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Solidarity at the Golden Globes
At the Golden Globes, the attack on French satire magazine "Charlie Hebdo" was on everyone's minds.
Golden Globe awards
"Boyhood" comes out on top.
NASA discovers Earth-like planets
A new discovery presented by astronomers doubles the number of known planets that could support life.
Finding fault with fracking
Researchers have found a direct connection between fracking and earthquakes in Ohio.
Climate: Theory & Practice - The Earth University in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has set itself the ambitious target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2021. Much of the research required to ensure that this goal is met is being carried out at the Earth University. Here, students are exploring clean energy solutions as well as sustainable agriculture and waste management strategies. The country still has a long way to go.
China scraps rare earths caps
The Chinese government has begun the new year by scrapping export limits on minerals used in mobile phones and other high-tech products. This comes after the WTO sided with outraged trading partners.
Year in Culture
The issue of looted art dominated cultural news throughout the year.
What on earth is the Four Hills tournament?
Known to Germans and Austrians as the "Vierschanzentournee," the Four Hills ski jumping tournament is a Yuletide tradition like no other. DW's André Leslie tells you all you need to know about the mysterious event.
Quadriga - Religious Conflict - No Peace on Earth?
It’s Christmas but once again the festive season is marred by violence in the name of religion. The growth of extremism in many countries has made religion a factor in all manner of conflict and this although peace is one of the main tenets of all faiths. Some observers now talk of a new era of religious war.
Hollywood picks
The dark comedy "Birdman" tops this year's list of Golden Globe nominees.
Rosetta mission reveals water source
Results from the Rosetta comet mission have shown that water on earth most likely came from asteroids. The data challenges a long held theory that comets brought water to Earth.
One big splash for mankind
Orion has made splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The future mission-to-Mars spacecraft has wrapped up a flawless unmanned debut test flight around the Earth.
Raw materials squeeze
On the sidelines of a business conference in Vietnam, DW's Manuela Kasper-Claridge spoke to Ulrich Grillo, president of the Federation of German Industries, about raw materials supply constraints.
Astronaut Gerst sets his sights on Mars
Freshly landed back on Earth after nearly six months in space, German astronaut Alexander Gerst said he wouldn't mind making a trip to Mars in the future. But Gerst added that humans really should value their own planet.
Germany's Gerst back on earth
German astronaut Alexander Gerst and his US and Russian colleagues have landed safely in Kazakhstan. The three astronauts had spent 165 days on the International Space Station.
Return to Earth for 3 ISS crew
Three crew members from the International Space Station have returned to Earth. Among the trio who had spent nearly six months on the ISS was the German astronaut Alexander Gerst.
Million Mask March sweeps the globe
Activists protesting against austerity, mass surveillance and oppression have taken to the steets in some 481 cities worldwide. The Million Mask March was organized by the activist group Anonymous.
Ebola and biodiversity
The destructive work of microbes has been crucial for the diversity of life we see today.
China's moon orbiter returns
The first Chinese mission to fly around the moon and back has been successfully completed. China is planning to carrying out its first unmanned moon landing in 2017.
Google high flyer's record leap from edge of space
An executive from Google has broken the record set by an Austrian skydiver in 2012, jumping from more than 25 miles above the Earth's surface. Alan Eustace was part of a project to develop commercial spacesuits.
Earth headed for warmest year on record: US meteorologists
Earth this year reached the hottest average temperature for September since record keeping began 135 years ago, according to US meteorologists. The planet is on course for the warmest year on record.
Major economist talks carbon cuts
Economist Jeffrey Sachs has advised major world governments on their finances. He's head of the Earth Institute - and, on the heels of a major United Nations climate summit, he tells us about deep carbon reduction and what it means for the world economy.
The rainiest places on earth: Shift Ranking of September 17
1. Mawsynram, Meghalaya St., India 11871mm rainfall 2013 | 2. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya St., India 11777mm | 3. Tutendo, Colombia 11700mm | 4. Cropp at Waterfall, New Zealand 11516mm | 5. Ureca, Equatorial Guinea 10450mm |
Space station crew return to Earth
An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have returned to Earth. They served for nearly half a year on the International Space Station.
Japan-India rare earths deal
India is expected to agree to produce rare earth minerals for export to Japan. Japan is trying to reduce its dependence on China for the precious minerals, which are needed for high-tech industries.
