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Police evacuate the scene near the shooting. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Police evacuate the scene near the shooting. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Gunman opens fire in Washington DC

A lone gunman injured four people when he opened fire at an upscale neighborhood in Washington DC.

Christian Lindner, speaking at a Berlin press conference in March, 2022.

Christian Lindner, speaking at a Berlin press conference in March, 2022.

COVID digest: German minister tests positive in US

The FDP leader said that he was suffering only "mild and already fading" cold symptoms. DW has the latest.

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Living Planet 210318 Podcast Picture Teaser

Cleaning up crabbing & the latest climate science

Illegal gold mining in a Mozambique national park, Indigenous crabbers green their fleet and the new IPCC report.

A woman walks by a homeless man along a Manhattan street.

A woman walks by a homeless man along a Manhattan street.

Arrest of man accused of killing DC, New York homeless

Police said they arrested a man after a series of shootings of homeless men in Washington and New York that killed two.

04.2012 Moderatorin Journal Michaela Küfner

04.2012 Moderatorin Journal Michaela Küfner

Olaf Scholz's failed mission in Washington

Michaela Küfner

Olaf Scholz has failed to assuage criticism in Washington of Germany's commitment on Ukraine.

Martin Gak

Martin Gak

Kremlin miscalculation? US, NATO reassert security dominance

Martin Gak

The Ukraine crisis is reaching a fever pitch — as NATO's supremacy is reasserted and Nord Stream 2's future is unclear.

Olaf Scholz giving press statement in Washington DC

Olaf Scholz giving press statement in Washington DC

Mr. Scholz goes to Washington

Germany and the US seem to differ on Ukraine. But Biden and Scholz have much in common.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the one year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the one year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

US Capitol attack: Biden slams Trump for 'web of lies'

President Biden said his predecessor "tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power" during last year's deadly riot.

Protesters hold up a poster, a caricature of Trump, near the US Capitol

Protesters hold up a poster, a caricature of Trump, near the US Capitol

Looking back at the US Capitol riot

One year ago, Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol, refusing to accept the confirmation of Joe Biden's election win.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and US President Joe Biden (R)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and US President Joe Biden (R)

Biden promises Ukraine 'decisive' response if Russia invades

President Biden has promised Kyiv that the US would "respond decisively" if Russia invades Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden und Russian leader Vladimir Putin face off from a meeting in June in Geneva

US President Joe Biden und Russian leader Vladimir Putin face off from a meeting in June in Geneva

Biden and Putin to discuss Ukraine by phone

US President Joe Biden is to offer Russian leader Vladimir Putin a "diplomatic path" to defusing tensions over Ukraine.

An oil refinery in Detroit, Michigan

An oil refinery in Detroit, Michigan

US targets gas prices with oil release

Washington plans to release 50 million barrels of crude oil in an effort to bring down gas prices and halt inflation.

Floodin in Abbotsford, British Columbia

Floodin in Abbotsford, British Columbia

Flooding triggers landslides in US and Canada

The US state of Washington reported power outages as floods cut off railway access to the Port of Vancouver.

Two men on a rooftop unfurling Cuban flags over windows

Two men on a rooftop unfurling Cuban flags over windows

Cuba protests to go on despite 'intimidation tactics'

Cuba's opposition plans to go ahead with protests to demand greater political freedom and the release of prisoners.

Military vehicles carrying hypersonic missiles DF-17 travel past Tiananmen Square during a military parade

Military vehicles carrying hypersonic missiles DF-17 travel past Tiananmen Square during a military parade

Pentagon says China's nuclear arsenal is growing fast

In a new report, the Pentagon has revised its past estimates of China's nuclear arsenal.

An inert Minuteman 3 missile in a training launch tube at Minot Air Force Base in the US state of North Dakota

An inert Minuteman 3 missile in a training launch tube at Minot Air Force Base in the US state of North Dakota

US allies fret Biden may change nuclear policy: report

US allies hope US President Joe Biden will clarify his views on US nuclear policy at the G20 summit.

