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At former Indigenous schools, Canada unearths a brutal history
WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing Dustin Ross Fiddler was raised with these stories. They are not new. He heard them from his grandparents, his parents, the elders in his community, countless uncles and aunts — stories of the stolen children who never came home. “This was something that was truth and knowledge to Indigenous people.…
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How Nigeria arrested secessionist leader Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of a group that has called for the independence of Biafra from Nigeria, was presented before a federal high court in Abuja on Tuesday, days after his arrest at an undisclosed location. “Nnamdi Kanu has been intercepted. … He has been brought back to Nigeria in order to continue facing trial after disappearing,” said Justice Minister…
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COVID: Kashmir’s transgender community left to fend for themselves
A series of lockdowns have barred transgender people from working in the wedding industry. Ostracized from society and without access to government aid, many are on the verge of starvation. SOURCE: DW News
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China’s Communist Party after 100 years now at the ‘forefront’ of global politics
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its 1921 founding on Thursday with nationwide festivities and fanfare. Banners and billboards touting the leadership’s success have been set up in the weeks leading up to July 1, and the CCP staged an extravagant performance on Monday at the National Stadium in Beijing. The CCP is…
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World in Progress: Brazil’s controversial land bill to spell disaster for the indigenous
Indigenous people in Brazil have come under threat as miners and loggers continue to invade their lands. A bill limiting indigenous land rights is threatening their livelihoods even further. It’s backed by the country’s powerful farm lobby and President Jair Bolsonaro. Critics say it would be the biggest set-back for the indigenous since their rights were enshrined in the 1988…
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‘LÖXIT’ and ‘The Tears of Wembley’: German media react to Euro 2020 defeat
The morning after the night before, the German media reacted to Germany’s Euro 2020 exit against England, and to the end of Joachim Löw’s time in charge. DW rounds up the headlines. SOURCE: DW News
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Hong Kong national security law: Can civil liberties survive another year?
One year ago, a national security law took effect in Hong Kong, handed down by Communist Party authorities in Beijing in response to a massive pro-democracy movement in the semi-autonomous city. The law criminalizes so-called acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign powers. Since the law came into effect on June 30,2020, authorities have removed all opposition lawmakers…
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Joachim Löw: I take responsibility for Germany’s early Euro 2020 exit
After 15 years, Germany head coach Joachim Löw hands over to Hansi Flick following another poor tournament. At his final press conference, Löw wished his successor well, admitted to some mistakes and took a look back. SOURCE: DW News
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US and NATO withdraw from an Afghanistan still at war
On April 14, United States President Joe Biden told Americans when their country’s longest war would finally end: “I’m now the fourth US president to preside over American troop presence in Afghanistan: two Republicans, two Democrats. I will not pass this responsibility on to a fifth.” Biden delivered his address in the White House Treaty Room. It was in this…
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US and NATO withdraw from an Afghanistan still at war: What you need to know
On April 14, United States President Joe Biden told Americans when their country’s longest war would finally end: “I’m now the fourth US president to preside over American troop presence in Afghanistan: two Republicans, two Democrats. I will not pass this responsibility on to a fifth.” Biden delivered his address in the White House Treaty Room. It was in this…
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Euro 2020: Shevchenko’s Ukraine reach first-ever quarterfinals
Ukraine left it extremely late but ultimately prevailed after Artem Dovbyk’s late winner. Oleksandr Zinchenko contributed to both goals in the historic result for Ukraine. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: England’s Raheem Sterling shows Joachim Löw that football has moved on
Germany were knocked out of Euro 2020 by England at Wembley as Joachim Löw’s reign comes to an end. The man of the match was Raheem Sterling, the sort of player Germany don’t have, says DW’s Matt Ford. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Germany join England in kneeling protest
Germany joined England in a kneeling protest before their Euro 2020 last 16 match. The captains of both teams also set wore special armbands for the game. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: England vs. Germany — live updates
Germany’s reward for their second place finish in Group F is a last-16 meeting with England at Wembley. Timo Werner and Leon Goretzka are set to make their first starts of Euro 2020. Follow DW for the latest updates. SOURCE: DW News
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Sea Breeze: Ukraine, US Black Sea drills raise tensions
A military incident off the coast of the Crimean Peninsula caused quite a stir last week. The British warship HMS Defender was en route from the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa to Georgia when it encountered Russian forces, who issued warning shots. The incident sparked tensions between Moscow and London and came just days ahead of multinational naval maneuvers…
