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Statelessness threatens millions in Asia
The Rohingya are the world’s most well-known States, but millions of others especially in India face a similar fate. The causes date back to the colonial period. In India’s state of Assam, nearly two million people struggle for the recognition of their citizenship. After a year long discussion and in a highly controversial process, the…
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50 Years Of The Beatles Album “Abbey Road”
The Beatles in a row on a Zebra crossing, behind them is a white VW beetle. The photo has written music history – as the Cover of the album “Abbey Road”, published 50 years ago. On the morning of 8. August 1969, Abbey Road, London in the amount of the EMI Studios, a short photo…
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Quiz: Germany drinks
Bavaria Breweries, the destination for beer-enthusiasts from all over the world. Germany is also one of 13 wine-growing regions. What do you know about the German drinking culture? You Test Your Knowledge. Whether traditional or Locally for gourmet food, whether fish travels to the North sea, or beer in Bavaria – who, to Germany, to…
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What the IPCC is and what he does?
The IPCC analysed the results of global climate research, and forms the most important basis for the climate change and can adapt to mitigate. The IPCC reports, governments, business leaders, and even a teenager, protests in one of the biggest challenges of our planet affect. Maybe most people have never heard of the IPCC. The…
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German, Thomas Cook is broke
The insolvent British travel group Thomas Cook is breaking apart. With two days of delay, the German subsidiary had to login to their inability to pay. For affected holidaymakers but there is hope. “The German Thomas Cook companies on 25. September 2019, a bankruptcy petition is filed,” reports Thomas Cook Touristik GmbH on their website.…
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Image-editing-Apps put to the Test: “Lomographer”
Who wants to be photographed with your Smartphone and quickly share beautiful results to share, you need effective Tools for image editing. DW Digital life tests the most popular Apps. This Week: “Lomographer”. “Lomographer” is available as a free Download for IOS available. Via In-App purchase, you can purchase the User’s individual filter packages. “Lomographer”…
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Macedonia as a brand
The protected designation of origin “Macedonia” brings new conflicts between Athens and Skopje. Business representatives from both countries need to exercise in pragmatism. Halva or Alva – Who has the right to the desserts-Original? The Kapani market in the centre of Thessaloniki is located in the gourmet scene of the city. Here you can get…
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The policy stresses and makes you sick
Sleep disturbances, frustration, and strained friendships. Researchers have investigated for the first time, what is the impact of political discourse on the body and Psyche. The result: politics is bad for the health. You know, you look in the evening news, and then your mood is completely in the basement? Lay out the newspaper, shaking…
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Daimler pays, and is glad
The legal processing of the diesel scandal brought the car maker Daimler a hefty fine in the amount of 870 million euros. From the cutter, the Swabians are not there. The Stuttgart public Prosecutor has imposed in the Wake of the diesel scandal against the car maker Daimler, a fine in the amount of 870…
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No Losers in the UEFA Nations League
The DFB-Team has to play in the Nations League UEFA now. The football Association reformed the competition, is expanding the A-League, and Mr. Turner, Relegated to Germany again in the top class. As well, there is the UEFA and Europe soccer Association the rules of its contests in a self-determined, at least from the point…
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State Condor credit
The airline Condor is supposed to receive from the Federal government and the state of Hesse EUR 380 million in the Form of a bridging loan. Thus, according to the insolvency of the parent company, Thomas Cook, the impending collapse is to be averted. As a justification for the government loans Federal Economics Minister, Peter…
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Armed to the Nelly-Sachs prize, and author Kamila Shamsie
Kamila Shamsie should be awarded the Nelly Sachs prize. Because she is a follower of the critical of Israel boycott movement, BDS, and against the city called the honor. About 250 intellectuals protest now. In an open letter, published in the “London Review of Books”, more than 250 renowned authors against the decision of the…
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Thomas Cook: Spain’s tourism sector is facing hard times
The largest sales market for Thomas Cook travel, a tough Winter is waiting. Tourists sit firmly, Hotels fear for Survival. The future prospects of the industry are bleak. The Bust was not totally unexpected, but it hits Spain with great force. The country had to cope with from 2008 to 2013, the worst financial crisis…
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Diesel scandal: Daimler pays, and is glad
The legal processing of the diesel scandal brought the car maker Daimler a hefty fine in the amount of 870 million euros. From the cutter, the Swabians are not there. The Stuttgart public Prosecutor has imposed in the Wake of the diesel scandal against the car maker Daimler, a fine in the amount of 870…
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City, Country Economy?
