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UN General Assembly expected to pass Palestinian flag resolution
The resolution presented by the Palestinians, which is to be voted on later on Thursday would give them and other nations with non-member observer status at the United Nations the right to fly their flag in New York
Apple shows off revamped iPhone, TV box
Apple has revealed the latest product in its battle to take over television. The completely redone Apple TV promises to run the gamut of home entertainment
Islamic State take Norwegian and Chinese captive
The two hostages have been identified as 48-year-old Norwegian Ole Johan Grimsgaard-Ofstad, and 50-year-old Fan Jinghui, a freelance consultant from Beijing
Guatemala’s ex-president denies corruption charges after resignation
Prosecutors accused Perez Molina of being involved in a scheme which allowed businesses to evade import taxes by bribing corrupt officials at a fraction of the cost.
Village in Sierra Leone quarantined after Ebola death
Earlier this week, the whole area was placed on high alert to ensure the virus would not spread. A three-week lockdown was announced for the village where the woman lived, on Friday, affecting almost 1,000 residents.
Merkel demands total overhaul of EU refugee policy
Merkel also stressed that all EU nations were expected to live up to the Geneva Convention on refugees, repeating her threat of seeking legal action against states, which stood in breach of European immigration policy.
UN: Warnings on Middle East refugee plight unheeded
The UN food agency says funding shortages have forced it to deny food vouchers to 229,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan. Experts say chronic harsh conditions, also in Lebanon and Turkey, are behind the exodus to Europe. The World Food Program said on Saturday donors must do far more to support some 11 million desperate Syrians …
EU Commissioners on Kos tell Greece to end the chaos
After the drowning of two children in the Aegean between Turkey and Kos, European Commissioners visited the Greek island
Saudi King in Washington amid concerns over Iran
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is making his first visit to the White House since ascending the throne. He has said that his country is willing to cooperate with the US to achieve stability in the Middle East. The Obama administration greeted King Salman of Saudi Arabia on Friday with assurances that the Iran nuclear deal …
Putin blames US for migrant crisis in Europe
Vladimir Putin blames the migrant crisis in Europe on the US for imposing its standards on the Middle East and Africa, while failing to understand their culture and traditions. Emma Burrows reports from Moscow. Vladimir Putin today blamed the migrant crisis in Europe on the United States for imposing its own standards on countries in …
Algorithm to detect MS developed in India
Engineering students in India have developed an algorithm that can help detect multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease that affects the nervous system at an early stage
‘Islamic State’ blows up tower tombs at Syria’s Palmyra
“Islamic State” (“IS”) has blown up three ancient tower tombs in Palmyra. The loss to the UNESCO World Heritage site is the latest in a series of jihadi demolitions. The chief of Syria’s antiquities department, Maamoun Abdelkarim, confirmed the destruction of the tombs on Friday. “They blew up three tower tombs, the best preserved and …
Assertive Saudi King Salman visits Washington
King Salman is visiting Washington for the first time since ascending the Saudi throne. DW’s US correspondent Spencer Kimball reports that the US faces a kingdom that has become very assertive in its foreign policy. For decades, a simple quid-pro-quo formed the basis of US-Saudi relations. Riyadh provided the oil, Washington provided the security. “It’s …
Turkey renews military mandate for Iraq, Syria
Turkish MPs have voted to extend, for a year, the authorisation of troops to Syria and Iraq to fight “Islamic State” (IS) militants. The mandate passed, despite resistance from the pro-Kurdish opposition. The Turkish parliament convened for an extraordinary session to lengthen the current military mandate for another 12 months. The existing directive expires on …
‘We aren’t afraid’: Austrians answer Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Hungary’s prime minister told a press conference that Europeans fear the onslaught of refugees, Austrians disagree. They do agree, though, that politicians have failed to lead, reports Alison Langley from Vienna. Austrians have surprised perhaps even themselves with their open welcome to the stream of refugees knocking on their door. While neighbouring Hungary has erected a …
People smugglers profiting from plight of refugees
