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Brexit: EU's Barnier says customs union idea 'interesting'
EU negotiator Michel Barnier has suggested that British Prime Minister Theresa May consider a permanent customs union with the bloc. The arrangement was suggested by the UK opposition Labour Party in a letter to the PM.The European Union's chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday appeared to welcome the idea of a customs union arrangement with …
EU to hit Cambodia with trade sanctions over rights abuses
The EU has begun the process of ending Cambodia’s preferential trade deal with the bloc. It says the country needs to do more to address human rights issues at home.The EU on Monday began the process of ending Cambodia’s preferential access to the bloc due to the country’s human rights and labor rights records. The …
Iran’s 40th revolution anniversary: Islamic Republic tired but surviving
‘Country devastated by 40 years of Islamic rule, no wonder its people demand regime’s overthrow,’ says analyst
Wirecard: German fintech star's shares fall after police raid Singapore offices
Singapore police have raided the offices of the German payment company on suspicion of fraud. Hailed as a market champion, it has been dogged by fraud accusations, losing 22 percent of its market share since January 1.Police in Singapore announced Friday that they had raided the offices of German payment company Wirecard on suspicion of …
US Senate votes against Trump’s plan to withdraw from Syria, Afghanistan
Al-Qaeda, IS still threaten US national security, troops withdrawal could be retrograde step, says Senate Majority Leader
Stark warning on melting Himalayan glaciers
Research has shown a large number of Himalayan glaciers will melt even if “ambitious” Paris Agreement goals are met. The thaw is expected to have a big effect on Asia, disrupting river flows in China and India.Scientists have warned that two-thirds of the world’s "Third Pole" will disappear by the year 2100 if governments fail …
How to prevent cancer
Cancer doesn’t have to be an inevitable destiny. Scientists know exactly what triggers the disease. And everyone can do something against the biggest threats.Destiny is in your hands Being diagnosed with cancer is a shock that hits you hard. And yet almost half of all cancer cases could be prevented. Smoking alone triggers about every …
US suspending INF treaty followed by Russia’s suspension
Russia’s Defence Ministry will begin developing new nuclear-capable missiles: Putin
Mosul: Where demons, women, and 'Islamic State' met
During the IS occupation of Iraq’s Mosul, sessions were held in secret for women to exorcize demons. IS had banned religious practices as black magic. DW’s Judit Neurink set out to find out more."Women still come asking for the exorcism sessions," says Othman, the muezzin who five times a day calls the faithful to pray …
Hormones and depression: Can the pill lead to suicide?
The European Medicines Agency demands that a warning about a heightened suicide risk be included in the medication package insert for contraceptive pills. What is the connection between hormones and mental health?I've only taken the contraceptive pill once in my life. It was in my early 20s, for about three months. During this time I …
Depression and suicide: The dark side of the birth control pill
Jasmin spent her teenage years with depression, suicide attempts and therapists — and she was taking birth control pills. Since she stopped taking the pill, she’s been doing great. Here she tells her story.Jasmin is 20 years old and has responded to a Facebook call. I was looking for women who suffer or have suffered …
US hails 'progress' in China trade talks
Washington and Beijing have signaled a positive turn in the latest talks to secure “the biggest deal ever made.” But analysts remain deeply skeptical that a deal can be secured by March 1, when tariffs are set to rise.US President Donald Trump on Thursday said trade talks between Washington and Beijing have taken significant steps …
German economic growth to drop to 1 percent
Only 1 percent growth is forecast for Germany this year, according to Economy Minister Peter Altmaier, who attributed the risks to Brexit and global trade rows. Previously, Berlin had reckoned on 1.8 percent.Germany heads into 2019 facing its lowest economic growth since 2013, Altmaier said on Wednesday while presenting his report on the past year's …
Trump’s possible impeachment: how can it affect Egyptian, global economy?
