Deutsche Welle News
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Experts on drug wastewater analysis say it's time for...
Sifting through sewage to find traces of illicit drugs is no one's idea of fun. But leading experts, meeting in Lisbon, say drug wastewater analysis will shape future public health initiatives.
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Men on a mission: The Koch brothers and US conservatism
Charles and David Koch have a plan: They want to give the US a conservative makeover and are reportedly interested in buying some of the country’s biggest newspapers. What makes the billionaire brothers tick?
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German carmaker BMW eyes new sales record
The Munich-based luxury automaker BMW has said the company is on track for a new record this year. It reported strong figures for April, with sales rising even in the crisis-stricken European market.
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AP accuses Justice Department of 'unprecedented...
The US Department of Justice secretly seized two months of telephone records from the Associated Press (AP) in 2012. This comes amid a crackdown by the Obama administration on whistleblowers and leaks.
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Allianz insurer boosts profit, expects risks from low...
Lower claims and higher premiums boosted the profits of German insurance giant Allianz in the first three months of the year. But the firm didn't hike its profit outlook, fearing low interest rates will hurt earnings.
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Renewables co-op fights Vattenfall for control of Berlin...
A Berlin citizens' group wants to wrest control of the city’s electricity grid in order to promote renewable energy. They accuse current operator Vattenfall of failing to seek alternatives to fossil fuels.
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DAX-listed firms post first Q1 revenue decline in years
The 30 most important German companies listed in Germany's DAX stock index have logged a decline in combined first-quarter turnover. A major international auditor says it's the first drop in revenue since 2009.
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German lawmakers calling for more consumer rights on the...
German state-level lawmakersagree that consumers should have the right to return mobile apps. But changing the law may do little to help consumers if companies don't do their bit.
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Schalke claim fourth; Düsseldorf are relegated
It was a wild final day of the 2012-13 Bundesliga season as the battle for the last European spots and the fight against relegation were both decided in the final minutes. The biggest winners on the day were Schalke.
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Living above Germany's old nuclear waste
A German law has recently come into effect ordering the cleanup of 126,000 barrels of radioactive waste at the Asse nuclear dump site. But it seems the process could take a lot longer than locals initially hoped for.
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Seeing the eye as a window to disease elsewhere
People with bad vision tend to go to the ophthalmologist, but their actual problems may lie somewhere else. Ophthalmologists are able to recognize other illnesses through the eyes.
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Mats Hummels pledges loyalty to Dortmund
German international defender Mats Hummels has said he's staying with Borussia Dortmund, seeking to calm rumors that he could be next out the door.
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Little hope for Greece's jobless youth
Nearly two-thirds of young Greeks are currently jobless. The unemployment rate in the country has reached a record 27 percent. Experts are warning of dramatic consequences for Greek society.
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Spain replants after centuries of deforestation
Centuries of deforestation have turned Spain's lush forests into barren scrublands, making them vulnerable to erosion. But volunteers are working to revive the landscape and protect local water sources.
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France weighs smartphone tax as culture subsidy
Who should pay for culture? France has long supported hefty state subsidies, like boosting filmmakers' budgets and paying artists unemployment benefits. Now in the digital age, France is adjusting its approach.
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High energy costs may drive German firms to US
Soaring German energy costs in the wake of the country's transition to renewable energy have seen more and more firms thinking abut relocating their operations. The US looks like a sound alternative, associations claim.
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We can't allow the search for a cure for HIV to 'get in...
Top AIDS scientists are in Paris to mark the 30th anniversary of the detection of HIV. One of them is Sharon Lewin. Her work on latent HIV cells could lead to a cure, but she warns it's a "tough ask."
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Opinion: The EU finally faces up to tax evasion
EU leaders say they want to work together to stop tax evasion. But, says DW correspondent Christoph Hasselbach, it's taken the financial crisis to make them face what is a major issue of justice.
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Germany's Social Democratic Party turns 150
Germany's Social Democrats are one of the world's oldest democratic parties. In its tumultuous 150-year history, the SPD has been banned, split apart, rebranded and has shown moments of immense courage.
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Abercrombie's elitism challenges buyers' values
Abercrombie Fitch has been the target of an online firestorm after its CEO said only young, cool people should wear its clothes. Is this latest scandal enough to break the controversial brand?
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Dortmund's Klopp meets Bayern's Heynckes: Motivator vs...
At first glance Klopp and Heynckes, the coaches of the two German Champions League finalists, seem to have little in common. But the two coaches are more similiar than it seems.
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Row rages over safety of Japanese nuclear plant
Japan's nuclear regulators and an atomic energy company are locked in a battle over the safety of the Tsuruga plant. Environmentalists say it is a test case for the future of nuclear energy in the country.
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Deutsche Bank CEOs seek change amid protests
Deutsche Bank co-chiefs Jürgen Fitschen and Anshu Jain have pledged to shareholders they will press ahead with changing corporate culture. Re-establishing public trust in Germany's biggest bank is the new campaign's aim.
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'Dumbass' a tribute to China's zeitgeist
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is making headlines with his first music video. In the song titled Dumbass he sings about his time in jail in 2011. The video is about the Chinese zeitgeist, he tells DW.
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Postcard: The many faces of anti-gay marriage protest in...
