Italian authorities have arrested two of the survivors of a Mediterranean shipwreck in which around 800 migrants are thought to have died. Earlier, EU politicians pledged to do more to prevent such tragedies. Go to article
An airstrike on a missile base in Yemen's capital has killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds, according to medics and Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led strike sparked powerful explosions and flattened houses.
Turkey's prime minister has said the government "shares the pain" of descendants of Ottoman Armenians killed in 1915. Germany, meanwhile, looks set to follow the pope and others in calling the killings "genocide."
Jeb Bush has announced he will make a trip to Europe in June. The trip will give the Florida Republican a chance to contrast his foreign policy vision with that of President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
The Republic of Moldova is planning to purchase modern defense technologies and set up a new military base. The new government in Chisinau is hoping for help from partner states.
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has been jailed in Iran and faces four charges, including espionage. The newspaper has called the accusations, which also include disseminating propaganda, absurd.
The Pulitzer Prizes, honoring achievement in journalism and literature, were announced Monday in New York, with The NY Times taking home three awards. A St. Louis paper was honored for its reporting on racial unrest.
Before DNA testing, FBI forensic hair analysts often gave faulty testimony, including in many death penalty cases. These mistakes have come back to haunt the justice system. Spencer Kimball reports from the US.
Two years after a coup ousted Egypt's first freely elected president, a court is set to deliver a verdict against Mohammed Morsi on charges of inciting the killing of protesters. Kristen McTighe reports from Cairo.
A scandal triggered by the suicide of a prominent businessman has ensnared South Korean Prime Minister Lee Wan Koo. Lee has tendered his resignation after being threatened with impeachment.
The case against President Cristina Fernandez regarding an alleged 1994 bombing investigation cover-up has likely reached the end of the line. "There has been no crime," an Argentine prosecutor said Monday.
Hannover 96, winless in their last 13 games and teetering on the brink of the Bundesliga drop zone late in the season, have appointed Michael Frontzeck as replacement head coach after sacking Tayfun Korkut.
The drummer of the rock band AC/DC has surprised a New Zealand court by pleading guilty to charges of drug possession and issuing death threats. Phil Rudd had previously denied the charges against him.
It's time for EU ministers to come up with unconventional ideas on migration.
Porto travel to Munich with their heads high and their chances of progressing even higher. A two-goal lead means Bayern must pull out all the stops to advance. Elsewhere, Barcelona, leading 3-1, host Paris-Saint Germain.
Deeply engrained social norms along with allegations of corruption and lack of professionalism are hindering access to justice for Afghan women victims of violence, a new UN report finds.
Poor governance in contemporary Africa, the legacy of colonialism or Europeans' lack of political will? Africans on social media have been debating who is responsible for a string of deadly Mediterranean shipwrecks.
Xi Jinping's visit to Pakistan promises to boost the Islamic country's struggling economy, but experts warn there are many strings attached to Beijing's aid. Why does Pakistan need to be careful in dealing with China?
In the future, millions of Chinese will have to refrain from their daily shopping trips to Hong Kong. That's also a way of boosting consumption on the mainland, DW columnist Frank Sieren writes.
Hold the door open for the person behind you, offer your seat to someone who needs it, be on time - the pollster YouGov has found that Germans feel people are not as polite as they used to be. But manners still do count.
The 77th Stuttgart Spring Festival has begun. The fair entices people to enjoy the outdoors in Baden-Württemberg's state capital with some 240 attractions and stands, selling everything from beer to candy floss.
Saturday was declared as an international day of protest against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and the US. People all across Germany have taken part.
They are young, educated, and usually female. Volunteers exemplify what a new culture that welcomes immigrants could look like in Germany. But what motivates them? A new study takes a look.
It's time for EU ministers to come up with unconventional ideas. Immigration without smugglers should be made possible, writes DW's Bernd Riegert.
Last year, the private Migrant Offshore Aid Station saved 3,000 migrants in distress at sea. In view of the surge of people trying to reach Europe in rickety boats, MOAS hopes to expand its operations.
The staggering death toll in the Mediterranean's latest migrant boat shipwreck has prompted calls for a new EU response. DW spoke to Save the Children's Sarah Tyler about the dire conditions migrants face.
Hundreds of Malawians fleeing the anti-immigrant violence in South Africa are heading home in a fleet of buses. They are among the foreign nationals caught unawares by a wave of xenophobia that suddenly burst upon them.
700 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwreck+++Malawi evacuates nationals after xenophobic attacks in South Africa+++Zimbabwe celebrates 35 years of Independence from Britain
Italy's premier is leading calls for EU action on the increasing number of migrant deaths in the Mediterranean, including a summit. EU foreign ministers are meeting to discuss the issue.
Indonesia is hosting this year's World Economic Forum on East Asia, the regional version of the WEF in Davos. DW's Manuela Kasper-Claridge reports from Jakarta.
For the first time, "Islamic State" (IS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Afghanistan. Is the group becoming a force to be reckoned with in the region? DW speaks to analyst Michael Kugelman.
This year the Indonesian capital Jakarta is playing host to the World Economic Forum East Asia. With more than 700 high ranking political and business delegates attending, Southeast Asia's largest economy hopes to lure new investment.
Germany's GDL train drivers' union has said it will hold multi-day strikes on passenger and freight trains this week which will cause severe disruptions to state-owned railway Deutsche Bahn's train services.
Britain has raised the pressure on Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman to sell his interest in North Sea gas fields. British PM Cameron fears for the country's energy supply if the fields remain in Russian hands.
Negotiators from the EU and the US have kick-started the ninth round of talks over the TTIP free trade agreement, a move aimed at speeding up the process to conclude the deal.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation admits its forensic experts gave flawed hair analysis evidence for decades. But it may not have been intentional. It may have been a case of "wishful thinking."
For a nation to do devastating damage to the telecommunications devices you use, it would not have to fire a nuclear missile at your country. The upper atmosphere would suffice.
The "cost" of smoking in Germany is nearly 1,000 euros per man, woman and child, according to a new report. But the tax pinch for non-smokers is far less than this number suggests.
It's been a colorful week at the Hanover industrial technology fair. India, as partner country, has had a broad success with its Make In India drive. But some Europeans would rather resist the lion king.
What binds, what separates Germans and Israelis of the third generation? Anat Einhar and Marko Martin, authors from both countries, try to analyze the new laid-back relationship.
Wim Wenders has made his name as a film director. However, his motifs are not purely reserved for the screen - he is also a keen photographer, and his work portrays remarkable scenes and landscapes.
Making a movie is a group project. That's why filmmaker Wim Wenders appreciates the solitude of photography, he tells DW. His works are now on show at Dusseldorf's Kunstpalast.
Unapproachable, independent, hedonistic: the cat is a fascinating creature. Sometimes it’s the purrs, sometimes the claws. That multiple nature has inspired artists, filmmakers and even fashion designers.
With Germany's 2016 European Championship qualifying campaign stalling at the start, Joachim Löw has reiterated his confidence in the World Champions' ability to reach the tournament in France next summer.
After a run of 13 games without a win, Hannover 96 have sacked head coach Tayfun Korkut. The club has stated that a replacement will be in place before the club's next fixture at the weekend.