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  • Patrick Long: “I still have a lot of”

    The hat-Trick in Hawaii, this goal motivated triathlete Patrick Long, who won the Ironman world championship twice. This year, even in record time. In a DW Interview, he looks back on this great Triumph. Watch the Video 01:48 Now live 01:48 Min. Ironman World Champion Patrick Long DW: Patrick Long, you have been chosen to…

  • The money of the Salafis

    The Federal government wants to stop the foreign funding resident in Germany, mosque communities. To do this, you had discussions in the Gulf region. It is ultimately about much more than money. The city of Fellbach near Stuttgart reacted immediately. The EMC-Immobilien GmbH was transferred in the year 2014, the amount for the purchase of…

  • Israeli author Amos Oz is dead

    The life in the kibbutz and the history of Israel were the topics of his books. Numerous prizes and honorary doctorates he received would. Now, the writer, Essayist, and peace activist, has died at 79. Amos Klausner was born, Amos Oz, at 4. May 1939 in Jerusalem, the light of the world. The Boy grew…

  • International Ticker: tension in Bangladesh

    International news – collected in the DW-Ticker: Highest level of security ahead of the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. Raids after bomb attack on a tourist bus in Giza. And Ex-Model Twiggy is knighted. Police in the capital Dhaka The election campaign in Bangladesh has been characterised mainly by violence. Now, across the country, hundreds of…

  • International Ticker: silence in the Ukraine

    International news – collected in the DW-Ticker: once Again, a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine. Bolsonaro and Netanyahu are pretty much best friends. And in the UK, there are new knights. It gave you more weapons to rest in Eastern Ukraine, to Easter or the harvest or the start of School. Mostly they kept only a…

  • Debate around new year’s eve fireworks

    For some, it is indispensable for a successful start to the year, for the other hand, the many private fireworks are a burden for the environment or a danger to the people. The Federal environment Agency has called for a waiver of the right of private fireworks. As a result, the fine dust pollution could…

  • Podcast medicine and health: Too many potato chips and too many Kilos

    Potato chips can be addictive. Not to eat even if we have made the whole bag at once – we do it anyway. Why can’t we stop once we have started? Listen to an Audio 24:59 Now live 24:59 Min. Share Too many potato chips and too many Kilos Send Facebook Twitter google+ Tumblr VZ…

  • DR Congo: New protests and strikes just before the elections

    In the recent election shift-affected regions in the Congo, the security situation is getting worse. Meanwhile, may make the opposition candidate Fayulu, according to a survey hopes on the President. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a few days before the elections on may 30. December continues to be confusing. Also…

  • Israeli writer Amos Oz is dead

    The life in the kibbutz and the history of Israel were the topics of his books. Numerous prizes and honorary doctorates he received would. Now, the writer, Essayist, and peace activist, has died at 79. Amos Klausner was born, Amos Oz, at 4. May 1939 in Jerusalem, the light of the world. The Boy grew…

  • Three crises in the new year

    The year 2019 begins foreign policy, agitated for the German policy. The Euro, the Ukraine and the Syria crisis are representative of many unresolved foreign policy issues, in need of care, Berlin. The new Euro-Dilemma After the dramatic rescue of debt-stricken States such as Greece, the existence of the Euro is once again on the…

  • Virginity test: A question of honor?

    On the country, virginity tests in Morocco, as a common practice. Young Moroccans fight back inside now with a campaign. For them, the Test is a Form of rape. And an expression of backwardness. Mariam is a young woman of 24 years. The Moroccan is of marriageable age. In some time, so the General expectation…

  • The battle for snow

    Davos sees himself as a “cross-country skiing Paradise of the Alps”, thanks to the altitude and snow security. But climate change is here, the temperatures are on the rise. The Region therefore relies on “the snow of yesterday.” “The Route to the sertig valley is my favorite ski trail, just a classic,” says cross-country skiing…

  • DFB – restart with Potential

    The football-2018 has been a Disaster for the DFB selection. After the world Cup, and descent in the Nations League national coach Joachim Loew must rely on new faces. He will also have to make the tough decisions. What a successful summer! Exuberant joy, with a powerful voice, songs of Rejoicing, and a large fireworks…

  • Revolt against the centralism

    Just before Romania takes over the presidency of the EU, makes the country an anti-centralist Initiative for excitement. It is also about the better use of EU funds. The government gets a whiff of separatism. Hardly the County Councils of the two Northern Romanian counties of Maramures and Sathmar had announced that they of the…

  • All years again: dream destination tour victory

    Still, Sven Hannawald is the measure of all things, because for 17 years, a German ski jumper won the four hills tournament. Prior to the Start of the weekend, the hopes of the DSV are behavior-Adler. The major goal remains unchanged: 17 years after, Sven Hanna forest, to finally win once again a German ski…

  • The cultural capital Plovdiv: what a mess

    Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in the world, a place of longing for artists and Creative, a trendy place for young entrepreneurs and the European capital of culture 2019. Were it not merely these two pigs. The mayor of Plovdiv, just wanted to let the Pig out – literally. Convinced and determined, in…

  • Organic farming in India: cultivated without the headache

    The demand for organic food in India is low but it is increasing. So, more and more Indian farmers are discovering Organic farming, which enables them to have a better life. Lovingly Rakash Chinappa makes the branches with the fine pods through his fingers. The yellow organic lenses are something Special. Formerly the small farmer…

  • Old nurse denounces violence in nursing

    Eva Ohlerth loves her profession. However, in a German nursing home, she no longer wants to work. They would show the Minister of health, Jens Spahn like, what the care is ailing – best at night. “I would go to serve the Lord Spahn, a Station where he has to run, through the smelly corridors…

  • Who is allowed to serve in the armies of this world?

    Germany’s Considerations, to allow EU citizens in the armed forces, are not unique. Many countries, including Russia, France and the United States, the promise of the foreign candidates, even the citizenship. The message that EU-citizens in the armed forces allow, triggered mainly Worried about the condition of the German army and the situation on skilled…

  • Seyran Ates: the mosque creates tax transparency

    The idea of a mosque-tax provides in Germany headlines: Why the idea quickly be misread, and what it could mean for the Integration of Islam, the liberal mosque, the founder of the Ates. Watch the Video 03:14 Now live 03:14 Min. Share “Foreign influences limit” Send Facebook Twitter google+ Tumblr VZ Mr. Wong Xing Newsvine…

  • Image-editing-Apps put to the Test: “Bonfire Photo Editor Pro”

    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: “Bonfire Photo Editor Pro”. “Bonfire Photo Editor Pro” is available for Android for free. The App Filters offers Standard tools for digital image…

  • Huawei: record in heavy wind

    In the USA, business for Huawei, it could be in the coming year even more difficult. However, in 2018, the Chinese network equipment and smartphone producer is set up well in spite of great odds a sales record. The proceeds were to be climbing in 2018 and by 21 percent to 109 billion dollars, announced…

  • Chaos Computer Club: “blind faith in progress is doing anyone any good”

    16,000 participants meeting in Leipzig at the annual Congress of the Chaos Computer Club. The speaker makes clear why the session is now only for specialist interesting. Deutsche Welle: the Motto of The 35. Chaos Computer Club Congress is “refreshing memories”: What memories do you want to brush up on? Linus Neumann: We believe that…

  • Religious communities: where did the money come from?

    In Germany there is a discussion about a Church tax for mosque communities. Still some obstacles to the idea. How to Finance religious communities in Germany and Europe? An Overview. The large Cologne mosque The Christian churches Where do the large Christian communities of your money? The legislators in the European countries have quite different…