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 2023-04-07 09:22 

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NASA launches device to monitor air pollution from space...

The new NASA device is capable of measuring air pollution across North America down to the neighborhood level. NASA said the mission isn't just for research, but about "improving life on Earth for all."...

 2023-04-07 08:39 

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His grandfather was Pablo Picasso: Bernard Ruiz-Picasso...

Bernard Ruiz-Picasso is the son of Paulo Ruiz-Picasso, son of Pablo Picasso and his first wife Olga Khokhlova. He owns one of the largest private collections of the 20th-century art legend....

 2023-04-07 08:17 

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Groundbreaking verdict in unpaid Cuban loan dispute...

A London court has ruled that the Cuban government is not liable in a Castro-era debt dispute, while also recognizing that the debt is real and must be repaid. It is an international case that sends a powerful signal....

 2023-04-07 07:53 

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Ukraine updates: Russia gaining ground in Bakhmut, says UK...

The UK defense ministry said Russia has "regained some momentum" in the battle for Bakhmut. Meanwhile, US media reported secret plans of a spring offensive in Ukraine have been leaked online. Follow DW for more....

 2023-04-07 07:00 

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Ukraine war divides Germany's Easter March peace demos...

Germany's old-fashioned peace movement is increasingly divided on how to respond to the war in Ukraine. Their traditional Easter marches are growing less and less relevant to younger generations....

 2023-04-07 06:59 

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China sanctions US groups, Taiwan official over Tsai's visit...

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and a US conservative think-tank were among the organizations sanctioned by China. The move comes after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy....

 2023-04-07 06:45 

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Israel strikes Lebanon and Gaza Strip after rocket attack...

The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas operations in retaliation for rocket strikes. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon has called for restraint from all sides....

 2023-04-06 07:54 

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Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi in intensive care...

The billionaire former prime minister of Italy is in intensive care in a hospital in Milan. Italian media reported he has been diagnosed with leukemia, but an ally has also described his condition as stable....

 2023-04-06 07:02 

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Iran, Saudi Arabia make diplomatic breakthrough in China...

A Beijing-brokered deal between rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia marks major diplomatic progress which could reshape relations across the region which has witnessed decades of conflict and violence....

 2023-04-06 05:42 

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Chinese aircraft, warships spotted near Taiwan...

China's military advances come after Beijing condemned the meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy....

 2023-04-05 04:49 

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Jerusalem: Police clash with worshippers in Al-Aqsa Mosque...

Israeli police said they entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque to disperse "agitators" who reportedly barricaded themselves at the complex. Tensions have been growing at the site amid an overlap of Muslim and Jewish holidays....

 2023-04-05 04:09 

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UN says Afghan women staff banned from work by Taliban...

Nearly 400 Afghan women who are UN employees have now been banned from working for the organization by the Taliban. Previously, those working with the UN were exempt from the ban....

 2023-04-05 00:38 

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Trump pleads not guilty on criminal charges at historic hearing...

A first in US history: a former US president has appeared in court to face criminal charges. Donald Trump has hoped the drama around the trial will energize his supporters as he makes a second run for the White House....

 2023-04-01 17:13 

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Twitter reveals code showing why tweets pop-up...

Twitter published the source code for its recommendation algorithm and owner Elon Musk has promised more....

 2023-04-01 14:30 

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Finland election: Why a labor shortage could be guiding voters...

A focus on Finland's NATO bid has obscured the extent of the country's labor shortage. But a chronic lack of workers is on voters' minds as they head to the polls on Sunday....

 2023-04-01 14:01 

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DW Festival Concert: Music larger than life...

In this episode of DW Festival Concert, we listen to Finnish conductor Klaus Mkel directing Mahler's "tragic" symphony and music by his compatriot Kaija Saariaho....

 2023-04-01 12:00 

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Kenya protests: Tanzanian traders wary of impact to business...

