin's shuttered club scene was shut down after the event swelled into a massive party. Social distancing became increasingly difficult after hundreds of boats and over 1,500 people joined in.
June 1st 2020, 5:23 pm
George Floyd protests latest: Private autopsy shows suffocation as cause of death
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George Floyd, an unarmed African America, died of "asphyxiation from sustained pressure" in police custody, according to an independent autopsy. His death has triggered a wave of protests. Follow DW for the latest.
June 1st 2020, 5:11 pm
Belarus' Lukashenko outlaws protests, arrests opponents
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Belarus has seen a spark in protests since President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed he will run for a sixth term in office. He said he won’t allow a "color revolution" after his main political opponent was jailed.
June 1st 2020, 4:41 pm
Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern Munich formidable again, Werder Bremen still alive
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Bayern Munich showed no sign of slowing down after their midweek win over Borussia Dortmund. But with the title race run, the battle to avoid relegation is proving dramatic — Bremen's upturn leaves Düsseldorf in bother.
June 1st 2020, 4:41 pm
Coronavirus latest: Europe opens up for tourism
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The first day of June has seen lockdown restrictions eased in a number of European countries. People from Athens to Amsterdam are flocking to museums and bars for the first time in months. Follow DW for the latest.
June 1st 2020, 4:41 pm
Survey: Only half of Germans keen to vaccinate against coronavirus
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One in two Germans would vaccinate against the virus, if a vaccine were to be made available, according to a survey released by YouGov. One in five said they would not be vaccinated.
June 1st 2020, 3:35 pm
US heads into a new week shaken by police brutality protests
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US cities are bracing for further unrest after being rocked by six days of anti-police brutality protests. President Donald Trump has been criticized for failing to call for unity, instead calling state leaders "weak."
June 1st 2020, 2:51 pm
Coronavirus in Yemen: A country on the brink
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Yemen has suffered through years of civil war, poverty and cholera — and now COVID-19 is also rampant. Aid organizations say the country is on the brink of collapse.
June 1st 2020, 2:51 pm
Coronavirus outbreak traced to German hookah bar
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City officials in Göttingen have traced a coronavirus outbreak to a hookah lounge. According to restrictions, the shisha bar shouldn't have been open. More than 300 people have now been put under quarantine.
June 1st 2020, 2:20 pm
Sweden launches probe into handling of pandemic
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The Nordic country has decided to hasten a probe into its handling of the coronavirus crisis amid mounting pressure from both left and right parties. A significant number of fatalities were found in nursing homes.
June 1st 2020, 1:50 pm
Ebola: Congo declares new epidemic
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Following four deaths in western Congo, 1,000km from the ongoing outbreak, authorities have reported a new Ebola epidemic. "COVID-19 is not the only health threat people face," WHO chief Tedros said.
June 1st 2020, 1:50 pm
Hamilton: elite F1 'silent' amid racist injustice
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Champion driver Lewis Hamilton has slammed "white-dominated" Formula One for its week-long silence over America's George Floyd death and racism. Basketball's Michael Jordan says he's "truly pained."
June 1st 2020, 1:20 pm
Coronavirus severely disrupts cancer, diabetes care – WHO
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A new WHO study has shown the partial or complete interruption of health services for people with non-communicative diseases. The countries surveyed showed a 49% slash in diabetes care and a 42% cut in cancer care.
June 1st 2020, 12:45 pm
Survey: Half of Germans would vaccinate against coronavirus
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One in two Germans would vaccinate against the virus, if a vaccine were to be made available, according to a survey released by YouGov. One in five said they would not be vaccinated.
June 1st 2020, 12:34 pm
Coronavirus pandemic further strains US-China relations
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Mistrust and rivalry have been simmering between the US and China for years. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this has given way to open hostility. Could this lead to a new Cold War?
June 1st 2020, 12:34 pm
Coronavirus and sports: Fans back in stadiums in Hungary
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In the month when the football season would be finishing, many leagues are close to returning. In Hungary, fans are back in stadiums. Here are the latest updates on how the coronavirus is affecting the world of sport.
June 1st 2020, 10:32 am
Lufthansa accepts terms of EU-Germany rescue deal
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German airline Lufthansa has accepted the conditions of a bail-out deal agreed by the EU and Germany last week. The deal will see Lufthansa give up take-off and landline slots and aircraft to other airlines.
