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Dozens dead, over 1,000 rescued from water as 20 Med operations proceed
Hundreds of thousands are reportedly waiting in Africa to cross the Mediterranean
Too critical for the Kremlin?
Following the dismissal of RBC chief editors, Russia’s critical media threatens to grow even smaller. The media group had a high profile, not least due to its research on the Panama Papers.
New PM in Turkey announces Cabinet with change of EU minister
Turkey’s incoming prime minister, Binali Yildirim, has unveiled his new Cabinet. Although most members of the previous government will retain their posts, there have been some notable changes.
Turkey needs a new constitution: new Turkish PM
The AK party recently passed a new law that allows for MPs to be stripped of immunity
Iraq military warns civilians to leave Fallujah ahead of assault against “Islamic State”
Civilians in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, have been told to flee their homes ahead of a planned assault on the “Islamic State” (IS) stronghold. Fallujah and Mosul are the last major Iraqi cities to be held by jihadis.
Syria rebels threaten to disrupt truce if Assad’s forces continue fighting
Militant groups in Syria have refused to abide by the truce unless government troops stop the violence within 48 hours. The statement comes after President Assad’s army bombed rebel strongholds around Damascus.
Turkey: Law experts concerned by stripping of immunity
An amendment to strip parliamentary immunity has sent shockwaves through Turkey. The bill is widely seen as a method of tossing the Peoples’ Democratic Party out of parliament and boosting the power of President Erdogan.
European leaders express concern at Turkey immunity vote
A clear majority of Turkish lawmakers has approved a controversial law which would see their fellow MPs lose immunity from prosecution. European leaders have expressed concerns about the bill’s potential for misuse.
Life in the land of ‘cheap’ medicine
People who become severely ill in the poorer EU countries lose out twice: They have to fight not only against their illness, but also against a medical undersupply that often has rather strange causes.
Montenegro: Ten years of independence; 1,000 years of culture
On Saturday, Montenegro marks a decade since it separated from Serbia. But opinions differ as to whether there is really anything to celebrate. Ten scenes from 10 years in the smallest EU candidate country.
5 things Alexander Gerst will have to do as International Space Station commander
German astronaut Alexander Gerst says he has a lot to learn before his next mission to the International Space Station in 2018. It will be his first as ISS Commander. What exactly will he have to do?
Refugees Welcome Index: How are Africans feeling?
A new survey by Amnesty International reveals that a majority of people around the world would welcome refugees in their countries. Nigerians are most refugee friendly in Africa.
US veterans wary over Obama’s upcoming Hiroshima visit
Former US service personnel and prisoners of war fear their sacrifices are being forgotten and that the US president’s trip is likely to feed Japan’s nationalist factions. Julian Ryall reports.
Uganda’s Museveni sworn in for a fifth term
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni began his fifth term in power on Thursday when he was sworn into office after winning the elections in February. Opposition parties are however challenging the results.
Ethiopian journalist: ‘I was jailed and tortured’
He is one of Ethiopia’s most critical journalists. Muluken Tesfaw is in Europe and too scared to return. He doesn’t want to share his location, but talked to DW about press freedom declining dramatically in his country.
WHO: Air pollution kills millions every year
Urban air pollution is on the rise, and over 80 percent of city dwellers breathe poor quality air, the WHO has said in a new report. The situation is far worse in poorer regions of the world, including India and Iran.
Will Hindu gods help Trump become US president?
Trump’s anti-Muslim comments have found resonance with many conservative US citizens, but who could’ve imagined that a Hindu group in India would hold a ceremony to pray for the presumptive Republican nominee’s victory?
Turkey says it fulfilled refugee deal criteria, won’t amend terror laws
Turkey’s EU affairs minister has said his country met most terms of a migrant deal, and it’s Europe’s turn to deliver on its promises. The EU insists Ankara must amend its terror laws to gain visa-free access to Europe.
Greek minister: ‘We’re half-hearted’ on some austerity measures
Can Greece deliver on its promises this time? Michel Friedman interviews Nikos Pappas, Greek Minister of State in Alexis Tsipras’ government.
Move over Donald Trump, these presidential candidates make you look tame
Donald Trump is easily the most unorthodox figure set to become the presidential candidate of one of the major US parties in a long time. But compared to some other presidential contenders he looks – well, conventional.
Australia stops five people suspected of plotting sailing trip to Syria
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of trying to leave Australia illegally on a small boat to sail to Indonesia. Officials believe the men wanted to join jihadis in Syria and ‘engage in hostile acts.’
US senator presses Facebook on anti-conservative bias
US Senator John Thune has demanded to know if Facebook purposely buried conservative news stories. Facebook has denied the claims, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has responded with a promise to investigate.
Turkey’s destroyed premiership
A change in the constitution is likely what will decide the future of Turkey rather than who is the next prime minister
“Now it’s our turn to help them back”: Syrian refugees help victims of Canadian wildfires
The wildfire in Canada has destroyed the homes of thousands of people in Fort McMurray. Many have been evacuated to Calgary, where Syrian refugees are now stepping up to support the victims of the wildfire.
Opinion: Trump tests new low in attack on Clinton
Donald Trump attacking Hillary Clinton for her husband’s infidelity marks a new low in the likely Republican presidential nominee’s below-the belt-campaign rhetoric. Unfortunately, things are bound to only get worse.
Vladimir Putin oversees Russia Victory Day parade
Vladimir Putin was on Red Square and oversaw the parade where Russia displayed its military hardware. Our Moscow Correspondent Emma Burrows was there and watched as weapons rolled through the center of Moscow.
Belgium to try three low-level Verviers terror suspects
The trial of members of a terror cell in the eastern Belgian town of Verviers begins on Monday. But the men in the dock are not believed to be the ringleaders of the cell.
Afghanistan bus crash kills at least 50 people
A highway collision involving two buses and a fuel tanker in eastern Afghanistan has left at least 50 people dead and 73 injured. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
UN warns that Iraq’s political crisis helps ‘Islamic State’ extremists
The UN has strongly urged Iraq’s political leaders and civil society to resolve the current political deadlock.
Aleppo truce extended by another 72 hours
A temporary truce in Syria’s second city, Aleppo, has been extended for another 72 hours as clashes raged further south.