In Paris, a far-right essayist committed suicide in front of hundreds of tourists this week – after criticizing the legalization of gay marriage on a right-wing radio station. This postcard from John Laurenson in Paris.
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Decommissioning weapons in Libya remains difficult
For 42 years, Libya's toppled dictator Muammar al-Gadhafi stock piled arms and set up secret arsenals. Now all those weapons have to be safely retrieved. Germany sends its know-how and money to help rebuild the country.
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London's community divided by Woolwich attacks
The atmosphere on the streets in south London was described as "tense" as local residents struggled to come to terms with the brutal murder of a serving British soldier outside his army barracks.
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German film in Cannes disturbs with religious...
Only one German film made it onto this year's official festival program in Cannes. But prepare to be disturbed by Katrin Gebbe's realistic portrait of religious conservatism.
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Bundesliga: Hoffenheim boss Red Devils in play-off
Hoffenheim prevailed 3-1 in the first leg of their relegation play-off against second division Kaiserslautern on Thursday night. But the Red Devils' away goal gives them a fighting chance in next week's return match.
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ECB president Draghi pushes for European banking union
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has urged European governments to push on with reforms and banking union plans. Draghi added that the EU is more stable than a year ago, but challenges remain.
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Days of Swiss banking secrecy could be numbered
The EU believes up to a trillion euros are lost each year because of tax evasion. Much of that money is believed to be hidden in non-EU member Switzerland. It is still clinging to its long tradition of banking secrecy.
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Right-wing terror expert Funke: 'No appropriate response...
A German parliamentary committee tasked with evaluating the authorities' failure in the neo-Nazi killing spree has issued its final report. Right-wing terror expert Hajo Funke says right-wing danger had been trivialized.
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Syrian family finds sanctuary in German church
A Syrian family of six fled to Hamburg when civil war broke out and found refuge in a Protestant church in Hamburg. But even after reaching relatives in Germany, authorities could deport them at any time.
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Obama clips drone wings
A day after the US administration admitted that a fourth US citizen had been killed by a drone strike, President Barack Obama has promised greater transparency in the notoriously secretive and morally dubious program.
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German consumers unfazed by eurozone recession fears
A fresh survey has shown that Germans remain in spending mood despite an unresolved euro area debt crisis. The study singled out consumers as a current pillar of economic growth in Europe's biggest economy.
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German business confidence posts surprise gain
A leading German think tank has found the mood among the country's business executives is getting better again. A confidence barometer showed they were more positive about the future than in the previous months.
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Wagner meets Beethoven in Bonn music festival
In Richard Wagner's bicentenary, great-granddaughter Nike Wagner has been chosen to head the Beethovenfest. Critics say her heart is in Bayreuth, but Bonn is prepared to get involved with the complicated Wagner clan.
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Barbie: CEO of Berlin's boring Dreamhouse
Feminist protesters crucified and burned Barbie in front of her brand-new Dreamhouse in Berlin. DW's Lavinia Pitu went to find out what all the fuss was about - and came back totally underwhelmed.
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Indian scientists see cheap rotavirus vaccine as start...
Indian scientists have developed a low-cost rotavirus vaccine that could prevent severe infant diarrhea. At $1 per dose, it could save thousands of children's lives each year in Asia and Africa.
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IEA urges Germany to spread cost of energy shift fairly
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has said the German government must do more to protect consumers from paying too much of the transition costs to renewables. It urged the larger use of gas plants.
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EADS offers huge defense investment to South Korea
European aerospace giant EADS has offered South Korea a huge defense-sector investment. The European competitor said procuring the deal would create tens of thousands of jobs.
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Business finds being 'differently abled' pays
German software giant SAP announced they will recruit people with autism and says this will help them innovate. Is this a marriage made in heaven and a new future for differently abled people and technology?
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Dolphins gain unprecedented protection in India
India has officially recognized dolphins as non-human persons, whose rights to life and liberty must be respected. Dolphin parks that were being built across the country will instead be shut down.
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Africa's dream of unity
The African Union is turning 50. It was established as an organization to fight for African unity and initially fought against colonialism. Today it seeks African solutions for African problems.
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Hezbollah continues backing Assad in Syria
The Shiite Hezbollah are fighting alongside regime troops in Syria. Much is at stake for the militant group: if Assad's regime falls, Hezbollah will be weakened in Lebanon.
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NATO drone project set to continue
Pulling the plug on Germany's Euro Hawk project won't have consequences for NATO's surveillance program using "Global Hawk" models. But critics argue a joint European drone project would have been better.
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De Maiziere's Euro Hawk problems drone on
Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere says there were clear grounds for Germany to cancel orders for the Euro Hawk drones. But as questions mount, some say the minister's arguments don't hold up.
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Tunisia's long, difficult path to a new constitution
Tunisia was the first Arab Spring country and it could become the first Arab Spring country to adopt a democratic constitution. But negotiations between secularists and Islamists have taken a toll on the country.
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Sweden rioting spreads outside Stockholm in sixth night...
Rioting in Sweden has spread beyond the capital in the sixth night of violence. Several cities saw cars and buildings set ablaze as police reinforcements in Stockholm sought to contain widespread unrest.
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African Union opens 50th anniversary celebrations
At a ceremony in Addis Ababa, leaders from around the world gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the African Union's existence. The ceremony highlights five decades of progress on the continent.
