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Kerry: ‘Big transition’ in Syria soon
The US’ top diplomat has said that a political solution to the conflict in Syria may be “weeks away.” His statements comes as King Abdullah II of Jordan claims countries “are facing a third world war against humanity.” US State Secretary John Kerry said on Tuesday that “a big transition” in Syria was likely to …
New wave of Islamophobia in wake of Paris attacks
Racial attack on Muslims and Mosques increase in Europe, Al-Azhar condemns these attacks
UN details ‘downward spiral’ of hunger and natural disasters
Food insecurity and vulnerability to natural disasters are becoming increasingly linked, according to the UN’s latest World Risk Report. DW talks to one of the authors, Matthias Garschagen, about who is most at risk. DW: What are the global hotspots for natural disasters listed in the 2015 World Risk Report? Matthias Garschagen: In the report …
Russian plane crash ‘terrorist attack’: Federal Security Service director
Homemade 1 kg TNT device was detonated during the flight
French authorities conduct 128 raids Monday evening
France and the US to increase efforts against “Islamic State” militant organisation
President Hadi returns to Yemen as forces ramp up fight against rebels
Hadi has returned to Yemen just as forces loyal to him launched an offensive to take back the city of Taiz. The country’s Saudi-backed government has made progress in its ongoing war against Iran-backed rebels. President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi returned on Tuesday to the city of Aden, where he is planning to oversee the military …
Afghans losing confidence in new government, survey says
More Afghans than at any time since 2004 feel their country is moving in the wrong direction, a new survey found. Insecurity, graft, a struggling economy and Kabul’s ability to tackle key issues top the list of concerns. The nationwide survey, published by The Asia Foundation on Tuesday, November 17, shows that Afghan optimism about …
US states close door on Syrian refugees in wake of Paris attacks
Governors across the US have defied the president and said they will stop accepting Syrian refugees. Fears concerning migrants is growing after the brutal terrorist attacks in Paris. Governors representing nearly half of the 50 US states rejected on Monday plans to resettle Syrian refugees there amid fear they could pose a threat to Americans. …
Montenegro’s fractious opposition takes to the streets
Around 3,000 people protested in Podgorica against the government of Milo Dukanovic. They are convinced that there voices on the streets are louder than their ballots, reports Nemanja Rujević. “Milo, you thief,” chant the crowd in the Republic Square in the Montenegrin capital Podgorica. Then a speaker says the word “thief” is too weak to …
United States green-lights sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved a request from Saudi Arabia to buy thousands of bombs. The approval comes despite controversy over Saudi-led attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen. The sale of the more than 19,000 bombs and smart bombs would help Saudi Arabia restock the armaments it has used in its operation against the …
‘Terrorists may have used PlayStation 4 to communicate’
The ‘Islamic State’ tracks the latest trends in encrypted messaging tools. So it’s possible that it may have used the popular game console or other hard-to-crack messaging apps, social media expert Jamie Bartlett says. DW: From what we know so far, the Paris attacks by the ‘Islamic State’ appear to have been planned, coordinated and …
Mixed response from Africa to Paris terror
Europe is reeling from its worst terrorist attack in more than ten years. Comments on social media in Africa – in languages apart from English or French – range from sympathy to barely concealed hostility. “Our condolences go to the people of France” wrote one Facebook user, Usman, in the Hausa language, in Abuja, Nigeria …
The Paris attacks: a reminder of social media’s power to misinform
The events of November 13 in Paris are a stark reminder of both the power of social media and its significant pitfalls. Following the tweets on Friday night, it was hard to tell what to believe or feel. As is often the case after terrorist events like the multi-pronged attack in Paris on Friday, November …
More ‘Islamic State’ attacks in the ‘pipeline,’ says CIA chief
Intel agencies are working “feverishly” to uncover the militant group’s attack plans, CIA Director John Brennan says. The intel chief’s statement comes as two US states suspend resettlement programs for Syrian refugees. Speaking at the Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John Brennan said …
Poland turns against immigration after Paris attacks
As Poland’s new conservative, euroskeptic government takes office, analysts wonder what course the country will take on immigration in the aftermath of the Paris attacks. Rafal Kiepuszewski reports from Warsaw. Polish media on Monday led with the story of a Polish national living in Norway who was arrested in Poland on terrorism charges, after having …
WHO: widespread confusion about antibiotic resistance and what causes it
