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European populist far-right parties meet in Warsaw
Leading nationalist and far-right figures from several European Union countries met for a “summit” in Warsaw on Saturday in an attempt to show a veneer of cooperation amid deep disagreements. The meet was purportedly to build connections between the various far-right factions who are split among two groups in the EU parliament. They also spoke of changing the “character of…
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Opinion: Bellingham and Reus can complain all they want, but Borussia Dortmund shot themselves in the foot
Borussia Dortmund were furious at referee Felix Zwayer after their defeat to Bayern Munich. Justifiably so, says Matt Ford, but they ultimately need to look closer to home. They only have their own mistakes to blame. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Mats Hummels handball? Clearly unclear
After a top game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern, the discussion afterwards revolved around a penalty and VAR. The referees themselves are to blame, says DW’s Andreas Sten-Ziemons. SOURCE: DW News
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EU criticized for move to relax asylum rights at Belarus border
“We are a family. When one of us is under attack, the rest of us will be there for him,” said Margaritis Schinas, vice president of the European Commission, speaking to reporters earlier this week. Schinas, the former EU spokesman who now represents Greece in the Commission, described a proposal to “temporarily” reduce some asylum rights in EU member states…
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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich — live updates
Germany’s top two football teams square off in Dortmund for Bundesliga supremacy. Erling Haaland returns to Dortmund’s lineup as Julian Nagelsmann copes with a thin Bayern squad. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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DW exclusive: Belarus dissident Maria Kolesnikova speaks from jail
Leading Belarus opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova has been held behind bars for over a year in a Minsk penitentiary. In 2020, Kolesnikova coordinated Viktor Babariko’s campaign in the run-up to Belarus’ presidential election. When Babariko, a prominent banker, was arrested on money-laundering charges, Kolesnikova became a key figure in the opposition’s Coordination Council. In August 2020, the group backed mass…
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Omicron: Mideast countries prepare for the new coronavirus variant
This week most Middle Eastern countries reacted in one way or the other to the new omicron coronavirus variant. So far only Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have recorded omicron infections. But amid omicron-related concerns, Lebanese health authorities have just announced a night curfew for people who have not been vaccinated or are without a recent negative…
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Budesliga: RB Leipzig face question of identity after loss in Berlin
RB Leipzig’s sixth defeat of the season came against Union Berlin, and begs the question what are RB Leipzig now that Ralf Rangnick and Julian Nagelsmann are gone? SOURCE: DW News
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South Africa: Omicron causes concern
Kirst Dalton had her gym slot already booked. But then she discovered her COVID test from the previous day had returned a positve result. “I could drastically feel that I was not okay. And my other half was having a raging fever of nearly 39 degrees,” the 32-year-old woman told DW. “It’s been a rough six days but I’m hoping…
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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich — live buildup
Germany’s top two football teams square off in Dortmund for Bundesliga supremacy. Erling Haaland could return to the Dortmund’s lineup as Julian Nagelsmann copes with a thin Bayern squad. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Indonesia: Groundwater exploitation threatens livelihoods
The overexploitation of groundwater on Java’s northern coast has left impoverished local residents fighting for survival. Many have already been forced to flee their homes. SOURCE: DW News
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Hong Kong: How is China’s crackdown changing the city’s identity?
Hong Kong authorities are pursuing new laws to tighten the city-state’s grip on public discourse critical of its Beijing-aligned government. Residents are resorting to self-censorship and many feel that their city’s liberal identity may have been permanently lost. Speaking at the 2021 China Internet Media Forum in Guangzhou in late November, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, stated that her…
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Snakes are saved from witchcraft rituals in Kenya
Snakes are killed for witchcraft in Kenya. Reptiles are poached for rituals. Rare animals are captured by sorcerers. Those recovered are brought to Nairobi’s Snake Park zoo. Generally people are afraid of snakes in Kenya. This is not only because of the risk of a poisonous bite. There is a belief that snakes are cursed. This Egyptian snake was rescued…
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Japan: Sumo wrestler deaths raise obesity concerns
The early deaths of three sumo wrestlers over the span of just a year and a half have raised the alarm over health and safety for sumo wrestlers. In May of last year, 28-year-old wrestler Kyotaka Omori, who was known by the sumo name “Shobushi,” died in May 2020 after contracting the coronavirus in April of that year. Omori, who…
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Can India’s privatization push revive its economy?