Tanzanian traders doing business in Kenya have raised concerns that the weekly demonstrations by the opposition are negatively affecting their business. Kenya is the main destination for Tanzania's corn exports....

 2023-04-01 11:43 

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April Fool's Day: Why the press is now avoiding pranks...

While the press once pulled spectacular pranks on April 1, they now have to tread carefully with fake news. A look at some funny journalistic fiction over the years....

 2023-04-01 11:34 

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Myanmar: What's next for Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD party?...

What does the future hold for Myanmar's National League for Democracy (NLD) now that the party has been dissolved by the country's military junta?...

 2023-04-01 11:25 

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Right-wing extremists in Germany's judiciary?...

In Germany, lay judges hand down verdicts in court alongside professionals. Experts are voicing concern: The influential posts appear to be attractive for people with views hostile to the rule of law....

 2023-04-01 11:25 

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Ukraine updates: Russia takes UN Security Council presidency...

Moscow will hold the UN Security Council's rotating presidency for the month of April. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has vowed to increase munitions supplies to Russian forces in Ukraine. DW has the latest....

 2023-04-01 10:40 

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Gerhard Richter's gift to Berlin now on show...

Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie museum presents 100 works by Gerhard Richter, on long-term loan from his art foundation. At the center of the show is the iconic "Birkenau" cycle....

 2023-03-30 08:00 

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'You have to win every game': Tuchel's task at Bayern Munich...

Thomas Tuchel has been tasked with rescuing Bayern Munich's Bundesliga season, starting with the visit of Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. What tactical changes will he make, and how will he get on with the Bayern bosses?...

 2023-03-30 07:53 

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A warm winter threatens Europe's rivers — and energy security...

A warm winter with relatively little snow means less water flowing into Europe's rivers come summer. This will require rethinking nuclear and hydropower production....

 2023-03-30 07:37 

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Cerebral palsy football in Ghana offers escape from stigma...

For many children in Ghana, cerebral palsy can mean a lifetime of exclusion, particularly from the world of sports. But one club in the country is trying to change all that....

 2023-03-30 07:25 

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Deep ocean currents around Antarctica headed for collapse, say scientists...

A new study says that rapidly melting Antarctic ice could impact oceans "for centuries to come."...

 2023-03-30 06:51 

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Ukraine updates: Orthodox monks in Kyiv refuse eviction...

The Orthodox monks accused of Russia links have been ordered out of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery. But they refuse to vacate the complex. DW has the latest....

 2023-03-30 04:30 

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Mexico: Prosecutors investigating deadly fire at migrant center as suspected homicide...

Eight people are being investigated for possible misconduct after a fire at a migrant facility in Mexico left 39 people dead....

 2023-03-28 03:42 

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Ecuador landslide kills 7, dozens missing...

Ecuador has witnessed heavy rainfall this year, causing almost 1000 dangerous events of landslides and flooding. The latest landslide buried dozens of homes in the country's Andean region....

 2023-03-26 19:30 

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US Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off Africa trip...

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived to cheers in the Ghanaian capital on Sunday, the first leg in her weeklong trip to the continent aimed at deepening US ties....

 2023-03-26 19:12 

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Israel: Netanyahu fires defense chief...

Yoav Gallant was the first cabinet member to break ranks with Netanyahu over plans to overhaul the judiciary....

 2023-03-26 19:12 

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Israel: Netanyahu fires defense minister...

Yoav Gallant was the first cabinet member to break ranks with Netanyahu over plans to overhaul the judiciary....

 2023-03-26 18:10 

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Berlin climate referendum falls short...

Berliners voted in a referendum on a proposal to make the German capital climate neutral 15 years earlier than planned, however not enough voted 'yes' in order for it to pass....

 2023-03-26 16:45 

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Uranium: It's radioactive and it's everywhere...

Think radioactive and you may think nuclear energy, atomic weapons — things that are there but not there. Uranium, however, is all around us — in rocks, water, air....