Earth Overshoot Day: Growing global consumption
DW speaks to WWF's Jörg-Andreas Krüger about Earth Overshoot Day and the Living Planet report.
Navigating in luxury
This London globe maker creates luxury pieces that sell for thousands of euros all over the world.
Berlin revises energy plan
Germany's parliament has voted to revise the country's green power subsidies and surcharges system, ostensibly to rein in costs. Critics say households will foot the bill for 45 percent renewables in Germany by 2025.
A German in space
A big day: Germany astronaut Alexander Gerst goes to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
Russia wants out of outer space
A space capsule with three astronauts aboard has landed in Kazakhstan. Before the landing, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Russia wouldn't cooperate with the US on the 15-nation ISS past 2020 as NASA had hoped.
Rob Ford in new crack scandal
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will take a leave of absence to seek help for substance abuse problems. A Canadian newspaper, meanwhile, has reported on a second video of Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.
Earth-like planet found
Astronomers have discovered the most Earth-like planet yet in what they say is a "habitable zone." It resides in a temperate region where water could exist in liquid form, meaning it could sustain life.
Rare earth prices a headache
While retaining its dominance in the mining of rare earth elements, China's share in global production has decreased steadily in recent years. A fresh study showing a drastic drop in prices has shocked the industry.
Astronaut trio returns to earth
A US and two Russian astronauts have returned to earth after nearly six months on the International Space Station. The trio, who carried the Sochi Olympic torch into space landed safely in Kazakhstan despite bad weather.
No more plastic bags
For Lent Lisa Teuber and Lena Jahnke decided to give up plastic bags - and to promote awareness.
More 'exo-planets' discovered
An additional 715 planets outside our solar system have been identified by astronomers using data from the Kepler space telescope. NASA says that boosts the overall tally to nearly 1,700. A few are potentially habitable.
Shift Ranking of February 24: The top earning male actors of 2013
1. Robert Downey Jr ($75 million) / 2. Channing Tatum ($60m) / 3. Hugh Jackman ($55m) / 4. Mark Wahlberg ($51m) / 5. Dwayne Johnson ($46m) / Source: Forbes
France to set up state miner
France has unveiled plans to set up a state-owned mining company aimed at exploring and exploiting mineral resources abroad. The move is yet another sign of the return of French state intervention in industry.
Corporate eco-targets
Will a newly published list of cosmetics that harm the environment force companies to go green?
Russia: Scorched Earth
The Winter Olympic Games are about to kick off in Sochi. But 150 years ago the slopes where the athletes are to compete was the site of a brutal war of conquest, when Russian troops drove the hundreds of thousands of Circassians from their homeland.
Maximilian Schell: Photos of a legend
Maximilian Schell's legacy
A cultural journey around the globe
Golden Globes 2014
Golden Globes 2014
Slave drama scoops Globe
The slavery drama "12 Years a Slave" has won the Best Motion Picture in drama in this year’s Golden Globe Awards. Meanwhile, the con-artist caper "American Hustle" stole the show in non-drama.
Golden Globe for Daniel Brühl?
Actor Daniel Brühl rarely makes it back to Berlin these days, as his career has taken off in Hollywood. There's he's won high praise - and a Golden Globe nomination -- for his portrayal of race car driver Niki Lauda in the film "Rush".
Wilhelmshaven – Under water around the globe
Seals, sharks, and colorful coral reef fish: at the visitor center of the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site, we encounter the denizens of these mudflats – but also of the North Sea, the Atlantic, and waters as far away as the Indian Ocean.
Power trumps property
The German constitutional court has ruled against a policeman who was seeking to stop the construction of a brown coal mine from forcing him from his home. But the court also bolstered citizens' rights for future cases.
Earth 2100 - what happens if we don't change our ways?
Despite all warnings, more than 34 billion tons of CO2 were emitted into the atmosphere last year.
Sochi torch returns to earth
Three astronauts have returned to earth with carrying the Sochi Olympic torch. The iconic symbol of international sports landed in the steppes of Kazakhstan after its historic trip to the International Space Station.
The 10 most polluted places on earth
Lead in the soil and toxic waste: The Environmental Toxic Report shows where life is most dangerous.
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