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Pakistan school bus explosion kills 17
A bus full of Pakistani school children has exploded, killing 16 pupils and a teacher. The accident appears to be related to a mechanical problem with the bus.
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Several killed as Philippines troops clash with militants
At least 11 people have been killed in the Philippines as troops clashed with Islamic insurgents. Military sources said the group is to blame for several of the nations worst terror attacks.
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All set for the all-German Champions League final
For German football fans, days don't get any bigger. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the best two Bundesliga teams, are battling it out for the most coveted trophy in European soccer. Who’s got the upper hand?
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Female suicide bomber targets Russia's Dagestan
An apparent female suicide bomber has killed herself and injured almost a dozen others in the southern Russian region of Dagestan. It was the second bombing to hit the provincial capital of Makhachkala this week.
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Doctors from Germany save lives in Syria and risk their...
The Syrian health system has collapsed. There is a shortage of medical supplies and staff. Doctors from Germany are secretly caring for wounded rebels in bombed-out cellars - and putting their own lives at risk.
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Ukrainans hold first gay rights march, activists...
Ukrainians have held a first right gay rights rally despite disruptions from anti-gay activists. In Russia meanwhile, police arrested dozens of gay rights campaigners at an unsanctioned march.
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Portugal's pensioners take to the barricades
Austerity measures proposed by the Portuguese government would hit pensioners hard if they go into effect. But rather than setting off a generational conflict, they are uniting protesters against the cuts.
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Rosberg takes pole in Monaco, Vettel starts from third
Germany’s Nico Rosberg has finished first in qualifying for this year’s Monaco Grand Prix. Defending Formula One drivers' champion and fellow German Sebastian Vettel will start the race from third in the grid.
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Syrian troops strengthen hold on border town Qusair
Syrian government forces backed by Hezbollah fighters have tightened their stranglehold on the town of Qusair. Rebels have stepped up efforts to defend their former stronghold, which has strategic value for both sides.
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Bayern Munich win Champions League, beating Dortmund 2-1
Bayern Munich have beaten Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the first-ever all-German Champions League final. Arjen Robben scored the decisive goal in the closing minutes, assisted by his partner-in-crime Franck Ribery.
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Europe struggles to redefine its role in UNESCO
Europe has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than the rest of the world. The small continent is closely tied to the cultural organization, or so you would think. Has Europe lost its role in UNESCO?
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Chinese premier Li Keqiang arrives in Berlin
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang has arrived in Berlin as part of his first foreign tour as premier. Germany is the only country in the EU that Li is set to visit, with trade issues likely to be a key issue for debate.
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Swedish riots point to deep social problems
A week of violence in the Swedish capital indicates that not all is well in a country that prides itself on social equality. Immigrants claim they are unjustly treated.
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Experts on drug wastewater analysis say it's time for...
Sifting through sewage to find traces of illicit drugs is no one's idea of fun. But leading experts, meeting in Lisbon, say drug wastewater analysis will shape future public health initiatives.
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Men on a mission: The Koch brothers and US conservatism
Charles and David Koch have a plan: They want to give the US a conservative makeover and are reportedly interested in buying some of the country’s biggest newspapers. What makes the billionaire brothers tick?
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German carmaker BMW eyes new sales record
The Munich-based luxury automaker BMW has said the company is on track for a new record this year. It reported strong figures for April, with sales rising even in the crisis-stricken European market.
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AP accuses Justice Department of 'unprecedented...
The US Department of Justice secretly seized two months of telephone records from the Associated Press (AP) in 2012. This comes amid a crackdown by the Obama administration on whistleblowers and leaks.
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Allianz insurer boosts profit, expects risks from low...
Lower claims and higher premiums boosted the profits of German insurance giant Allianz in the first three months of the year. But the firm didn't hike its profit outlook, fearing low interest rates will hurt earnings.
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Renewables co-op fights Vattenfall for control of Berlin...
A Berlin citizens' group wants to wrest control of the city’s electricity grid in order to promote renewable energy. They accuse current operator Vattenfall of failing to seek alternatives to fossil fuels.
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DAX-listed firms post first Q1 revenue decline in years
The 30 most important German companies listed in Germany's DAX stock index have logged a decline in combined first-quarter turnover. A major international auditor says it's the first drop in revenue since 2009.
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German lawmakers calling for more consumer rights on the...
German state-level lawmakersagree that consumers should have the right to return mobile apps. But changing the law may do little to help consumers if companies don't do their bit.
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Schalke claim fourth; Düsseldorf are relegated
It was a wild final day of the 2012-13 Bundesliga season as the battle for the last European spots and the fight against relegation were both decided in the final minutes. The biggest winners on the day were Schalke.
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Living above Germany's old nuclear waste
A German law has recently come into effect ordering the cleanup of 126,000 barrels of radioactive waste at the Asse nuclear dump site. But it seems the process could take a lot longer than locals initially hoped for.
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Seeing the eye as a window to disease elsewhere
People with bad vision tend to go to the ophthalmologist, but their actual problems may lie somewhere else. Ophthalmologists are able to recognize other illnesses through the eyes.
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Mats Hummels pledges loyalty to Dortmund
German international defender Mats Hummels has said he's staying with Borussia Dortmund, seeking to calm rumors that he could be next out the door.
