Belarus police detained dozens of protesters on Saturday as thousands of people gathered in the capital Minsk demanding the release of a jailed opposition leader, the latest in a wave of mass protests following...
Teargas fired at migrant protesters on Greek island of Lesbos
Greek riot police fired tear gas at protesting asylum seekers on Lesbos island on Saturday as tensions simmered following the catastrophic fire that ripped through Europe’s largest migrant camp this week.
Taliban renew call for ‘Islamic system’ during historic talks with Afghan government
The Taliban’s political leader reiterated his group’s demand for Afghanistan to adopt an “Islamic system” as peace talks with the Afghan government began in Doha on Saturday in a bid to end two decades of war that has...
Deauville Film Festival: The winners unveiled
“The Nest” by director Sean Durkin scooped the top prize at the Deauville American Film Festival on Saturday, September 12, and claimed two other awards with jury president Vanessa Paradis praising the...
Wildfires on US West Coast turn day into night | DW News
Dozens of people are missing as deadly wildfires sweep across the western United States. Hundreds of thousands have fled their homes as relentless blazes ravage huge areas. In Oregon 500,000 people have been ordered to...
Ten EU states to take in 400 minors from Moria after camp fire
Ten European countries have agreed to accommodate 400 unaccompanied minors who escaped a deadly fire that broke out at a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos this week. Thousands of refugees are accusing the Greek...
South Korea’s cultural exports boosting economy and profile
Its film won best movie at the Academy Awards this year. The pop group BTS hails from there. All part of what’s known as the “Korean Wave.” South Korea’s cultural exports are bringing in billions...