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POLITICSCZECH REPUBLIC Czech Republic, Slovakia: Still close after 30 years apart Lubos Palata 14 hours ago14 hours ago In January 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully separated into two independent states. While the Czech Republic and Slovakia remain close allies, there has been tension in recent months. https://p.dw.com/p/4LSdn The last European summit of the Czech Republic's presidency of the Council of the European Union took place on December...

POLITICSCHINA How China's rise is reshaping Indo-Pacific security order Rodion Ebbighausen 11 hours ago11 hours ago China's rise is changing the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. This situation poses risks for the stability of the region and the world. https://p.dw.com/p/4LEI0 "Let China sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world," a quote often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, neatly summarizes the current geopolitical...

POLITICSMIDDLE EAST Kurds in the Middle East: Why are they under fire? Jennifer Holleis 11/23/2022November 23, 2022 A recent escalation of violence by Turkey and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has targeted Syrian and Iraqi Kurdistan. As so often, the reasons for the attacks are strategic. https://p.dw.com/p/4JuRx The Kurds, who number about 35 million, make up the world's largest ethnic group without their own state....

CRIMEIRAQ Iraqi Kurdistan: 16 arrested after video of girl's assault Nik Martin 8 hours ago8 hours ago The attack happened at a motorcycle rally in the northern Iraqi region's second city, Sulaimaniyah. https://p.dw.com/p/4LbTV Sixteen young men were arrested Saturday in Iraq's automonmous Kurdistan region after a viral video showed a teenage girl being attacked by a group of youths. The incident took place a day earlier...

RELIGIONGERMANY Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 4 hours ago4 hours ago The German-born pope emeritus, who was in poor health, passed away in a Vatican monastery. His successor Pope Francis previously called on the faithful to pray for Benedict. https://p.dw.com/p/4Lb2F The German-born ex-Pope Benedict XVI passed away at the age of 95 in the Vatican on Saturday. "With sorrow I inform you that...

RELIGIONGHANA Ghana warns against alarmist New Year prophecies Isaac Kaledzi 17 hours ago17 hours ago For many Ghanaian Christians, listening to their pastors make predictions during the New Year's services has become an annual ritual. Ghana's police want to stop proclamations that create fear and panic among the public. https://p.dw.com/p/4LZbo Emmanuel Donkor, a corporate worker in Ghana's capital, Accra, is always looking forward to the...

SOCIETYGLOBAL ISSUES World welcomes New Year 2023 — live updates 2 hours ago2 hours ago New Year's Eve is a time of hope — and countries around the globe are celebrating in hopes of a better time, despite the war in Europe and the still-lingering coronavirus pandemic. Follow DW's live ticker here. https://p.dw.com/p/4Lb0o Revelers ready for parties with no pandemic restrictions Fireworks displays will...

2376 It launched achievements and ignited wars... Here are 10 of the most important words and statements in the world during 2022 December 30, 2022, 01:08 pm Follow us: alsharq His Highness delivering his speech at the opening of the 2022 World Cup A+ A- Doha - Al Sharq website Since the beginning of 2022, the important words and statements of the most prominent figures in...

Bah, humbug! How insects could become the backbone of your Christmas dinner Although you may never want "all the trimmings" to include crickets and mealworms, it may not be long before they play a big part in getting your usual Christmas Day favourites on to the table. By Tom Acres, technology reporter Sunday 25 December 2022 03:40, UK FOR TOM'S XMAS DINNER STORY Why...

God Of War Ragnarok: How a man without sight could play one of the biggest games of the year God Of War Ragnarok is the latest instalment in a successful series of action games dating back to 2005. But never mind its storytelling and graphical prowess, this new game was perhaps most notable for letting a whole new community of...

How Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming giants could change to stop Britons hitting cancel amid cost of living crisis Against the backdrop of a cost of living crisis, TV is somehow only getting bigger: House Of The Dragon costing £16m per episode; Stranger Things 4 costing £25m, and Netflix spending £370m on Knives Out. But as Britons switch off, how...

TikTok banned on all US House of Representatives-issued mobile devices TikTok is one of the most popular apps in the US, but the US House of Representatives' chief administrative officer says the video sharing app - which is owned by a Chinese company - poses a security risk. By Bethany Minelle, News reporter Wednesday 28 December 2022 13:07, UK FILE PHOTO: TikTok app...

Rail workers, Border Force staff and driving examiners resume industrial action - as Wirral bin worker strike called off after pay offer accepted The walkouts are taking place as unions look at ways to stage further strikes by splitting ballots by job titles rather than holding a single vote, according to reports. Sophie Morris Political reporter @itssophiemorris Wednesday 28 December 2022 16:16, UK Strike...

Elon Musk emails staff as Tesla stocks reach two-year low Supply chain difficulties at Tesla's Shanghai factory and waning confidence in Elon Musk have led to a tough year for stock in the electric car maker. By Sarah Taaffe-Maguire, business reporter Wednesday 28 December 2022 23:04, UK Elon Musk pictured during a Tesla presentation in 2015 Image: Elon Musk pictured during a Tesla presentation in...