There is widespread misunderstanding about the correct use of antibiotics worldwide, a report by the World Health Organization says. It calls antibiotic resistance one of the “greatest challenges for public health.” Nearly two-thirds of people questioned in the 12-country survey said they had heard about antibiotic resistance as an issue that could affect them. But …
Tempers flare between Nicaragua, Costa Rica over US-bound Cuban asylum seekers
Nicaragua has sent thousands of Cubans back to Costa Rica after the US-bound migrants stormed the border, accusing San Jose of sparking a crisis. Cuban influx fueled by rumors US will reverse its liberal asylum policy. Nicaragua has sent thousands of Cubans back to Costa Rica after the US-bound migrants stormed the border, accusing San …
G20: US, Russia discuss war in Syria
After the shock of the terrorist attacks in Paris, there has been some movement on the diplomatic front as both Obama and Putin met to discuss how to beat the terrorists in Syria. Bernd Riegert reports from Antalya. The images running all day on the TVs at the G20 summit in Antalya were not the …
Paris attacks carried out by 3 coordinated teams of gunmen: French prosecutor
Egyptian passport found in Paris belongs to victim
Angolan activists in court over ‘nonviolent’ book
Seventeen Angolan activists are scheduled to go on trial on November 16. They are accused of conspiring to rebel against President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who has been in power for 36 years. Laurinda Gouveia is one of the activists who was arrested almost five months ago. She and a group of friends used to …
In Libya, a safe haven for refugees
Migrants and refugees from Africa and beyond find shelter in a former major smuggling route to Italy. Karlos Zurutuza reports from Zuwara, Libya. Neither Suleyman, nor Ahmed or Rasool are HIV positive. It’s confirmed by the medical certificates hanging at the entrance of their small restaurant in downtown Zuwara. The Nabelsi brothers came from Djerba, …
Paris, Syria overshadow G-20 summit in Turkey
World leaders have come together for a two day G-20 summit in Turkey starting on Sunday. The usually economic- and trade-heavy agenda is expected to center around Syria, the refugee crisis and security. Leaders and delegates from industrialized countries representing 85 percent of global economic output will meet in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya …
A terrible case of deja-vu in Paris
After the January attacks on “Charlie Hebdo,” Paris has become the target of terrorist attacks for the second time this year. The cold-bloodedness of the assailants has shocked the French. Barbara Wesel reports. Standing at the corner of Rue Oberkampf and Boulevard Richard Lenoir in Paris on Saturday is like having a deja-vu experience. Barriers, …
Tightened security, arrests in Europe after Paris attacks
Belgian police have arrested several suspects and opened a terrorism probe linked to the Paris terror attacks, in which 129 people were killed. Italy and other European countries have bolstered security in response. Belgian police arrested several suspects in Brussels on Saturday during raids connected to the Paris attacks, including one who was in the …
For French citizens abroad, speed of information on Paris attacks has been invaluable
French citizens abroad have spoken to DW about their experiences as the attacks in Paris unfolded. The rapid spread of information, especially on social media, was essential in helping them follow what was happening. Camille Lugan, a 26-year-old from Paris, was sitting in her office on the last day of her internship in Chicago when …
Scores of Afghan soldiers defect to Taliban during battle
At least 65 Afghani troops, including several commanders, have joined the Taliban forces in the volatile Helmand province, officials said. The government troops have been clashing with insurgents in the area for weeks. The authorities launched an investigation into the incident, Helmand province governor Mirza Khan Rahimi said on Saturday. “Soldiers from an Afghan army …
‘France to mull invoking NATO collective defense’
France will consider invoking NATO’s collective defense clause, according to security expert Bruno Tertrais. Speaking with DW, he also said that Paris-style attacks could happen in every major Western city. DW: What is your assessment of the Paris attacks, the worst terror attacks in French history? Bruno Tertrais: It does not really come as a …
Leaders in Vienna announce new timetable for Syria as shock from Paris attacks lingers
World leaders meeting in Vienna have announced new measures to bring an end to the war in Syria. The announcement came as the world reels from the brutal terrorist attacks in Paris overnight. World leaders attending a meeting in Vienna on Saturday said they had agreed to speed up efforts to end the war in …
‘Islamic State’ claims responsibility for Paris attacks
France will be “ruthless” in its response to “Islamic State”, says Hollande
People-smuggling: the trade with refugees in Bulgaria
More and more refugees are trying to reach the West via Bulgaria. The people-smuggling trade is flourishing along the dangerous route to the West – and border guards are sometimes involved in the illegal business. The trip starts in Istanbul, then continues along the smugglers’ trail though Plovdiv and Sofia to the Bulgarian-Serb border in …