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Brexit: Madder than Monty Python
Barbara Wesel
In the eleventh hour of the Brexit deal, British PM Theresa May made a move to save her skin — but solved nothing.
'Islamic human rights' is a false path
Religious interpretations are impeding implementation of the UN human rights charter, says Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi.
No sign of political reform in China since 'Charter 08'
Since the publication of "Charter 08," China has turned more, not less, autocratic, says Perry Link.
Strong signal against sexual violence
Dirke Köpp
Honoring Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad is the right thing but shows how much work still lies ahead, writes Dirke Köpp.
Pact with long-term effects
Cigdem Akyol
The UN migration pact is not legally binding, but could become international standard, writes Cigdem Akyol.
Opinion: Champions win even when off form
Mark Hallam
Dortmund were away at their arch rivals, didn't deliver their best, and still won. This bodes well for the title.
Tackling migration — An African perspective
Against the backdrop of the UN’s Global Compact on Migration, it’s time to listen to mayors, says Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr.
Merkel holds on to chancellery
Ines Pohl
The CDU desperately needs new leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to shake the party up, writes DW's Ines Pohl.
Opinion: Zimbabwe's land mistakes should not be repeated
South Africa's plans for land expropriation need to be handled with care, says Privilege Musvanhiri.
Opinion: Italian Mafia exploit EU deficiencies
Tomasz Bielecki
The fight against the Mafia requires deeper cooperation in the European Union, DW's Tomasz Bielecki writes.
The supreme leader comes first in Iran
By forcing parliament to review a law, the supreme leader has made it clear that he is the real decision-maker.
Remembering Bush Sr. subtly shows what was lost
Michael Knigge
The service of George H.W. Bush honored the life of the last World War II president. It marks a watershed moment.
Bush's Somalia intervention shaped future US-Africa ties
Isaac Mugabi
As mourners pay their last respects to George H.W Bush, there is little interest in Africa, says Isaac Mugabi
German car bosses explain their business
Henrik Böhme
DW's Henrik Böhme says the German car bosses' meeting with Trump may mean a better understanding of each other's views.
Opinion: Hegerberg deserved better in shining moment
James Thorogood
The inaugural women's Ballon d’Or was a "huge step for women’s football." One comment almost knocked it two steps back.
Opinion: Fans will decide 'UEL2' success
Football fans will decide whether UEFA's third club competition sinks or swims, writes DW's Chuck Penfold.
Brave optimism at COP24
Jens Thurau
Three years after the euphoria of the Paris accord signing in 2015, UN climate activists are coming back down to Earth.
Opinion: Robben's finale the long-awaited end of an era
Arjen Robben's decision to leave Bayern might be overdue, but it also demands recognition of his achievements.
G20 teeters on the edge of the abyss
Bernd Riegert
A weak joint statement from leaders at the G20 is a sign the forum is in trouble, writes Bernd Riegert in Buenos Aires.
G20 — go back to the roots
The forum could be of value, says Peter Sturm of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, if only it were a smaller affair.
Still hope after Taiwanese rejects same-sex marriage
Taiwan's youth lost because of a more backward-looking majority of older Taiwanese, says Alexander Görlach.
Trump and his useless rage
Henrik Böhme
US carmaker General Motors is in trouble and Donald Trump is furious. Yet he's partly to blame, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
Stop human gene editing!
Artificially modifying human genes must not be tolerated, says DW's Fabian Schmidt.
What's left of the Arab Spring?
Loay Mudhoon
Not much remains of the euphoria and hope that drove the Arab Spring, but a return to pre-2011 conditions is impossible.
One hundred days of rectitude
After 100 days in power, Pakistani PM's pre-election populist rhetoric is challenged by the real demands for delivery.
Violence against women a universal problem
Beate Hinrichs
Germany may point fingers, but when it comes to violence against women there are considerable problems at home.
Opinion: BVB must believe that they are title contenders
There's a long way to go but BVB need to believe they are now title contenders, says DW's Matt Ford.
Gibraltar dispute shows the absurdity of Brexit
Martin Muno
The dispute over Gibraltar could yet scupper a Brexit deal, which shows the absurdity of the endeavor.
Abandoning German history
Jens Thurau
Friedrich Merz takes an ax to the right to asylum — a watershed moment in German postwar history, writes Jens Thurau.
Ukraine's stalled revolution
Bernd Johann
Five years ago, Euromaidan gave Ukrainians hope. But the movement has failed to deliver due to lack of real leaders.
Beyond Erik Solheim's climate hypocrisy
The UNEP head has left after it was revealed he spent thousands flying around the planet — but it's not just that.
Trump lets Saudis get away with murder
Michael Knigge
The whitewashing of Saudi responsibility for the Khashoggi murder is an attack on human rights, writes Michael Knigge.
Opinion: Kroos rediscovering Germany form in new formation
Despite Germany's collapse against the Netherlands, Toni Kroos showed that he still has a future in this new look team.
The Titiev trial — a Chechen circus
Miodrag Soric
A "show trial" is the only way to describe the proceedings against human rights activist Oyub Titiev in Chechnya.
Opinion: Relegation reality check good for Germany
Relegation from the Nations League could prove a blessing in disguise for Germany, writes DW’s James Thorogood.
Opinion: Tanzania’s Magufuli, a reformist or dictator?
Isaac Mugabi
The latest showdown between the EU and Tanzanian leader John Magufuli is worrisome and signals tough times ahead.
Brexit, lies and anarchy
Barbara Wesel
A flurry of resignations, a vote of no confidence and the PM's dogged will: The lies are catching up to Theresa May.
Opinion: Orban takes in a 'refugee'
Boris Georgievski
By giving refuge to former Macedonian Prime Minister Gruevski, Orban is making a mockery of his government's position.
UK deeply divided over Brexit
After a tumultuous day in British politics, ordinary people remain deeply divided over Brexit.
Opinion: Africa doesn't need lessons in democracy
Chrispin Mwakideu
Africa is often a target of criticism for undemocratic practises.The US mid-terms are an opportunity to retaliate.
Opinion: Lausanne, we have a problem!
Chuck Penfold
Calgary voters have clearly rejected the idea of bidding to host a second Winter Olympics in the western Canadian city.
Lackluster Merkel keeps Macron waiting
Bernd Riegert
The German chancellor didn't offer any new ideas during her long-awaited keynote speech at the European Parliament.
Germany and Mali – the need for a more efficient concept
Mali's government and its partners abroad need to get down to serious business, says Daniel Pelz.
Over and done with
Jens Thurau
Horst Seehofer plans to step down as CSU leader. His days as Interior Minister are numbered, but he has one last aim.
1918 brought peace — and much more fighting
World War I was not the "the war to end all wars" — quite the contrary, writes guest author Jörn Leonhard.
Opinion: The game the Bundesliga needed
Jonathan Harding
Borussia Dortmund's win against Bayern Munich was a timely match for the Bundesliga, according to DW's Jonathan Harding.
Nazi pogroms: They just looked on
Felix Steiner
DW's Felix Steiner takes a very personal look back at the events of November 1938.
A cold-hearted, fearmongering AfD
Jens Thurau
A fierce Bundestag debate over the UN migration pact has pitted Germany's far-right populists against all other parties.
Asia Bibi case exposes a failing state
Shamil Shams
Bibi must leave Pakistan or she'll be killed. This shows the state is being controlled by Islamists, says Shamil Shams.
Firing Sessions, Trump dares Congress to counter him
Michael Knigge
Axing Jeff Sessions is a brazen and aggressive move that challenges both Democrats and Republicans, says Michael Knigge.
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