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Obama suggests Russia might eventually work with US in ending Syria conflict
President Obama has emphasized the need for a diplomatic response to the ongoing conflict in Syria. He was speaking during the climate talks in Paris, which Russian President Vladimir Putin also attended. Obama expressed optimism about the future of US-Russia collaboration in the ongoing Syrian conflict, suggesting Moscow might eventually shift its position on the …
Dark days on Crimea: Russia and Ukraine rattle sabers
Electricity cables cut, no trade between Ukraine proper and the Crimean Peninsula, no gas supply: Once again Ukraine and Russia seem headed for confrontation. The US and Europe fear for the future of the Minsk Protocol. Crimea has recently experienced its darkest hours in memory – literally. The peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014, was …
5 best climate change articles for the layperson
Covering economy, society, science and industry, these essays represent some of the best ways to become an expert, quickly. It’s a rare feat to untangle the complexities of climate change and make them into something that is not just readable, but enjoyable. Plenty of writing about climate is overwrought, emotional, angry, preachy or just plain …
Straesser on China: ‘incorrect perception of reality’
After a Chinese court granted medical parole to former DW journalist Gao Yu, German Human Rights Commissioner Christoph Straesser speaks to DW about Gao’s case and the human rights dialogue. DW: Former DW journalist Gao Yu was recently allowed to serve the rest of her sentence outside of prison. Did Gao receive a fair trial? …
Al Qaeda’s Syria branch hands hostages back to Lebanon
Al Qaeda’s Syrian branch, the Nusra Front, has released 16 Lebanese policemen and soldiers as part of a prisoner swap. The return of the body of a Lebanese soldier was also part of the deal. Television footage obtained by the Qatar-based Arabic news channel Al-Jazeera on Tuesday showed the Nusra Front release 16 captives. The …
Jitters in Russia as Putin pledges to punish Turkey
President Vladimir Putin has ordered a severe curtailment of bilateral relations with Turkey after the downing of a jet. Russians are worried about the consequences, Juri Rescheto reports from Moscow. Suddenly, everyone’s talking about Turkey. But most people don’t know what exactly they’re talking about, because many things are still unclear. Yesterday my friend Maksim …
‘Islamic State’ is a problem; Assad is a bigger problem
Syria’s president has tried harder than ever to recommend himself as a partner in the fight against “Islamic State.” However, it appears that Bashar al-Assad is a major part of the problem – and not part of the solution. Outrage began to filter out from Germany’s opposition parties on Sunday after Defense Minister Ursula von …
Turkey: Russia distracting from its own mistake
The leaders of Turkey and the US have talked in Paris on how to resolve tensions with Russia diplomatically. The Turkish PM accused Moscow of making allegations to distract from its own wrongdoing. Turkey’s President Recip Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that his nation wanted to avoid tensions with Russia, while also denying Moscow’s claims …
Anger grows in Madrid over Catalonia’s separatists
The rivalry between the Spanish capital and prosperous Catalonia has risen to new heights as secessionist leaders continue on a course for independence. Martin Delfín reports on a capital gripped by the ongoing saga. The urgent drive for Catalan independence by the region’s separatist leaders has set off deep concern – and even a bit …
Freddie Gray, Chicago, Black Lives Matter and US police
Freddie Gray died in custody. Now, months after the incident, an officer is on trial in the US city of Baltimore. But police violence is an issue in other parts of the US, too, as Miodrag Soric reports from Chicago. After the election of the first black president of the United States, some Americans naively …
AirAsia final report blames crew, computer fault for crash
Indonesia’s National Transport Safety committee has released the details of its investigation into the downing of AirAsia Flight QZ8501. The tragedy was the result of computer and human error, it said. The final report on the crash of an AirAsia flight that killed 162 people last year blamed the disaster on a combination of a …
Freed of Taliban, Kunduz starts tough road to recovery
As the battle for Kunduz city raged between Taliban militants and government forces, almost half of its residents were thought to have fled. Most have returned – to an unstable, uneasy existence, reports Catherine James. Returning to Kunduz city for Zalmai Nabizoda was more difficult than what most others faced because for him there was …
HIV and AIDS in a nutshell
It’s been 30 years since the HIV/AIDS epidemic shook the world. What is the current status of the virus globally? Are you at risk? Is there a cure? DW’s Kait Bolongaro went in search of answers. What is the state of public awareness about HIV and AIDS? According to a 2014 Americans were quite unaware …
Chinese manufacturing sinks to three-year low
An official survey has shown Chinese manufacturing at its weakest in more than three years. The disappointing numbers underline jitters in the world’s second-largest economy. Figures released Tuesday from China’s National Bureau of Statistics further illustrate manufacturing output is falling, with analysts calling the slump a three-year low. Weak demand from both domestic and overseas …