June 1st 2020, 10:01 am
Africans in Germany lose their church communities
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Many in the African diaspora consider their church community a home away from home. But the coronavirus pandemic often makes it difficult for expatriates to maintain social networks and practice their faith.
June 1st 2020, 9:47 am
Coronavirus wreaks havoc on Cambodia's tourism industry
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With foreign tourists not visiting Cambodia, an increasing number of people find it difficult to make ends meet. Experts say the tourism industry will take years to revive. Ate Hoekstra reports from Siem Reap.
June 1st 2020, 8:47 am
Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter admits US probe led to resignation
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The former FIFA president accused American authorities of changing attitudes during its corruption investigation after his resignation. He also took some shots at current FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
June 1st 2020, 8:01 am
Coronavirus: Is it too early to ease lockdown restrictions in India?
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Despite a surge in COVID-19 infections, the Indian government plans to lift lockdown measures, which were imposed to contain the virus spread. Health experts are skeptical of the move. Murali Krishnan reports.
June 1st 2020, 7:30 am
German politician's killing leaves unanswered questions, one year on
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One year ago, Walter Lübcke, a member of Angela Merkel’s conservatives, was shot and killed in his garden, allegedly by a far-right extremist. Germany stepped up measures at tackling extremism in the wake of his death.
June 1st 2020, 7:30 am
Black Lives Matter: Jadon Sancho leads Bundesliga players' show of support
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As demonstrations against police brutality and racism continue in the US, big Bundesliga names have used their platform to show their solidarity and help spread the message.
June 1st 2020, 6:44 am
Football fans in Hungary allowed back into stadiums
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Hungary became the first country in Europe to allow football clubs to reopen their stadiums to fans, however, under certain conditions due to the coronavirus.
June 1st 2020, 6:44 am
Opinion: George Floyd killing opens racism wounds for European blacks
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"There's no relief for me that I live in Germany," writes DW's Chiponda Chimbelu, as he reflects on the European reaction to the killing of George Floyd. It's a moment for Europe to reflect on its own racism, he adds.
June 1st 2020, 5:59 am
Can circuses survive the COVID-19 crisis?
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Circuses are among the cultural enterprises particularly affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. Small, long-established family businesses are struggling to survive — and even global giant Cirque du Soleil is suffering.
June 1st 2020, 4:59 am
Will coronavirus help 'greedy' pharma reset reputation?
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The pharmaceutical industry has often been castigated, especially in the US, for being profit-driven. Now, many are saying the coronavirus crisis offers a perfect opportunity to the industry to boost its image.
June 1st 2020, 4:59 am
Lawyers cash in on coronavirus pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted governments around the world to take dramatic and sometimes unprecedented measures to protect public health. However some legal firms are looking to cash in on these measures.
June 1st 2020, 4:59 am
Germany wants to mediate between US and China during EU presidency
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Germany does not want trade tensions between the US and China to become "irreconcilable," Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said. Germany assumes the European Union’s rotating presidency next month.
June 1st 2020, 3:59 am
African Americans face deadly endemic police violence in US
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The killing of George Floyd has triggered nationwide protests in the US. But they also reflect larger frustrations with policing and the disproportionate number of African Americans killed by officers.
June 1st 2020, 3:59 am
US cities impose curfews as anti-police brutality protests persist
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Peaceful protests took place across US cities, but pockets of looting prompted officials to introduce curfews to avoid violence. President Trump blamed the far left for violence, while others pointed to the far right.
June 1st 2020, 1:28 am
Career foreign fighters fuel conflict in the Middle East
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Thousands of foreign fighters have returned to their home countries after fighting with terror groups. But those who stay behind and move on to other conflicts pose an ever-growing risk to the region and their homeland.
June 1st 2020, 1:10 am
School's out? Teachers in England blast unsafe reopening plans
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Teachers are scared and angry. They feel out of their depth having to make "life or death" decisions for their pupils and themselves. The British government, however, is sticking to its plans to gradually reopen schools.