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Sea Breeze: Ukraine, US Black Sea drills raise tensions with Russia
A military incident off the coast of the Crimean Peninsula caused quite a stir last week. The British warship HMS Defender was en route from the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa to Georgia when it encountered Russian forces, who issued warning shots. The incident sparked tensions between Moscow and London and came just days ahead of multinational naval maneuvers…
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Euro 2020: Colossal shock as favorites France fall to Switzerland
France, the world champions and pre-tournament favorites, are out. Kylian Mbappe missed the crucial spot-kick in a late-night penalty shootout against Switzerland, who enjoyed the greatest victory in their history. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Germany to join England in kneeling protest
Germany intends to join England in a kneeling protest before their Euro 2020 last 16 match. The captains of both teams are also set to wear special armbands for the game. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata Spain’s worthy hero in astonishing win over Croatia
Alvaro Morata’s Euro 2020 has consisted of missed chances and fan harassment towards his family. But when his country needed a lift in extra time against Croatia, the Spanish striker rose to the occasion. SOURCE: DW News
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Afghanistan: Why Germany needs to simplify asylum process for local staff
The German parliament last week discussed the future of the German military’s (Bundeswehr) local staff in Afghanistan amid an increasing threat to their lives from the Taliban. After the US invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and dismantled the Taliban regime, foreign forces relied heavily on domestic help. They needed translators, interpreters, cooks, cleaners, as well security experts who could help them…
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Euro 2020: Jamal Musiala’s former coach: ‘He still calls me sir’
Jamal Musiala became Germany’s youngest ever player at a major tournament when he came on against Hungary, making an immediate impact. His former coach told DW about Musiala’s path from English talent to German star. SOURCE: DW News
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India looks to revamp Ladakh with infrastructure overhaul
As China-India relations remain tense over border disagreements, New Delhi is increasingly focusing on developing the Ladakh frontier region that has been neglected for years. SOURCE: DW News
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France could ease path to parenthood for single and lesbian women
When Benedicte Blanchet, a 40-year-old who lives in a Paris suburb, decided that she wanted to have a child on her own and not wait to meet the right man, nothing prepared her for the costly obstacle course that was to follow. Under existing laws in France, which are among the strictest in western Europe, only heterosexual couples who are…
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Idlib braces as a crossing to Syria prepares to close
The Syrian city of Idlib is separated from the Bab al-Hawa crossing at the Turkish border by about 40 kilometers (25 miles). Huda Khayti, director of the Women Support and Empowerment Center Idlib, travels there several times each week to check on people in refugee camps along the border and bring them aid. Millions of internally displaced Syrians have been…
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Euro 2020: Oranje boom and bust as Czech adventure continues
The Czech Republic became the third team to reach the last eight of the European Championship with an impressive victory over 10-man Netherlands. It’s back to square one for the Dutch and coach Frank de Boer. SOURCE: DW News
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Saudi Arabia reforms: Royal power play or meaningful change?
Over the past month, Saudi Arabia has been announcing new social reforms almost every week. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabian authorities slightly amended a law to allow adult women to live independently, without first having to get permission from their father or other male kin. A few days after that, other officials declared that women could register to go on…
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Euro 2020: UEFA allows Dutch fans to bring rainbow flags into Hungary stadium
UEFA said it has told Hungarian authorities to allow Netherlands supporters to bring rainbow flags into Budapest’s Puskas Arena. Previous reports suggested that security guards were confiscating the flags. SOURCE: DW News
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LGBTQ troops and vets go to war with homophobia in Ukraine
The silence inside a makeshift cinema in the heart of Kyiv was shattered with the crash of a windowpane. Fireworks flashed. Homophobic attackers were attempting to besiege the screening of a film about the lives of LGBTQ people. The assailants threw tear gas and pyrotechnics. A member of the audience jumped up onto the windowsill and began throwing the projectiles…
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Euro 2020: Italy sets new world record in win over Austria
Italy’s defense made history in a taxing last 16 match against Austria in the European Championship. But a resolute performance by Austria meant the Italians needed extra time to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Kasper Dolberg at the double as feel-good Danes march on
Denmark continue to capture the imagination at the European Championship to reach the last eight. They swept Wales aside in Amsterdam with Kasper Dolberg scoring two goals in a city that still feels like home. SOURCE: DW News