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Little hope for Greece's jobless youth
Nearly two-thirds of young Greeks are currently jobless. The unemployment rate in the country has reached a record 27 percent. Experts are warning of dramatic consequences for Greek society.
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Typically German? The power of clichés
Germans drink beer, Cretans lie and the French eat frogs: Old clichés still have an impact on the way we view each other. But what's behind them? DW speaks with a stereotype expert.
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Spain replants after centuries of deforestation
Centuries of deforestation have turned Spain's lush forests into barren scrublands, making them vulnerable to erosion. But volunteers are working to revive the landscape and protect local water sources.
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France weighs smartphone tax as culture subsidy
Who should pay for culture? France has long supported hefty state subsidies, like boosting filmmakers' budgets and paying artists unemployment benefits. Now in the digital age, France is adjusting its approach.
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High energy costs may drive German firms to US
Soaring German energy costs in the wake of the country's transition to renewable energy have seen more and more firms thinking abut relocating their operations. The US looks like a sound alternative, associations claim.
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We can't allow the search for a cure for HIV to 'get in...
Top AIDS scientists are in Paris to mark the 30th anniversary of the detection of HIV. One of them is Sharon Lewin. Her work on latent HIV cells could lead to a cure, but she warns it's a "tough ask."
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Opinion: The EU finally faces up to tax evasion
EU leaders say they want to work together to stop tax evasion. But, says DW correspondent Christoph Hasselbach, it's taken the financial crisis to make them face what is a major issue of justice.
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Germany's Social Democratic Party turns 150
Germany's Social Democrats are one of the world's oldest democratic parties. In its tumultuous 150-year history, the SPD has been banned, split apart, rebranded and has shown moments of immense courage.
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Abercrombie's elitism challenges buyers' values
Abercrombie Fitch has been the target of an online firestorm after its CEO said only young, cool people should wear its clothes. Is this latest scandal enough to break the controversial brand?
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Dortmund's Klopp meets Bayern's Heynckes: Motivator vs...
At first glance Klopp and Heynckes, the coaches of the two German Champions League finalists, seem to have little in common. But the two coaches are more similiar than it seems.
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Row rages over safety of Japanese nuclear plant
Japan's nuclear regulators and an atomic energy company are locked in a battle over the safety of the Tsuruga plant. Environmentalists say it is a test case for the future of nuclear energy in the country.
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Deutsche Bank CEOs seek change amid protests
Deutsche Bank co-chiefs Jürgen Fitschen and Anshu Jain have pledged to shareholders they will press ahead with changing corporate culture. Re-establishing public trust in Germany's biggest bank is the new campaign's aim.
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'Dumbass' a tribute to China's zeitgeist
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is making headlines with his first music video. In the song titled Dumbass he sings about his time in jail in 2011. The video is about the Chinese zeitgeist, he tells DW.
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Postcard: The many faces of anti-gay marriage protest in...
In Paris, a far-right essayist committed suicide in front of hundreds of tourists this week – after criticizing the legalization of gay marriage on a right-wing radio station. This postcard from John Laurenson in Paris.
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Decommissioning weapons in Libya remains difficult
For 42 years, Libya's toppled dictator Muammar al-Gadhafi stock piled arms and set up secret arsenals. Now all those weapons have to be safely retrieved. Germany sends its know-how and money to help rebuild the country.
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London's community divided by Woolwich attacks
The atmosphere on the streets in south London was described as "tense" as local residents struggled to come to terms with the brutal murder of a serving British soldier outside his army barracks.
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German film in Cannes disturbs with religious...
Only one German film made it onto this year's official festival program in Cannes. But prepare to be disturbed by Katrin Gebbe's realistic portrait of religious conservatism.
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Bundesliga: Hoffenheim boss Red Devils in play-off
Hoffenheim prevailed 3-1 in the first leg of their relegation play-off against second division Kaiserslautern on Thursday night. But the Red Devils' away goal gives them a fighting chance in next week's return match.
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ECB president Draghi pushes for European banking union
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has urged European governments to push on with reforms and banking union plans. Draghi added that the EU is more stable than a year ago, but challenges remain.
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Days of Swiss banking secrecy could be numbered
The EU believes up to a trillion euros are lost each year because of tax evasion. Much of that money is believed to be hidden in non-EU member Switzerland. It is still clinging to its long tradition of banking secrecy.
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Right-wing terror expert Funke: 'No appropriate response...
A German parliamentary committee tasked with evaluating the authorities' failure in the neo-Nazi killing spree has issued its final report. Right-wing terror expert Hajo Funke says right-wing danger had been trivialized.
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Syrian family finds sanctuary in German church
A Syrian family of six fled to Hamburg when civil war broke out and found refuge in a Protestant church in Hamburg. But even after reaching relatives in Germany, authorities could deport them at any time.
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Obama clips drone wings
A day after the US administration admitted that a fourth US citizen had been killed by a drone strike, President Barack Obama has promised greater transparency in the notoriously secretive and morally dubious program.
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German consumers unfazed by eurozone recession fears
A fresh survey has shown that Germans remain in spending mood despite an unresolved euro area debt crisis. The study singled out consumers as a current pillar of economic growth in Europe's biggest economy.
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German business confidence posts surprise gain
A leading German think tank has found the mood among the country's business executives is getting better again. A confidence barometer showed they were more positive about the future than in the previous months.
