Berlin Hosts Large Rally in Solidarity with Israel | DW News

Oct 22, 2023 | Thousands have gathered at the iconic Brandenburg Gate to show their support for Israel. Among those present were relatives of hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 terror attack, which left more than 1,400 people in Israel dead. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was among those speaking at the rally. He called for an immediate release of all hostages.

Is Argentina on the Brink of a Radical Economic Overhaul? | DW News

Oct 20, 2023 | This Sunday, people in Argentina will head to the polls to elect a new president. The vote is taking place against the backdrop of a deep economic crisis. Inflation rates of over 100 percent have become the norm - and an increasing share of the population is slipping into poverty. Video features an overview of candidates Sergio Massa, Patricia Bullrich and Javier Milei, as well as expert analysis from Paula Gandara, from Adcap Asset Management.

Javier Milei, a ‘Mini-Trump,’ Could Be Argentina’s Next President: The global far-right movement faces an important test in Argentina’s election on Sunday. »

Police Report 65 Officers Injured at Unauthorized Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations | DW News

Oct 20, 2023 | At least 174 people were arrested and 65 police officers injured at unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Berlin on Wednesday night, according to a police spokesperson. Authorities had banned such protests, which have been called in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the militant group which killed around 1,400 Israelis in a terrorist attack two weeks ago. Clashes broke out in the district of Neukölln between police and protesters who did not comply with orders to disperse. Some attendees used pyrotechnics, set fire to barricades and pelted police with stones and bottles, law enforcement said.

Poland: Opposition Poised to Oust Ruling Nationalists | DW News

Oct 16, 2023 | After eight years and two consecutive terms in power, Poland's nationalist Law and Justice party may be on their way out. Exit polls suggest they secured around 36% of the votes - more than any other party, but not the majority they would need to govern again. The opposing Civic Coalition party - headed by former European Council President Donald Tusk - came in second place but may be able team up with two smaller parties to form a government and secure a majority of seats in Parliament.

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Poland election: Law and Justice party on course to be ousted from power: Former PM Donald Tusk hails ‘the end of evil times’ as early results suggest opposition parties will be able to form governing coalition »

With Energy Supplies Down, Time May Be Running Out for Injured People in Gaza’s Hospitals | DW News

October 13, 2023 | Palestinian officials now say more than 1,500 people have been killed in retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza, after the Islamist-militant group Hamas' terror attack on Israel which killed 1,300.

On Monday, Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced a "total blockade" of Gaza and discontinued supplies of electricity, food and fuel from Israel to the sealed-off territory. Hospitals are affected and on the brink of complete collapse due to the ever-growing number of casualties and lack of energy and medical supllies.

As a result, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that hospitals could soon turn into morgues.

What Is Iran's Role in the Hamas Attacks on Israel? | DW News

Oct 10, 2023 | Hamas depends on foreign aid of all kinds. A lot of it comes from Iran. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Tehran had no role in the Hamas terrorist attacks at the weekend. At the same time Khamenei praised the operation as an irreperable military and intelligence defeat. Iran and Hamas share the declared aim of destroying Israel.

Netanyahu: Israel's Response to Hamas Attacks Will "Change the Middle East" | DW News

Oct 10, 2023 | Israeli media reports say the death toll from Saturday's attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas has passed 900 people. That's after some 100 more bodies were found in a small farming community near the Gaza border. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said some Palestinian militants are still at large on Israeli territory and that the ongoing airstrikes on the Gaza Strip are just the beginning of a larger operation.

How Will China and Russia React? | DW News

Oct 8, 2023 | German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has condemned the assault on Israel and said there was a risk the conflict could spread.

Later on Sunday, the United Nations Security Council will meet in a special session to discuss the attacks by Islamist militant group Hamas.⁣

Israel-Gaza Update: What's behind the Hamas Assault? | DW News

Oct 7, 2023 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "at war." The multipronged attack from Islamist militant group Hamas – by land, sea and air – took Israel by surprise. Israel's national rescue service says dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured. Netanyahu has vowed severe retaliation.

How Much of a Neo-Nazi Party Is the German AfD? | DW News

Oct 7, 2023 | How much truth is there to the accusation that Germany's AfD is not just a right-wing extremist party but crosses the line into neo-Nazism?

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Iranian Women's Rights Campaigner Narges Mohammadi Wins Nobel Peace Prize | DW News

Oct 6, 2023 | There are 351 candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 out of which 259 are individuals and 92 are organizations. 351 candidates are the second highest number of candidates ever. For eight years in a row the number of candidates has been exceeding 300.

