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Biden-Xi summit: Can the US and China keep competition under control?
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for a three-hour virtual summit Monday. The talks failed to produce any major breakthroughs, but nevertheless provided a welcome sign that both leaders are working towards managing strained US-China relations with more transparency and stability. As China increasingly asserts its clout as a global power, potentially rivaling the US on…
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COVID in Bangladesh: How have lockdowns plunged millions into poverty?
Pandemic lockdowns have pushed an estimated 32 million people below the poverty line in Bangladesh, according to a new livelihood survey conducted by two leading research organizations. Critics say that the stark increase in poverty in the country is due to a lack of government response to the economic crisis brought by the pandemic and a spike in fuel prices.…
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India set sights on becoming Asian football power
India has become one of Asia’s top 20 football teams, partly thanks to the growth of the Indian Super League. For the country to reach the top 10, more needs to be done in the short, medium and long-term. SOURCE: DW News
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Gadhafi’s son returns to Libyan politics: Can he win?
This week, the son of former Libyan dictator, Moammar Gadhafi, made his official return to the country’s political scene. On Sunday, in the electoral authorities’ office in the southwestern city of Sabha, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi submitted his candidacy for Libya’s upcoming presidential elections. The elections are due to be held on December 24 this year. Seif al-Islam’s father ruled Libya…
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Concern grows after disappearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Novak Djokovic is the latest tennis star to voice concern about the whereabouts of China’s Peng Shuai. The former Wimbledon champion has not been heard from since accusing a senior government official of sexual assault. SOURCE: DW News
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SC21- 21st century cellular medicines specialists
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Will fresh EU sanctions on Belarus make a difference?
As people camp out on the border between Belarus and Poland in freezing conditions, Brussels is squaring up to Minsk and brandishing a new tool it hopes will help turn the crisis around: fresh sanctions. EU foreign affairs ministers met in Brussels on Monday to give their backing to new criteria for sanctions, giving the bloc legal power to target…
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Will Ukraine take in migrants from Belarus-Poland border?
Heated discussions in Kyiv have been sparked after a German lawmaker suggested Ukraine could take in migrants and refugees stuck on the Poland-Belarus border, while the EU processes their asylum applications. As yet, however, neither Berlin nor Brussels have formally proposed the idea to Ukraine’s leadership. EU-Turkey deal as a blueprint? The suggestion, made by German parliamentarian Nils Schmid of…
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Pakistan: Rampant inflation piles on the pressure
Abid Hussain, 40, a factory worker in Faisalabad city, says he is planning to send his two children to an Islamic madrassa as he cannot afford to pay their fee for a private school. The madrassa offers free education, boarding and meals, he said. “My wife is not in favor of the children’s madrassa education,” he told DW. “But I…
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Supalai Oriental Sukhumvit 39 offers modern and luxurious living
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Bayern Munich plummet down Women’s Bundesliga table
The defending champions conceded top spot in the Women’s Bundesliga after losing to Wolfsburg. The first African Women’s Champions League reaches the semis, and Freiburg connects with fans in new ways. SOURCE: DW News
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Five questions about Hansi Flick’s Germany after perfect start
Germany’s 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign ended with a 4-1 win in Armenia. After seven straight victories under Hansi Flick, DW’s writers answer the five biggest questions about Germany under their new head coach. SOURCE: DW News
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World Cup qualifying: Armenia vs. Germany — live updates
Thomas Müller captains Germany for their final World Cup qualifier against Armenia. With 12 players missing, Hansi Flick has given a few squad players a chance in the starting lineup. Follow all the action with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Bulgaria’s expats pushing for reforms as country votes
“Whether we mention Bulgaria in Chicago or Sofia, we do it with love,” says Wanya Kramer, who has lived in the US for 20 years. Together with advertising experts in her home country and activists who, like her, live and work abroad, she’s organized the “You have the right to Bulgaria” campaign. It has aimed to encourage Bulgarian expats to…
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Border crisis: Baltics and Poland blame Belarus
Reports from the border between Poland and Belarus are becoming more and more tragic. On Saturday, Polish TV station TVN reported that the body of a young Syrian man aged about 20 had been found in the forest near Wolka Terechowska. “The cause of death has not yet been determined,” a newsreader said, citing Polish border guards. It also reported…
