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Polling officials are bringing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and other election materials ahead of the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on April 18, 2024.
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India election: Voting begins as Modi seeks 3rd term

PoliticsApril 19, 2024
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April 19, 2024

Netflix adds 9.3 million new subscribers, beats expectations

April 18, 2024

EU wants to undo Brexit, a little bit, for people 18 to 30

April 18, 2024

Russia declares German foundation 'undesirable'

April 19, 2024

Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine

April 18, 2024

Kenya: Helicopter crash kills defense chief Francis Ogolla

April 18, 2024

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Iran

Iran is one of the largest and most influential countries in the Middle East. Until 1979, it was a monarchy. Since the revolution, Iran has been an "Islamic Republic."

Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepts rockets from Lebanon's Hezbollah

Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military?

Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military?

A military conflict between Israel and Iran is a real threat. But to what extent is Israel prepared?
ConflictsApril 18, 2024
Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran?

Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran?

Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East.
ConflictsApril 18, 2024
European Council President Charles Michel speaks to journalists at the end of the first day of a European Union summit.

EU leaders back new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

EU leaders back new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

European Union leaders have agreed to step up sanctions targeting Iran's drone and missile producers.
PoliticsApril 18, 202402:35 min
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Africa

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Kenya's doctors' strike: Is there an end in sight?

Kenyan doctors have been on strike for five weeks, but President William Ruto says his government is out of money.
HealthApril 18, 2024
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Asia

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Is the EU's image failing in Southeast Asia?

Respondents of a survey showed less confidence in Brussels on issues like upholding free trade and global order.
BusinessApril 18, 2024
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Germany

Israeli flags being waved at pro-israeli demonstration in Berlin in November 2023

Germany: Jewish and Muslim communities search for solidarity

Violence in the Middle East impacts on Jewish-Muslim relations also in Germany, which is hypersensitive to antisemitism.
SocietyApril 18, 2024
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European Council President Charles Michel speaks to journalists

'No time to waste:' EU warned to sharpen competitive edge

The EU received a stark warning about economic competitiveness, but carving out a way forward will be difficult.
GlobalizationApril 18, 2024
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Middle East

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Jerusalem protest against compulsory militarty service.

Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews resist potential military draft

Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews have been demanding the government uphold their long-standing exemption from conscription.
PoliticsApril 18, 202403:19 min
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Development threatens nature in Albania's protected areas

A new Albanian law opens the door to strategic investment and development in the country's protected areas.
PoliticsApril 18, 202403:41 min
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Should buying sex be illegal in Germany?

Prostitution is legal in Germany. Should it adopt Sweden's model of criminalizing sex buyers?
CrimeApril 18, 202410:05 min
A child refugee from Ukraine holds a Ukrainian flag as she walks through a temporary welcome center tent outside the main train station in Berlin

Ukraine's Romani people face discrimination in Germany

Fleeing from Ukraine's war, Romani people in Germany often encounter racism instead of help.
Human RightsApril 17, 2024
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How European trash illegally ends up in Southeast Asia

The illegal waste trade from Europe to Southeast Asia has emerged as a highly profitable, low-risk criminal enterprise.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 17, 2024
People stand in front of the closed Israeli national pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art fair in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The sign announces that the artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale won't open the Israeli pavilion until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages taken Oct. 7.

Israel-Hamas war impacts Venice Art Biennale

Israeli artist Ruth Patir won't open her Venice Biennale show until a cease-fire and hostage release deal is reached.
ArtsApril 17, 2024
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'Not safe': Saudi Arabia slammed after jailing football fans

Several Saudi Arabian soccer fans have been jailed for singing a song at a game that celebrates a religious figure.
SportsApril 17, 2024
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'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog' (oil on canvas, 1818) by Casper David Friedrich features a bare-headed man with a walking stick seen from behind, as he stands on rocks overlooking a valley shrouded in fog

250 years of Caspar David Friedrich on show in Berlin

Another blockbuster exhibition of works by Caspar David Friedrich is now opening in Berlin.
ArtsApril 18, 2024
Hannah Hummell dressed in warm clothes, stands on a street in Regenbsurg

Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg

This southern German picture-book city is famous for its well preserved medieval old town.
TravelApril 16, 202403:55 min
Carbonara: Pasta surrounded by pieces of crispy bacon in a large white plate.

The carbonara controversy — Italian or American?

Did US soldiers add bacon and eggs to carbonara? No way, say many Italians.
LifestyleApril 16, 202402:17 min
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Cinnamon Buns are Sweden’s favorite pastry

This yeasted pastry is so popular among Swedes that it’s got its own national holiday.
LifestyleApril 15, 202405:01 min
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'Hungry' is a star among drag queens

An altar boy from a small, conservative Bavarian town has become an internationally successful drag queen.
LifestyleApril 14, 202403:51 min
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London Tube is the world's oldest subway

One of the UK capital's best known landmarks is its subway system, affectionately known to Londoners as the Tube.
Cars and TransportationApril 13, 202405:45 min