Trial begins for first police officer charged in death of Freddie Gray
The first trial for the six police officers charged in the killing of Freddie Gray has begun in Baltimore. Gray’s death garnered extensive media coverage, causing some to question how fair the trial will be. William Porter, 26, stands accused of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and assault in the death of the 25-year-old black man. …
UNICEF: A generation in ruins as Syria war continues
As Syria approaches five years since the beginning of its civil war, millions of children are dependent on aid. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2011, about 11,000 children have been killed, according to UNICEF. Nuha is 11 years old and lives in Homs, a city that has been destroyed in Syria’s civil war. …
Russia bans charter flights to Turkey
There will be no food shortage after restrictions on relations with Turkey, says Russian Deputy Prime Minister
White House tightens Visa Waiver Program in wake of Paris attacks
The White House has announced it will add more screening for travelers allowed to enter the US without a visa. The decision comes after calls to tighten the Visa Waiver Program following the terrorist attacks in Paris. People from thirty-eight countries around the world are currently allowed to enter the US without applying for a …
#SueMeSaudi: Twitter users taunt Saudi Arabia
The hashtag #SueMeSaudi is soaring after a source at the Saudi Arabian justice ministry reportedly said he would sue a Twitter user who compared Saudi Arabia to the terror group “Islamic State.” The justice ministry official was quoted by the government-aligned Al Riyadh newspaper as saying “The justice ministry will sue the person who described …
The art of French resistance
On murals and makeshift memorials, the French are responding to November’s deadly attacks in the French capital with graffiti, music and poetry – art that is helping a nation to heal. Elizabeth Bryant reports from Paris. Hours after the terrorist attacks, Patrick Jardry headed out with flowers and a few choice phrases from what he …
The art of French resistance
On murals and makeshift memorials, the French are responding to November’s deadly attacks in the French capital with graffiti, music and poetry – art that is helping a nation to heal. Elizabeth Bryant reports from Paris. Hours after the terrorist attacks, Patrick Jardry headed out with flowers and a few choice phrases from what he …
Opinion: No miracles, just signs as Pope Francis ends Africa visit
In Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic, everyday life resumes as Pope Francis returns to the Vatican. Nothing has changed, yet the visit by the pontiff was timely and significant, writes DW’s Daniel Pelz. He did everything right. He lashed out the political elite for creating social and economic disparities, brought to the world’s …
COP21: China’s climate efforts far from sufficient
China is one of the biggest polluters in the world. The Asian economic giant, however, says it is committed to tackling the issue as the UN climate conference kicks off in Paris. But how difficult will that be for China? China’s rise from a developing country to a global superpower in just half a century …
Al-Sisi, Hollande agree to boost cooperation
Paris climate talks offer chance for president to meet with global leaders
Al-Sisi, French defence minister agree to boost cooperation
Paris climate talks offer chance for president to meet with global leaders
Our mission lying ahead of us is exceptional: COP21 president
150 countries attend climate change talks in Paris to reach common agreement
Two Israelis found guilty over death of Palestinian teen
Two minors have been found guilty of the kidnapping and murder of Palestinian teen Mohammed Abu Khdeir. The third suspect has had his verdict delayed after a last minute insanity plea. A court in Jerusalem convicted two Israelis on Monday over the 2014 death of a Palestinian teenager. The incident, seen as revenge for the …
Scientists offer new perspective on Russian jet downing
Physicists from Belgium have used mathematics to show that neither Russia’s nor Turkey’s version of the downing of a military jet adds up. Turkey’s downing of the Russian jet has strained relations between the countries. Astrophysicists Tom van Doorsslaere and Giovanni Lapenta from the University of Leuven in Belgium have questioned the statements made by …
Report: Russia strikes kill a dozen civilians in Syria
A Syrian opposition watchdog has reported that airstrikes – allegedly by Russia – have killed and wounded civilians. Russia, a staunch ally of President Bashar al-Assad, first began airstrikes in Syria in late September. On Sunday, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that airstrikes, “probably Russian,” had killed at least 18 people and …
Climate protesters in Paris form human chain amid demo ban
Hundreds of thousands of people across the world have joined in events to urge action on climate change, a day ahead of a landmark climate summit. In Paris, protesters were forced to be inventive amid a marching ban. Organizers said more than 2,000 events were planned worldwide on Sunday as normal citizens joined forces to …