May 31st 2020, 11:04 pm
Tropical storm Amanda batters El Salvador
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El Salvador declared a state of emergency, as the first tropical storm of the season in the Pacific Ocean made landfall. Sustained rains threaten to cause mudslides and floods in the coming days, authorities warned.
May 31st 2020, 10:54 pm
Coronavirus latest: Brazil cases top 500,000
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Brazil has registered more than half-a-million cases of COVID-19. The World bank warns the pandemic will cause poverty to double in the West Bank. Follow DW for the latest.
May 31st 2020, 8:35 pm
'Wrapped Reichstag' artist Christo dies, aged 84
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He was most famous for wrapping huge buildings and spaces, such as the Reichstag in Berlin and Paris' Pont-Neuf. American-Bulgarian artist Christo has died at the age of 84.
May 31st 2020, 6:19 pm
Munich bans use of Nazi 'Jewish star' at coronavirus protests
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Anti-lockdown protesters in Germany have come under fire for appropriating the horrors of the Holocaust. Several have dressed up as concentration camp prisoners and put on Nazi-era stars reading: "unvaccinated."
May 31st 2020, 6:19 pm
Opinion: Systemic racism is the real 'American carnage'
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A majority of white Americans still cannot come to terms with what black people have known forever: Racism is systemic, systematic, and nowhere near gone. White America must step up not just for peace, but for justice.
May 31st 2020, 4:33 pm
Opinion: Athletes deserve freedom of expression
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A handful of Bundesliga players signaled support for the fight against racism after the killing of George Floyd. DW's Jonathan Harding says they have every right to do so — and now is the time to offer support.
May 31st 2020, 4:17 pm
Anti-racism protests spread to Berlin and London
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Outcry over the killing of George Floyd has gone international, with people taking to the streets Berlin and London to show solidarity with US protesters. In Germany, soccer stars wore t-shirts and knelt in support.
May 31st 2020, 4:03 pm
Bundesliga: The bizarre reality of attending a ghost game
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Ghost games are curious occasions for players, but journalists are also adjusting to the new normal in the Bundesliga. DW's Tom Gennoy watched Wolfsburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt from a spacious Volkswagen Arena press box.
May 31st 2020, 3:17 pm
India expels two Pakistani officials on 'espionage' charges
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India's foreign ministry said the two officials at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi were involved in spying activities. The move is likely to increase tension between the two nuclear-armed South Asian countries.
May 31st 2020, 3:17 pm
Opinion: America must wake up to the reality of racism
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A majority of white Americans still cannot come to terms with what black people have known forever: Racism is systemic, systematic, and nowhere near gone. White America must step up not just for peace, but for justice.
May 31st 2020, 3:03 pm
George Floyd protests: Trump, officials blame extremist 'outsiders' for violence
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Both far-right and far-left groups have been blamed for violence at recent US anti-racism protests, with videos showing white people escalating tensions. Black protesters worry that they'll end up in the crossfire.
May 31st 2020, 3:03 pm
Coronavirus latest: Sweden sees no new deaths for first time in 11 weeks
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Praised and denounced for its unorthodox approx to tackling COVID-19, Sweden has reported its first day with zero deaths since March 11. Spain seeks one last extension of the state of emergency. Follow DW for the latest.
May 31st 2020, 1:27 pm
Opinion: Bruno Labbadia is more than a firefighter at Hertha Berlin
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Hertha Berlin's PR crises involving Jürgen Klinsmann and then Salomon Kalou already feel like a long time ago. Bruno Labbadia is inspiring a renaissance that has helped the clubs' off-field problems fade away.
May 31st 2020, 1:27 pm
Coronavirus latest: Sweden sees no new deaths for first time 11 weeks
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Praised and denounced for its unorthodox approx to tackling COVID-19, Sweden has reported its first day with zero deaths since March 11. Spain seeks one last extension of the state of emergency. Follow DW for the latest.
May 31st 2020, 1:14 pm
Coronavirus latest: Sweden see no new deaths for first time 11 weeks
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Praised and denounced for its unorthodox approx to tackling COVID-19, Sweden has reported its first day with zero deaths since March 11. Spain seeks one last extension of the state of emergency. Follow DW for the latest.