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Syria's government 'prepared in principle' for Geneva...
Russia has said that the Syrian government has agreed in principle to an international conference aimed at brokering peace. However, Moscow voiced doubts about whether the talks would go ahead anytime soon.
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Wagner meets Beethoven in Bonn music festival
In Richard Wagner's bicentenary, great-granddaughter Nike Wagner has been chosen to head the Beethovenfest. Critics say her heart is in Bayreuth, but Bonn is prepared to get involved with the complicated Wagner clan.
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Barbie: CEO of Berlin's boring Dreamhouse
Feminist protestors crucified and burned Barbie in front of her brand-new Dreamhouse in Berlin. DW's Lavinia Pitu went to find out what all the fuss was about - and came back totally underwhelmed.
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Indian scientists see cheap rotavirus vaccine as start...
Indian scientists have developed a low-cost rotavirus vaccine that could prevent severe infant diarrhea. At $1 per dose, it could save thousands of children's lives each year in Asia and Africa.
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IEA urges Germany to spread cost of energy shift fairly
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has said the German government must do more to protect consumers from paying too much of the transition costs to renewables. It urged the larger use of gas plants.
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Victims scrap Japan meeting over 'comfort women' remarks
Two Korean women who were used as sex slaves during World War II have cancelled a meeting with the outspoken mayor of Osaka. Nationalist politician Toru Hashimoto said the practice had been necessary.
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A chronology of 50 years of African unity
The process of African unity has experienced both successes and setbacks during the last 50 years. Here is a timeline of of the development of the African Union and its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity.
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EADS offers huge defense investment to South Korea
European aerospace giant EADS has offered South Korea a huge defense-sector investment. The European competitor said procuring the deal would create tens of thousands of jobs.
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Britain scrambles fighter jets over incident onboard...
British police have arrested two men on suspicion of endangering an aircraft after fighter jets were scrambled to deal with an incident onboard a plane from Pakistan. Early reports suggest it was not a terrorist attack.
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Kochanke: "The AU is taking its responsibility seriously“
The African Union is redefining its security policy, the German foreign ministry 's regional director for Africa told DW. He says the organization also needs institutions with a clear mandate and secure funding.
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Business finds being 'differently abled' pays
German software giant SAP announced they will recruit people with autism and says this will help them innovate. Is this a marriage made in heaven and a new future for differently abled people and technology?
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Pyongyang delegation's trip to China a 'big gesture'
With the increase of North Korea's dependency on China, Pyongyang feels the growing need to exert its independence, Rüdiger Frank tells DW. Despite its malevolence, Pyongyang is very much interested in economic growth.
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India cautious about giving weapons to Kabul
Afghan President Karzai has formally requested New Delhi to provide military equipment to his war-torn country as NATO troops prepare to leave and Kabul's ties with Islamabad deteriorate.
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Dolphins gain unprecedented protection in India
India has officially recognized dolphins as non-human persons, whose rights to life and liberty must be respected. Dolphin parks that were being built across the country will instead be shut down.
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Africa's dream of unity
The African Union is turning 50. It was established as an organization to fight for African unity and initially fought against colonialism. Today it seeks African solutions for African problems.
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Slovenian parliament approves public spending cap
Slovenian lawmakers have passed a law which requires the government to keep a balanced budget. The move is aimed at restoring market confidence in the EU country and averting an international bailout.
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Hezbollah continues backing Assad in Syria
The Shiite Hezbollah are fighting alongside regime troops in Syria. Much is at stake for the militant group: if Assad's regime falls, Hezbollah will be weakened in Lebanon.
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Sweden sends reinforcements to capital after fifth night...
Police in Stockholm have called in reinforcements amid fears that riots could enter a sixth night. Schools and cars have been set ablaze in the capital's suburbs in five consecutive nights of violence.
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Taliban storms UN building in Kabul, battles police for...
Security forces have ended a fire-fight against Taliban militants in downtown Kabul. Gunmen stormed a UN-affiliated office where they exchanged fire with police for several hours following a suicide car bombing,
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Guatemala extradites ex-President Portillo to US over...
Ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo has been extradited to the United States to face money laundering charges. The ailing former leader is accused of laundering $70 million in Guatemalan funds through US banks.
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NATO drone project set to continue
Pulling the plug on Germany's Euro Hawk project won't have consequences for NATO's surveillance program "Global Hawk." But critics argue a joint European drone project would have been better.
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All set for the all-German Champions League final
For German football fans, days don't get any bigger. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the best two Bundesliga teams, are battling it out for the most coveted trophy in European soccer. Who’s got the upper hand?
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IMF chief Lagarde escapes formal corruption investigation
International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde has been named an "assisted witness" in a probe into possible ministerial misconduct in Paris. The case hails from her time as French finance minister.
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Santos confirm the sale of Neymar, Brazil's great hope
Brazilian football giants Santos FC have confirmed that their superstar striker Neymar Jr. will be leaving the club. Neymar can pick his next club after Santos accepted two offers, both of which likely came from Spain.
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Experts on drug wastewater analysis say it's time for...
Sifting through sewage to find traces of illicit drugs is no one's idea of fun. But leading experts, meeting in Lisbon, say drug wastewater analysis will shape future public health initiatives.
