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Dallas is the latest battlefield in the United States
At the most extreme, some have called police killings of black people and retaliatory shootings of officers a new US civil war. In Dallas, Ines Pohl reports, mourners have tried to find meaning in a wave of violence.
Tikrit serves as rebuilding example for Fallujah
Fallujah hopes to follow in Tikrit’s footsteps as the latter rebuilds. Both cities suffered under “Islamic State” (IS) rule and the revenge of Shiite militias who liberated them. Judit Neurink reports from Tikrit.
US expels Russian officials after attack on diplomat in Moscow
The US has expelled two Russian officials in response to an attack on an American diplomat in Moscow last month. It’s not the first time allegations about the treatment of US diplomats have surfaced.
NATO and Russia want dialogue, not a new Cold War
The NATO summit in Warsaw is deciding on new troops for Eastern Europe. Russia is to be both deterred and invited to dialogue. Putin says he’s ready to talk and picks up the phone. Bernd Riegert reports from Warsaw.
Nigeria’s Avengers claim Niger Delta oil pipeline attacks
An oil pipeline belonging to the Italian oil company Agip came under several attacks in Nigeria’s oil-rich Bayelsa state. On Friday, the oil militants, the Niger Delta Avengers, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Court ruling due in South China Sea row between Philippines and China
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague is set to deliver its verdict on Tuesday, July 12. DW answers some of the questions related to the case to explain what the dispute is about and what is at stake.
Three suns for one planet
Astronomers have discovered a unique solar system. It’s not just one of those where planets are orbiting a star – three stars and one gas giant are orbiting each other in a highly complex way.
Dallas police report officers shot: 5 dead, several wounded
Five police officers have been shot dead and several injured during protests in the US city of Dallas. Thousands have marched in cities across the United States after the fatal police shootings of two black men
Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom to go head to head in UK
Conservative MPs have picked an experienced minister and a novice Brexiter as their leadership candidates. The selection of two women closed the door on Justice Secretary Michael Gove, Samira Shackle reports from London.
Germany redefines rape: A survey of international laws
Germany has finally reformed its outdated law on rape and other forms of sexual assault. “No” finally means “no.” What is legislation like in other countries?
Central African Republic: Touadera’s first 100 days in office
Restoring peace and security – that’s President Faustin Archange Touadera’s main task. He took office 100 days ago, but the Central African Republic (CAR) still has a long way to go before becoming a stable state.
FBI head testifies to Congress over Clinton investigation
FBI Director James Comey has appeared before Congress to answer questions on the agency’s decision to not prosecute Hillary Clinton. The House Speaker was among the critics of the outcome, which has outraged Republicans.
How Buddhist monks are battling deforestation in Cambodia
Cambodia has one of the world’s highest deforestation rates. But a group of Buddhist monks are stepping up efforts to save forests by publicly revealing wrongdoings and mobilizing local villagers. Ate Hoekstra reports.
Indian leader on African tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is touring Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. His huge country is looking for raw materials and allies in its quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
NATO giant ‘taking time to emerge from its slumber,’ says retired General Shirreff
Retired British and NATO General Richard Shirreff briefs DW on the NATO summit, and his cautionary work of fiction that envisages a full-scale war with Russia. His verdict: the alliance isn’t yet doing enough.
‘World is a better place without Saddam,’ Tony Blair justifies Iraq War
Former British PM Tony Blair has said he accepts full responsibility for the decision to go to war in Iraq. A seven-year inquiry into the UK’s involvement concluded that London failed to exhaust all peaceful options.
De Winne: ‘We are looking for a lot of women’ astronauts
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins just left for the International Space Station. DW asked former ISS commander Frank De Winne how to get more women like her into space and into leadership positions.
Three astronauts blast off from Kazakhstan for four months on ISS
Three astronauts have taken off from Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome heading for the International Space Station (ISS) in an upgraded Soyuz spacecraft. The three are US, Japanese and Russian citizens.
Hard-liner Ahmadinejad may want to lead Iran again
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has resurfaced, and his criticism of the current Iranian president has grown harsher with every speech. There’s even word that Ahmadinejad might try to get his old job back in the 2017 election.
‘No place like home’ for Nagorno-Karabakh’s displaced
The Azeri town Tartar is on the border of the Nagorno-Karabagh region. Locals have witnessed decades of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Many have been forced to flee. DW’s Seda Serdar went to learn more.
Estonian PM: ‘Putin’s aggressive behavior made Russia a threat’
On the eve of the bi-annual NATO Summit, Estonia’s Prime Minister Taavi Roivas talks Brexit, European unity and security. Can NATO’s eastern states defend themselves against Russia?
New video shows ‘IS’ planning more attacks in Bangladesh
A new video released by the so-called “Islamic State” features a group of Bangladeshi jihadists who are planning more attacks in the South Asian nation. Experts say the government needs concrete plans to fight terrorism.
‘World is a better place without Saddam,’ Tony Blair justifies Iraq War
Former British PM Tony Blair has said he accepts full responsibility for the decision to go to war in Iraq. A seven-year inquiry into the UK’s involvement concluded that London failed to exhaust all peaceful options.
Japan’s upper house race likely to shape constitution reform moves
Japanese voters are set to cast their ballots this weekend to elect a new upper house of parliament. And PM Shinzo Abe’s ruling party is expected to secure a big victory. Martin Fritz reports from Tokyo.
UK went to war in Iraq before diplomatic options were exhausted, says inquiry head John Chilcot
A seven-year inquiry into the UK’s involvement has concluded that London failed to exhaust all peaceful options. Ex-premier Tony Blair said he assumes “full responsibility” for any mistakes that arose from the conflict.
Opinion: Clinton not yet in the clear
Even if the FBI has recommended that Hillary Clinton not be charged, she has not yet survived the ongoing email controversy. The label of “careless” is something that could be hard for her to lose, says DW’s Ines Pohl.
Italy rescues 4,500 migrants in one day
Italy’s Coast Guard says it has rescued more than 4,500 migrants from the Mediterranean in the past 24 hours. Italy has become a main entry point for Europe-bound asylum seekers since the closure of the Balkan route.
Netanyahu: Africa has no better friend than Israel
Israel’s prime minister has pledged to help Africa fight terrorism on day two of his tour of the continent. Netanyahu said that in matters of security, Africa had no better friend than the state of Israel.
The UK’s Iraq Inquiry that took longer than the war
Two million words long, seven years in the making: The Chilcot Inquiry called 129 witnesses, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Blair can expect a critical review, but probably not a future court date.
French and Swiss jets deployed to escort El Al flight following bomb threat
A bomb threat on board an El Al flight from New York to Tel Aviv prompted France and Switzerland to deploy military jets as escorts. The plane, however, continued on its scheduled journey.