http://www.zebraproductionskenya.com/index.php?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss The home for news from Germany en 2021 DW.COM, Deutsche Welle Tue, 2 Feb 2021 07:15:03 GMT Tue, 2 Feb 2021 07:15:03 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png http://www.zebraproductionskenya.com/index.php?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 56411765 Tue, 2 Feb 2021 03:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/trump-faces-deadline-for-impeachment-response-ahead-of-senate-trial/a-56411765?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Former President Donald Trump has until Tuesday to file a response to his impeachment, as Democrats plan out a substantive case for conviction in the Senate.

News 56411335 Tue, 2 Feb 2021 02:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-south-africa-to-receive-2-million-vaccines-by-march/a-56411335?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss Hard-hit South Africa received its first shipments of coronavirus vaccine doses, with up to 2 million expected to be delivered by March. News 56411472 Tue, 2 Feb 2021 01:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-5-injured-in-helsingborg-violence/a-56411472?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

The altercation occurred in the southern coastal city on Monday night. According to police, three were taken to hospital and at least two more remained hurt at the scene.

News 56411292 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 23:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-african-rhino-poaching-dip-accelerates-in-lockdown/a-56411292?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Poaching figures dropped by a third in 2020, with South Africa's environmental ministry citing the coronavirus lockdown as a significant reason for this. The country is home to 80% of the world's rhinoceroses.

News 56411291 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 22:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/france-presses-germany-to-ditch-nord-stream-2-over-navalny/a-56411291?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

France has urged Germany to scrap a major gas pipeline project — Nord Stream 2 — with Russia. EU members are considering sanctions over the detention of Alexei Navalny and a crackdown against his supporters.

News 56410082 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 18:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/india-unveils-budget-to-boost-coronavirus-hit-economy/a-56410082?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Health care spending is set to double as India looks to recover from its worst-ever recession. But the leaders of ongoing protests have said the new budget does not address farmers' needs.

News 56409670 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 18:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/opinion-no-more-illusions-in-myanmar/a-56409670?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Myanmar's military has staged a coup and detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The country's democratic experiment has failed, says Rodion Ebbighausen.

Opinion 56401173 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 17:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/massive-snowstorm-blankets-new-york-city/a-56401173?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

A powerful blizzard has pummeled a huge swath of the northeastern United States. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned of "tremendous danger and difficulty" when moving around the city.

News 56406234 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 17:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/belgium-staggers-towards-decolonization/a-56406234?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Months after Belgium's Black Lives Matter protests, the country's reckoning with its past has come under the spotlight. For a group of Belgian activists, tackling race and colonialism-related issues needs a bigger push.

News 56409339 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 17:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/israel-and-kosovo-establish-diplomatic-ties/a-56409339?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss The historic deal was brokered by former US President Donald Trump and sees Muslim-majority Kosovo recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. News 56408691 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 17:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bosnia-unaccompanied-child-refugees-face-cold-violence/a-56408691?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Some 500 unaccompanied minors are among the refugees currently staying in camps in Bosnia-Herzegovina. They are the most vulnerable refugee group in the country, with many traumatized and in need of help.

World 56402405 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 12:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-coronavirus-vaccine-rollout-falters/av-56402405?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss German politicians are scrambling to address the slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines across the country. Business 56403107 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 11:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-german-beer-sales-see-dramatic-drop-amid-pandemic/a-56403107?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Bar and restaurant closures to combat the spread of the coronavirus meant Germans bought much less beer last year. A German brewing association said the drop was "unprecedented" in the postwar period.

News 56386012 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-will-we-travel-in-the-summer-of-2021/a-56386012?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Europe is going from one lockdown to the next. Many just want to get away and are pinning their hopes on the summer. Still others plan to stay near home — and travel more sustainably.

Culture 56402132 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 09:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-coup-germany-condemns-army-takeover/a-56402132?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

The international community has criticized Monday's coup in Myanmar, urging the army to release all political leaders. Germany said the military's actions "jeopardize progress made so far toward democratic change."

News 56401762 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 07:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-biontech-pfizer-pledges-75-million-more-eu-vaccines/a-56401762?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

The EU's vaccine rollout has come under fire for its slow pace amid production shortages. BioNTech-Pfizer has now promised to supply around 2 billion total doses, up from a previous 1.3 billion, by the end of 2021.

News 56401125 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 05:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-israel-sends-vaccine-shots-to-palestinians/a-56401125?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss Israel says it has delivered 2,000 vaccine shots to the West Bank to inoculate medical staff working for the Palestinian Authority. Follow DW for the latest. News 56399104 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-bulletin-bayern-munich-cruise-on-but-eintracht-frankfurt-the-form-team/a-56399104?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

In a weekend of few surprises, Bayern Munich cruised, Jadon Sancho continued to improve and Hertha Berlin's new dawn got off to a rocky start. Eintracht Frankfurt have emerged from the pack and Cologne got a big win.

