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Fear spreads throughout Turkish press after post-coup crackdown
Dozens of journalists have been arrested in the wake of Turkey’s recent coup attempt. The government crackdown has sparked concern for journalists who work in an increasingly difficult environment.
Egypt among 43 countries to monitor Russia’s Duma elections
Russian electoral commission invites 89 countries, organisations, and diplomats to monitor the parliamentary elections
In Turkey real and imagined threats go back to the joint past of the AKP and the Gülen movement
Behind Turkey’s failed July coup lies a power struggle between Erdogan and the shadowy network of his former ally. The intra-Islamic and nationalist power struggle is shaping the future of the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns terrorist attack on church in France
The international community should unify its efforts to combat terrorism, says statement
Egypt demands immediate investigation into reports of citizen tortured, killed in German prison
Egyptian authorities first heard the news from the deceased’s family and were not informed of the death by the Germany federal government
Shots heard at university hospital in Berlin Steglitz
Police have confirmed that a patient shot a doctor at a clinic in Berlin before killing himself
At least one dead in French church hostage taking
Several people were taken hostage by two men with knives in a church in the Normandy region of France, with at least one person killed. The assailants had since been “neutralized”
Knife attack at disabled facility in Japan leaves 19 dead, dozens injured
The suspect in a stabbing spree had been hospitalized earlier this year after saying severely disabled people should be euthanized. The attack is the worst mass killing to hit Japan in years
Bread rolls from Bosnia
Sarajevo’s Klas bakery benefits from trade with the EU. It’s one of the few Bosnian economic success stories. Conditions are tough for businesses, as Daniel Heinrich reports from Sarajevo.
Former Chinese military leader sentenced for life in corruption case
Guo Boxiong, once head of a powerful military committee, has been sentenced for life for taking ‘massive’ bribes. He is the highest military figure to be jailed as part of President Xi’s fervent corruption campaign.
Rio Athletes Village ‘not ready’ as Olympians move in
The head of the Australian Olympic team has described blocked toilets and exposed wiring at athletes’ residences. The lack of preparedness has dealt yet another blow ahead of next month’s Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Has the public’s initial post-Brexit denial passed?
Britain’s decision to leave the EU fueled a rise in xenophobia and fears about the future. A month after the bombshell, DW talks to remain voters and EU nationals in the UK to see if they’ve come to terms with Brexit.
Turkey captures key Gulen aide after coup attempt
Turkish authorities have detained the “right-hand man” of US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, along with Gulen’s nephew. Turkey has blamed the cleric for last week’s failed coup attempt, charges he has denied.
Afghanistan’s Hazaras: Targeted by militants, neglected by government
At least 80 people have been killed in an attack on the Shiite Hazara community in Kabul. “Islamic State” claimed responsibility for the bombings. Experts say that highlights IS’s increasing presence in Afghanistan.
Nightly demonstrations follow failed coup in Turkey
Since the failed coup, protesters have filled squares throughout Turkey on a nightly basis. On July 15, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on supporters to take to the streets to defend his regime from the military.
Egypt condemns terrorist attack in Munich
Nine people killed and 16 injured after shooter opened fire at Olympia shopping centre in Munich
Trump blames Clinton for ‘radical’ Muslim Brotherhood ruling Egypt
Clinton is the reason behind the problems affecting the Middle East and the world, says the republican presidential candidate
Munich shooting – teenager kills nine and himself
Police currently believe that an 18-year-old German-Iranian acted alone, killing nine people and then himself. They have not yet identified a motive; the man had no criminal record. Munich spent hours under lockdown
In Cartoon: Turkey coup consequences
Shots fired at shopping center in Munich
Shots have been fired at a shopping center in Munich. Police believe that several people have been injured and may have been killed. The police operation is ongoing.
After a deadly attack, what is the future for Nice?
Young people in Nice go from shock to questioning their future. They fear increasing hatred within the community and division in the city that for so long was a symbol of carefree summer in France.
In Cartoon: Erdogan and the Turkish army
In Cartoon: Erdogan is so lucky
US artist proposes public monument to Berlin’s African drug dealers
A US artist has proposed installing a public monument to the African drug dealers who “provide a valuable service” in Berlin’s parks. The idea has met with vicious online vitriol, which the artist says proves his point.
US-backed rebel group in Syria condemns beheading of boy
Activists have accused a supposedly moderate rebel group of beheading a boy on camera. Secretary of State John Kerry said the US is “very concerned” about the report.
Tough-talking May makes confident PMQs debut
Britain’s new prime minister confidently tackled questions from MPs during her first Prime Minister’s Questions session, but gave no clear indication of her plans for Brexit. Samira Shackle reports from London.
African leaders eye bigger role for AU forces
The role of AU forces is on the rise as African leaders voted on Monday to send a large AU military force to South Sudan with a more robust mandate than the 12,000-strong UN protection force already in the country.
All the world’s a chip
It is not very fast and only works in freezing temperatures – but a newly invented nuclear chip certainly has some potential. It can hold 500 times more than current data storage devices.
Afghan migrants fear backlash after Würzburg attack
Afghan asylum seekers in Germany say the recent terror attack in Würzburg could further delay their asylum applications and trigger a backlash against them. They urge not to be painted with the same brush.
Secular Turks feel isolated in post-coup Turkey
Silenced by a crackdown following the coup attempt, secular Turks feel increasingly disenfranchised and isolated. Diego Cupolo reports from Ankara.