Police officers walk near the US embassy in Moscow

Police officers walk near the US embassy in Moscow

Russians seeking US visas must travel to Warsaw

Russians will now be qualified as "homeless nationals," which is usually reserved for countries where US has no embassy.

Viktor Orban gives a speech during an event in Budapest on October 23, to commemorate the 65nd anniversary of Hungarian uprising against Soviet occupation in Budapest on October 23, 2021

Viktor Orban gives a speech during an event in Budapest on October 23, to commemorate the 65nd anniversary of Hungarian uprising against Soviet occupation in Budapest on October 23, 2021

Hungary's Orban accuses EU, US of meddling as election looms

PM Viktor Orban has accused Brussels and Washington of backing the opposition seeking to replace him.

Joe Biden speaks during a town hall about his infrastructure investment proposals with CNN's Anderson Cooper in Baltimore, gesturing with his right hand

Joe Biden speaks during a town hall about his infrastructure investment proposals with CNN's Anderson Cooper in Baltimore, gesturing with his right hand

Biden's Taiwan gaffes create concern in China

The president said the US would have to defend Taiwan if China attacks, contradicting its stated policy on the island.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (C, Rear) witnesses a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between China and Pakistan in Gwadar, Pakistan, on July 5, 2021.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (C, Rear) witnesses a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between China and Pakistan in Gwadar, Pakistan, on July 5, 2021.

Pakistan struggles to balance US and China relations

Experts warn that instability spilling over from Afghanistan could threaten both US and Chinese interests in Pakistan.

Ankita Mukhopadhyay

Ankita Mukhopadhyay

Culinary ignorance can breed racism

Ankita Mukhopadhyay

Ignorance of culinary tastes and cultural heritage can be used as a tool of racism.

Pro-Trump protests outside the US Capitol

Pro-Trump protests outside the US Capitol

Sparse attendance at pro-Trump rally

Police vastly outnumbered pro-Trump protesters at a rally in support of those charged for breaching the US Capitol.

US President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky

US President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky

Zelenskyy in the US: Biden keeps a cordial distance

Ahead of Ukrainian president Zelenskyy's visit to the White House, experts warn against high expectations.

US President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden

Biden's democracy summit set for December

The White House announced plans to hold a virtual summit for democracy in December.

Esraa Abdel Fattah

Esraa Abdel Fattah

Egypt: Oppression remains rife despite activist releases

Despite the release of some imprisoned activists, Egypt seems to be continuing its clampdown on dissidents.

Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph addresses the audience after suspects in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, who was shot dead early Wednesday at his home, were shown to the media, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti July 8, 2021.

Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph addresses the audience after suspects in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, who was shot dead early Wednesday at his home, were shown to the media, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti July 8, 2021.

Haiti's interim PM Joseph says he will step down

Claude Joseph says he will make way for the man designated by the slain president to succeed him as prime minister.

Baseball I Washington Nationals v San Diego Padres

Baseball I Washington Nationals v San Diego Padres

US: 4 people shot outside Washington baseball stadium

Metropolitan Police said the situation was under control and investigation into the incident was underway.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on a visit to a Pfizer production facility

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on a visit to a Pfizer production facility

COVID: Germany's Maas hints at vaccine patent talks

The US has backed patent waivers for coronavirus shots, something Germany has so far opposed.

Flames rise from a burning building along a street during a wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia

Flames rise from a burning building along a street during a wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia

Canadian firefighters battle 170 blazes amid heat wave

The fires have devastated towns in British Columbia, with the military on standby to respond to the threat.

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump climb on walls at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 Capitol riots.

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump climb on walls at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 Capitol riots.

US Capitol riots: First defendant sentenced, avoids jail

Meanwhile, a member of the extremist Oath Keeper group has pleaded guilty to conspiracy.

A pro-Trump mob breaks into the U.S. Capitol on January 06

A pro-Trump mob breaks into the U.S. Capitol on January 06

US Senate urges security changes in Capitol riot probe

The probe is the first bipartisan review of the security and communication failures during the Capitol storming.

