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Germany probed Mossack Fonseca before leak

The founders of the Mossack Fonseca law firm at the center of the Panama Papers data leak filed a data breach complaint against foreign hackers. The company has been under investigation in Germany for over a year. 

Großbritanien David Cameron

Cameron under pressure

Questions arise over whether the UK Prime Minister benefited from Mossack Fonseca offshore funds owned by his late father. 

Gianni Infantino

FIFA boss implicated

FIFA president Infantino denies any wrongdoing after his signature appeared on a document leaked in the "Panama Papers." 

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R), Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Xi Jinping (2nd L) and US President Barack Obama (L)

China cover-up

China is doing its best to simultaneously ignore, attack and censor news of the Panama leaks. 

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Battle against tax havens

The scandal has revealed a vast network of shell companies used to avoid taxes or launder money. 

EnBW loses nuclear damages case

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A German court has dismissed a claim for damages by German utility EnBW after it sued the German government over its surprise move to shut down nuclear reactors in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. 

WhatsApp pushes ahead with full encryption

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WhatsApp has implemented full end-to-end encryption. That means when you send a message, the only person who can read it is the person or group chat that you send that message to. To law enforcement's chagrin. 

Ukraine worried about EU association agreement

Niederlande Referendum - Assoziierungsabkommen von EU und Ukraine

The Dutch Ukraine referendum threatens to put a damper on the EU association agreement with Ukraine. The "no" campaign is leading the opinion polls. Ukrainian activists are trying to turn the tide. 

Lagarde, Merkel divided over Greek debt relief

Deutschland Treffen Angela Merkel & internationale Finanz-Chefs

At a meeting with the world's top five economic organizations, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on the IMF to remain part of Greek bailout efforts as worries about a new debt crisis appeared stronger. 

IMF warns global recovery 'too slow, too fragile'

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde has ramped up her calls for stronger policies by the world's economies to boost growth, warning that downside risks would only increase without decisive action. 

Natural World Heritage threatened by industry

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The conservation group WWF has warned that nearly half of natural World Heritage Sites are under threat from industry. The sites provide valuable economic, social and environmental benefits to communities. 

Cases of death from overwork soar in Japan

Workers assemble Toyota Motor Corp.'s third-generation Prius hybrid cars at the automaker's Tsutsumi plant in the city of Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, 08 June 2009 (Photo: Shinji Kita +++(c) dpa - Report+++)

As a new generation of employees joins their companies, experts express concern over the pressure that is heaped upon Japanese workers - and the growing problem of 'karoshi.' Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. 

Twitter secures NFL Thursday Night rights

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After signing a multi-year deal last year for exclusive video content, the social media giant has secured rights to NFL's Thursday Night Football. Facebook, according to reports, were also in contention. 

Deposit system for coffee capsules

Used coffee capsules are having a big environmental impact.

A recent poll has found that a majority of Germans would welcome a deposit scheme to boost recycling of coffee capsules to lessen their environmental impact. But could this really happen? 

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Back to square one

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International auditors are meeting Greek policymakers in Athens to debate whether the indebted country qualifies for another bailout tranche. If you ask DW's Henrik Böhme, it's like déjà vu all over again. 

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Tourism in times of global terrorism

Relaxing at the beach while enjoying the sun can no longer be taken for granted in many tourism destinations. That's why travel companies like Germany's TUI are increasingly becoming crisis managers. 

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Nigeria: Fuel shortage causes long queues - Market niche: human hair for sale in Myanmar 

Somaliland sets hopes on Berbera Port

The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has been sidelined for 25 years. Now it’s looking to strengthen economic ties and maritime presence. Internationally it is recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia. 

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