Granting indigenous land rights could save the climate – or not

Indigenous peoples believe they preserve forests best - something that is becoming more important as the planet heats up. But indigenous peoples need land title to implement protection - why…

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‘Jazz is not just music, it’s an attitude’: Jazzfest Bonn director

In an interview with DW, Peter Materna, the creative director of Jazzfest Bonn, explains why it's important to reach new audiences and why there's a growing market for the genre.DW:…

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Prosecutors look into payments to VW works council

Prosecutors in the German town of Braunschweig have launched a probe into VW executives suspected of granting too much money to cover the expenses of works council members. Investigations have…

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‘Indigenous people are stabilizing the global climate’

Candido Mezua is an indigenous leader from Panama who was present at the recent violent protests in Brazil. At the climate conference in Bonn, he tells DW why it's crucial…

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IMF, eurozone still at loggerheads over Greece

The International Monetary Fund has urged eurozone finance ministers to be more specific in their commitment to a debt relief package for bailed-out Greece. It's a sensitive issue in pre-election…

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German grocery business: AmazonFresh enters the fray

The online grocery delivery service AmazonFresh has launched in Berlin and Potsdam, with plans to expand further in Germany. What does it mean for the famously competitive German retail market?…

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NHL star Draisaitl to join national team for worlds

Germany, who have been weakened by an injury to a key forward, are about to get some welcome help from the NHL. Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers has confirmed…

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Irish and Swiss among those missing out on Eurovision Song Contest finals

Acts off the beaten track did well in the second semi-final for the Eurovision Song Contest and three sisters from the Netherlands impressed with their harmony. Among those missing out…

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Manchester United and Ajax reach Europa League final despite late dramas

Manchester United and Ajax both lived dangerously despite first-leg leads to secure a Europa League final meeting in Stockholm on May 24. Both sides went in front on Thursday but…

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What to watch out for on Bundesliga Matchday 33

On a jam-packed Saturday schedule, there's a Rhine derby, a top-two clash and a whole host of sides trying to make sure of survival ahead of the final game of…

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