Politics

August 22, 2017

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Trump enters podium at press briefing room, White House

US news: Suspect in DC gala shooting to appear in court

A suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to be formally charged in court today

Gunman was likely targeting Trump team, says official

DW correspondents: '6 or 7 very loud shots in the corridor'

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Africa

Is Nigeria becoming a one-party state?

Africa's most populous nation is facing renewed questions about the health of its democracy.

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Asia

Drill, baby, drill? US, China fight for the future of energy

The US and China are battling for global energy dominance, with the Iran war and fossil fuel shortages as a backdrop.

Germany

Germany pensions will fall short of living standards: Merz

Germany's state pension will only give "basic cover" in retirement, warned Merz. How does the system compare globally?

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Europe

After Orban, Hungary's Romani community hopes for change

After 16 years of Fidesz rule, many in Hungary's Romani community hope the new government will bring positive change.

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Middle East

First Gaza municipal vote in decades held in only one city

It's the first vote in Gaza in more than 20 years — in the midst of war, displacement and devastation.

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North America

Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown

Donald Trump must legitimize his military operation against Iran before the end of 60-day deadline on May 1.

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Latin America

Mexico's Maya Train fails to deliver economic boost

A 1,500-kilometer railway loop around Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula was supposed to transform the region.

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