-
Men on a mission: The Koch brothers and US conservatism
Charles and David Koch have a plan: They want to give the US a conservative makeover and are reportedly interested in buying some of the country’s biggest newspapers. What makes the billionaire brothers tick?
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German carmaker BMW eyes new sales record
The Munich-based luxury automaker BMW has said the company is on track for a new record this year. It reported strong figures for April, with sales rising even in the crisis-stricken European market.
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Cascada: 'At some point, I'll try to shut my mouth'
Natalie Horler, front woman and singer for German dance trio Cascada, speaks with DW about her preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö - her chance to represent all of Germany, she says.
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Saudi labs need help with the new SARS-like virus but...
Virology expert Professor Christian Drosten of Bonn University says Saudi labs are failing to collaborate on research into the novel coronavirus (NCoV) which has killed 18 people since last year.
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AP accuses Justice Department of 'unprecedented...
The US Department of Justice secretly seized two months of telephone records from the Associated Press (AP) in 2012. This comes amid a crackdown by the Obama administration on whistleblowers and leaks.
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Resignation sets in as neo-Nazi trial continues
Just two days into the trial of suspected neo-Nazis, considerably fewer journalists and demonstrators attended the proceedings. The drop in interest is attributed to resignation among Germans, one politician said.
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Allianz insurer boosts profit, expects risks from low...
Lower claims and higher premiums boosted the profits of German insurance giant Allianz in the first three months of the year. But the firm didn't hike its profit outlook, fearing low interest rates will hurt earnings.
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Renewables co-op fights Vattenfall for control of Berlin...
A Berlin citizens' group wants to wrest control of the city’s electricity grid in order to promote renewable energy. They accuse current operator Vattenfall of failing to seek alternatives to fossil fuels.
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The politics of entertainment at Eurovision
On May 18, the 58th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Malmö. The organizers like to bill the pan-European contest as a pure entertainment show. However, it has never been completely apolitical.
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DAX-listed firms post first Q1 revenue decline in years
The 30 most important German companies listed in Germany's DAX stock index have logged a decline in combined first-quarter turnover. A major international auditor says it's the first drop in revenue since 2009.
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The Eurovision Song Contest: 'Made in Sweden'
The in-joke in the Swedish music industry is that its composers are as successful as Ikea. Not only is the Scandinavian country a multiple European Song Contest title-holder, it also provides other countries with hits.
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NSU investigation a 'total failure': review panel
A German parliamentary committee spent 15 months looking into how authorities failed in their investigation of a neo-Nazi killing spree. The final verdict says police and intelligence "totally underestimated" the threat.
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German lawmakers calling for more consumer rights on the...
German state-level lawmakersagree that consumers should have the right to return mobile apps. But changing the law may do little to help consumers if companies don't do their bit.
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Rising EU obesity rings alarm bells in Brussels
Half of EU citizens are overweight. Among these people, serious obesity is on the rise. It's a heavy and expensive burden for national health care systems - and one the EU Commission hopes to stop.
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Argentina's 'dirty war' dictator dies in prison
Former Argentine strongman, Jorge Rafael Videla, died Friday in a Buenos Aires prison at the age of 87. During his rule, between 1975 and 1981, an estimated 30,000 people disappeared or were killed.
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Schalke claim fourth; Düsseldorf are relegated
It was a wild final day of the 2012-13 Bundesliga season as the battle for the last European spots and the fight against relegation were both decided in the final minutes. The biggest winners on the day were Schalke.
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ESC 2013: Triumph of the barefoot elf
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest could hardly contain herself. She won the Eurovision Song Contest with 281 points, leaving her competitors closely behind. In second and third place were Azerbaijan and Ukraine.
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How to doctor your doctorate in Iran
In Iran, your PhD is just a mouse click away – at least that's what all the Internet ads promise. Plagiarism is so yesterday; in the Internet Age, the magic word is 'ghostwriter.'
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Living above Germany's old nuclear waste
A German law has recently come into effect ordering the cleanup of 126,000 barrels of radioactive waste at the Asse nuclear dump site. But it seems the process could take a lot longer than locals initially hoped for.
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Turkey invests big in nuclear power
While other EU countries are increasingly investing in renewables, Turkey is planning three new nuclear power stations. The country's aim is to turn from being a net importer to a net exporter of energy.
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'Professional self-publishing' no longer oxymoron
Self-publishing is becoming much more than a way to see your name in print. Some German authors are selling so many books themselves that publishing houses are taking the DIY method seriously.
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Seeing the eye as a window to disease elsewhere
People with bad vision tend to go to the ophthalmologist, but their actual problems may lie somewhere else. Ophthalmologists are able to recognize other illnesses through the eyes.
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Mats Hummels pledges loyalty to Borussia Dortmund
German international defender Mats Hummels has said he's staying with Borussia Dortmund, seeking to calm rumors that he could be next out the door. Mario Götze is going to Bayern, Robert Lewandoswki might also leave.
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Little hope for Greece's jobless youth
Nearly two-thirds of young Greeks are currently jobless. The unemployment rate in the country has reached a record 27 percent. Experts are warning of dramatic consequences for Greek society.
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Who was Wagner? On the composer's 200th birthday
The poet, director, conductor, author and, most importantly, composer, born on May 22, 1813 in Leipzig, remains a riddle to many. Two hundred years after his birth, the debate goes on.