 2023-03-25 12:46 

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India: Rahul Gandhi defiant after removal from parliament...

The opposition leader was removed from parliament one day after a jail sentence over defaming Prime Minister Modi. Gandhi says he is being targeted for pushing to probe Modi's key business ally, but refuses to back down....

 2023-03-25 12:29 

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Ukraine updates: Russia likely shifting focus from Bakhmut...

Russia's assault on Bakhmut has largely stalled amid heavy attrition of Moscow's forces, according to a British report. Meanwhile, Russia's parliamentary speaker proposes banning ICC activities. DW rounds up the latest....

 2023-03-25 12:03 

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Mississippi tornado, storms leave nearly two dozen dead...

Authorities in the southern US state are still searching for survivors, with the death toll expected to climb further....

 2023-03-25 11:03 

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Asteroid to zip between Earth and moon without collision...

An asteroid this size coming so close to Earth is a once-in-a-decade event, although a collision with the planet is not expected. The journey offers astronomers a prime opportunity to study a space rock....

 2023-03-25 09:44 

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Germany strikes deal with EU on combustion engine phase-out...

Berlin and Brussels have reached a deal in a dispute over a ban on new cars with internal combustion engines. The agreement relates to the future use of e-fuels in cars....

 2023-03-24 11:06 

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King Charles postpones France visit amid mass strikes...

Continued mass strikes and protest action have forced King Charles to postpone his planned visit to France on Sunday. It would have been his first official trip as king....

 2023-03-24 10:55 

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Life in Myanmar's Yangon after COVID and a coup...

Myanmar's largest city has been cut off from the world for almost four years. DW spoke with Yangon residents about what life is like under a military regime....

 2023-03-24 10:34 

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Eurozone growth at 10-month high in March, S&P says...

The S&P Global PMI output index said the growth was a sign the economy is reviving. The index added that the overall growth is still at a modest rate, with manufacturing taking a big hit still....

 2023-03-24 09:44 

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Ukraine updates: Kyiv prepares for counterassault...

Plans for the counteroffensive come as Russia pushes forth its attempt to capture Bakhmut. Meanwhile, Medvedev has threatened that Russia might attack Kyiv or Lviv. DW has rounded up the latest....

 2023-03-24 09:17 

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China threatens 'serious consequences' over US warship...

China and the US are once again in a standoff over the question of sovereignty in the South China Sea. The US says its ship was asserting its maritime rights in the area....

 2023-03-24 09:03 

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India: Opposition's Rahul Gandhi barred from parliament...

A day after being convicted of defamation, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified from India's parliament. Supporters of his Congress party have also gathered to protest....

 2023-03-24 08:52 

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Eurozone leaders convene to discuss banking stability...

Leaders of countries that use the single currency are meeting after the takeover of Credit Suisse and fears of further turmoil. The topic of persistently high inflation will also be on the agenda....

 2023-03-24 08:24 

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North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone...

Pyongyang's new underwater drone is intended to be capable of carrying out sneak attacks in enemy waters. As a test went ahead, North Korea's Kim Jong Un condemned joint US-South Korean drills....

 2023-03-24 07:52 

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Displacement and migration explained in five graphics...

War, disasters, economic crises: Every year, millions of people around the world are forced to leave their homes. DW illustrates who is going where and why, who is taking in refugees, and who is sealing themselves off....

 2023-03-24 05:45 

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US conducts Syria airstrikes after drone kills US contractor...

A drone, allegedly of Iranian origin, struck a facility in Syria — killing a US contractor and prompting a counterattack. The attacks threaten to upend recent de-escalation efforts....

 2023-03-24 04:03 

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US charges crypto fugitive Do Kwon after Montenegro arrest...

The entrepreneur behind two cryptocurrencies, Terra and Luna, that lost an estimated $40 billion or more last year faces fraud charges in Manhattan after being picked up on an international arrest warrant in Montenegro....

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