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Pakistan elections: What is at stake?

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Shamil Shams in Karachi | Ali Kaifee in Islamabad
January 31, 2024

At the heart of the upcoming February 8 polls is a popular ex-premier who is challenging the military generals' long grip on power. But can the country afford further political and economic turmoil?

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OHCHR criticizes Bangladesh's Digital Security Act

Rory Mungoven, the head of UN Human Rights Commission's (OHCHR) Asia-Pacific section, tells DW that many provisions in Bangladesh's Digital Security Act are vaguely defined to target government critics.
PoliticsMarch 3, 202101:36 min

Amartya Sen: 'Secularism in India has been weakened'

In a DW interview, Amartya Sen, a Nobel prize-winning economist, says minorities are facing a tough time in India.
PoliticsAugust 17, 202025:31 min
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EU mulls relations with Syria's new leaders

With other actors being quick to try to exert influence, the EU must decide how to engage with those now in power.
PoliticsDecember 18, 202402:38 min

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

DW's Alexandra von Nahmen reports from a training area in Finland's far north, close to the border with Russia.
PoliticsNovember 21, 202402:37 min

Fact check: Disinformation against Muslims on the rise

Hate comments against Muslims and migrants have increased sharply. Here's a look at the most common narratives and who is behind them. 
PoliticsOctober 22, 202408:02 min
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Christmas updates: Pope appeals for peace in world conflicts

Pope Francis called for the sound of arms "to be silenced in war-torn Ukraine," and for a Gaza ceasefire. DW has more.
SocietyDecember 25, 2024

Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in the shadow of Gaza war

ConflictsDecember 25, 2024

Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC

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Christmas 2024: How various religions view the role of Jesus

ReligionDecember 23, 202401:35 min
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Africa

Morocco moves to reform underage marriage

Morocco moves to reform underage marriage

Human RightsDecember 24, 2024
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Asia

Bangladesh seeks India's extradition of ousted PM

Bangladesh seeks India's extradition of ousted PM

PoliticsDecember 25, 202402:08 min
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Germany

Merkel nemesis Friedrich Merz aims to be German chancellor

Merkel nemesis Friedrich Merz aims to be German chancellor

PoliticsDecember 25, 2024
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Europe

Ukraine: How people are dealing with daily power cuts

Ukraine: How people are dealing with daily power cuts

ConflictsDecember 24, 202402:48 min
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Middle East

'Maximum pressure': What's in store for Iran in 2025?

'Maximum pressure': What's in store for Iran in 2025?

PoliticsDecember 25, 2024
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North America

Living in New York City with a disability

Living in New York City with a disability

EqualityDecember 24, 202407:25 min
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Latin America

Argentina: Homeless people receive Christmas charity

Argentina: Homeless people receive Christmas charity

PoliticsDecember 25, 202401:50 min
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