A sign reads "Temporarily Out of Service" after a ransomware cyberattack

A sign reads "Temporarily Out of Service" after a ransomware cyberattack

Washington gas shortage reaches critical level

Just 12% of gas stations in the US capital still have fuel, after cybercriminals hacked the largest gasoline pipeline.

Iran's national flag flies over the skyline of Tehran

Iran's national flag flies over the skyline of Tehran

Washington rejects reports of US-Iranian prisoner swap

The US has said reports on a prisoner swap deal with Iran "are not true."

John J. Sullivan

John J. Sullivan

US ambassador to Russia to return home for talks

The US ambassador in Moscow is returning home for consultations amid rising tensions.

A QAnon supporter attending a far-right rally in Portland, Oregon

A QAnon supporter attending a far-right rally in Portland, Oregon

FBI: QAnon followers tied to Capitol riot arrested

FBI Director Christopher Wray says his agency will soon release a report outlining the domestic threat posed by QAnon.

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Biden and Putin talk Ukraine, possible meeting

US President Joe Biden urged his Russian counterpart to reconsider deploying more troops near the Ukrainian border.

Police officers stand near the car that crashed into a barrier

Police officers stand near the car that crashed into a barrier

Suspect, police officer dead in attack at US Capitol

A man has been shot dead after ramming a car at two police officers near the complex housing the US Congress.

Yang Jiechi speaks and Wang Yi adjusts his mask

Yang Jiechi speaks and Wang Yi adjusts his mask

Is the US trying to turn China into a pariah?

Despite hopes for a détente from Beijing, the US has been clear it wants to rally a global alliance to confront China.

January storming of the US Capitol by mobs of Trump supporters

January storming of the US Capitol by mobs of Trump supporters

US police uncover 'possible plot' to breach Capitol

US intelligence have identified a militant group planning a potential attack on the US Capitol.

Saudi Arabien Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabien Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia rejects US Khashoggi report

Saudi Arabia has said it took "all necessary judicial measures" in the case, and said ties with the US were solid.

National Guard troops assemble outside of the US Captiol on January 16, 2021

National Guard troops assemble outside of the US Captiol on January 16, 2021

Militias want to 'blow up' Capitol, police chief warns

The acting head of the Capitol police urged for security measures to remain in place amid ongoing threats by extremists.

President Trump at a speech behind flags

President Trump at a speech behind flags

7 things to expect from Trump's impeachment trial

Trump's lawyers deny he encouraged the deadly Capitol attack. DW breaks down the ins-and-outs.

Jeff Bezos Amazon Chief

Jeff Bezos Amazon Chief

Amazon's Jeff Bezos to step down

Bezos will relinquish his position as Amazon CEO later this year, the company has said.

Twitter locks account of Chinese embassy in Washington

Twitter says China's embassy in the US violated its stand against "dehumanizing" people with a post about Uighur women.

DW to the point | englisch | Totale

DW to the point | englisch | Totale

After Trump’s wrecking ball: Can Joe Biden fix America?

Joe Biden stands for a huge reset in American politics. So, can he fix his divided country?

Screenshot DW Interview John Bolton

Screenshot DW Interview John Bolton

Bolton calls for fall of Iranian regime

Former Trump adviser John Bolton has slammed the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, saying it was based on a "flat-out lie."

Mike Pompeo

Mike Pompeo

Pompeo declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'

The announcement comes just a day before president-elect Joe Biden takes office.

Police in Washington question a man

Police in Washington question a man

Lesson learned: Washington beefs up security

Ahead of the presidential inauguration, the scene around the Capitol has changed dramatically since last week's riots.

United States President Donald Trump reads a a pre-recorded statement on recent and possible future political violence

United States President Donald Trump reads a a pre-recorded statement on recent and possible future political violence

US President Donald Trump impeached

Lawmakers have accused Trump of "incitement of insurrection" following the Capitol storming.

Airbnb cancels bookings ahead of US inauguration

Bookings are canceled and blocked on the site across Washington D.C. following alarming reports of planned violence.