May 31st 2020, 12:57 pm
EU urges post-Brexit trade deal amid coronavirus crisis
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Ahead of the fourth round of Brexit talks, the EU's chief negotiator says the economic fallout from COVID-19 makes a trade deal all the more vital. Michel Barnier also accused the UK of falling behind on its commitments.
May 31st 2020, 11:27 am
George Floyd killing: Curfews ignored as US race protests rage
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Protesters have defied night-time curfews, as anger at the police killing of George Floyd spreads to more US cities. The Trump administration backed down on a threat to send in the military.
May 31st 2020, 11:14 am
SpaceX Dragon capsule docks with International Space Station
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Some 19 hours after blast-off from Florida, the capsule built by Elon Musk's private space firm has arrived at its destination. NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will spend up to four months on the ISS.
May 31st 2020, 10:44 am
George Floyd killing: US race protests spread to dozens of cities
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Curfews have been ordered in scores of US cities to quell violent protests over the killings of black people. President Trump has warned state leaders to get tough or he'll send in the military.
May 31st 2020, 8:56 am
Germany's churches reimagined: Practicing faith in a pandemic
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Plexiglass, silent organs and disinfectant — this is the new normal in Germany's churches. With several outbreaks traced back to religious services, church leaders are trying to balance spiritual needs and health risks.
May 31st 2020, 3:06 am
German industry demands subsidies for fossil fuel cars
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Germany's carmakers have demanded a sales rebate on new diesel and petrol cars. The powerful lobby has been backed up in its calls by state premiers and industry groups.
May 31st 2020, 2:52 am
George Floyd killing: Fresh protests as Trump threatens to call in US military
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Donald Trump said he was willing to use the military if state leaders don't get "tougher" on anti-police brutality protests. Renewed unrest across the US on Saturday has prompted multiple cities to introduce curfews.
May 30th 2020, 11:06 pm
George Floyd killing: Trump threatens to call in military as US cities see fresh protests
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Donald Trump said he was willing to use the military if state leaders don't get "tougher" on anti-police brutality protests. Renewed unrest across the US on Saturday has prompted multiple cities to introduce curfews.
May 30th 2020, 9:35 pm
Trump postpones G7 summit, calls for expansion
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US President Donald Trump said is pushing the G7 summit to September. He also called the group's current format "very outdated," and said its membership should include Russia, Australia, South Korea and India.
May 30th 2020, 9:35 pm
Coronavirus latest: Global cases pass 6 million
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Brazil has recorded a record number of new COVID-19 cases within 24 hours. Authorities are concerned that ongoing protests across the US will lead to fresh outbreaks of coronavirus. Follow DW for the latest.
May 30th 2020, 9:35 pm
Afghanistan: Journalist killed in Kabul roadside bombing
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The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a minibus explosion that left two dead and seven injured in Kabul. The vehicle was carrying employees of a local television station.
May 30th 2020, 8:19 pm
George Floyd killing: Trump threatens to call in military as US cities brace for further unrest
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Trump said he was willing to use the military if state leaders don't get "tougher" on anti-police brutality protests. The unrest began after George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis and has since spread across the US.
May 30th 2020, 5:47 pm
SpaceX rocket ship blasts off on historic flight to International Space Station
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After being delayed by bad weather, the Falcon 9 rocket has lifted off from Florida — the first launch of astronauts into orbit by a private firm. It's also NASA's first human spaceflight from US soil in nearly a decade.
May 30th 2020, 4:47 pm
Polish priests defy bishop amid pedophilia scandal
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Priests in the Polish diocese of Kalisz refused to sign letters of loyalty to their bishop after a child abuse cover-up. More and more Catholics in Poland are calling on the Church to properly investigate such crimes.
May 30th 2020, 4:02 pm
Coronavirus latest: Angela Merkel says Germany has 'passed' COVID-19 test so far
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The German chancellor expressed optimism for the country's future after its citizens showed "reason and responsibility for others." Nevertheless, she warned the battle is far from over. Follow DW for the latest.
May 30th 2020, 4:02 pm
SpaceX rocket blasts off on historic flight to International Space Station
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After being delayed by bad weather, the Falcon 9 rocket has lifted off from Florida — the first launch of astronauts into orbit by a private firm. It's also NASA's first human spaceflight from US soil in nearly a decade.