US President repeatedly declared he will not reopen government unless he gets funding for border barrier
Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to open by November
Russian gas will be piped direct to Germany from November despite the project’s detractors, a project engineer has asserted. Critics have said Europe will be left vulnerable and climate goals will be undermined.Russia's second natural gas pipeline across the Baltic seabed to Germany is just months away from completion, despite warnings from the US, Ukraine, …
Facebook unveils new tools to fight EU election interference
With European Union elections months away, Facebook has announced new measures to stop election meddling across the bloc. The measures include bolstering ad transparency and establishing regional defense centers.Facebook on Monday unveiled tools aimed at clamping down on political interference ahead of key 2019 elections, including the European Parliament vote slated for May. The US …
US charges China's Huawei with fraud, theft
The charges against Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei as well as its CFO Meng Wanzhou have been unveiled in two unsealed indictments. China has urged the US to “stop the unreasonable crackdown” on its companies.The United States Justice Department unsealed two indictments against China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd., several of its subsidiaries and its chief financial …
Brexit: Britain faces 'accidental' no-deal, EU warns
‘Indecisive’ Britain risks crashing out of the European Union without a deal, a senior EU negotiator has warned. PM Theresa May’s handling of Brexit talks means the UK could crash out “by accident.”Britain risks an accidental crash-out of the EU, warned the deputy to EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday. In some of her …
Painting stolen from Moscow gallery as witnesses watch
Museumgoers looked on as a painting was taken from Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery, not realizing they were witnessing a theft. The painting by Russian artist Arkhip Kuindzhi is thought to be worth €160,000.A 20th century mountain landscape painting by Russian artist Arkhip Kuindzhi has been stolen from Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery during an exhibition, police said Sunday. …
Denmark wins first world handball title, beating Norway
Playing on home turf, Denmark snagged its first World Handball Championship title, beating Scandinavian rival Norway with a 31-22 win. Germany went home empty handed after losing the Bronze medal match.Denmark stormed to an impressive victory in Sunday's World Handball Championship, taking home the country's first-ever world title. After taking an early lead, the Danes …
Poland's forgotten victims of Nazism
Poland’s ruling party and a veterans’ association demand that Polish victims of Auschwitz be better commemorated. They claim that non-Jewish victims are ignored due to the main focus on remembering the Holocaust.The wooden barracks, mountains of shoes, suitcases and locks of prisoners' shaved hair lying on the former concentration camp grounds are reminders of what …
St. Petersburgh marks 75 years since Nazi siege of Leningrad
More than a million people died of hunger, cold or disease or were killed during Nazi bombardments of the city. Germany’s foreign minister has pledged €12 million for the siege’s remaining survivors.More than 2,500 soldiers and 80 military units paraded through St. Petersburg's Palace Square on Sunday as the city marked 75 years since the …
Threatening letters, 'cyanide' send to Japanese firms
Nine Japanese companies, including drugmakers, have received blackmail letters containing a mysterious white powder. Police say the perpetrators have warned they’ll produce fake medicine if their demands aren’t met.Several Japanese companies, including a newspaper publisher and several pharmaceutical firms, have been sent extortion letters which contained suspected cyanide and demanded money, police said on Sunday. …
Oscar-winning composer Michel Legrand dies aged 86
The French composer and jazz pianist won three Academy Awards, including for the song “The Windmills of Your Mind.” He penned more than 200 film and TV scores and several musicals.Prolific French movie composer Michel Legrand has died aged 86, his spokesperson said on Saturday. "It is with great sadness that we have to announce …
Determined Trump proposes assistance to migrants, insists on building Mexico wall
Trump offered 700,000 immigrants temporary protected status, Democrats reject his deal.
Facebook funds AI ethics center in Munich
For years, scientists have raised concerns about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Facebook said it chose Germany because of its position “at the forefront of the conversation.”Facebook announced on Sunday that it will help create an independent ethics research center for artificial intelligence (AI) with the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The technology giant …
Egypt condemns Colombia police academy attack
Blast left at least 21 people dead, dozens wounded
Suspected Muslim rebels storm temple, kill monks in Thailand
Thai Prime Minister vowed on Saturday to “punish” those responsible
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, President Donald Trump to hold second summit
After exchanging numerous letters, declaring they “fell in love,” US President to meet with North Korean leader
Airline ad offers discounts to Americans with Mexican DNA
As the US-Mexico border row continues to rage, AeroMexico is offering US travelers a “DNA discount” to visit their closest neighbor. An ad detailing the perk has gone viral on social media.An airline commercial widely shared on social media is taking on the prejudice that many Americans feel towards Mexico, their neighbor to the south. …