The Indian government’s deal to sell its flagship Air Indiawas touted by supporters as a landmark move in a drive to privatize the debt-laden airline, and other public services. Critics say privatization could mark a decline in the quality of government-supported organizations. Air India’s privatization drive had been in the works for about four years. However, past attempts to offload…
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Kashmir: Vanishing wetlands threaten wildlife, livelihoods
Thousands of birds which flock to Indian-administered Kashmir each year are now under threat due to shrinking wetlands. Locals and fishermen are taking the initiative to try and restore the region’s dying lakes. SOURCE: DW News
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Angela Merkel leaves a mixed legacy in Africa
During her 16 years as German chancellor, Angela Merkel’s trips to Africa became more frequent as did her meetings with African heads of state. As recently as August 2021, Merkel invited several African presidents to the German capital, Berlin. It was a farewell meeting — and a very pleasant one at that — for there is much praise for the…
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Leaked documents ‘link’ top Chinese leaders to crackdown on Uyghurs
In an exclusive interview, German academic Adrian Zenz offers insight into a new set of documents which he says show that speeches made by Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders lay a foundation for the crackdown on Uyghurs in Xinjiang. The documents, dubbed as the “Xinjiang Papers,” include three speeches made by Chinese President Xi Jinping from 2014,…
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EU, China race to secure green projects in Southeast Asia
Last weekend, the European Union launched a new green partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that will see €30 million ($34 million) donated to the region’s green investment fund — the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility. Days later at the annual China-ASEAN summit, Beijing vowed to step up its investment in green projects in the region and…
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Ghana showcases technology to tackle big challenges
Using digital and new technologies to tackle Ghana’s problems. That’s the focus for many innovators here. From digital solutions to climate change to greener construction techniques. One app warns of flood risks in Accra. Others want to make health and education more accessible. At Ghana’s digital innovation week video games aren’t just fun. They can also help shift perspectives. Like…
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Arab Cup 2021: no football fervor in Qatar
With less than a year to go until the start of the World Cup in Qatar, the Arab Cup is providing a test run. A visit to Doha shows there is still a lot of work to do – not least when it comes to the atmosphere. SOURCE: DW News
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Hungry Hub Bangkok Rooftop Festival 2021
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Germany brush off Portugal as World Cup 2023 beckons
Three goals in the first half hour helped Germany to a win in Portugal that takes them a step closer to World Cup 2023. It may not have been as emphatic as recent victories but Germany have now won six in a row. SOURCE: DW News
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Is Jordan doing Syrian dictator’s dirty work?
Earlier this month, a Syrian journalist working in Jordan was arrested. Freelance journalist Ibrahim Awwad was taken to Azraq, a United Nations-run refugee camp, east of Amman, where he apparently remains under house arrest. “He is now threatened with deportation to Syria, where he would face probable reprisals,” said media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF), expressing concern about the…
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AfricaLink on Air – 30 November 2021
Ethiopia denies carrying out attacks inside Sudan+++Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta delivers state of nation address+++France seeks EU-British agreement to solve Channel migrant crisis SOURCE: DW News
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Who benefits from China-Africa relations?
China’s donation of one billion doses of its Covid-19 vaccines to Africa was among the first things Chinese President Xi Jinping promised at the 8th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) in Dakar, Senegal, which started on Sunday and closes today. According to Xi, 400 million doses are to be produced in the continent. While the announcement could be seen as…
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Kashmir: Why is anger rising over secretive militant burials?
Mushtaq Ahmad Wani cried out for public support after Indian security forces refused to return the body of his teenage son, who was killed in a controversial operation on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. “Today it’s about my son. Tomorrow it will be your son as well,” Wani shouted while he was being taken away by Indian police…
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South African women emerging as a continental football force
For a long time, the country played second fiddle to continental giants Nigeria. Now South African women’s football is reaping the rewards of its Vision 2022 strategy to grow the women’s game. SOURCE: DW News
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Lionel Messi wins seventh career Ballon d’Or award
After winning the first international trophy of his career, Lionel Messi took home this year’s Ballon d’Or award. He pipped Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski to the prize. SOURCE: DW News
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COVID: South Korean cities grapple with cab shortage
Han Ye-jung could always count on an available taxi to bring her home, after working late into the night at her company’s office in central Seoul. However, that has changed since the start of the pandemic. At present, flagging down a taxi requires good luck or a test of endurance, Han told DW. A shortage of cabs in South Korea’s…