May 30th 2020, 4:02 pm
Bundesliga: 'Ghost games' have killed home advantage
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Since the Bundesliga has returned without fans, home teams are winning only 20 percent of the time. This phenomenon puts smaller clubs at a disadvantage — and could play a part in the relegation battle.
May 30th 2020, 4:02 pm
India to ease lockdown despite new daily infections record
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COVID-19 infections have jumped by almost 8,000 in a day. Despite warnings that the pandemic is not at its peak, the New Delhi government plans to lift more lockdown rules from early June.
May 30th 2020, 2:47 pm
DR Congo: Ituri governor appeals for help to stop 'ongoing genocide'
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In an interview with DW, Jean Bamanisa Saidi, governor of Ituri Province in northeastern DRC, has called for international troops to the troubled region. Thousands have been killed by militia in the past three years.
May 30th 2020, 1:47 pm
Climate activists protest Germany's new Datteln 4 coal power plant
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Germany has pledged to phase out coal production by 2038. Protesters think the new Datteln 4 coal power plant in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia should not have been fired up.
May 30th 2020, 12:45 pm
COVID-19: How Botswana artists are making money in lockdown
DW
The coronavirus pandemic has hit hard on all sectors of Botswana. But for artists, social media has become the new way to connect with fans and make money.
May 30th 2020, 12:31 pm
George Floyd killing: US cities deploy National Guard to quell riots
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Protests, some violent, have escalated across the United States with people angry at the killing in police custody of unarmed black man George Floyd. Authorities in Minneapolis have vowed a stronger police presence.
May 30th 2020, 12:15 pm
Germany, France, UK slam Mike Pompeo's Iran sanctions move
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Washington says it plans to revoke sanction waivers for firms from the three European countries operating in Iran. Their foreign ministries say the joint projects ensure the Islamic Republic's nuclear program is safe.
May 30th 2020, 11:44 am
Late repatriates en route to Germany in limbo due to coronavirus pandemic
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Dozens of families of ethnic Germans from post-soviet countries are in distress: unable to travel to Germany due to the coronavirus pandemic they have no fixed abode and own little else apart from packed suitcases.
May 30th 2020, 11:01 am
German transport minister proposes massive infrastructure package: report
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Germany's Transport Minister Andreas Sheuer is proposing a multibillion-euro stimulus plan aimed at boosting investments in digital infrastructure and rail transport, according to a media report.
May 30th 2020, 8:58 am
Hong Kong officials denounce US response to security law
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Top Hong Kong officials have sharply criticized US President Donald Trump's threat to strip the city of its special status, while the city's last British governor says Beijing's moves could lead to a new Cold War.
May 30th 2020, 7:38 am
Is social distancing during coronavirus causing more suicides?
DW
Early figures suggest that despite warnings, Germany's suicide rate has actually decreased during social distancing measures. But mental health is still a concern, and some say its still too early to know the full toll.
May 30th 2020, 7:27 am
Coronavirus latest: Angela Merkel says Germany has 'passed' the test so far
DW
The German chancellor expressed optimism over the future for the country after its citizens showed "reason and responsibility for others." Nevertheless, she warned the battle is far from over. Follow DW for the latest.
May 30th 2020, 7:27 am
My Europe: The coronavirus time machine
DW
The COVID-19 pandemic has confined us to a world of yesterday, one full of nostalgia. But we must remember that the past is never innocent, says Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov. It also harbors political dangers.
May 30th 2020, 7:27 am
Coronavirus: German pianist's 20-hour concert to raise awareness of artists' plight
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The musician will perform "Vexations," by Erik Satie, one of the longest pieces in the history of music. Levit wants to raise awareness of the struggles musicians are enduring amid lockdown.
May 30th 2020, 5:08 am
Will the SpaceX launch fire up US-Russian space travel competition?
DW
The US is resuming crewed space travel with American spacecraft after nearly a decade of relying on Russian aid to reach the ISS. The era of space cooperation between Moscow and Washington may be reaching its end.
May 30th 2020, 4:56 am
Does Finland show the way to universal basic income?
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For two years Finland's government gave 2,000 unemployed citizens €560 a month with no strings attached. It was the first nationwide basic income experiment. The concept is slowly becoming difficult for people to ignore.
