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Fears grow in Turkey after failed military coup
In light of Friday’s unsuccessful military coup attempt, many Turks fear continued intervention in the press and the judiciary. Discussions on the re-introduction of the death penalty are also troubling.
Africa-wide passport launched amid skepticism at AU Summit
African leaders have come together in Rwanda this week for their 27th summit. Proposals include a new Africa-wide passport but most Africans are skeptical.
‘Brexit will affect EU enlargement in Western Balkans’
Bosnia has lifted a key blockage on its road to EU membership, with help from Berlin. But the Balkan country is facing other serious obstacles, says regional expert Alida Vracic.
Why the coup in Turkey failed
The attempted military coup that shook Turkey on Friday was far closer than many realize to seizing state power. Tom Stevenson in Istanbul takes a closer look at why it ultimately failed.
Cambodian opposition presses on amid growing clampdown
The Cambodian government is accused by opposition and rights groups of increasingly cracking down on dissent, prompting concerns about the state of human rights in the country. Abby Seiff reports from Phnom Penh.
UN climate-change envoy Mary Robinson criticizes UK, Germany
UN climate change envoy Mary Robinson has called the UK and Germany to account over their commitment to the terms of last year’s global agreement in Paris. She has accused them of backtracking.
Turkey expert: Erdogan involvement in coup plot ‘highly unlikely’
Many rumors have been circulating since the failed coup attempt. DW talks to the head of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Istanbul about speculation, scanty evidence and the division in Turkish society. DW: At the moment we see many images of pro-Erdogan demonstrators celebrating the failed coup. Are there different opinions being heard on the …
In Nice, the French are starting to ask the difficult questions
The Bastille Day attack in France has left people in shock, but more than that, in a state of despair. As more details about the attacker emerge, many are asking: “Why does it keep happening to us?” Dana Regev reports.
Gulen, Erdoğan exchange accusations of plotting Turkey coup attempt
Thousands arrested, hundreds killed in a chaotic night of a failed coup attempt in Turkey
Flights resume between Egypt and Turkey
EgyptAir flights resume to Istanbul as Atatürk airport reopens
Will Republicans dump Trump at the convention?
Donald Trump is still the unofficial Republican presidential nominee. It’s not official until the party’s convention in Cleveland. Ines Pohl looks at the chances he’s stopped by the GOP establishment.
Erdogan purges army and judiciary after failed coup
The Turkish government has arrested thousands of soldiers and fired thousands of judges after the failed coup
Armed group seizes police building, takes hostages in Armenia capital
Armenian security forces have been negotiating with a group of armed men who seized a police station in Yerevan. The group is said to have links with an imprisoned opposition leader.
What triggered an attempted coup while Erdogan was holidaying?
Despite Erdoğan’s crackdown on freedoms, Turkish people chose to take to streets to support him
Foiled coup could reshape Turkey’s politics
An emergency session for the Turkish parliament was held Saturday afternoon with pro-government supporter’s surrounding the headquarters with chants against the coup attempt and an inside of the building marred by last night’s destruction.
Mitsotakis’ mission: Saving Greece from Tsipras
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the leader of the Greek conservative party Nea Dimokratia, says he wants to “liberate” Greece from left-wing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. He tells DW how he intends to accomplish this.
Coup in Turkey succeeded and still ongoing: Egyptian media outlets
Despite failure, private and state-run media consider the Turkish military coup a success
Police make arrests over deadly truck attack in Nice
Police have arrested several suspects with alleged ties to the man who drove a truck into a crowd in Nice. President Hollande met with his security cabinet as investigators continue to search for a motive for the attack
Opinion: Failed coup attempt in Turkey
Turkey has experienced many military coups but the latest, overnight attempt was different says DW’s Seda Sertar.
Updates: Military attempt to seize power in Turkey
Troops loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appear to be regaining control after a section of the Turkish military announced that it had seized power to restore order
US releases secret chapter of report on 9/11 terror attacks in 2001
The US Congress has published long-classified documents on alleged ties between Saudi Arabia and 9/11 hijackers. While the inquiry found no solid evidence of links, officials noted their suspicions of Saudi support.
World powers back Erdogan over coup attempt
The Turkish government has faced a deadly coup attempt from elements in the nation’s military. Responding to the unrest, foreign leaders slammed the violence and publicly supported Erdogan’s administration
Night of gunfire, explosions and death in Ankara
An attempted coup in Turkey led to a night of gunfire and explosions, with residents waking up to an uncertain future. DW correspondent Diego Cupolo reports from Ankara.
17 killed as army, police clash after coup attempt in Turkey
A military group took illegal action “outside the chain of command”, says Yildirim
Kenya’s ruling party accused of ‘buying’ opposition members
There are plans for Kenya’s Jubilee coalition to merge into a single Jubilee Party. This would be a heavy blow for the main opposition party CORD which is plagued by in-fighting and an exodus of party members.
Ethiopia: Riots in Gonder claim casualties
At least 10 people have been killed in Gonder northern Ethiopia in clashes as locals with security forces. The government blames Eritrea for the unrest but residents cite disputes over land and ethnicity.
Why France again?
To date, France has suffered seven terrorist attacks in which 140 people have been killed. Political scientist and France expert Ronja Kempin explains why France is so often targeted.
AU succession battle looms in Kigali
Crises, such as South Sudan, Somalia and Burundi, are clamoring for attention at the upcoming African Union summit. So, too is the thorny question of who should succeed Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as AU Commission chair.
Africa’s progress in the fight against HIV/Aids
The South African city of Durban is the venue for the 2016 World Aids Conference. Sub-Saharan Africa will feature prominently on the agenda, a region where the infection rate has decreased by over 40 percent since 2000.
DW terrorism expert: ‘More police doesn’t mean more security’
On Bastille Day, France was once more the target of a horrible attack that claimed the lives of more than 80 people. DW’s terrorism expert Alexandra von Nahmen talks to DW about the attack.