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COVID-19 means disruption, change for new set of 'boomerang kids'
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many young people to move back in with their parents. Their lives have been turned upside down, and they've had to come to grips with feelings of failure and guilt.
Published on Nov 07, 2021 05:31 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Taiwan says 16 Chinese warplanes enter air defense zone
It is one of the largest Chinese incursions into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) since early October, coming right after an EU delegation visited Taipei to work on building ties.
Published on Nov 07, 2021 01:44 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
ABBA: ‘Voyage' release marks first album in 40 years
Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid split up in 1982 and, for years, vowed they would not make music together again. The comeback includes a new concert tour, featuring digital avatars of the four band members.
Published on Nov 05, 2021 02:06 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Covid: India opens for international travel - what happens next?
India has opened up for travellers and will allow commercial flights from November. While the travel industry is expecting a surge in visitors, medical experts fear a surge of a different kind.
Published on Nov 03, 2021 04:52 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Germany to return Mayan ancient artifacts to Guatemala and Mexico
The historic objects were discovered last year in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The owner says he bought them at a flea market in Leipzig in 2003 not knowing where they came from.
Published on Nov 02, 2021 02:23 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
COP26: World leaders back deal to end deforestation by 2030
More than 100 world leaders, including Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, are supporting the agreement at the climate summit. Activists say it greenlights "another decade of deforestation."
Updated on Nov 02, 2021 11:40 AM IST
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COVID is going to become more manageable: BioNTech founders
Özlem Türeci and Ugur Sahin, founders of German company BioNTech, have been honored several times for developing the first COVID-19 vaccine. They spoke with DW about the future of the virus and vaccines.
Published on Nov 01, 2021 01:57 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Japan votes in national election as PM seeks public mandate
Japan is holding a parliamentary election, which is the first big test for the new prime minister. A poor showing for the ruling party could threaten a return to the country's history of the revolving-door premiership.
Published on Oct 31, 2021 12:52 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Fact check: Can COVID-19 vaccines lead to long-term health problems?
Many people often remain hesitant about getting COVID-19 vaccines because they fear possible long-term health complications from the shots. But can there be such complications? Here’s a fact check.
Updated on Oct 30, 2021 04:32 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Donovanosis: 'Flesh-eating' STI has doctors worried
A rare sexually transmitted infection called donovanosis, which causes ulcers and damaging scarring of the genitals, is getting attention after doctors say cases are rising in the United Kingdom.
Published on Oct 30, 2021 12:20 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
US allies fret Biden may change nuclear policy, adopt ‘no first use’ approach
US allies hope US President Joe Biden will clarify his views on US nuclear policy at the G20 summit. There is concern the US could adopt a “no first use” policy, eliminating allies' nuclear umbrella.
Published on Oct 30, 2021 10:20 AM IST
Deutsche Welle
Rubber gloves rub off on fast food, study finds
Traces of toxic chemicals from vinyl gloves have been found in fast food in the US. Researchers say marginalized groups are at higher risk than others.
Published on Oct 29, 2021 08:16 AM IST
Deutsche Welle
Kashmir: Artisans fight for survival amid dying art of pottery
Waning demand and the impacts of the COVID pandemic have pushed Kashmir pottery to the brink of extinction. But some artisan families are continuing the craft in exchange for rice just to survive.
Published on Oct 28, 2021 08:18 AM IST
Deutsche Welle
Post-Covid tourism surges in Madrid
Travellers looking for culture and nightlife have returned to Madrid, one of Europe's most visited cities. But the economic impact of the pandemic has some locals questioning the country's dependence on tourism revenue.
Published on Oct 27, 2021 03:37 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Why is Erdogan backpedaling in diplomatic row?
Turkey's president has adopted a more moderate tone in his recent diplomatic spat with Western ambassadors. The expulsion of 10 envoys now no longer seems likely.
Updated on Oct 27, 2021 12:38 PM IST
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What are the Covid entry rules for travellers to European countries?
Many countries have eased restrictions on everyday life, making tourism possible again this autumn. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU.
Published on Oct 26, 2021 08:35 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Covid vaccines for kids are coming
Kids under 12 years generally can't get a Covid vaccine. US authorities will rule on emergency approval for the BioNTech-Pfizer jab for 5 to 11-year-olds.
Published on Oct 25, 2021 08:37 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
SOS Venice: Can turnstiles save the sinking city?
As visitor numbers to Venice continue to pick up, the local population keeps declining. Venice is still struggling to get on top of its over-tourism problem.
Published on Oct 24, 2021 03:30 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Trans author Vivek Shraya on what she loves about being Queer
Canadian author and artist Vivek Shraya speaks to DW about coming out as a trans woman and why there are no straight answers to the Queer question.
Published on Oct 23, 2021 12:35 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Deaths in Poland as Storm 'Aurore' wreaks havoc across Europe
Four people have died in Poland while rail disruption in Germany, power outages in France and injuries in the Netherlands, were reported. Weather services have warned of further storms.
Published on Oct 22, 2021 12:02 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Canada spotlights diversity at the Frankfurt Book Fair
As the guest of honor at the world's largest book fair, Canada is showcasing its multicultural literature. Was is driving diversity in its book industry?
Published on Oct 20, 2021 04:59 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Novelist Antje Rávik Strubel wins German Book Prize
'Blaue Frau' is a timely novel about Europe, women and men — and about the power of the past in East and West.
Published on Oct 19, 2021 04:18 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Barcelona has high hopes for the return of mass tourism
The consequences of months without tourists are painfully obvious across Barcelona: A number of stores have even gone out of business on one of the city's most important tourist streets.
Published on Oct 18, 2021 08:36 AM IST
Deutsche Welle
Fact check: Double-vaccinated breakthrough COVID infections
Some people are getting sick with COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. Do these breakthrough infections mean the vaccines aren't working?
Published on Oct 17, 2021 09:33 AM IST
Deutsche Welle
COVID: Pandemic anxiety on the rise in India
Mental health experts stress that it's important to tackle the problem immediately to prevent it from turning into a major health and social crisis.
Published on Oct 16, 2021 09:30 AM IST
Deutsche Welle
'Havana syndrome' in US embassies: What do we know?
At least five families connected to the US embassy in Colombia are said to have experienced symptoms of the mysterious syndrome.
Published on Oct 14, 2021 10:45 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Japan dissolves parliament, paves way for election
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is seeking a mandate for his policies in the October 31 parliamentary election.
Published on Oct 14, 2021 12:36 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
US warns of 'other options' on Iran if diplomacy fails
Top US diplomat Anthony Blinken has hinted that Iran could face force if talks fail to salvage a 2015 nuclear deal.
Published on Oct 14, 2021 11:26 AM IST
Deutsche Welle
‘Pacemaker for the brain’ relieves woman’s severe depression
Sarah is the first documented depression patient to receive personalized deep brain stimulation. The results are promising.
Published on Oct 13, 2021 04:46 PM IST
Deutsche Welle
Superman's bisexuality 'not a gimmick,' writer says
Jon Kent, the son of original Superman Clark Kent and journalist Lois Lane, kisses reporter Jay Nakamura in an upcoming issue of the comic book "Superman: Son of Kal-El." This has garnered some attention.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 04:57 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
