European cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing
In many major urban centers of Europe, the housing shortage has become an explosive social issue. DW looks into various models that have been put in place across the continent.
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Switzerland: Voters reject stricter view of neutrality
Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country’s vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.
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Germany news: Are Germans giving up their beloved meat and sausages?
Germans used to be all about sausages and meat. While those do remain popular, things seem to be slowly changing. There also are new insights into the economic side of East Germany’s espionage DW has more.
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Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area
Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area
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India news: Assam Police detain CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka
Ranka has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over schools, land rights and electoral boundaries. DW has more.
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China sends two giant pandas off to Atlanta zoo after Xi-Trump summit
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang took off to Atlanta on a FedEx plane, with steamed corn buns, carrots and bamboo to snack on during the flight. Their trip is one of the few concrete things to come out the Xi-Trump summit.
Climate
Why farmers are pairing crops with solar panels
From cooler soil to paid grazing land, farmers in the US are finding that solar panels can do more than generate power.
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No public mentions of Taiwan at official Xi and Trump meeting
At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private.
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Iran sticks to Hormuz plan after Trump rejects it
Iranian officials that while they were aware of Trump’s comments on rejecting the new proposal, they had not received a formal message rejecting the plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz.
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South Africa: Pair of mass shootings leave dozens dead
South African police have launched a search for suspects after 17 people were found dead at a tavern southwest of Johannesburg. A separate shooting in Cape Town left 10 dead.