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Scotland attempts to plot new European course
It’s been quite a post-Brexit week for Scotland. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been pushing the pro-EU case at home and in Brussels, but there remains a long way to go, as Peter Geoghegan reports from Glasgow.
Fear on the streets of Rio as security deteriorates ahead of Olympics
With little over a month until Rio de Janeiro hosts the Olympic Games, state authorities are grappling with the dual dilemma of worsening public security while on the brink of bankruptcy, reports Donna Bowater.
How far will Taiwan drift from China?
Since the election of a China-skeptic president in Taiwan, tensions have grown between Taipei and Beijing. DW speaks with Taiwan expert Johannes Buckow over the future of the relationship.
In Cartoon: Britain leaves the EU
Australia faces uncertain political future
Old school values and an inward focus: On Saturday, Australia goes to the polls to elect its sixth prime minister in six years in a campaign with no foreign focus. Helen Clark reports from Melbourne.
Brexit: Why people are increasingly talking about the ‘Norway model’
After voting for Brexit, the UK has to negotiate its trade relations with the EU and other countries. In this context, the so-called ‘Norwegian model’ has emerged as a favorable option, but what does it actually mean?
Slovakia’s EU presidency in the shadow of Brexit and the refugee crisis
Slovakia takes over the EU presidency on July 1. The problem? Eastern Europe doesn’t want any more refugees, but an EU-wide solution to the crisis is not in sight. And a Brexit won’t make life any easier either.
Myanmar, Uzbekistan among countries downgraded in annual US human trafficking report
The US has released its annual list of worst human trafficking offenders around the world. Myanmar, Uzbekistan and Sudan were among the countries found on the list.
Refugees still flee South Kordofan conflict
Five years after the start of a war in Sudan, fought with ground attacks and aerial bombings, South Kordofan refugees are still seeking safety in neighboring South Sudan.
Will President Duterte live up to his campaign promises?
President Rodrigo Duterte’s pledge to relentlessly fight crime and corruption helped him win the Philippine presidency. But was it just tough talk? The GIGA Institute of Asian Studies’ Jasmine Lorch speaks with DW.
Bookseller arrests loom over Hong Kong’s anniversary
The July 1 anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty is expected to be filled with protest. Feelings of trust towards Beijing have eroded over the past year through the case of the missing booksellers.
Waving off poverty in Bulgaria
Imagine living in the EU and having just 165 euros every month. That’s the average pension in Bulgaria
Istanbul gathers to donate blood to wounded after terrorist attack
People in Istanbul are becoming accustomed to terrorist attacks, but finding a way to cope hardly makes it better, reports Anna Lekas Miller.
36 killed in attacks on Istanbul Ataturk airport
Yildrim believes that the time of the attack was very “meaningful”, as the country begins new foreign relations in the rapprochement with Israel and Russia
Former EU Commissioner Verheugen: Clear signs of dissolution
“There is a clear danger the European Union will not survive,” former EU Commissioner Günter Verheugen told Deutsche Welle on Tuesday.
Terrorism in Turkey: threat from two sides
The bombing at Ataturk Airport is the most recent attack in a long line of lethal assaults Turkey has seen over the past year. The country is struggling to defend itself against Kurdish militants and Islamist terrorists.
S. African broadcaster in censorship battle
A simmering row at public broadcaster SABC could soon boil over into renewed protests. Just weeks before crucial polls, journalists, civil society, and trade unions accuse SABC of political meddling and censorship.
Russia, Turkey agree to ‘reinvigorate’ relations after diplomatic row
Both countries’ presidents have decided to meet in person after Turkey downed a Russian warplane near its border with Syria. The Russian president announced the removal of travel restrictions to Turkey.
Istanbul reels from suicide bomb attacks
The clean-up continues at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport after assailants detonated explosives claiming at least 41 lives in a city caught up in a spate of terror attacks. Tom Stevenson reports from Istanbul.
Can India be cleaned?
In a bid to improve India’s image, PM Narendra Modi launched a campaign in 2014 to improve sanitation and public cleanliness. Activist Bindeshwar Pathak tells DW the drive needs better coordination between stakeholders.
Ten dead in Istanbul airport suicide attack, Turkish officials say
Explosions and what sounded like gunfire have rocked Istanbul’s international Ataturk airport.
LuxLeaks, law and justice all part of tax scandal trial in Luxembourg
Should one remain silent when injustice takes place legally? In 2012, three men spoke up and brought an enormous tax scandal to light. Now they are on trial for doing so. A verdict will be handed down Wednesday.
Ethiopia gets non-permanent UN Security Council seat
Ethiopia is to be a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for two years. The country may spread peace while on blue helmet missions abroad, but critics complain that political space at home is contracting.
Britain sees spike in hate crimes after Brexit vote
In the wake of last week’s Brexit vote, there’s been a sharp increase in hate crimes targeting European nationals in the UK. Experts warn of deep divisions opened up by the vote, as Samira Shackle reports from London.
The evil egg: Chile bans Kinder Surprise
The South American country introduced one of the strictest food labeling laws in the world and the chocolate egg landed on the chopping block. Chile isn’t the only country where the kid-targeted candy is prohibited.
Turkey apologises to Russia for bringing down Su-24 last year
Erdoğan wrote a letter to his Russian counterpart expressing sorrow over the incident, but said Turkey will not compensate for the incident
Locals recount IS brutality in eastern Afghanistan
In March, the Afghan government declared victory over “Islamic State,” but the group’s recent gains in eastern Afghanistan reveal a different story. The locals tell DW the situation in Nangarhar is extremely volatile.
Turkey seeks to normalize relations with Russia
The Turkish president has expressed regret for the downing of a Russian warplane in 2015. But Putin’s spokesman warned it would take “more than one step” to mend ties between the countries.
Women in science – more complex than men think
Of the 900 Nobel Prizes since 1901, only about 50 have gone to women. This has nothing to do with women’s abilities as scientists.
UNICEF report: Combating inequality will save children’s lives
Some 69 million children will die by 2030 if nations do not act fast to tackle economic disparity, the report said. This was also the best way to prevent future crises, UNICEF wrote.