May 30th 2020, 2:22 am
In Mexico, coronavirus floods food banks with demand
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Food banks are a lifeline for Mexico's needy, and never more than during the current COVID-19 pandemic. But with a recession looming, they are at risk of losing donations, as Sandra Weiss reports from Puebla, Mexico.
May 30th 2020, 1:07 am
Coronavirus contact tracing reignites Polish privacy debate
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In Poland, the official contact-tracing app released by the government has spurred the debate on privacy and surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics see ample opportunity for abuse.
May 30th 2020, 1:07 am
Russia aims to boost military facilities in Syria
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President Vladimir Putin has called for talks with the Syrian government over expanding Russian military facilities in the country. Moscow currently operates an air base and naval port in Syria.
May 29th 2020, 10:02 pm
Angela Merkel rejects Trump's G7 summit invite: report
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reportedly refused Donald Trump's invite to attend a G7 summit in Washington. The US president is pushing for an in-person event as member countries ease coronavirus restrictions.
May 29th 2020, 10:02 pm
Lufthansa bailout: EU, Germany agree 'compromise' rescue deal
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After extended talks, Brussels and Berlin have reached an agreement over a €9 billion rescue package for German airline Lufthansa. The deal would see the carrier cede take-off and landing slots at two airports.
May 29th 2020, 9:16 pm
Coronavirus latest: Brazil death toll overtakes Spain
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Brazil has reported 27,878 coronavirus deaths, the fifth-highest total in the world. Donald Trump says the US is "terminating" ties with the WHO. Follow DW for the latest.
May 29th 2020, 9:16 pm
Coronavirus latest: Brazil death toll surpasses Spain
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Brazil has reported 27,878 coronavirus deaths, the fifth-highest total in the world. Donald Trump says the US is 'terminating' ties with the WHO. Follow DW for the latest.
May 29th 2020, 8:17 pm
India returns alleged spy bird to Pakistan
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A pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman that flew into Indian territory has been returned after authorities confirmed that it was not a spy. The bird crossed the contentious Kashmir border earlier this week.
May 29th 2020, 8:17 pm
Bundesliga: Leverkusen's Kai Havertz strikes again
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Another week of Bundesliga football, and Kai Havertz delivered another moment of game-changing magic. Without their playmaker, Leverkusen look a different side.
May 29th 2020, 6:31 pm
George Floyd killing: Protests spread across the US
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Protests have escalated across the United States with people angry at the killing in police custody of unarmed black man George Floyd. Minnesota, where the killing took place, will introduce a curfew over the weekend.
May 29th 2020, 6:31 pm
Hong Kong: China slams 'senseless' US and UK move
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Beijing has slammed a US and British gambit to use a UN meeting to condem China over its planned security law for Hong Kong. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump threatened to end the territory's special status.
May 29th 2020, 5:15 pm
Fired Samsung worker climbs down Seoul tower after year-long protest
DW
Dismissed in 1995 for union activism, one man took on South Korea's most powerful conglomerate and has finally reached a settlement. For over 300 days, supporters passed the protester food and clothes using only a rope.
May 29th 2020, 4:47 pm
Mexico: The last centavos for a trip to the food bank
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Food banks are a lifeline for Mexico's needy, and never more than during the current pandemic. But with a recession looming, they are at risk of losing donations, as Sandra Weiss reports from Puebla, Mexico.
May 29th 2020, 4:47 pm
Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of unarmed black man George Floyd
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The officer has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd while in custody. The move follows three days of protests that have escalated into violence.
May 29th 2020, 3:30 pm
Russia expands war presence in Libya
DW
The US has identified over a dozen Russia warplanes in Libya, marking Moscow's first direct venture into the North African country. Experts say it is part of a larger Russian plan to expand its influence in the region.
May 29th 2020, 3:30 pm
Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd's murder
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The officer has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd while in custody. The move follows three days of protests that have escalated into violence.
May 29th 2020, 3:00 pm
North Korean embassy hostel in Berlin locks its doors
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After more than a year of legal disputes, a hostel on the grounds of the North Korean embassy has closed for good. Non-diplomatic use and foreign income generated for Pyongyang was considered a breach of sanctions.