Europe’s refugee drama is a gold mine for unscrupulous people smugglers. Police and the army are stepping up efforts to clamp down on the illegal business of human trafficking. Numbers can never tell the whole story. But they can give a good impression of the dimensions. Here’s one such number: in July alone, 107,500 migrants crossed …
Syria’s refugee children – Germany underprepared for trauma therapy
Every fifth Syrian child suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Germany is not well prepared to help these vulnerable young refugees. Trauma therapist Janz Kizilhan tells DW what Germany needs to do. The results of examination of 100 Syrian refugee children in Germany was published Tuesday by professor Volker Mall at the Technische Universität München. It …
Iran showdown in Congress damages US credibility
The White House has secured enough support in the Senate to successfully veto a resolution that would “disapprove” of the Iran nuclear deal. But it is a hollow victory, as a presidential veto could damage US credibility. The votes have been tallied. At least 34 US Senators will support the Iran nuclear deal, and back …
After Yemen shootings of Red Cross workers, 28 dead in Sanaa mosque bombings
Attacks in Yemen’s capital have left 28 people dead and 75 wounded, after a double blast at a mosque
Refugees stranded in Budapest with no way out
After the initial joy of arriving in Europe, it becomes clear to most of the refugees in Budapest that they are trapped at the train station. Police are watching over an increasingly disgruntled crowd of thousands. It is close to 11.00am when it becomes clear that there is a problem brewing. Special police units begin …
Gaza could become uninhabitable by 2020: UN
The United Nations has said that living in the Gaza Strip could become impossible by 2020. High population density and low security, due to conflict with Israel, are the reasons why the area could become uninhabitable. A new report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Tuesday said the Gaza …
Google unveils new mobile-friendly logo ahead of major restructure
Internet giant Google has revealed the new logo for its search engine. The change comes as it prepares to become part of new holding company, “Alphabet”
Lebanon ‘You Stink’ protesters dragged out of environment ministry
Security forces in Lebanon have removed activists who had taken over part of the environment ministry building to protest the country’s rubbish crisis. The “You Stink” movement is taking on the country’s political class
Canada officially falls into recession
Government data has confirmed that Canada officially fell into recession in the first half of this year. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is doing his best to avoid using the term ahead of a general election next month
Australia senate committee deems refugee centres ‘inadequate and unsafe’
A senate committee has criticised the detention centres on island nations as unsafe for asylum-seekers. Opposition lawmakers have called for the immediate removal of children from the controversial facilities.
Pen-selling Syrian refugee crowdfunded after photo with daughter appears on Twitter
A crowdfunding campaign sparked by the sight of Syrian refugee and single father Abdul Halim Atar selling pens to make money for his daughters has changed the family’s life. A consultant in Norway made it happen. The Syrian refugee Abdul Halim Atar was selling pens in the streets of Beirut when he was photographed one …
Germany’s Steinmeier urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease tensions
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work together to ease tensions. His request follows several rounds of peace talks between Islamabad, Kabul and the Taliban. Steinmeier (pictured above, left) arrived in the Pakistani capital on Monday to hold talks with President Nawaz Sharif, army chief Raheel Sharif, and National …
Explosion at Spanish fireworks factory
At least five people have been killed and six others hospitalised following an explosion at a fireworks factory near Zaragozana in northeastern Spain. The cause of the blast remains unknown.
Kenyan athletes ‘on top of the world’
Kenya has hailed its athletes for bringing back home seven gold medals at the just concluded IAAF championships in Beijing. The historic victory comes despite the fact that two of its athletes were suspended because they tested positive to banned substances. DW spoke to Isaiah Kiplagat, chairman of the Kenya Athletics Association. How do you assess the …
Horror film director Wes Craven dies
Prolific horror filmmaker Wes Craven has died at the age of 76. He directed iconic horror films such as the ‘Scream’ and ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ series, and published a number of books