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UN urges Philippines to curb killings of journalists
The UN's rapporteur for freedom of expression has also described the practise of "red-tagging'" government critics and called for the...
Feb 2, 2024


German Bundestag approves controversial diesel subsidy cuts
The measure, which has sparked massive protests from farmers, is part of the government's financial plans for 2024. Lawmakers have now...
Feb 2, 2024


Ukraine Cabinet minister: €50 billion EU aid is 'vital'
Olha Stefanishyna has told DW the EU aid was a message of European support for all Ukrainians. She nevertheless said Kyiv was "anxious"...
Feb 2, 2024


Malaysia: Over 100 Rohingya flee migrant detention center
One of the migrants who fled the immigration center was killed in a road accident. Persecuted Rohingya often illegally flee to...
Feb 2, 2024


Malaysia: ex-PM Najib has jail sentence halved
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted of corruption and still remains on trial in other cases linked to the 1MDB...
Feb 2, 2024


Germany: Public transport workers launch nationwide strike
Buses and trams across the country ground to a halt, as labor union Verdi urges better working conditions. In addition, ground staff at...
Feb 2, 2024


India releases pigeon accused of spying for China
The pigeon was held in custody for eight months before being released. It turned out to be an open-water racing bird from Taiwan. Indian...
Feb 2, 2024


Nairobi fire: Gas explosion kills 3, hundreds injured
The fire started at a gas refilling company in the Kenyan capital. Over 200 people have been injured with at least three fatalities, and...
Feb 2, 2024


Argentina: Protests continue as lawmakers debate reforms
Police fired rubber bullets and water cannons at protesters outside Argentina's Congress as lawmakers debated President Javier Milei's...
Feb 2, 2024


Panama: Missing cardinal found 'safe and sound'
Roman Catholic Cardinal Jose Luis Lacunza had been missing since Tuesday. He was found by the police near his diocese in western Panama....
Feb 2, 2024


Spain: Catalonia declares drought emergency for Barcelona
In the midst of a record drought, Spain's northeastern Catalonia region will face tighter water restrictions following three years...
Feb 1, 2024


Trump sees lawsuit over 'Russia file' sex claims thrown out
A UK court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against allegations in the "Steele dossier" in which an ex-spy claimed he...
Feb 1, 2024
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