Russia has repeated its opposition to Ukraine's ambitions to join NATO, saying it would "derail all efforts" in peace talks. Moscow's comments come ahead of the start of a NATO summit in Wales. NATO Gipfel 04.09.2014 Sicherheitsmaßnahmen. In comments ...

Business activity in the eurozone grew at a slower pace than expected this month, a key economic survey has shown. But data did indicate a faint recovery in the bloc, where growth stalled in the second quarter. The European Central Bank in Frankfurt, ...

The United Nations Security Council has said it deplores the resumption of fighting in the Gaza Strip, and urged both sides to resume talks. Israel has said its military operation will go on. Smoke rises after an explosion in what witnesses said was an Israeli air ...

Mining giant BHP Billiton has said it intends to demerge some raw material assets into a new company. The move would allow the world's largest mining company to focus on its most profitable business. An Australian nickel mine. BHP Billiton, the largest ...

The number of people infected with Ebola is showing no signs of slowing, according to the World Health Organization. The deadly virus has spread across Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria over the past six months. Ebola Ausbruch Monrovia 17.08.

Israel and the Islamist militant group Hamas have agreed a new five-day truce in the Gaza Strip. Despite a shaky start, a few hours after it came into force, the latest ceasefire appeared to be holding. Israelische Soldaten Nahostkonflikt 13.8.2014. The latest ...

A deal to extend a cease-fire in Gaza has been marked by both Israel and Hamas exchanging rocket fire shortly before it took effect. The new five-day truce was announced by Palestinian officials. Israel bombed several Gaza sites early on Thursday, minutes ...

Kurdish peshmerga militia are receiving modern weaponry to do battle with the extremist group "Islamic State." But the military aid is stirring fears of Kurds' aspirations for independence. Peshmerga forces deployed against Islamic State at front in Khazer.

Kurdish peshmerga militia are receiving modern weaponry to do battle with the extremist group "Islamic State." But the military aid is stirring fears of Kurds' aspirations for independence. Peshmerga forces deployed against Islamic State at front in Khazer.

Candidates in Turkey's presidential election have wrapped up their campaigns amid a new controversy involving the frontrunner and a member of the media. Meanwhile, the editor-in-chief of a leading daily has resigned. Wahlzettel Präsidentschaftswahlen ...

A US general killed and over a dozen people wounded: these are the latest victims of "insider attacks" in Afghanistan which are forfeiting some of the goodwill between Afghans and NATO, analyst Michael Kugelman tells DW. Afghan National Army (ANA) ...

A German court has agreed to an offer from Formula One Boss Bernie Ecclestone to pay $100 million to end his bribery case. The prosecution had earlier agreed to the deal. Formel 1 Chef Bernie Ecclestone Bestechungsprozess München 5. August.

When the oil began to gush, Ghana was determined to avoid the 'resource curse.' But the prosperity many had hoped for in the coastal city of Sekondi-Takoradi has so far trickled down to just a tiny minority.

The Ebola outbreak in western Africa has prompted airport controls of passengers following the death of a Liberian in Nigeria last week. More than 670 people have died in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia since March. Flugzeug der Airline ASky.

People can become homeless almost anywhere in the world, but they are differences in the way the rest of society treats them. A visiting young Ghanaian journalist wanted to find out how they fare in Bonn, Germany.

In a quarterly revision of its World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund has lowered its projections for growth worldwide. The body said geopolitical conflicts were weighing heavily on economic prospects. Toyota factory in Russia. The IMF ...

Israel is being heavily criticized for its offensive in Gaza. But the images of dead Palestinian civilians are deceptive. They are not victims of Israel, but of Hamas and its ruthless strategy, says Michael Wolffsohn. Gaza Israel Krieg Bodenoffensive Beschuss ...

Tilapia has become a popular delicacy in Ghana. The trend has boosted Tilapia demand in the country and has made many entrepreneurs to invest in commercial Tilapia farming.

Ghanaians are getting used to a new set of ministers appointed by President Mahama in his first reshuffle. Ghana is currently in a deep economic crisis which many people attribute to ministerial incompetence.

This Thursday, the Royal Liverpool Golf Club will host its first Open Championship in eight years. Tiger Woods returns after missing the Masters and the US Open. US Open 2014 Golf Martin Kaymer 14.6.2014. Over the next four days, Germany may well find ...