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 2023-03-01 15:01 

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Can India's push for millets start a food revolution?...

In its push to popularize production and consumption of millets, India is attempting a major change — not only within the country, but across the world. Will the push bring about a new era for the ancient grains?...

 2023-03-01 14:43 

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Germany: Inflation 8.7% higher in February than last year...

Consumer prices remained constant at 8.7% higher than at the same time the previous year. The cost of food continued to see the sharpest increase of any sector....

 2023-03-01 13:55 

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German government fights over money...

The war in Ukraine is proving expensive, even in Germany, where the government has to save money and decide what is more important: International security or social welfare?...

 2023-03-01 13:35 

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Germany: How does its Kazakh oil deal benefit Russia?...

Germany has said it wouldn't be buying Russian crude oil this year as it weans itself off its erstwhile biggest energy supplier. But an oil deal with Kazakhstan means Moscow would continue to hold some sway over Berlin....

 2023-03-01 13:12 

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German expressions to run away from it all...

With major events during the past years, from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine, we sometimes just want to escape from it all. Learn German expressions using "running."...

 2023-03-01 13:01 

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Who is Nigeria's president-elect Bola Tinubu?...

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out victorious in the Nigeria's highly disputed presidential election. Who is this veteran political and why is he widely regarded as a kingmaker and "godfather"?...

 2023-03-01 12:33 

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Why is China cracking down on prominent business figures?...

The disappearance of Chinese banker Bao Fan has renewed concerns about Beijing's crackdown on entrepreneurs. Experts say the trend will cause investors to lose confidence in China....

 2023-03-01 12:29 

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Greece train crash: Police arrest railroad station master...

Greek authorities have arrested a railroad station master after a passenger train collision that killed dozens. Local media described the incident as the country's deadliest train accident....

 2023-03-01 12:25 

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Helsinki forges ahead as Stockholm is stuck behind...

Finland's parliament polishes the country's NATO bid with a final stamp of approval, hoping for Hungary and Turkey to follow quickly. Would Finland going first leave Sweden insecure?...

 2023-03-01 12:25 

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Helsinki forges ahead as Stockholm is stuck behind...

Finland's parliament polishes the country's NATO bid with a final stamp of approval, hoping for Hungary and Turkey to follow quickly. Would Finland going first leave Sweden insecure?...

 2023-03-01 12:25 

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NATO: Finland forges ahead of Sweden toward membership...

Finland's parliament polishes the country's NATO bid with a final stamp of approval, hoping for Hungary and Turkey to follow quickly. Would Finland going first leave Sweden insecure?...

 2023-03-01 11:26 

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Do TikTok's 'deinfluencers' really want us to consume less?...

The #deinfluencing trend on Tiktok has people telling you to stop using too much stuff. But is this just another way for influencers to get more attention — and money?...

 2023-03-01 11:22 

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Turkish fan protests a 'serious warning' to Erdogan...

For the first time, thousands of football fans in Turkey have called on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resign. Now Fenerbahce have been told that its supporters may not travel to an away match on the weekend....

 2023-03-01 11:22 

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Turkish fan protests a 'serious warning' to Erdogan...

For the first time, thousands of football fans in Turkey have called on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resign. Now Fenerbahce have been told that its supporters may not travel to an away match on the weekend....

 2023-03-01 11:22 

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Turkish fan protests a 'serious warning' to Erdogan...

For the first time, thousands of football fans in Turkey have called on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resign. Now Fenerbahce have been told that its supporters may not travel to an away match on the weekend....

 2023-03-01 11:16 

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FESPACO: Africa's largest film festival focuses on strong women...

At the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, or FESPACO, African cinema has freed itself from Western models, with women leading the way....

 2023-03-01 11:09 

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Tunisia: Presidential scapegoating of sub-Saharans stokes fear and support...

President Kais Saied's comments have incited attacks on sub-Saharan migrants amid a wider crackdown. But the African Union and others have called for apologies, giving migrants hope....

 2023-03-01 11:09 

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Tunisia: Presidential scapegoating of sub-Saharans stokes fear and support...

President Kais Saied's comments have incited attacks on sub-Saharan migrants amid a wider crackdown. But the African Union and others have called for apologies, giving migrants hope....

 2023-03-01 10:43 

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France's Macron heads to Africa in bid to improve ties...

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the withdrawal of more French soldiers from Africa as he begins a five-day trip to the region....

 2023-03-01 10:36 

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Can and will Slovakia send fighter jets to Ukraine?...

Slovakia's acting Prime Minister Eduard Heger would like to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, but at the moment, the constitution and opposition seem to be standing in his way....

 2023-03-01 09:55 

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French court stops short of halting controversial oil and gas project...

A French court has rejected a demand to suspend a controversial oil and gas project largely owned by energy giant TotalEnergies in East Africa. But a lesson could be drawn from the verdict....

 2023-03-01 09:35 

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Iran expels 2 German diplomats in tit-for-tat move...

The decision follows a similar move by Germany after a court in Tehran sentenced a German-Iranian citizen to death....

 2023-03-01 09:35 

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Iran expels 2 German diplomats in tit-for-tat move...

The decision follows a similar move by Germany after a court in Tehran sentenced a German-Iranian citizen to death....

 2023-03-01 09:35 

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Iran expels 2 German diplomats in tit-for-tat move...

The decision follows a similar move by Germany after a court in Tehran sentenced a German-Iranian citizen to death....

 2023-03-01 03:18 

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Bola Tinubu declared Nigeria president: electoral commission...

Bola Tinubu has won the most votes, setting him on the path toward the presidency of Africa's most populous democracy, according to final results....

