December2021

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and its partners have increased their help for migrants and refugees in response to the situation at the Belarusian-EU border, delivering humanitarian aid at the border and expanding voluntary return...

German academic Adrian Zenz tells DW how new documents show that speeches made by Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders link the government to the crackdown on Uyghurs in Xinjiang. In an exclusive interview,...

Austria’s ex-Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced he is stepping back from politics. At 35, he was the country’s youngest leader but his tenure in office was plagued by scandals. Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, 35, announced Thursday...

The COVID-19 medication developed by GlaxoSmithKline appears to be effective against the novel omicron form, according to the company. The omicron version has been confirmed in India for the first time. For the most up-to-date information,...

This week, a cross-section of entertainment history will be auctioned off, including costumes and props from some of the most popular films and television series of the last few decades. Fans will have the opportunity to...

The dress sword used by Napoleon Bonaparte when he attempted a coup in 1799 will be auctioned off this weekend, along with five other weapons owned by the French emperor, according to US auctioneers. The lot...

On Thursday, Chancellor Angela Merkel and her deputy, Olaf Scholz, will meet with German regional leaders to finalize additional steps to combat the rising number of Covid cases, with mandatory vaccinations being one of the options...

In reaction to the newest coronavirus outbreak, the state government of South Australia (SA) has strengthened border controls. SA confirmed 18 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, 16 of which were linked to a school reunion function...

People infected with earlier variants of Covid do not appear to be protected against Omicron, although vaccination will still prevent serious illness, a top South African scientist said Thursday. “We believe that previous infection does not...

Bangladesh has urged the international community to act to establish a just, sustainable, comprehensive, and peaceful solution to the Palestine question by recognizing Palestine as an independent state with a proper seat in the UN (UN)....