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel peace prize: Mohammadi wins prize for her fight against oppression of women in Iran and to promote human rights for all »

Will McCarthy's Ousting Leave US Politics 'Paralyzed'? | DW News

Oct 4, 2023 | Members of the US House of Representatives removed Speaker Kevin McCarthy from power in a historic vote Tuesday. McCarthy's ouster represents the first time in the history of the United States that a speaker — the leader of the House majority and second in line from the presidency behind the vice-president — has been removed from office. …

McCarthy Is Ousted as Speaker, Leaving the House in Chaos: A handful of far-right Republicans broke with their party and voted to remove Kevin McCarthy from his leadership post. He said he would not run again. »

McCarthy’s Extraordinary Downfall Reflects an Ungovernable G.O.P.: The glib Californian made many promises and paid a price when he was unable to fulfill them. But his demise also reflected the challenge of wielding a Republican majority that refuses to be governed. »

Russia's New Anti-LGBT Law Now Takes "Propaganda" Books Off Shelves | DW News

Feb 1, 2023 | It's been almost two months since Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a regulation that bans so-called LGBT-propaganda in Russia. It prohibits what it calls promotion of 'non-traditional values'. The change has already affected a wide range of books and films, with now-illegal material being removed. Critics say that this is just one more step in what the Russian government sees as a fight against Western values.

'Impossible to Refuse to Fight': Russian Deserters Tell DW about Their Escape I DW News

Oct 2, 2023 | In 2022 Vladimir Putin amended Russia’s Criminal Code, making it nearly impossible to leave the army. Deserters face 15 years behind bars. But according to human right activists, at least 500 men have deserted from the Russian army since then. DW reporter Natalia Smolentceva met one former soldier who has been granted residency in Germany.

The Murky Myths behind Antisemitism I DW News

Nov 22, 2022 | Antisemitism comes in many different forms and facets. Sometimes it can even be difficult to identify as such. You can say something antisemitic without even realizing it. Where, for example, does legitimate criticism of Israeli policy end and where does antisemitism begin? Where did centuries-old antisemitic tropes that are still spread today even come from? Let's take a look at the murky myths behind antisemitism.

Zelenskyy Implores UN to Unite against Russia's Invasion | DW News

Sep 20, 2023 | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has implored world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly to stand united against Russia's invasion of his country. He said Moscow must be pushed back so the world can turn to solving pressing global challenges. He also urged world leaders to attend a peace summit, to help stop the war and future ones.

In addition, Ukraine's security service has rejected a report by the New York Times suggesting a deadly explosion in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka earlier in September was caused by a Ukrainian missile. The newspaper says that evidence collected by its journalists strongly suggested the blast was the result of an errant Ukrainian air defense missile. The reporters came to the conclusion after studying missile fragments, satellite images, witness accounts and social media posts. Ukraine blames Russia for the attack which killed at least 16 people.

Biden Urges Leaders to 'Stand Up to Naked Aggression' in Ukraine | DW News

Sep 19, 2023 | World leaders have gathered for the 78th UN General Assembly UN headquarters in New York.

"For the second year in a row, this gathering that is dedicated to the peaceful resolution of conflicts is darkened by the shadow of war," US President Joe Biden told world leaders at the UN General Assembly meeting.

"We strongly support Ukraine in its efforts to bring about a diplomatic resolution that delivers a just and lasting peace," he said, referring to Ukraine's offer of negotiations with Russia, albeit only after a full military withdrawal.

China 'Strongly Dissatified' with Baerbock Remarks | DW News

Sep 18, 2023 | China has sharply rejected statements made by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in the United States about Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Germany's Foreign Ministry confirmed later in the day that the country's ambassador to China had been summoned in Beijing late on Sunday to face reprimand over Baerbock's comments.
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How Libya's Governing Authorities Are Handling the Aid Effort | DW News

Sep 18, 2023 | One week on from Libya's devastasting floods, the UN is warning about two more dams in the east, that could burst near Benghazi. The UN's humanitarian office says the dams are under massive pressure, after torrential rains. Local authorities say both dams are in good condition.

Residents in Derna say similar warnings went unheeded for years, before two dams ruptured last week, releasing a wall of water, that swept whole neighborhoods out to sea. The World Health Organization says nearly 4,000 people have been counted dead, and 9,000 are still missing. The aid effort is gathering pace.

How the People of Libya Have to Deal with Devastation, Spreading Diseases and Trauma | DW News

Sep 15, 2023 | Libya's Red Crescent says more than 11,000 people have died in floods in the city of Derna. But that death toll has yet to be verified, and Libyan officials say it is likely to rise.

Large parts of the coastal city were swept away after torrential rain caused two dams to burst. Now there are concerns about the spread of disease, with many bodies lying among the ruins.

For more we talk to Ahmed Bayram. He is with the relief organization Norwegian Refugee Council, and he joins us from neighboring Tunisia. And we talk to Aya Burweila in Athens. She's a widely published expert and commentator on security with a special focus on Libya.