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Zuma fails to fend off looming corruption charges
Six weeks before crucial municipal elections, ANC leader and South African President Jacob Zuma has suffered another courtroom setback. Corruption charges against him, once believed buried, are resurfacing.
Curtice: ‘Many people misread the polls’ on Brexit
Wrong again: Opinion polls had suggested that the “Remain” side would win. DW spoke with John Curtice, a British professor of politics who specializes in opinion polls, about what might have happened.
Cameron announces resignation after UK votes out of EU
The UK has voted to leave the EU in a referendum and the prime minister who called it, David Cameron, says he will quit. Cameron said the vote “must be respected,” but that another prime minister should implement it.
Marine misidentified on iconic World War II Iwo Jima photo
One of the six soldiers in the iconic World War II photograph showing the raising of the US flag at Iwo Jima was misidentified, according to a new historical study. The men have been immortalized in popular culture.
Are Russia’s anti-terror laws designed to fight democracy?
While the world has its eyes on a Brexit, the Russian Duma is voting on a set of anti-terror laws that will drastically limit civic freedoms. Above all, social media activities will be harshly penalized in the future.
…3,2,1: B-Day! The Brexit referendum begins
A historic day of voting for Britain and the rest of Europe has begun. What will happen on the day of the British referendum and the days that follow? Barbara Wesel (London) and Bernd Riegert (Brussels) report.
US workers rescued after falling ill on South Pole
A rescue crew has transported two US workers from a remote research base on South Pole in a small plane, braving polar darkness and extreme cold. The flight from the base to the edge of Antarctica lasted around 10 hours.
Twitter bots play murky role in US presidential election campaign
The US election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is increasingly being fought on social media platforms like Twitter where the candidates boast millions of followers. But not all of them are human – or benign.
Why are some people attracted to Jihad?
Hundreds of young people choose to go to Syria, despite their vastly more comfortable lives in Europe. But why does “Islamic State” attract so many Europeans? Radicalization expert Maarten van de Donk explains.
Displacement, terrorism and FGM in Somalia
No longer a failed state, though struggling to rise from the ashes. Mohamed Omer Arteh, Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, is Michel Friedman’s guest on Conflict Zone.
Russia must be ready to face ‘aggressive actions’ from NATO, says Putin
In a speech to parliament, President Vladimir Putin said combat readiness must be boosted in response to NATO’s “aggressive actions” near Russia’s borders. He has called for unity in the fight against terrorism.
India, Pakistan set to become SCO members
India and Pakistan are expected to become full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a security grouping dominated by China and Russia. How important is this membership for the two countries?
Brexit fears prey on EU nationals in the UK
There are around two million EU citizens living and working in the UK. As Julia Macfarlane discovered, there’s a certain sense of panic about their status should the UK vote to leave the EU.
Jaguar used in Olympic torch ceremony shot dead in Brazil
A jaguar used as part of the Olympic torch ceremony in Brazil has been shot and killed after escaping. The Olympic Committee said it was “very unhappy” about the tragic shooting
Israel opens NATO mission as relations with Turkey thaw
Israel will open a NATO mission at alliance headquarters. Closer cooperation between the Jewish state and NATO had been blocked by a feud between Turkey and Israel, which are now on the cusp of normalizing relations.
Pro-government soldiers killed in clashes with ‘Islamic State’ in Libya
At least 34 pro-government soldiers have been killed and 100 wounded in clashes with the “Islamic State” in Libya. It was one of the bloodiest days since forces loyal to the government sought to retake Sirte from IS.
Euro and pound jittery as Brexit referendum approaches
The euro and pound have fallen as the Brexit referendum approaches in the UK. With the “remain” and “leave” camps running almost level in the polls the markets are reflecting the uncertainty, as wary voices grow.
Erdogan loses court battle against Axel Springer CEO
German court has thrown out an appeal by Turkey’s president to obtain an injunction against the head of media giant Axel Springer. The row erupted after the CEO expressed support for satirist Jan Böhmermann.
Reporters Without Borders representative arrested in Turkey
Three people who served as duty editors on the pro-Kurdish Free Agenda daily have been arrested on charges of “terror propaganda.” Critics say it’s the latest attempt by the government to intimidate journalists.
Hundreds of thousands face hunger in western Kenya
Drought in Kenya’s West Pokot County has left hundreds of thousands of people on the brink of starvation. The Kenyan government has yet to intervene, forcing residents to move to other counties in search of food.
Indonesia’s historic shift to an urban economy
Indonesia is undergoing a rapid transformation from a rural to an urban economy, with the nation’s cities growing faster than in other Asian countries, says a new report. What challenges does this trend pose?
‘Donald Trump himself is the source of his campaign’s problems’
Firing his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski won’t solve the core issue of Donald Trump’s presidential run, a US elections scholar tells DW. To get to the root of the problem, Trump simply needs to look in the mirror.
Refugees from the Horn of Africa struggle in South Africa
Fleeing war, drought and poverty , an increasing number of people from the Horn of Africa are heading south en route to South Africa. After arrival, many face arrest, deportation and xenophobia.
North Korea losing African, South American allies
South Korea is waging a diplomatic campaign to wean nations in far-flung parts of the world off their alliances with North Korea. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo.
Brexit is not Brexit when it comes to security
We are unlikely to see a fundamental weakening of European security should UK voters choose to leave the European Union, argues Thorsten Benner, director of the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin.
Turkey detains journalists on terror charges
Turkey’s representative for Reporters Without Borders has been arrested on charges of disseminating “terrorist propaganda.” Rights groups have raised the alarm over the Turkish government’s crackdown on the media.
Non-fasting Muslims arrested in northern Nigeria
The religious police in Kano State have been cracking down on Muslims who fail to fast during the holy month of Ramadan. As DW’s Nasir Zango reports, the suspects could be caned in public if found guilty.
Opinion: Will conservatism help Turkey’s Erdogan?
Police in Turkey have violently broken up an LGBT rally in Istanbul. The incident has served to polarize Turkish society even further, Seda Serdar writes.
Afghan laws ‘ambiguous’ about pedophilic boy play subculture
Soraya Sobhrang of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHCR) tells DW the country’s laws do not criminalize the practice of “bacha bazi” – pedophilic boy play – which makes it difficult to tackle the issue.
Bangladesh’s crackdown on Islamists ‘lacking political strategy’
Bangladesh has launched a security operation against Islamists, who have been accused of murdering secular activists. Analyst Siegfried Wolf tells DW a comprehensive political strategy against terrorism is still missing.