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‘Not one single convoy’ reached besieged Syrians this month, says UN envoy
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura symbolically ended a meeting on Syria after saying no aid convoys reached besieged cities. He said the time had come for Russia and the United States to both push for an Aleppo ceasefire.
Amnesty report damns Syrian government on prison abuse
Over 17,000 detainees have died in Syrian government custody in the past five years from torture and disease, according to Amnesty International. Forced disappearances and horrific prisoner abuse are also widespread.
Massive yellow fever vaccination begins in Angola and DRC
Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola have begun one of the biggest ever emergency vaccination campaigns in Africa to curb a yellow fever epidemic that has killed hundreds since the beginning of this year.
In Cartoon: Donald Trump’s song of hatred
Trump wants to partner with Al-Sisi, Abdullah of Jordan and Israel to fight IS
US presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Monday that he is willing to work with Egypt, Jordan, and Israel to extinguish Islamic extremism. “We will work side by side with our friends in the Middle East, including our greatest ally Israel. We will partner with King Abdullah of Jordan and the president of Egypt, President …
Russia launches bombing campaigns against IS targets from air base in Iran
Russia has said it launched strikes against the so-called “Islamic State” from air bases in Iran. It’s a noticeable change of strategy for Moscow as it continues to aid the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Hafiz Saeed’s death ‘not a knockout punch’ for IS in Afghanistan
South Asia expert Michael Kugelman tells DW why the assassination of “Islamic State” leader for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hafiz Saeed, in a US drone strike will not affect the militant group’s activities in the region.
Muslim cleric and associate shot dead in New York
The leader of a New York mosque and a second man have been shot dead while walking home from afternoon prayers. Police said the motive for the brazen daylight attack wasn’t immediately clear.
Shoukry slams Turkish foreign minister’s comments on Egyptian judiciary’s death sentences
The Turkish foreign minister called for fostering ties between Egypt and Turkey, but with conditions
US-backed Syrian Arab-Kurdish alliance retakes key border town of Manbij
An Arab-Kurdish alliance with support from US air strikes has retaken the strategic town of Manbij near the Turkish border. The fate of some of the 2,000 civilians who fled the crumbling ‘IS’ stronghold remains in doubt.
Helping refugees in Greece get facts, not rumors
Many refugees are at a loss in their makeshift camps in Greece. Volunteers have set out to help them get the information they need and debunk false rumors. Marianna Karakoulaki reports from Thessaloniki.
Lungu takes early lead in Zambia election
Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu has taken a slight lead as vote counting from Thursday’s election continues. Zambians have raised concerns over the delay in the release of the final results. Chrispin Mwakideu reports.
Fidel Castro, Cuba’s retired lider maximo, turns 90
On Saturday, Fidel Castro will turn 90. The rebel, statesman and womanizer has long since retired from public life. Many Cubans, however, will celebrate their revolutionary leader’s birthday.
German FM Steinmeier calls for hostilities to cease in Syria’s Aleppo
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has decried Russia’s “high level of responsibility” for the “catastrophic situation in Aleppo.” Humanitarian access has to be assured by the UN, the minister said.
An unlikely Republican demographic stands up for Trump
Alice Butler-Short is fed up with politicians who can’t get their acts together. She wants a leader who can move the US forward, and she believes Donald Trump is that leader, Ines Pohl reports from Lorton, Virginia.
EU scholarships axed in blow to Turkey’s ties to EU
Turkish authorities have cancelled an EU scholarship program. The move takes the country a step further away from EU integration and disappoints young people who could act as a bridge. Menekse Tokyay reports from Ankara.
Britain faces prospect of post-Brexit recession
Britons across different industries are already feeling the effects of the Brexit vote. The construction sector has been hit particularly hard. Workers have been laid off. Samira Shackle reports from London.
Turkish former football star Hakan Sukur wanted in connection with coup
Along with countless public officials, Turkey has now issued an arrest warrant for retired striker Hakan Sukur. He is accused of supporting US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused by Ankara of orchestrating the revolt.
Putin fires chief of staff and close ally Sergei Ivanov
In an unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sacked his chief of staff Sergei Ivanov. The former deputy prime minister has been part of Putin’s trusted inner circle for many years.
Thumbs to the rescue: Digital volunteers put vulnerable people on the map
Imagine you can help relieve disasters as they happen – by using your smartphone. NGOs have used crowdsourced information to locate vulnerable people for years. But can a mapping app really save lives in times of crisis?
Attacks shake Thailand’s hope for ‘a bit of normality’
A series of coordinated explosions have rocked at least four cities in Thailand, claiming several lives. DW spoke with Thailand expert Michael Winzer about the situation on the ground shortly after the attacks.
Zambia votes peacefully after campaign unrest
Zambians have flocked to the polls to cast their ballots in presidential, national and local elections. Voters told DW polling had taken less time than they feared, but officials were warning of social media rumors.
Why many Republican lawmakers won’t shed a tear if Trump loses
Donald Trump’s erratic campaign has Republicans running for Congress wringing their hands. But with three months and possibly many more unpredictable Trump outbursts to go, they are caught between a rock and hard place.
Serbia’s future is euroskeptic
A slight majority of young Serbs thinks their country should not join to the EU – a new development that is difficult to explain. But, disappointment and growing nationalism seem to play a role in the anti-EU posture.
Turkey tells Europe to return missing attaches
Turkey is demanding that two of its military attaches who fled Greece after Turkey’s abortive coup be returned from Europe. It says three other attaches have been sent back from Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
Many Europeans worry about refugee terrorists, poll says
Almost two thirds of participants in an international survey agreed with a statement saying that some of the refugees entering their countries were disguised terrorists. Opinions on border policies are more divided.
Zambia votes amid concerns over violence
Voters in Zambia are casting their ballot in a tightly contested presidential race. The Electoral Commission of Zambia, religious leaders and security chiefs have urged for calm during and after the vote.
Bulgaria fears a tide of refugees
Now that the western Balkan route is closed, refugees are increasingly trying to reach the EU via its eastern Bulgarian border. The government in Sofia wants to stop this and is planning to install more fences.
Refugees head to the EU through Belarus
The flood of refugees coming to the EU through the Belarus city of Brest is growing. One can see them in trains between Belarus and Poland every day. Where are these people coming from, and what are they looking for?
Zambia’s battered economy resonates on election
As Zambians head to the polls on Thursday, tough economic times will be on the minds of most voters. Inflation is high and prices of commodities have gone up.