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Typically German? The power of clichés
Germans drink beer, Cretans lie and the French eat frogs: Old clichés still have an impact on the way we view each other. But what's behind them? DW speaks with a stereotype expert.
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Bundesliga matches sporting success with commercial gains
Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich will square off in the Champions League final at Wembley. Saturday's game is the best evidence of a general resurgence in German football and the Bundesliga.
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German students are poorly prepared for the job market
Almost one-in-four apprentices in Germany drop out of their training programs, and many intern and training positions remain open. Vocational training specialist Felix Rauner talks about the reasons for this problem.
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Spain replants after centuries of deforestation
Centuries of deforestation have turned Spain's lush forests into barren scrublands, making them vulnerable to erosion. But volunteers are working to revive the landscape and protect local water sources.
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France weighs smartphone tax as culture subsidy
Who should pay for culture? France has long supported hefty state subsidies, like boosting filmmakers' budgets and paying artists unemployment benefits. Now in the digital age, France is adjusting its approach.
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High energy costs may drive German firms to US
Soaring German energy costs in the wake of the country's transition to renewable energy have seen more and more firms thinking abut relocating their operations. The US looks like a sound alternative, associations claim.
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Risky military options for US in Syria
US senators continue to pressure the Obama administration to intervene directly in Syria's increasingly Balkanized civil war. But all the military options at Washington's disposal carry major risks.
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We can't allow the search for a cure for HIV to 'get in...
Top AIDS scientists are in Paris to mark the 30th anniversary of the detection of HIV. One of them is Sharon Lewin. Her work on latent HIV cells could lead to a cure, but she warns it's a "tough ask."
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Defense ministry was aware of Euro Hawk doubts
The Euro Hawk is still making waves in Germany, even after the defense ministry pulled the plug on the surveillance drone project last week. The problems were obvious long before the debacle.
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Will the EU roll back renewables to cut energy costs?
EU leaders want to see energy get cheaper to keep European industries competititve. But how to do it without compromising climate goals is controversial. Does it mean a return to fossil fuels?
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Opinion: The EU finally faces up to tax evasion
EU leaders say they want to work together to stop tax evasion. But, says DW correspondent Christoph Hasselbach, it's taken the financial crisis to make them face what is a major issue of justice.
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Lagarde faces misconduct grilling in Paris court
IMF boss Christine Lagarde is before a Paris court to answer questions over a large state payout, made during her time as France's finance minister. The money was paid to a supporter of former president Nicolas Sarkozy.
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Tokyo stock exchange in turmoil on China business outlook
Japanese stocks have taken the steepest dive since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Analysts put the tumble down to a drop in Chinese business confidence and a strengthening of the yen.
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Abercrombie's elitism challenges buyers' values
Abercrombie Fitch has been the target of an online firestorm after its CEO said only young, cool people should wear its clothes. Is this latest scandal enough to break the controversial brand?
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Dortmund's Klopp meets Bayern's Heynckes: Motivator vs...
At first glance Klopp and Heynckes, the coaches of the two German Champions League finalists, seem to have little in common. But the two coaches are more similiar than it seems.
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Nissan launches recall over steering system glitch
Japanese carmaker Nissan has said it will recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles after a steering wheel glitch was discovered. Earlier this year, the auto producer already had to fix cars with faulty airbags.
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US, China face austerity vs growth debate
Previously, we looked at the IMF and EU positions on growth vs austerity. Even though China and the US do not have the debt problems of the euro countries, both are facing a similar debate, writes Elliott Morss.
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Germany's SPD party celebrates 150th anniversary
Germany’s Social Democratic Party has marked its 150 year anniversary in Leipzig. Four months ahead of federal elections, the party has paid tribute to its rich past.
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Deutsche Bank CEOs seek change amid protests
Deutsche Bank co-chiefs Jürgen Fitschen and Anshu Jain have pledged to shareholders they will press ahead with changing corporate culture. Re-establishing public trust in Germany's biggest bank is the new campaign's aim.
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Amnesty International slams slum evictions
Tens of thousands of people worldwide were pushed out of slum dwellings last year to make way for shopping malls and office blocks, according to Amnesty International. Nigeria witnessed especially brutal clearances.
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'Dumbass' a tribute to China's zeitgeist
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is making headlines with his first music video. In the song titled Dumbass he sings about his time in jail in 2011. The video is about the Chinese zeitgeist, he tells DW.
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Fraternities try to redefine their image
Its annual conference is a top event for German fraternities: not only a time to drink and be merry, but also to discuss the direction the assocations should take, and how to shake off their far-right reputation.
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Georges Moustaki, French singer dies
Tributes have been paid to French singer-songwriter Georges Moustaki who has died aged 79. He penned Edith Piaf's hit song "Milord" a number-one hit in Germany in 1960, among many others.
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Fashion shoot fights child labor with child labor
An emerging Pakistani fashion designer has attempted to highlight the issue of child labor in her latest photo shoot, but critics say the shoot is 'inappropriate' and has 'racial and colonial' nuances.
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Postcard: The many faces of anti-gay marriage protest in...
In Paris, a far-right essayist committed suicide in front of hundreds of tourists this week – after criticizing the legalization of gay marriage on a right-wing radio station. This postcard from John Laurenson in Paris.