Every second Euro is earned in Germany on the country. To live there, but it is becoming less attractive. That is the Problem. Especially for the medium-sized economy. Sabine Kinkartz reported. Federal Economics Minister, Peter Altmaier, has to travel a lot. To reach out to him in the car, can be difficult. “Great white-water rivers,…
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Berlin pivots on Trumps Iran course
According to the United States, the Federal government makes Iran for the attack on the Saudi oil Refinery and says Saudi Arabia “unrestricted solidarity”. A dangerous step, my critics. The German government is the policy of U.S. President Donald Trump, in principle, very critical and especially when it comes to a question of war and…
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“Human Rights Film Festival” in Berlin: Behind the Scenes of the war
Films and discussion sessions to give the “Human Rights Film Festival” insights into the working methods of reporters in conflict zones – from the well-known war reporter Marie Colvin to private rapporteurs. Highlights of the Human Rights Film festival “For Sama” The opening film of the Berlin-based “Human Rights Film Festival” (18. – 25.9.2019) is…
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Iran’s peace initiative – real opportunity or just empty words?
Iran’s President Rouhani travelled with the “proposals for peace and security” in the Persian Gulf to New York. The Initiative is so far on love, fear and distrust in the Region are too large. “Iran is ready to forgive his neighbours their mistake,” said Iran’s President Hasan Rouhani prior to his trip to New York.…
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Prosecutor’s office brings charges against VW-tip
The Prosecutor’s office in Braunschweig has accused former and incumbent executives of Volkswagen. They are accused of, to have investors in 2015, not in a timely manner on the risks of diesel affair informed. Accused “after extensive investigation” would the former VW boss Martin Winterkorn, the current chief Herbert Diess and Chairman of the Supervisory…
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The Thomas-Cook-Broke, and their consequences
The insolvency of the oldest tour operator in the world, attracting more and more circles and also applies to German companies and tourists. The Bust have a historical Dimension, my some observers. The Bankruptcy of the British tour operator Thomas Cook is for the economy of Greece “the most powerful blow since the financial crisis,”…
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The Berlin-based “Human Rights Film Festival”: Behind the Scenes of the war
Films and discussion sessions give the Human Rights Film Festival insight into the working methods of reporters in conflict zones – from the well-known war reporter Marie Colvin to private rapporteurs. Highlights of the Human Rights Film festival “For Sama” The opening film of the Berlin-based Human Rights festival (18.-25.09.2019) is from the love letter…
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Israel: “We are still several weeks of stalemate”
That Arab parties in Israel, Benny Gantz as Prime Minister is remarkable. But even so, it is not enough for Gantz yet. The Power tug-of-war could drag on, says Israel expert Tsafrir Cohen. Is not yet on target: Benny Gantz Deutsche Welle: The Joint list of Arab Israelis said they supported Benny Gantz only, in…
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Digital home cinema: The GDR in the private film recordings
Stasi, the wall and a car called “Trabant”. These terms many people, when they think of the Communist dictatorship in East Germany. The everyday life was a very different story. Often as in the West. The project sounds bulky: “Open the Memory Box”. What kind of memories it remains open to debate. Also if you…
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Hoffenheim at odds with a draw in Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg and TSG Hoffenheim in a draw disconnect in the first Monday game of the season. The result is performance, however, the guests are annoyed. Shortly before the end, they let the victory lie. 88 minutes played in Wolfsburg, since nicks hope home Sargis Adamyan the Wolfsburg’s Josuha Guilavogui the Ball on the halfway…