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Germany’s Goethe-Institut is closing in Russia. Russians tell DW how canceled exams are upending their plans
Canceled language exams, disrupted plans to study in Germany and the disappearance of an important cultural link: DW users shared how the cl
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Russians about Goethe-Institut: 'Hostage to politics'
Canceled language exams, disrupted plans to study in Germany and the disappearance of an important cultural link: DW users shared how the cl
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African Parks: When conservation becomes a question of power
African Parks is dedicated to protecting wildlife on the continent across some vast areas. But the organization faces allegations of human r
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North Korea spends war windfall on arms, infrastructure
The Ukraine war and Pyongyang's alliance with Moscow have delivered an economic boost to North Korea, allowing the regime to pursue a range
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Are electric vehicles really bad for the environment?
Some German politicians are calling for a delay to the EU plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, saying cars must be judged on the entire c
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Myanmar seeks closer foreign ties amid global isolation
Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has been on a diplomatic offensive since becoming president in April, but foreign friends may still be f
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China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 25
At least five people are missing after a cargo ship caught fire at the port of Qingdao. The cause remains unclear.
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China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 20
At least five people are missing after a cargo ship caught fire at the port of Qingdao. The cause remains unclear.
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Call in China to end English's core status sparks debate
A call to downgrade English in Chinese schools is fueling discussion over its value for students, careers and China's global competitiveness
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China: English to be removed as a graded core subject?
A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a
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Germany's connection to the September 11, 2001 attacks
The 9/11 attacks were partly planned in Hamburg, via the so-called Hamburg cell, whose members played key roles in the plot. A look back at
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Serbia, the conflicted EU candidate
On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladi
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Iran tightens social control with crackdown on cafes
Authorities are keeping a close eye on cafes, fearing they could play a role in fostering anti-government sentiment.
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Ethiopia's constitutional reform: What does it mean — especially for Abiy?
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would r
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Syria arms depot explosion kills at least 14
The explosion struck near the Syrian city of Sarmada in Idlib province in the northwest. The Defense Ministry said the weapons and remnants
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Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs
The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children l
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Syria: How the 'house of sisters' threat split society
Rumor has it that the 'house of sisters' is where kidnapped women from other Syrian sects are forced to convert to Islam. Nobody knows if it
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Trafficked into fraud: An African crisis situation in Cambodia
Cambodia is cracking down on scam operators, with the effects being felt mostly among young Africans: Thousands of trafficking victims are n
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India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn
The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded
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BRICS leaders gather in India, but does the group have a clear purpose?
The 18th BRICS summit takes place in India this weekend. Unlike last year, the leaders of China and Russia are coming. But does the expanded
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Putin rejects mobilization rumors, many Russians unconvinced
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are
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Dallas Republican convention: How Trump looms over midterms
Donald Trump is not on the ballot in the midterm elections — but the first Republican midterm convention is putting him center stage. It's a
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German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and election analysts are still debating the reason
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Fifty years after Mao’s death, China has transformed. DW looks at why his political legacy still matters.
Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades a
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