 2023-03-01 02:52 

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Trains collide in Greece leaving dozens dead...

At least 26 people have been killed in central Greece after two trains collided, with dozens more injured, according to the fire brigade....

 2023-03-01 01:58 

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US support for protests irks Mexico President Lopez Obrador...

Tens of thousands of Mexicans marched against the president's overhaul of the electoral commission, which the US State Department welcomed as a "great debate on electoral reforms."...

 2023-03-01 00:44 

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Sea rescuers accuse German government of obstruction...

German government wants higher safety standards for smaller ships. The sea rescue organizations see this demand as a violation of the coalition agreement and as a hindrance to their mission....

 2023-02-28 17:33 

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New Tesla factory to open in Mexico...

President Lopez Obrador has confirmed that a new factory will be built in the city of Monterrey. The deal represents a major victory in the president's plan to make his country a manufacturing hub....

 2023-02-28 16:30 

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Philippines, EU eye closer economic, security ties...

Manila says it is turning around its human rights image after a brutal drug war by the country's former president. That may be enough for the EU to renew a trade scheme and restart talks over a free trade agreement....

 2023-02-28 15:53 

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German doctor arrested for issuing illegal COVID exemptions...

A Dresden doctor has been arrested on suspicion of providing certificates to exempt people from wearing masks or complying with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements with no medical basis in exchange for money....

 2023-02-28 15:36 

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Germany: Fresh public sector strikes called for Friday...

Public transport workers will strike in six German states on Friday, union representatives have said. Employees are seeking raises amongst soaring inflation and increasingly difficult working conditions....

 2023-02-28 15:30 

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Why are so many Pakistanis trying to reach Europe illegally?...

An acute economic crisis, rising food insecurity and a lack of jobs are forcing many Pakistanis to embark on dangerous journeys to reach Europe....

 2023-02-28 15:30 

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Nigeria election: Ruling party's Bola Tinubu leads vote...

Partial results from Nigeria's disputed election show the ruling APC party candidate leading. As vote counting continues, irregularities have marred the "peaceful" poll, leading to frustration among Nigerians....

 2023-02-28 14:33 

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Trans woman among Miss Germany finalists...

Saskia von Bargen, a 19-year-old trans woman from Lower Saxony, is a Miss Germany finalist. The national beauty pageant is trying to change its image....

 2023-02-28 14:22 

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Top US diplomat visits Central Asia with eye on Russia...

Antony Blinken met with foreign ministers from the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia, who, unlike Belarus, have not rallied behind Moscow over its war in Ukraine....

 2023-02-28 12:36 

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Volkswagen China: 'No evidence' of violations at Xinjiang plant...

VW's chief of China operations said he "verified the facts" about accusations of forced labor of Muslim Uyghur workers in one of the company's car plants in Xinjiang....

 2023-02-28 11:38 

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Canada Soccer president resigns amid equal pay dispute...

Nick Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer amid a bitter labor dispute that has plagued both the women's and men's national teams. Both teams had previously called for a change in leadership....

 2023-02-28 11:22 

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World Cup: South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana expects improved performance...

South Africa finally reached the precipice last year, unseating Nigera at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Striker Thembi Kgatlana is aspiring for more success at this year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand....

 2023-02-28 10:58 

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Winnie-the-Pooh: When cuddly toys turn into monsters...

In the new horror flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey," a beloved children's book character mutates into a killer. But it's happened before....

 2023-02-28 09:54 

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German court jails 'babysitter' over child sexual abuse...

A court in the German city of Cologne has sentenced a man accused of almost 100 counts of child sexual abuse to 14 years in prison....

 2023-02-28 08:53 

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Depression among elite athletes: When sport itself becomes a problem...

Depression is a taboo subject in professional sports. While doctors recommend exercise to their patients as a therapy for depressive episodes, it is sport itself that can trigger the disease in competitive environments....

 2023-02-28 08:42 

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Russia: Flights turned back from St. Petersburg...

Several domestic flights headed for St. Petersburg have been turned back to their destinations. One news outlet reported that it was because an unidentified object had been spotted in the sky....

 2023-02-28 08:42 

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Russia: Flights resume to St. Petersburg after air shutdown...

Several domestic flights headed for St. Petersburg had been turned back to their destinations. News outlets reported that it was because an unidentified object had been spotted in the sky....

 2023-02-28 08:38 

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Coral reefs: What's the big deal?...

Things aren't looking too good for coral reefs. They're suffering from bleaching, overfishing or are being cooked by warming oceans. But why does it matter?...

 2023-02-28 08:38 

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Hunt for 'red gold' corals pushes ecosystems to the brink...

A coral-smuggling business that has emerged around the Mediterranean is hurting wildlife....

 2023-02-28 08:14 

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Ukraine updates: Fighting around Bakhmut 'extremely tense'...

Russian forces have intensified their attack around the Ukrainian town, Kyiv said. Meanwhile, the top US diplomat is visiting Central Asia in a bid to boost Washington's influence in the region. DW rounds up the latest....

 2023-02-28 07:00 

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Hong Kong to drop COVID mask mandate from March...

Hong Kong is rolling back its coronavirus mask mandate almost 1,000 days since it was first implemented....

 2023-02-28 05:05 

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US gives federal agencies 30 days to introduce TikTok ban...

Canada has also banned the app from staff devices, citing risks to privacy and security. Meanwhile, the ACLU has warned against potential further moves to ban TikTok for the rest of the population....

 2023-02-28 04:38 

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Serbia and Kosovo accept EU proposal to normalize ties...

The EU published its peace plan for Serbia and Kosovo on Monday after tense mediation talks in Brussels. "Progress was made today," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said....

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