Sports 56397959 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/covid-germany-sends-medical-team-and-gear-to-portugal/a-56397959?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

The German military will send health workers and equipment to Portugal to support the country's overstretched medical system. Portugal's available ICU beds are running out following a surge in COVID cases.

News 56396510 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-germany-open-to-chinese-and-russian-vaccines-amid-delays/a-56396510?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Health Minister Jens Spahn says there is no obstacle to the use of the Sputnik V and Sinopharm vaccines if they receive EU approval. Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to hold a summit Monday to overcome a vaccine shortage.

News 56393748 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-4-world-war-ii-bombs-prompt-evacuation-in-göttingen/a-56393748?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss German bomb disposal expert detonated four WWII bombs after thousands of Göttingen residents were forced to leave their homes. Officials had suspended some of the anti-pandemic measures during the evacuation effort. News 56393148 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-envoy-says-germany-needs-klopp-effect-in-covid-fight/a-56393148?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Germany can draw inspiration amid the pandemic from soccer coach Jürgen Klopp, WHO official David Nabarro has suggested. He also said disagreements among lawmakers had galvanized opponents of lockdown measures.

News 56393134 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-borussia-dortmund-end-winless-run-against-augsburg/a-56393134?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Desperate for points, Dortmund were able to break down a pesky Augsburg team for their first win three weeks. But early mistakes showed they are still not cemented as a top-four side.

Sports 56392261 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-angela-merkel-urges-patience-with-lockdown-rules/a-56392261?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Merkel has thanked families for their "huge effort" during the pandemic in the face of school closures, but has asked for more patience. A senior lawmaker has suggested Germany's lockdown will go beyond February 14.

News 56388253 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nord-stream-2-dead-in-the-water-despite-construction-reboot/a-56388253?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

The Baltic Sea natural gas pipeline has become a political wrestling match, with the United States on one side and Russia on the other. Germany and the EU are stuck in the middle. DW gives you an overview.

Business 56389425 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-landlord-tears-down-house-with-tenant-inside/a-56389425?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss Authorities in the western town of Gerolstein said the tenant was unhurt in the incident. Police have launched an investigation against the landlord. News 56389604 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/witnesses-of-the-shoah-faces-and-memories/av-56389604?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

'Lest We Forget' is the title of a project by German photographer Luigi Toscano. Over several years he has been taking pictures of Holocaust survivors. It's a race against time that has pushed Toscano to his emotional limits over and over.

Reporter 56364864 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/covid-19-remembering-lives-lost/av-56364864?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

As the numbers of corona death are rising, unofficial places of remembrance are cropping up throughout Germany. People gather there to commemorate relatives and friends they've lost and share their grief and fears.

DW News 56389117 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/man-finds-gold-coins-in-germany-but-reward-unlikely/a-56389117?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Finders keepers? Not always, according to a German court. A man who found gold coins and cash while landscaping might walk away empty handed.

News 56388826 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-silas-wamangituka-helps-stuttgart-finally-find-home-comfort/a-56388826?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

It wasn't pretty, but Stuttgart finally got their first home win of the Bundesliga season. The 2-0 win over struggling Mainz was important but perhaps didn't always showcase the best of Pellegrino Matarazzo's side.

Sports 56388924 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-imposes-travel-restrictions-over-covid-variants/av-56388924?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

The German government has imposed travel restrictions on countries most affected by new coronavirus variants - such as the UK, Ireland, Brazil, Portugal and South Africa. The interior ministry says the ban is necessary to prevent a surge in new infections.

DW News 56388272 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-calls-for-cardinal-to-release-report-on-sexual-abuse-of-minors/a-56388272?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Pressure has increased on a Catholic cardinal over the release of a report on child sex abuse. The diocese council of Cologne has said Cardinal Woelki has a moral obligation to allow its publication.

News 56350272 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/european-travel-restrictions-non-essential-travel-curbed/a-56350272?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many countries worldwide continue to restrict entry and most travel remains discouraged. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU — and how to get the latest info.

Culture 56386480 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-does-marco-rose-have-all-he-needs-at-gladbach/a-56386480?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss Marco Rose’s future at Borussia Mönchengladbach is in doubt, with Dortmund reportedly interested. But with a talented squad and support from above, he'd be wise to realize that the grass may not be greener in Dortmund. Sports 56378814 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-approves-astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine/a-56378814?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

The European Union has given the green light to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, despite Germany's qualms about its effectiveness in seniors. The European Medicines Agency recommended the product for all adults.

News 56383597 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hertha-berlin-more-money-more-problems/av-56383597?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

From Big City Club to Big City Circus, what's behind Hertha's downturn despite the injection of big money from investor Lars Windhorst? Can a problem be solved by throwing money at it?

Sports 56360049 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/undp-s-achim-steiner-if-we-cannot-decouple-economic-growth-from-emissions-we-are-doomed/a-56360049?maca=en-VAF-GNS--32669-xml-mrss

We need to address the cost of economic development to the environment, societies and our health when measuring human progress, says Achim Steiner of the UN Development Program.

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