Is Germany's economic slump finally over?
Despite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism but structural issues remain.
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Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US?
The Netherlands has $83.7bn worth of gold in domestic and foreign reserves.
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Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?
Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billionaires in countryDozens of protesters converged on Peter Thiel’s mansion in Buenos Aires this week after a congressional session raised questions about the billionaire’s presence in the country.In white masks, they held…
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Malaysia's middle path between China and US faces new tests
The prime minister's comments on Taiwan and US-backed military facilities near Sabah have revived questions over Malaysia's non-aligned foreign policy.
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Iran bets on shadow networks to evade US sanctions
To circumvent US sanctions, Iran has spent decades building a complex network of businesspeople and companies. A billionaire once sentenced to death is now back at its center.
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Spain's Sanchez says no 'solid proof' that Morocco planned Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has told lawmakers that there is no evidence the Ceuta migrant crisis was orchestrated by Morocco's government. His remarks come a day after tens of thousands of people took part in protests across the country to criticize his handling of the migrant influx. He acknowledged that…
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Families perform symbolic funerals for missing Nepal flood victims
Families in Nepal are performing symbolic funerals for loved ones still missing a week after the devastating floods.
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Kenya’s aviation strike is over, but the dispute is far from settled
Years of wrangling over pay, union recognition and collective bargaining are now back on the negotiating table.
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UN warns El Nino could be ‘off the charts’, strongest in decades
The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.
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Vietnam Sentences 11 to Death Penalty in Drug Trafficking Case
The authorities said they uncovered the network after four flight attendants arriving from Paris were found with narcotics hidden in toothpaste tubes.
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Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies
Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.
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India news: Jaishankar offers help to end war in Ukraine
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar says India is prepared to assist efforts to end the war in Ukraine, as the foreign minister visits Kyiv. DW has more.
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Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto
Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.
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Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
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Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates
Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jitteryThe Japanese yen has soared by more than 1.7% against the dollar amid speculation the Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates.The latest jump on Thursday lifted the yen to its highest level against the dollar in a…
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Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into life stories
In Accra, Ghanaian coffin makers craft guitars, shoes and microphones to reflect the lives, work and passions of the people they are made for.
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No end to torture of Gaza doctor Abu Safia in Israeli prison: What to know
Abu Safia, who has been under custody for nearly two years, continues to face abuse inside prison, his lawyer says.
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Legendary Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko to retire from international football
The 40-year-old scored 73 goals in 151 appearances, making him Bosnia's most-capped player and all-time leading scorer.
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Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
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Senegalese consumers rally online against rising cost of living
In Senegal, the price of a kilogram of meat has risen from 3,800 to 5,500 CFA francs in just a few months, while the price of onions has doubled. Fuel, transportation, rent… No sector has been spared by the surge in prices. Senegalese consumers who are frustrated by the rising cost of living in Dakar have launched a…
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Nepal: How are the hundreds of victims from the floods being identified?
#Nepal faces a major challenge: identifying the remains that have been found after the #flood that tore through part of the country on August 26, some of which are in an advanced state of decomposition. For #health reasons, the unidentified bodies have begun to be buried. Before each #burial, #DNA samples are taken…
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Premier League sets new transfer market record
There’s the Premier League and then there’s everyone else. The 20 Premier League sides spent more than €4 billion this summer in the transfer market, setting a new record. Manchester City broke the record for the most spent by a single club in one summer, with more than €500 million spent on new signings. That's…
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DRC Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases, according to the latest government data from Wednesday, as the disease is spreading at an unprecedented speed, faster than efforts to track and slow it. Data from Congo’s Ministry of Health showed the outbreak has recorded…
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Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts
Kyrgyzstan balances ties with global powers while leveraging its geography to secure economic and political opportunities.
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