German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Russia of international isolation resulting from the Crimea crisis and threatened further sanctions. But the West is also to blame for the conflict, writes DW's Bettina Marx. Dark clouds over German parliament Photo: ...

The Group of Seven industrialized nations has told Russia to halt Sunday's referendum aimed at annexing Crimea from Ukraine. The G7 says if Russia proceeds it will take "further action." Krim Referendum Werbung in Simferopol. G7 leaders warned Russia ...

Parliamentarians in Libya have passed a vote of no confidence in the country's Prime Minister Ali Zeidan. It comes after a ship full of Libyan oil exported by a militia escaped into international waters. Portrait of Ali Zeidan. Libya's Defense Minister Abdullah ...

Pathologists have given evidence about the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp in the murder case against Paralympian Oscar Pistorius. Listening to details of the autopsy, Pistorius was physically sick in court. Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius ...

Since its launch in 2010, Horseman Shoes has gone from strength to strength. Now entrepreneur Tonyi Senayah is looking to expand abroad.

The second day of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial has begun in South Africa. The Paralympian's lawyers have begun grilling a key witness whose testimony, if accurate, could undermine Pistorius' version of events. Oscar Pistorius in court. The second day of ...

Europe's economic crisis has been politically devastating, leaving many to question the European idea. Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso are pushing culture to promote unity. Directions in Europe.

A suicide attack on a court in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad has left around a dozen people dead. Two suicide bombs followed gunfire, with a judge among those killed. More than 20 people were wounded, Islamabad police chief Sikandar Hayat told ...

Ghana's President John Mahama on Tuesday (25.02.2014) presented his state of the nation address. Mahama's speech largely focused on the economy and included an appeal to buy 'made in Ghana' products.

Ghana's President John Mahama on Tuesday (25.02.2014) presented his state of the nation address. Mahama's speech largely focused on the economy and included an appeal to buy 'made in Ghana' products.

Ukrainian lawmakers have voted to refer the case of ousted President Victor Yanukovych to the ICC Yanukovych, who is sought for 'mass murder' in relation to last week's shootings during protest in Kyiv, remains at large. Ukraine Maidan in Kiew ...

Despite cuts in production at nearly 150 of Beijing's industrial plants, the city has remained veiled by a cloud of pollution that has affected parts of China for days. Residents have been advised to avoid the outdoors. Smog in Peking China 24.02.2014.

For weeks, students in Venezuela have been protesting against the leftist regime. But the violent clashes are not about bad government - they are about the future of the country. Protests in Venezuela 22.02.2014. Vanessa has heard a lot of criticism in the last ...

United States President Barack Obama has invoked the ire of China after meeting with the Dalai Lama at the White House. Having warned the meeting would strain ties, China has now summoned a US diplomat. Barack Obama empfängt den Dalai Lama.

A court has ordered Thailand's government not to use force on peaceful protesters. After five died in Bangkok gun battles on Tuesday, protesters seeking to oust Yingluck Shinawatra have rallied at her temporary office. Proteste und Unruhen in Thailand 19.02.

At least 10 people have been killed and after the collapse of a university auditorium near the South Korean city of Gyeongju. The accident is believed to have been caused by a build up of snow on the roof. Rescue workers carry a body of a university student ...

France and the European Union have announced plans to reinforce international peacekeepers in the Central African Republic. Meanwhile, the United Nations has warned that ethnic violence could tear the country apart. French Soldier, Central African ...

Ghana's President John Mahama has said the country needs to make fundamental changes to its economy if it is to protect its currency. The cedi has dropped to a record low on foreign exchange markets.

A bloody conflict is threatening to tear the Central African Republic (CAR) apart. The African Union has sent troops, the EU wants to follow suit - but it is Chad which is pulling the strings militarily and politically. Zentralafrikanische Republik Ausschreitungen ...

Africa has many stories - like Vickie Remoe, a media maven in Ghana running a start up.She is just one of the people representing Africa on the rise.