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Decommissioning weapons in Libya remains difficult
For 42 years, Libya's toppled dictator Muammar al-Gadhafi stock piled arms and set up secret arsenals. Now all those weapons have to be safely retrieved. Germany sends its know-how and money to help rebuild the country.
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Opinion: Ankara's all-too-fragile Syria policy
Turkey very early on threw its weight behind the Syrian opposition. The fact that Assad is managing to cling to power now threatens to undermine Prime Minister Erdogan's position at home, says DW's Baha Güngör.
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Suspect named in killing of London soldier
One of the two men accused of murdering a young British soldier in London has been named. Both accused are believed to be radical Islamists. The soldier who died has also been named.
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Islamist revenge attack in Niger hits military, uranium...
Islamist groups have carried out suicide bombings at a Niger military base and a French-owned mine. The assault came in response to a French-led military operation this year which ousted Islamists from northern Mali.
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London's community divided by Woolwich attacks
The atmosphere on the streets in south London was described as "tense" as local residents struggled to come to terms with the brutal murder of a serving British soldier outside his army barracks.
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UN seeks to restore credibility in DRC
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon und World Bank President Jim Yong Kim are working on a new strategy to end the conflict in DRC. Their joint trip to the region also raises questions about the UN's role.
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Syrian committees draft new peace proposals ahead of...
Members of the Arab League and the Syrian National Coalition have drafted new proposals aimed at ending the Syrian civil war. Their plans come in anticipation of a US-Russia backed peace conference slated for June.
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Obama clips drone wings
A day after the US administration admitted that a fourth US citizen had been killed by a drone strike, President Barack Obama is promising greater transparency in the notoriously secretive and morally dubious program.
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US President Obama defends use of drones, calls for...
President Barack Obama has defended the use of drone attacks and announced a renewed push for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry continues his Middle East tour.
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Bundesliga: Hoffenheim boss Red Devils in play-off
Hoffenheim prevailed 3-1 in the first leg of their relegation play-off against second division Kaiserslautern on Thursday night. But the Red Devils' away goal gives them a fighting chance in next week's return match.
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Wolfsburg seal treble with Women's Champions League...
Wolfsburg have captured a historic treble after winning the Women's Champions League final, ending Lyon's two-year reign as the trophy holders. A penalty from Martina Müller proved to be the decider.
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ECB president Draghi pushes for European banking union
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has urged European governments to push on with reforms and banking union plans. Draghi added that the EU is more stable than a year ago, but challenges remain.
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Daimler cuts 2013 profit forecast
Germany's luxury carmaker Daimler has been forced to lower its 2013 profit outlook on the back of weak auto markets and higher costs. The first quarter of this year has already reaped a dismal result for the firm.
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Experts on drug wastewater analysis say it's time for...
Sifting through sewage to find traces of illicit drugs is no one's idea of fun. But leading experts, meeting in Lisbon, say drug wastewater analysis will shape future public health initiatives.
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Men on a mission: The Koch brothers and US conservatism
Charles and David Koch have a plan: They want to give the US a conservative makeover and are reportedly interested in buying some of the country’s biggest newspapers. What makes the billionaire brothers tick?
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German carmaker BMW eyes new sales record
The Munich-based luxury automaker BMW has said the company is on track for a new record this year. It reported strong figures for April, with sales rising even in the crisis-stricken European market.
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Who was behind the Reyhanli attack?
After deadly bombings in the Turkish town of Reyhanli, opposition parties in Ankara have begun to question the government's Syria policy. Critics believe it was, in fact, Syrian rebels who were behind the blast.
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Cascada: 'At some point, I'll try to shut my mouth'
Natalie Horler, front woman and singer for German dance trio Cascada, speaks with DW about her preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö - her chance to represent all of Germany, she says.
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Saudi labs need help with the new SARS-like virus but...
Virology expert Professor Christian Drosten of Bonn University says Saudi labs are failing to collaborate on research into the novel coronavirus (NCoV) which has killed 18 people since last year.
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AP accuses Justice Department of 'unprecedented...
The US Department of Justice secretly seized two months of telephone records from the Associated Press (AP) in 2012. This comes amid a crackdown by the Obama administration on whistleblowers and leaks.
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Resignation sets in as neo-Nazi trial continues
Just two days into the trial of suspected neo-Nazis, considerably fewer journalists and demonstrators attended the proceedings. The drop in interest is attributed to resignation among Germans, one politician said.
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Allianz insurer boosts profit, expects risks from low...
Lower claims and higher premiums boosted the profits of German insurance giant Allianz in the first three months of the year. But the firm didn't hike its profit outlook, fearing low interest rates will hurt earnings.
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Renewables co-op fights Vattenfall for control of Berlin...
A Berlin citizens' group wants to wrest control of the city’s electricity grid in order to promote renewable energy. They accuse current operator Vattenfall of failing to seek alternatives to fossil fuels.
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The politics of entertainment at Eurovision
On May 18, the 58th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Malmö. The organizers like to bill the pan-European contest as a pure entertainment show. However, it has never been completely apolitical.
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DAX-listed firms post first Q1 revenue decline in years
The 30 most important German companies listed in Germany's DAX stock index have logged a decline in combined first-quarter turnover. A major international auditor says it's the first drop in revenue since 2009.
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