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A police officer uses a fire extinguisher as emergency personnel respond to a report of a person covered in flames. New York, April 19, 2024.

Man lights himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

Law and JusticeApril 20, 2024
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India elections 2024

India has begun voting in the world's biggest election, which runs from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024.

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Indian election: Unlocking women's potential in politics

Indian election: Unlocking women's potential in politics

In 2024 elections, half of the registered voters are women. Yet, only a small percentage of them are running for office.
PoliticsApril 19, 202405:00 min
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his audience during the unveiling of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party's election manifesto in New Delhi.

Narendra Modi: Redefining Indian politics

Narendra Modi: Redefining Indian politics

Narendra Modi is on course to win a third consecutive term as India's prime minister.
PoliticsApril 19, 202403:47 min
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, wearing a saffron cap, greets supporters from an open vehicle

India's Narendra Modi focuses on economy in election push

India's Narendra Modi focuses on economy in election push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking to extend his decade-long premiership, sounds bullish on India's economy.
BusinessApril 19, 2024
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April 19, 2024

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April 19, 2024

NATO: Zelenskyy needs Patriots, Stoltenberg promises them

April 19, 2024

Italy: Court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews

April 19, 2024

Paris tests AI surveillance ahead of Olympics

April 19, 2024

Iran consulate in Paris cordoned off over explosive threat

April 19, 2024

Finland urges EU to help end migrant influx from Russia

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Iran-Israel tensions

Tensions in the Middle East have risen following strikes in Iran and Israel. World leaders are urging de-escalation.

Iran-Israel tensions: Can Iran's economy handle a war?

BusinessApril 19, 2024

Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military?

ConflictsApril 18, 2024

Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Iran?

ConflictsApril 18, 2024
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Africa

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Kenya's doctors' strike: Is there an end in sight?

Kenyan doctors have been on strike for five weeks, but President William Ruto says his government is out of money.
HealthApril 18, 2024
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Asia

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Myanmar: Anti-junta rebellion enters new stage

The military regime in Myanmar is fighting for its survival, but can still mount devastating strikes against rebels.
ConflictsApril 19, 2024
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Germany: No asylum for Russian draft dodgers?

German authorities deny that male Russian nationals will be at risk of persecution if they return to Russia.
ConflictsApril 19, 2024
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Europe

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Ukraine: 10 biggest providers of military aid

The United States has pledged the most in military assistance to Ukraine, followed by Germany.
ConflictsApril 19, 2024
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Middle East

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Libya: UN envoy's resignation diminishes hopes for democracy

Libya's UN envoy quit over "stubborn resistance." His successor must be willing to disrupt the status quo, analysts say.
PoliticsApril 19, 2024
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Star breakdancer B-Boy Junior, clichés about Germans examined and three travel highlights in Prague.
April 20, 202426:06 min
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Germany: Jewish and Muslim communities search for solidarity

Violence in the Middle East impacts on Jewish-Muslim relations also in Germany, which is hypersensitive to antisemitism.
SocietyApril 18, 2024
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Albania's nature in protected areas under threat

A new Albanian law opens the door to strategic investment and development in the country's protected areas.
PoliticsApril 18, 202403:41 min
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Is the EU's image failing in Southeast Asia?

Respondents of a survey showed less confidence in Brussels on issues like upholding free trade and global order.
BusinessApril 18, 2024
Cars are stuck on a flooded road after a rainstorm hit Dubai.

Floods in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai sinks into chaos

Heavy rainfall has flooded the countries bordering the Persian Gulf. Dubai is particularly affected.
CatastropheApril 18, 20247 images
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Should buying sex be illegal in Germany?

Prostitution is legal in Germany. Should it adopt Sweden's model of criminalizing sex buyers?
CrimeApril 18, 202410:05 min
A child refugee from Ukraine holds a Ukrainian flag as she walks through a temporary welcome center tent outside the main train station in Berlin

Ukraine's Romani people face discrimination in Germany

Fleeing from Ukraine's war, Romani people in Germany often encounter racism instead of help.
Human RightsApril 17, 2024
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Too pretty to eat: customized cakes from Kenya

Beatrice Muteru is called the "Mistress of Cakes" for a reason.
LifestyleApril 19, 202405:45 min
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Weaving the past and the present

How Henrietta Agyekumhene creates unique fashion items.
LifestyleApril 19, 202405:22 min
'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog' (oil on canvas, 1818) by Casper David Friedrich features a bare-headed man with a walking stick seen from behind, as he stands on rocks overlooking a valley shrouded in fog

250 years of Caspar David Friedrich on show in Berlin

Another blockbuster exhibition of works by Caspar David Friedrich is now opening in Berlin.
ArtsApril 18, 2024
Hannah Hummell dressed in warm clothes, stands on a street in Regenbsurg

Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg

This southern German picture-book city is famous for its well preserved medieval old town.
TravelApril 16, 202403:55 min
Carbonara: Spaghetti surrounded by pieces of crispy bacon in a large white plate.

The spaghetti carbonara controversy — Italian or American?

Did US soldiers add bacon and eggs to carbonara? No way, say many Italians.
LifestyleApril 16, 202402:17 min
A baker holds a tray of fresh cinnamon buns.

Cinnamon Buns are Sweden’s favorite pastry

This yeasted pastry is so popular among Swedes that it’s got its own national holiday.
LifestyleApril 15, 202405:01 min