China’s most famous artist abroad: Who is Ai Weiwei?
After four years without a passport, the dissident artist can now travel and has arrived in Germany. DW looks at what political restriction means for the artist and why his…
Airbus logs solid half-year results
European plane maker Airbus has reported a rise in earnings and revenues for the first half of the current year. With no major interruptions in global aviation expected, the group…
Palestinian toddler killed in West Bank arson attack
An 18-month-old child has been killed in a house fire believed to have been set by Jewish extremists in the West Bank. The child's parents and brother were also injured…
Rio Olympics security force double that of London games
Organisers of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro say they will have more than double the number of security personnel as London had at the previous games. Pollution in…
Rio Olympics security force double that of London games
Organizers of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro say they'll have more than double the number of security personnel as London had at the previous games. Pollution in Brazil…
Europa League: Hofmann fires Borussia Dortmund to first leg victory
Thomas Tuchel recorded his first competitive win as Borussia Dortmund coach in the Europa League third qualifying round. The Germans were made to sweat, but possess a lead going into…
IMF will not join new Greek bailout for now
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it would not participate in a new bailout for the debt-stricken Eurozone nation, until Athens and its creditors take difficult decisions on debt…
Burundi opposition leader wins top position in National Assembly
In a surprise vote, Burundian opposition leader Agathon Rwasa was voted in as deputy speaker in the National Assembly despite being one of the main voices condemning the recent elections.…
Oil prices sinking – even without Iran
Oil prices worldwide have been falling for the past year. And the return of oil from Iran - following its landmark nuclear deal - is expected to put further pressure…
German defence minister asks what she can do for Tunisia
German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Tunisia to find out what Germany can do to help it as it struggles with democracy. DW reporter Udo Bauer was…