News from Germany and the World

Logo DW memperbesar gambar

A service compiled and edited by Deutsche Welle: www.dw-world.de

Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE News

2012 Feb 12 10:26

Frontrunner Romney wins Maine caucuses

Frontrunner Mitt Romney notched up his fourth victory in the campaign to become the Republican candidate for president, taking 39 percent of the vote in the state of Maine. Ron Paul was a strong second.

2012 Feb 12 10:13

Palestinian man killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip

Israeli airstrikes, launched in retaliation for rocket attacks, have killed a Palestinian man and wounded at least two others. The weekend's violence violates a fragile truce between Israel and the Palestinians.

2012 Feb 12 10:02

German finance minister calls on Greece to take responsibility

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble says Greek vows to reform must now be followed by action, if the country is to remain in the eurozone. Greek lawmakers are to vote on new austerity measures later Sunday.

2012 Feb 12 08:14

Voters head to polls in Turkmenistan election

Voters are going to the polls in the former Soviet Republic of Turkmenistan. Incumbent President Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov is almost certain to easily beat his seven 'challengers.'

2012 Feb 12 07:37

No Arab Spring for Egypt's women

Side-by-side with fellow male protesters, Egypt's women stood on Tahrir Square demanding freedom and democracy. But due to the military regime and the rise of Islamic factions the situation of women is deteriorating.

More news and information