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UN warns that Iraq’s political crisis helps ‘Islamic State’ extremists
The UN has strongly urged Iraq's political leaders and civil society to…
Aleppo truce extended by another 72 hours
A temporary truce in Syria's second city, Aleppo, has been extended for…
Deadly conflicts over green pastures in Nigeria
A continued strife over control of fertile lands in Nigeria has resulted…
Hope for Labour as Sadiq Khan becomes mayor of London
Sadiq Khan, a 45-year-old Labour lawmaker, is London's first Muslim mayor. He…
What does Shiite power broker al-Sadr want from Iraq?
Demonstrators have gathered in Baghdad to protest Iraq's government every Friday for…
India’s war on tobacco and industry woes
India's top court has ruled that tobacco companies must display larger health…
Tunnel found, fresh Gaza clashes between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas fighters have clashed in southern Gaza in the most…
Armed Conflict Survey: In 2015, Syria accounted for one-third of global conflict deaths
This year's edition of the Armed Conflict Survey has been released. DW's…
Syrian ceasefire extended to embattled city of Aleppo
US officials have announced the extension of a truce to Syria's war-torn…
End of the line for Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu?
Turkey's ruling party is set to hold an extraordinary congress to decide…