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Climate summit avoids collapse by acknowledging US-led deal

19.12.2009 14:34    dw-world.de
The UN climate talks in Copenhagen avoided a total collapse by skirting bitter opposition from several nations to a deal championed by the US and five emerging economies.
Climate summit avoids collapse by acknowledging US-led deal



EU lifts visa requirements for Balkan states

19.12.2009 14:33    dw-world.de
Serbian, Montenegrin and Macedonian nationals can travel visa-free inside the EU's borderless Schengen zone from Saturday.
EU lifts visa requirements for Balkan states

Passengers evacuated from channel tunnel as cold snap hits Europe

19.12.2009 14:33    dw-world.de
More than 2,000 passengers were stuck under the English Channel after sub-zero temperatures caused Eurotunnel trains to break down. Icy weather has thrown travel plans across Europe into chaos and has even claimed lives.
Passengers evacuated from channel tunnel as cold snap hits Europe

UN climate summit "takes note'' of Copenhagen accord

19.12.2009 14:33    dw-world.de
Delegates at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen have averted a collapse of talks saying they "took note" of a US-led compromise deal on tackling global warming.
UN climate summit "takes note'' of Copenhagen accord

French court fines Google for scanning books

19.12.2009 14:32    dw-world.de
A Paris court has fined Google 300,000 euros for digitizing thousands of French books and infringement of copyright. The US Internet giant has also been barred from digitizating further French works without approval.
French court fines Google for scanning books


"Meaningful and unprecedented agreement" reached in Copenhagen, says Obama

19.12.2009 14:32    dw-world.de
US President Barack Obama says a "meaningful agreement" has been reached at the Copenhagen climate summit. But the deal has received a lukewarm response from European leaders.
"Meaningful and unprecedented agreement" reached in Copenhagen, says Obama

GM gives up Swedish subsidiary Saab

19.12.2009 14:32    dw-world.de
American carmaker General Motors has announced it will close its Swedish unit Saab after no buyer could be found. Sweden has expressed its disappointment and leveled criticism at GM.
GM gives up Swedish subsidiary Saab

Spanish region seeks ban on bullfights

19.12.2009 14:31    dw-world.de
A preliminary ban on bullfighting in Spain's Catalonia region has sparked a national debate. Those who initiated the ban say the Spanish tradition is cruel and does not belong in the 21st century.
Spanish region seeks ban on bullfights

Obama urges unity in final hours of Copenhagen summit

19.12.2009 14:31    dw-world.de
Obama urged nations to accept a less-than-perfect climate agreement in the final hours of the summit in Copenhagen on Friday. A new draft agreement called the "Copenhagen Accord" drops a previous deadline extension.
Obama urges unity in final hours of Copenhagen summit

As climate talks reach boiling point, one man has a cool-down plan

19.12.2009 14:30    dw-world.de
Economist Ross McKitrick says carbon emissions penalties should be tied to actual - not predicted - global temperatures. He also has a plan for how his system should be financed.
As climate talks reach boiling point, one man has a cool-down plan

German teams recieve opponents in Champions League, Europa League draw

18.12.2009 17:07    dw-world.de
Six Bundesliga teams have reached the knock-out rounds in Europe this season - now they all know who to prepare for in the next round.
German teams recieve opponents in Champions League, Europa League draw

Germany appoints new head of military command

18.12.2009 17:06    dw-world.de
Volker Wieker, a former army general, has become the head of Germany's military command. He will replace Wolfgang Schneiderhan, who was relieved due to political fallout over September's deadly airstrike in Afghanistan.
Germany appoints new head of military command

Opel plans ambitious return to profits

18.12.2009 17:06    dw-world.de
Opel's CEO plans return the company to a profit margin within four years. While green technology and more appealing products would be a good start, analysts say a more functional organizational structure is needed too.
Opel plans ambitious return to profits

German tax-cut plan passes parliament

18.12.2009 17:06    dw-world.de
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's disputed tax-cut plan has passed parliament. However, critics worry the plan will only worsen the country's rising debt.
German tax-cut plan passes parliament

Rights activists challenge "window dressing" quotas in African politics

18.12.2009 17:05    dw-world.de
Female participation in governance in Africa has improved lately, but the battle for gender equality in African politics is not over yet. Women's rights activists speak up against the powerless role of women in power.
Rights activists challenge "window dressing" quotas in African politics

Rome exhibition showcases art rebels Caravaggio and Bacon

18.12.2009 17:05    dw-world.de
The Borghese Gallery in Rome is showcasing paintings by 17th century master Caravaggio alongside those of the 20th century painter Francis Bacon. Centuries apart, the bad boys of the arts world meet at last.
Rome exhibition showcases art rebels Caravaggio and Bacon

German parliament extends Bosnia mandate

18.12.2009 17:04    dw-world.de
The German parliament has voted to extend its commitment to the European Union Force in Bosnia for an additional year.
German parliament extends Bosnia mandate

Infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign stolen from Auschwitz

18.12.2009 17:04    dw-world.de
The "Arbeit macht frei" sign that marked the entrance to the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz has been stolen. The theft of the sign that symbolised the Nazi era has shocked people in Poland.
Infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign stolen from Auschwitz

Consensus still elusive as UN climate conference enters final day

18.12.2009 17:04    dw-world.de
As Copenhagen enters the last scheduled day of negotiations, world leaders will meet to try and finalize a deal. Hopes for success are largely being placed on an agreement between China and the United States.
Consensus still elusive as UN climate conference enters final day

Germany extends anti-piracy mission off Somalia

18.12.2009 17:03    dw-world.de
The German parliament has decided to extend its mission to prevent piracy off the coast of Somalia. However, the maximum number of personnel who can be involved remains capped.
Germany extends anti-piracy mission off Somalia

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