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Israel at war: What role does its War Cabinet play?

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 19:53
The big question following Iran's weekend attack is how Israel will respond. The Israeli War Cabinet will play a central role in formulating an answer.

Brussels authorities order shutdown of right-wing gathering

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 19:31
Brussels authorities ordered the shutdown of the "national conservatism" conference to "ensure public security." Keynote speaker Nigel Farage called the move "monstrous."

Germany: Third man joins climate hunger strike in Berlin

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 19:21
Three men are now camped outside the office of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to demand more "honesty on the climate catastrophe." The government has denounced what it called a "radical" form of protest.

Middle East updates: IDF strikes kill Hezbollah commanders

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 19:04
Attacks by the Israeli military have killed two Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon, the IDF confirmed. Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister will travel to Israel to talks on how to de-escalate the situation. DW has more.

Middle East updates: IDF strike kills Hezbollah commander

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 19:04
An attack by the Israeli military killed a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, the IDF confirmed. Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister will travel to Israel to talks on how to de-escalate the situation. DW has more.

IMF cuts growth outlook for Germany

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 16:45
The International Monetary Fund has revised its growth outlook for the eurozone's biggest economy by 0.3 percentage points. The German economy is predicted to be the slowest-growing of all G7 states this year.

Ukraine updates: Kyiv 'ran out' of missiles to defend plant

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 16:41
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia was able to destroy a key power plant because Ukraine lacked air defense missiles. He also signed into law a bill revising army mobilization rules. DW has the latest.

Truong My Lan: Is Vietnam's corruption fight going too far?

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 15:57
Billionaire Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for embezzling the equivalent of 3% of Vietnam's GDP. Authorities say they're setting an example, but the sentence is seen as an extreme step by Vietnam's EU partners.

German housing crisis: Finding a home 'like winning the lottery!'

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 15:32
Housing is the social issue of the 21st century, German politicians and experts say time and again. And yet there's no improvement in sight, especially in cities, where affordable housing is in short supply.

India polls: Will Kashmir punish BJP for revoking autonomy?

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 15:26
As elections near, India's nationalist BJP is trying to wrestle votes away from the opposition in Indian-administrated Kashmir. But standard campaign tactics might not be enough to win over Muslim voters in the region.

Nigeria rolls out world's first full shot against meningitis

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 15:20
Nigeria has rolled out the world's first vaccine against all strains of meningitis. The shot will help ease the burden of disease in Africa's "meningitis belt."

Salman Rushdie reflects on attack in 'Knife'

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 14:56
In 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,' Salman Rushdie explores the stabbing that nearly killed him in 2022.

Pakistan: Lightning, rain kill dozens

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 14:20
Millions of people were under extreme weather warnings in Pakistan. At least 50 people were killed by lightning and thunderstorms across the country in the last four days.

EU pledges €3.5 billion to protect world's oceans

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 13:20
The European Union has bledged billion of dollars to embrace the idea of a "blue economy" to protect the world's oceans from damage caused by human activity.

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 12:30
Australia has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and Malaysia and Singapore have decided against stepping in. Is there a future for an event that some feel is a relic of empire?

Greek journalists launch 24-hour strike over low wages

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 12:25
Greek radio and television carried no news and internet portals did not update their websites on Wednesday, as journalists staged a mass walkout to protest low salaries against the backdrop of higher living costs.

CAR child refugees dream of a better future

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:21
More than a million people, including children, have fled their homes in the volatile Central Africa Republic to Cameroon. Not all have given up hope.

Middle East updates: EU to hold talks after Iran attack

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:15
Foreign ministers from the EU will be discussing the developing situation in the Middle East after Israel indicated it would respond in the aftermath of Iran's drone and missile attack over the weekend. DW has more.

Caitlin Clark: Sky the limit for college basketball star

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:11
Barack Obama was among those who offered congratulatory messages to women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark, the all-time women’s career scoring leader in the NCAA. Now she has decided on her next move in the WNBA draft.

Fire engulfs Copenhagen's historic stock exchange building

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 10:40
Copenhagen's historic old stock exchange building is in flames. Its iconic spire has collapsed onto the roof.

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