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The trade dispute and Western sanctions force China and Russia more closely, although there are very unequal partners and the mutual distrust is still there, writes Frank Sieren You can do this only with friends: Last Saturday got China’s President Xi Jinping by the Russian President Vladimir Putin in a wooden box with a Russian…

For Spain, the consequences of climate change are more dramatic than for other countries in Europe. There is a lack of drinking water, the shrinking beaches. Some see the tourist in danger. Nicholas Stern has no doubt: “If the temperature rises above the limits that we have set out in the Paris agreement, then there…

The Saudi Journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed by representatives of Saudi Arabia, says UN special Rapporteur Agnès Callamard, compared to the DW. Against crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be determined. DW: How did you come to the conclusion that there is “credible evidence” that the Saudi Arabian authorities bear responsibility for the death of…

Even if more and more food in the world buy the whole year – a lot of tastes, especially in its season is particularly good. On what food you are always happy, especially when it’s in season? In the Netherlands, the herring season has begun, the first stone will sprout soon, the mushrooms, and the…

The heads of state and government want to make, at their summit proposals for the composition of the EU top positions is a difficult decision. Christoph Hasselbach reports from Brussels. The different expectations of the new EU top-level staff are unlikely to bring it all under a hat, Because there should be a Balance between…

Since the European elections four weeks ago, the EU is, who should occupy the most important Offices argue. Progress is not in sight. The second result of the EU summit threatens. From Brussels Bernd Riegert. Dark storm clouds hang these days about Brussels and of course also the “Europe”-Council building, where, on Thursday afternoon, the…

Jacques Offenbach, a famous Cellist, a Church musician and romantic? To 200. Birthday shows, the Offenbach Festival in new facets of the well-known operetta composer. “Piff, Paff, Puff”, so it is currently on gaudy yellow posters in the Cathedral city of Cologne for the first Jacques Offenbach-Festival is advertised. “Piff, Paff, Puff” sounds like a…

German companies complain of discrimination. Economy Minister Altmaier has addressed, therefore, the conditions of competition with China during a visit to Beijing. The trade war with the United States was the topic. Federal Minister Peter Altmaier has called on China to a better opening up of the market. “The Works are in progress, but the…

In Baikonur, a unique Astro starts physical Mission. The German telescope eRosita is to map the universe, and about 100 000 galaxies to observe. From Baikonur Mandlmeier. Shortly before the Start, it shines for the last Time in the bright sun of the Kazakh Steppe ends. eRosita, as big as a wardrobe, to soon the…

Author Fernanda Melchor has been awarded with the International prize for literature. In a DW Interview, she tells of the struggle for Survival and faith in Mexico. “Season of storms”, in 2017, in Mexico, in the Original as “Temporada de huracanes” was published, takes place in a world full of violence and superstition. La Matosa,…

Drones to spy, to zip, and actually have nothing Good in mind. Right? Wrong! Quadrocopter could do so much more. What we make of it is entirely up to us. Here are a couple of flagship examples They are drones, the small, sum of the Bad Boys of our technological progress:. The perfect espionage tool,…

An international team of investigators accused three Russians and a Ukrainian. You will be involved in the Downing of flight MH17 over Eastern Ukraine. Against the separatists-leaders will be negotiated from March 2020. Watch the Video 01:32 Investigation into Downing of MH17 The Dutch prosecutors had informed the members about the progress of the investigation…

In the province of Ituri, new violence has flared up between ethnic groups, the Hema and the Lendu. The population feels in this 20 years old conflict of the authorities are increasingly left in the lurch. Internal refugees in a refugee camp in Ituri Shootings, kidnappings, rapes and mutilation – including eye-witness reports, in the…

The EU has once again postponed the decision on the accession negotiations with Northern Macedonia and Albania. The main reason is that reservations about Albania. The country is in a deep crisis in Democracy. 30. June will take place in Albania, local elections. Thus, riots are inevitable. A taste of what you got on Tuesday…

from the 37. German Protestant Kirchentag, in the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund live in DLF, 10.03 -11.30 PM. “Do not throw away your confidence” With pastor Dr. min. Sandra Bilz and praeses Dr. h. C. Annette Kurschus. Trust is a risk, it must live on the Invisible left, in the together in Faith. Before…

German companies complain of discrimination. Economy Minister Altmaier wants to negotiate, therefore, the conditions of competition with China. The trade war with the United States during his visit to the topic. Miao Wei, Minister of industry and information technology, welcomes Peter Altmaier “We need to compete on equal terms without discrimination or disadvantage,” said Federal…

Cuba marks the end of decades of centrally planned economy. The government announces more autonomy for state-owned enterprises. But so right, at Least, want to trust the Roast but. There were only a few sentences in a long speech, but the sit up and take notice let. On the retreat of the Congress of the…

Museums are a haven of knowledge, but also the source for a countless number of fascinating stories that help us understand our present better. An Editorial to the “treasure chamber of Berlin” by Rolf Rische. Berlin has a unique treasure chamber of The Prussian cultural heritage Foundation. The Name sounds a little bulky, but behind…

Bags made of exotic animal skins are back on the runways. Whether the should be banned, or whether a sustainable use contributes to the protection of endangered species, is discussed under animal rights controversial. Animal-rights activists were able to convince many of the fashion houses and their Fans to dispense with furs. Snakeskin, crocodile and…

In Germany, Church, day often offer a Chance for a Pause. Until Sunday at the German Protestant Kirchentag in Dortmund on the theme of trust in times of Fear and social division. A few days before the beginning of the Church tags in Dortmund wrinkles volunteers, thousands of cardboard stool Ralf Greth is in the…

Beatings, Arson Attacks, Murders. Since 1990, extreme-right acts of violence in Germany. Up to 169 people have been killed since then by the brown Terror. Important cases at a Glance. “Politically motivated crime – right”. The security authorities in Germany crimes committed by the extreme Right because of their attitude. In particular, violence against foreigners,…

In Tanzania’s largest wildlife conservation area was begun with the construction of a Mega-dam. He aims to improve the precarious power supply in the country significantly. However, conservationists are sounding the Alarm. In the Selous reserve in southern Tanzania began last Saturday the construction of a controversial hydroelectric power plant. Energy Minister Medard Kalemani, said…

You just have to know where to look. On Peru’s infamous market of endangered species to be alive as Pets or dead as wild meat. Some are trying to stop the trade before it is too late. Watch the Video 07:23 Share Wildlife trade is destroying the biodiversity in Peru Send Facebook Twitter google+ Tumblr…

24 Teams for the continental football championship of Africa, the 21. June begins in Egypt. Thanks to several innovations in the Africa Cup in 2019, and holds a number of Surprises. Never before has the preparation of Africa was shaped Cups from complications like this Time. First, the actual host put Cameroon a failure: Although…