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Russia-Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy calls for air defense aid amid drone strikes -- Kyiv has urged the global community to provide more air defense systems following the latest deadly Russian strikes with "kamikaze" drones. DW has the latest.

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Canadian gets 20 years in US jail for aiding 'Islamic State' -- Abdullahi Ahmed Abdullahi, a Canadian man, was accused of assisting half a dozen North American nationals to travel to Syria, where they joined IS.

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Australia reverses recognition of west Jerusalem as Israel capital -- The status of Jerusalem should be resolved "as part of any peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian people," Australia's foreign minister has said.

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Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins Booker Prize - Karunatilaka won the Booker Prize for "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida," a political satire about Sri Lanka's decadeslong civil war.

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Booker Prize 2022: Shortest books make shortlist

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Ukraine and Russia exchange female prisoners -- Over 200 prisoners were involved in what Ukraine said was the first swap to consist of all women. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on his troops to take more Russian prisoners.

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China spying on Germany, say intelligence chiefs - The heads of Germany's spy agencies warned of continued "naivety" toward China at a parliamentary hearing. They also advised against handing Beijing too much leverage when it comes to cooperation and infrastructure.

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China: Volkswagen defends Xinjiang operations amid reports of human rights abuses

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China: VW's Uighur problem

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More Germans optimistic about relationship with US, study says -- A new survey has found that in recent years, Germans have an overall rosier outlook on their country's relationship with the US. A change of political leadership in Washington contributed to the positive change.

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Russia: Military plane crashes into residential building near Azov Sea coast -- The crash of the fighter plane in the southern city of Yeysk engulfed the apartments in a huge fireball. As the search for survivors came to an end, Russian media reported that some 13 people had been killed.

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Germany extends lifetime of all 3 remaining nuclear plants -- After coalition wrangling over nuclear power, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided that all three plants should run throughout the winter. Germany has been scrambling to reorganize its energy mix amid gas cuts.

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China: Xi Jinping's speech short on detail, big on pride -- At the Communist Party congress, President Xi spoke of the government's purported successes over the last five years. But experts said he was vague on the issue of Taiwan, as the party paves the way for his third term.

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UK government crisis: Can Jeremy Hunt restore Britain's financial credibility? -- The British pound rebounded and the UK government's borrowing costs dropped after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt shredded the controversial "mini-budget." But some economists think the country is not out of the woods yet.

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Ethiopia vows to seize airports in Tigray as conflict rages -- Ethiopia's government said it was seeking a "peaceful resolution" to the conflict even as it announced new strategic objectives. Further peace negotiations are on hold but both sides said they are willing to talk.

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Nepal: Why menstrual huts still exist despite being illegal -- The government has tried to intervene, but the centuries-old custom of "chhaupadi" has been difficult to eliminate owing to deep-rooted fears and taboos.

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European cities see tourism rebound -- After two years of pandemic-related restrictions and a lull in international travel, tourists are returning to Europe's major cities. Business owners are relieved, but some locals are dreading the return of mass tourism.

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AfricaLink Live on Air – 17 October 2022 -- Why Nigeria's federal prosecutor failed to convict Nnamdi Kanu? +++ Nigeria floods death toll passes 600 +++ Malawians criticize government's corruption fight +++ Uganda steps up fight against Ebola +++ Sports

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India struggles to produce enough formal jobs for its youth -- Soaring inflation and a lack of jobs are ailing India's large labor force, with many graduates finding it tough to find formal employment.

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Opinion: At China's party congress, there is no doubt Xi Jinping will cement his power - China's Communist Party will elect new leadership at its 20th congress. But it is already clear current leader Xi Jinping will remain on top. Despite all challenges, Xi is more in charge than ever, DW's Dang Yuan says.

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The 77 Percent - 21.09.2020 - 77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Those 77 percent can shape the continent's future.

