Climate finance poses hurdle ahead of COP24
The goals of the Paris Climate Agreement are well-known, but how to reach them is still an open question. In December, the world's nations will agree on the rules, but…
WEF in Vietnam: The tiger leaps
The World Economic Forum on ASEAN countries has begun in Vietnam — a fitting host given its status as the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia. Manuela Kasper-Claridge reports from Hanoi.The…
‘Ignorant, arrogant, unprofessional’: German fans lift lid on DFB negotiations
After official talks between the German Football Association and a national coalition of fan groups broke down, two of the supporters involved have criticized the DFB's approach in an interview…
How extreme poverty is forcing Pakistanis to sell kidneys
Impoverished daily wage laborers in Pakistan are forced to sell their body organs to make both ends meet. DW meets a brick kiln worker near Lahore, who narrates his horrifying…
La Chaux-de-Fonds – City of watchmakers
Legendary luxury watch brands, for which Switzerland is known worldwide, originate from La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle. The watchmaking metropolis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009.Surrounded by…
Karstadt, Kaufhof merger creates German department store giant
Germany's two major department store chains Kaufhof and Karstadt have sealed a merger to salvage their operations amid fierce competition from e-commerce players. The tie-up will include a cash injection…
Chemnitz right-wing riots a ‘huge damage to city’s image’
Chemnitz wants to be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. But the recent riots have clouded its reputation. How can culture help the city deal with right-wing extremism, and…
Nathalie’s gallery ushers steampunk into internet age
As a tribute to that moment in time, steampunk was created. It is a school of design and fashion, which depends on historical elements of anachronistic technological features and is…
‘Racist’ Australian cartoon of Serena Williams sparks outrage online
Social media users and US media slammed an editorial cartoon of Serena Williams, saying it resembles "Jim Crow caricatures." The Australian cartoonist and a Melbourne newspaper have doubled down in…
Kimi Raikkonen to be replaced by Ferrari protégé in 2019
Two Formula One teams have announced that they are about to swap drivers, with Ferrari getting much younger and Sauber gaining vast experience. The moves are to take place at…