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 2023-02-25 05:38 

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Peru's Boluarte withdraws ambassador to Mexico amid row...

Peru's President Dina Boluarte ordered the withdrawal of the ambassador to Mexico in response to comments by Mexican President Obrador calling her government unconstitutional....

 2023-02-25 04:54 

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Germany's Scholz in India: What's at stake?...

Olaf Scholz is heading to India for the first time as German chancellor where he will meet Indian leader Narendra Modi. Experts tell DW what they think will be the top talking points between the pair....

 2023-02-25 03:45 

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Joe Biden intends to seek a second term as US president...

The president says he plans to seek reelection in 2024 but is not ready for a full-blown campaign yet. Should he serve a second term, Biden would be 86 by the time he leaves office....

 2023-02-25 03:35 

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Producers of 'Rust' fined $100,000 for safety breaches...

The producers of the movie have been fined for "serious" safety breaches, which led to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year. Actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter....

 2023-02-24 23:33 

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EU agrees new Russia sanctions package on war anniversary...

The EU adopted the tenth round of sanctions against Russia on Friday night. A disagreement between Polish and Italian officials held up the deal....

 2023-02-24 22:47 

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Iran: Protests hit restive southeast, internet disrupted...

Social media clips show a heavy police presence in Zahedan, a city that has become a major site of protests sweeping the country....

 2023-02-24 12:22 

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AI: ChatGPT forces debate over rules...

The rise of the eerily human-like chatbot has prompted a discussion over what rules are needed for artificial intelligence, and who gets to write them....

 2023-02-24 11:51 

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FATF suspends Russia and grey lists South Africa, Nigeria...

South Africa and Nigeria were added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s "grey list." The addition to the FATF "grey list" alone can be devastating to a nation's economy....

 2023-02-24 11:31 

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Poland delivers first Leopard tanks to Ukraine...

President Andrzej Duda confirmed that the Polish prime minister "went to Kyiv to bring Leopard tanks" to Ukraine....

 2023-02-24 11:09 

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Germany vows solidarity with Ukraine on war anniversary...

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has pledged continued full support for Ukraine and offered doubts about China having a "constructive role" in the conflict....

 2023-02-24 11:05 

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Nigeria election 2023: Live blog...

The latest developments in Nigeria's election....

 2023-02-24 11:00 

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Ohio train crash and chemical spill draws focus on railroad dangers...

The US has one of the most extensive rail networks in the world, but diminishing safety standards puts the environment at risk. The latest accident in Ohio has reignited concerns....

 2023-02-24 10:36 

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Opinion: Forget ChatGPT! It's humans acting like machines...

Advances in artificial intelligence have sent shivers down the spines of those fearing the consequences of building human-like machines. But an equally scary scenario is already playing out: humans acting like machines....

 2023-02-24 09:13 

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G20 finance summit: War in Ukraine takes center stage...

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged G20 finance leaders to "redouble their efforts to support Ukraine and restrict Russia's capacity to wage war."...

 2023-02-24 08:48 

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Ukrainians outraged as Russian lawmakers join Vienna talks...

Austria is facing criticism for granting visas to six Russian lawmakers for talks with OSCE counterparts in Vienna. Ukraine and Lithuania have boycotted the two-day talks. DW reports from the scene....

 2023-02-24 08:40 

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Estonia marks Independence Day with NATO, EU chiefs...

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are in Tallinn. Estonia's Independence Day coincides with Russia's invasion of Ukraine....

 2023-02-24 08:11 

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World Cup 2023: Introducing the debutants...

A quarter of the teams featuring at this year's Women's World Cup are playing in the tournament for the first ever time, providing a litmus test of how far the development of women's football across the globe has come....

 2023-02-24 07:12 

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China urges Russia-Ukraine cease-fire and peace talks...

The 12-point position paper on the war in Ukraine comes amid Western accusations Beijing is considering supplying arms to Russia....

 2023-02-24 06:50 

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Ukrainians would 'rather die than be enslaved'...

"Aleksandra" weaves the hardships suffered by a Ukrainian woman in the last century with the fate of her country....

 2023-02-24 05:33 

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Ukraine marks a year of war after Russia's invasion — LIVE...

G7 leaders are set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, China called for a comprehensive cease-fire as the war in Ukraine enters its second year with no end in sight. Follow DW for the latest...

 2023-02-24 05:10 

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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy underestimated by Putin...

It's been a year since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The fierce resistance is in part thanks to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose determination has surprised many, above all Vladimir Putin....

 2023-02-24 05:10 

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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy underestimated by Putin...

It's been a year since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The fierce resistance is in part thanks to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose determination has surprised many, above all Vladimir Putin....

 2023-02-24 04:33 

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Russia launches empty rescue capsule to ISS after leaks...

The new rescue ship was launched uncrewed, carrying only supplies for the three astronauts. It is expected to dock with the International Space Station in the next two days....

 2023-02-24 02:09 

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Boeing halts Dreamliner deliveries over fuselage issue...

The plane-maker said there was no "safety or flight" concern, but it is not the first time deliveries of the 787 have been paused....

 2023-02-23 23:59 

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Daughter urges Berlin to prevent German-Iranian's execution...

Iranian-German dual national Jamshid Sharmahd was sentenced to death in Tehran. His daughter has told DW that Germany should have intervened earlier....

 2023-02-23 22:25 

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North Korea test-fires four strategic cruise missiles...

It is the latest in a series of provocative weapons and came as the United States, South Korea, and Japan held joint military drills....