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DW News Asia with Melissa Chan, 17 October 2022 -- China's Communist Party Congress kicks off, with Xi Jinping set to be leader for a third term. He has accumulated more power than anyone since Mao Zedong. DW takes a closer look at what he intends to do with that power. Plus, a special DW interview with the Mongolian prime minister. Persistent floods in Thailand impact 200,000 households. And the call of duty for K-Pop's BTS.

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Ukrainian town prepares for blackouts -- Fanny Facsar reports from a town in Ukraine where people are preparing for future power outages.

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Return of the jaguars -- For decades, jaguars were extinct in northern Argentina. Now, a reintroduction program is bringing about their return.

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Ghanaian medical student traumatized by Russian war -- When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, Ghanaian student Dorcas Djabatey decided to wait it out.

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'Afro': A new currency for Africa? -- Senegalese artist Mansour Ciss has imagined a new currency to symbolize his dream of an economically independent Africa.

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DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr. 14 October 2022 -- Extracting gold in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a blood business. We have an exclusive report from DW correspondent, Mariel Müller. 'Living on the Edge' The IMF Economic Outlook on Sub-Saharan Africa is out. So how bad is it? And: Shake your body! That's what the Damba festival in northern Ghana is all about. DW correspondent, Maxwell Suuk, shines a light on the centuries-old tradition.

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Colombia's newfound love of literature -- One sector in Colombia experienced a surprise boom during the pandemic — the book trade.

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India: How a dairy company is empowering women -- An Uttar Pradesh milk company is transforming thousands of women's lives and helping them buck a patriarchal system.

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3D-printed chicken coops made of loam -- A Hungarian architect produces 3D-printed chicken coops made of loam.

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Indonesian gig workers suffer amid rising fuel prices -- Drivers working for popular ride-hailing apps are struggling to make ends meet as the government cuts fuel subsidies.

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Chinese-built highway in Montenegro faces uncertain future -- A Chinese-backed highway project could drive Montenegro deep into debt and cause economic turmoil, say critics.

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Madagascar's south waits for rain -- Aid agencies are providing emergency assistance while trying to address the key challenge: access to water.

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Tourism picks up in northern Pakistan -- A growing number of tourists are visiting northern Pakistan, a region known for its scenery but also its dangers.

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Pakistan: How a young girl defied odds to play football -- Marvi Baig, a girl from a small Himalayan village, has broken gender and cultural barriers to become a football player.

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Pakistan: Why transgender persons' rights are not a charity -- New debates on social media about the Transgender Persons Act have resurfaced, with critics opposing a specific clause.

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Iran protests have entered fourth week

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The dangerous battle against land grabbing in Guatemala

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From the street to the stage -- A youth outreach circus in South Africa took Jacobus Claassen off the streets and onto the stage.

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Profiting from fear: The boom in luxury bunkers -- War, the pandemic and extreme weather are fueling fear and the demand for underground bunkers.

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How the rich wreck the climate -- Private jets, megayachts, helicopters and mansions are pumping our air full of pollutants. How do we clean them up?

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Raw materials from the toilet -- An initiative in Germany is seeking to recycle human waste – and use it as a crop fertilizer.

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Streetfood from Mumbai -- Pani poori are filled dough balls available at lots of small street vendors in Mumbai.

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Making furniture from beer -- In Switzerland, furniture ahs been produced completely by using waste from breweries.

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How circular economy is shrinking global waste -- Because so few buildings are built sustainably, the construction industry creates huge amonts of waste each year.

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Brazil: The fear of the Amazon loggers -- Brazil's Karipuna people are fighting against oppression and efforts to drive them from their land.

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Abandoned dogs find new homes -- Rumors that dogs could infect people with Covid resulted in many canines being abandoned.

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Kanye West announces plan to buy right-wing social network -- The rapper was recently kicked off Twitter for an antisemitic rant. Now he has agreed to purchase Parler, which has emerged as a platform for controversial hate speech and conspiracy theories.

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