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Armenia vs. Germany: World Cup qualifier live buildup
With several regulars absent due to coronavirus regulations and qualification long since assured, Hansi Flick has a chance to experiment in Germany’s final qualifier for Qatar 2022. Follow all the buildup right here. SOURCE: DW News
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Nigerian interfaith women’s group awarded Aachen Peace Prize
“We were so happy, we are still happy and will continue to be happy,” exclaimed Daharatu Ahmed Aliyu. “And now we are international superstars!” added Elizabeth Majinya Abuk from the background, laughing. The two women arrived in Germany from Nigeria two days before they will receive the award on behalf of their organization: Women’s Interfaith Council (WIC). The women’s organization…
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France: Far-right TV star Eric Zemmour shakes up presidential race
Until a few months ago, France’s next presidential election was largely expected to be a predictable duel between President Emmanuel Macron and the leader of the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National), Marine Le Pen. That was until Eric Zemmour, a far-right French commentator and TV celebrity, burst onto the political scene and sparked a media frenzy with inflammatory views on…
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Iran: President Raisi’s hardline government stalling on progress
Conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi was inaugurated as Iran’s sixth president in August, coming into office an uncompromising hardliner contrasting with his predecessor, Hassan Rouhani. As a supporter and close confidant of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Raisi can count on the backing of Iran’s parliament, where hardliners have held a majority since early 2020. Raisi began his term pledging a “revolutionary”…
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A German photographer’s unique images of the Spanish Civil War
To escape from Nazi Germany, Walter Reuter moved to Spain in 1933. There, he documented the civil war from start to finish. Thousands of the images he captured were discovered only in 2016 and are still being studied. SOURCE: DW News
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The 77 Percent – The controversy surrounding bridal payment in Africa
Host: Isaac Kaledzi SOURCE: DW News
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The 77 Percent — The controversy around bride price in Africa
Host: Isaac Kaledzi SOURCE: DW News
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COP is just a ‘PR event for world leaders,’ says India climate activist
Disha Ravi, founder of the Indian chapter of the “Fridays for Future” climate movement, says net-zero carbon emissions aren’t going to ensure a safer planet. SOURCE: DW News
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‘This is discrimination:’ Challenges of being an athlete from Kosovo
Many Kosovar athletes are world famous and win international competitions, but politics can prevents them from competing. Such obstacles have had a huge effect on their career aspirations and earning potential. SOURCE: DW News
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Modern luxury cultivated in Thai tradition
Sponsored Article The Thailand International Boat Show is delighted to have the InterContinental Phuket Resort as one of its key exhibitors and sponsors. “It is quite an achievement for the island of Phuket to stage the Thailand International Boat Show 2022 in January as soon as tourism starts to assume normalcy,” says Bjorn Courage, the general manager of the Intercontinental…
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Shining Stars – brightening young minds since 2008
Sponsored Article Shining Stars Kamala is excited to open its doors for its thirteenth year in the community. Shining Stars Kamala is a small progressive preschool and kindergarten located in Phuket, Thailand. This school offers an English-intensive curriculum for local and international students situated between the lush jungle hills and the west coast beach of Phuket. This small school allows…
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Löw says goodbye as Germany set new record under Hansi Flick
On a night when Germany beat Liechtenstein to give Hansi Flick the winningest start ever to a Germany head coach, Germany’s past and future collided as former head coach Joachim Löw was finally given a sendoff. SOURCE: DW News
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World Cup qualifying: Germany vs. Liechtenstein — live updates
Already assured of a place in Qatar, Germany gets set to play its final home World Cup qualifier against minnow Liechtenstein. Off the pitch, the camp has been rocked by a COVID-19 infection. SOURCE: DW News
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Ex-Bayern Munich CEO Rummenigge: ‘We made good money from Qatar sponsorship’
As fan criticism mounts, former Bayern CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge has defended the club’s dealings with Qatar. He has also spoken about the importance of Financial Fair Play and the issue of exemptions to the 50+1 rule. SOURCE: DW News
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Tales from the Border (2): Ocean Viking – Saved by the ‘big boat’
Imagine the hellish fire from the oil rigs at night as migrants drift towards them, believing they have reached land. Hear tales of suffering and sexual violence as rescued migrants visit the nurses on board the Ocean Viking and reveal what they have experienced. And share in the joy as a stand-off ends and the time finally comes to disembark.…