 2023-02-23 20:45 

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Ukraine: UN members endorse resolution to end war...

On the eve of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, roughly three-quarters of UN member states endorsed a resolution calling for "just and lasting" peace. China and India were among the major abstentions....

 2023-02-23 20:35 

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Opinion: Russia's brutal war in Ukraine concerns us all...

Millions in Ukraine have faced the horrors of war since Russia invaded one year ago. Journalists have a duty to show the reality of death, destruction and that hope doesn't die, says DW's Manuela Kasper-Claridge....

 2023-02-23 20:05 

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Nigeria election 2023: Breaking it down...

More than 93 million Nigerian voters are expected to vote on Saturday to pick their new president. Opinion polls suggest a tight race. DW looks at what's at stake....

 2023-02-23 19:43 

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in LA rape case...

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room a decade ago....

 2023-02-23 18:59 

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France mourns after stabbing of schoolteacher...

A moment of silence was held in France to remember the 52-year-old female Spanish teacher killed by her student. The teenage suspected assailant told prosecutors that a voice inside his head told him to commit the act....

 2023-02-23 18:49 

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R. Kelly sentence extended over child abuse images...

The disgraced R&B artist was sentenced on charges of possession of child sex abuse images and enticement of a minor. Kelly is already serving a 30-year prison term for racketeering and sex trafficking....

 2023-02-23 17:05 

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Japan's restaurants fight back against 'sushi terrorism'...

Restaurants serving Japan's most famous dish are pushing ahead with prosecutions against people seen interfering with meals for social media likes....

 2023-02-23 16:32 

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German court convicts man over Syrian war crime from 2014...

The defendant has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison over an attack that killed four people. Germany's rule of universal jurisdiction allows it to try people for crimes committed abroad....

 2023-02-23 16:31 

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German far-right foundation to get state funding...

The Desiderius Erasmus Foundation with links to the far-right populist AfD demanded equal treatment and its fair share of support from public coffers. This week, the Federal Constitutional Court ruled in its favor....

 2023-02-23 16:27 

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German family minister takes on anti-abortion activists...

The German government is looking to stop protesters blocking access to abortion facilities and counseling centers. It comes amid efforts to decriminalize abortion in Germany....

 2023-02-23 16:07 

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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Ukrainians will win...

On the eve of the anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's president said his country will prevail. Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly will vote on a measure calling for an end to the war. DW rounds up the latest....

 2023-02-23 15:40 

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US nominates ex-Mastercard CEO to head up World Bank...

Ajay Banga has been named as the US nominee for the role of president of the World Bank. The international agency is seeking a replacement for its Trump-era head, who is resigning a year early....

 2023-02-23 15:36 

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UNESCO: Ukraine war will leave lasting damage on cultural heritage...

On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. In an interview with DW, Roman Luckscheiter from UNESCO explains how Ukrainian culture has been threatened and what can be done....

 2023-02-23 15:19 

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UN General Assembly readies vote on Ukraine peace resolution...

On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, UN member states will vote on a German motion calling for "lasting peace." Though it's non-binding, organizers hope for symbolically broad support....

 2023-02-23 15:09 

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Nigeria seeks unifying leader in 2023 election...

In past elections, Nigerian political aspirants always invoked religious and ethnic affiliations to mobilize their supporters. But Nigerians say that what matters most in this year's vote are the candidates' records....

 2023-02-23 14:13 

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Head injuries in sports: Are female athletes at higher risk?...

Until recently, research into head injuries suffered by rugby, American football or even soccer players has been focused mainly on male athletes. However, there is evidence that the risk may be higher among females....

 2023-02-23 13:35 

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Anna Netrebko concert sold out despite social media stir...

Seen as "pro-Putin," the opera singer's concert at the May Festival in Wiesbaden, which prompted several Ukrainian artists and Russian punk band Pussy Riot to pull out, is now sold out....

 2023-02-23 13:27 

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Tech gives overseas Uyghurs chilling insights into plight of relatives...

Leaked data and a search tool have allowed some overseas Uyghurs to gain insights into their family members in China's Xinjiang region. Some say they feel a deep sense of guilt while others express are filled with fear....

 2023-02-23 12:45 

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How Russia's Ukraine invasion impacted southeastern Europe...

Russia's invasion of Ukraine had a major impact on all countries in the region. DW takes a closer look at how Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and Romania have been affected by the ongoing war....

 2023-02-23 12:38 

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How Buhari has left Nigeria in tatters...

High hopes for change carried Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari into office. Eight years later, as his two-term period comes to en end, the West African nation is in tatters. Although it wasn't all bad....

 2023-02-23 12:38 

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Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari's questionable legacy...

High hopes for change carried Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari into office. Eight years later, as his two-term period comes to en end, the West African nation is in tatters....

 2023-02-23 12:09 

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Northern Ireland: 3 arrested over Omagh detective shooting...

Two people had shot a police officer well known for leading probes into murders, organized crime and dissident paramilitary groups....

 2023-02-23 11:51 

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Roald Dahl's works and the role of sensitivity readers...

A controversial rewriting of Roald Dahl's children's books highlights the role of sensitivity readers. DW spoke to sensitivity reader Helen Gould to learn about the profession....

 2023-02-23 11:01 

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G20: Russia sanctions having 'significant' effect — Yellen...

The US treasury secretary says Russia is battling to replenish ammunition and repair tanks because of sanctions. Janet Yellen made the comments ahead of G20 talks in India....

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