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US accuses Russia of harassing diplomats
An increasing number of US personnel in Moscow have reported incidents of intimidating, sometimes violent behavior by Russian agents. John Kerry took the matter to President Putin personally.
A lot of questions in Brussels after Brexit vote
Insecurity is growing in Brussels ahead of Tuesday’s Brexit talks. John Kerry is even in town. Many questions have arisen. Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels.
Brexit reminder: Six things Europeans like about the EU
Though the demise of the European Union may not immediately be in the offing, Brexit has shown that nothing can be ruled out. Christoph Hasselbach looks at six things the EU has done that are important to him.
How the UK could turn the Brexit ship around
The majority of voters chose to leave the EU, but there are four ways in which the UK could still remain part of the union. With the help of an economist and a law professor, DW explains how the UK could exit the Brexit
Turkey agreement will not eliminate naval blockade on Gaza: Netanyahu
Israel and Turkey have reached an agreement to normalize relations after six years of tension
What does Brexit mean for the research community?
Great Britain and the EU are closely tied together in the field of research, whether in the exchange of scientists, financing and in setting common standards. What now? DW provides as many answers as possible.
Northern Ireland left reeling after Brexit vote
Britain’s shock decision to leave the EU has raised questions about the future of the United Kingdom. Peter Geoghegan examines what it could mean for Northern Ireland and its future status.
Brexit is huge event with economic impact: Shoukry
EGX dropped by 5.5% on Sunday, closing at 6,851.6 points after Brexit
Israel, Turkey to normalize ties with ‘immense implications,’ says Netanyahu
The Israeli premier has described the move as a major step for both countries that will greatly impact Israel’s economy. In 2011, Turkey downgraded relations with Israel after Turkish activists were killed on a flotilla.
New tool to fight IS propaganda online
A nonprofit group in the US says it has created a technology that can detect images generated by terrorists and remove them from social media platforms. DW spoke to Mark Wallace, CEO of the Counter Extremism Project.
‘Only the UK can trigger Article 50,’ says George Osborne
In his first appearance since the UK voted to leave the EU, British Finance Minister George Osborne has sought to reassure financial markets. “No one should doubt our resolve to maintain fiscal stability,” Osborne said.
Orthodox Holy and Great Council calls for protection of Christians in Mideast
Orthodox church leaders from around the world have expressed their concern about the situation facing Christians in the Middle East. They have held a historic meeting in Greece, the first of its kind in 1,200 years.
Physics hub: 400 young scientists in Lindau as Nobel Laureate Meeting opens
Physics has dominated the past year in science – keywords being Einstein, gravitational waves and black holes. For the next five days, it’s all the young scientists and Nobel Laureates in Lindau will talk about.
‘Apart from Erdogan, there is a great, modern Turkey’
After meeting with German officials, Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Can Dundar spoke with DW. The dissident Turkish journalist harshly criticized the EU’s controversial deportations deal with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
New Brazilian government suspends plans to welcome Syrian refugees
Under the new government, Brazil is abandoning plans to accept more Syrian refugees. Some fear the move will complicate the lives of the 2,200 Syrians who have already come. Bruce Douglas reports from Rio de Janeiro.
China launches new space carrier rocket
The new rocket significantly increases China’s payload capacity to meet its ambitous goals in space. China’s space program includes opening a space station in 2022 and landing on the moon in 2024.
A free Croatia and Slovenia and a broken Yugoslavia
As Yugoslavia fell apart in 1991, a Germany newly put back together dared to unilaterally take action and recognize the independence of Slovenia and Croatia independence. Was Germany overstepping its authority?
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs trade deals in China
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leaders in Beijing to push investment cooperation. A number of contracts for infrastructure, trade and innovation are being signed.
Scotland seeks direct EU talks after Brexit vote as UK petitioners call for law change
Scotland’s administration is seeking immediate discussions with the EU to keep the country in the bloc. A million voters in the UK have called for a change in the law to require a 60 percent majority in an EU vote.
Brexit: Independence is back on the agenda in Scotland
While the UK overall narrowly favored Brexit, a large majority of Scots voted to remain in the EU. Thursday’s referendum has reopened the question of Scottish independence, Peter Geoghegan reports from Edinburgh.
Russia announces 2nd round of naval exercises with Egypt
Commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, Vladimir Korolyov, said his country’s navy will conduct over 40 tactical military drills around the world by the end of 2016, state-run Russian news agency Sputnik reported.
A year after Grexit scare, Greece faces Brexit fallout
One of the EU’s most fragile economies is bracing for fallout from Britain’s referendum. Greece has become ground zero for the EU’s experiments – from austerity to refugee distribution. Omaira Gill reports from Athens.
Shoukry, Kerry discuss Brexit consequences
The top diplomats also discussed regional updates, including the peace process
Founding EU members talk Brexit in Berlin
Germany’s top diplomat Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Brexit talks to start “as soon as possible” after meeting representatives of the EU’s founding nations. His colleagues also put pressure on London to hurry talks up.
Brexit: EU can no longer cope with its crises
Europe must re-organize after the Brexit, Ulrike Guerot tells DW. The political scientist argues the understandably angry British people made their choice.
World adjusts to Brexit vote after initial shock
EU officials have called for the UK to start the exit process “as soon as possible” after voters decided to leave the bloc. But the US president said their decision speaks to the “challenges raised by globalization.”
Fed up with politics, Spanish voters expected to skip election
Spain’s general election looks likely to result in a weak government that is a poor representation of its voters. Interim Prime Minister Rajoy’s conservative party leads the race. Santiago Saez reports from Madrid.
Turkey must release journalists charged with ‘terror propaganda,’ says RSF
The press freedom watchdog has slammed Turkey for charging three journalists with spreading ‘terrorist propaganda.’ Washington warned of a ‘troubling trend’ in the Anatolian country, saying democracy is being undermined.
Examining India’s unsuccessful NSG bid
Despite India’s fervent push for admission into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the country remains outside the elite body that regulates nuclear trade worldwide – for now. DW examines the reasons behind this.
Brexit could diminish UK’s importance to United States
The US has always staunchly advocated Britain’s EU membership. That’s why Brexit supporters who thought that Britain’s leaving the EU wouldn’t affect – or could improve – ties with the US are in for a negative surprise.