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NATO
The 2024 NATO summit, which started on July 9, marks 75 years of the security alliance.
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Deadly Kabul attacks after security deal signed
Taliban suicide bombers are reported to have killed at least seven people in the Afghan capital, Kabul. The twin attacks took place after Afghanistan signed a long-delayed agreement to keep US troops in the country.
Broken planes
Only a fraction of German war planes are ready to fly for NATO - and its not just Germany's problem.
Pact is an interim solution
The security pact is only an interim solution for Afghanistan, writes DW's Florian Weigand.
Afghanistan signs security deal
Afghanistan has signed a long-awaited deal with the US and NATO to extend a non-combat military presence. The pact is aimed at strengthening Afghan security forces while they work to stave off the Taliban.
US security support
A US-Afghan security deal has been signed allowing some US troops to stay in the country past 2014.
Fighting at a lower weight
US Congressman Charlie Dent talks to DW about Germany's security commitments, after Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen admitted that the country would fail to meet its long-term NATO commitments.
Afghanistan's twin rulers
Afghanistan swears in new leaders, Ghani and Abdullah. But will they be able to work together?
'Unable to meet NATO commitments'
Large portions of the German military's inventory are out of date and unable to keep up with the competition. In a DW interview, SPD defense expert Rainer Arnold accuses the military of whitewashing the problems.
Airstrikes in Pakistan kill Taliban fighters
Taliban militants have been killed in multiple airstrikes in restive northwest Pakistan. The area, which borders Afghanistan, has long been a safe haven for Islamist insurgents.
Steinmeier, Lavrov address UN
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has told the General Assembly the UN must not revert to Cold War standoffs. Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov accused the US of wanting to interfere militarily "anywhere."
NATO: Russian troops pull back
NATO officials reported a withdrawal of large numbers of Russian troops from Ukraine to locations near the border. About 20,000 Russian troops have been stationed on the Ukrainian border since early September.
Afghanistan: deal in sight
Final results of Afghanistan's June election are due to be issued Sunday amid claims that the presidential rivals have struck a power-sharing deal. Aides to Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah say they are ready to sign.
NATO: Ukraine ceasefire 'in name only'
NATO's top military commander has called the truce between Ukraine's military and pro-Russia separatists a 'ceasefire in name only.' US General Philip Breedlove said Russian forces were still operating inside Ukraine.
Separatists still vindicated
After the Scottish referendum, other regions want the freedom to decide their future.
Europe welcomes Scottish 'No'
European Union leaders have welcomed Scotland's rejection of a referendum on independence from the United Kingdom. The decision has eased fears of growing separatist sentiment in the bloc.
Death threats
A former employee of the German armed forces in Afghanistan has been stabbed to death.
Military exercises begin in Ukraine
Russia has criticized current military exercises in Western Ukraine as a provocation. Ukrainian Commander Alexander Spiwak however has said his military is facing, "one of the world's "most powerful armies."
Opinion
Scotland doesn't need to be independent, says DW's Christoph Hasselbach.
Quadriga - World in Crisis - Where is Obama?
Global expectations of Barack Obama’s presidency were huge. He was meant to end the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, improve US relations with Russia, and win back the trust of his country's European allies. But then the world was rocked by the financial crisis, the Syrian war, the Ukraine crisis and the threat of Islamic State. Today, many observers regard his presidency as a failure. Are they right?
Scotland's future
A 300-year-old union could come to an end when Scotland votes on independence from the UK .
Fears of the Russian bear
Eastern European nations have expressed fears about the West's caution with regard to Russia.
NATO airstike in Afghanistan
At least 11 Afghan civilians have been killed in a NATO airstrike targeting Taliban fighters in the eastern province of Kunar. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has condemned the attack "in the strongest terms."
Firmness or appeasement?
US and Western European perspectives differ widely on NATO membership for Ukraine and Georgia.
Seeking tighter borders
Turkey is facing pressure as "Islamic State" fighters use the country as a transit point.
'Two percent of what?'
Germany's defense minister has said she does not see the need to raise military spending to 2 percent of GDP. Only four of NATO's 28 members currently meet the alliance's longstanding target for defense spending.
Problematic parallels
History is only partly helpful when it comes to looking at Ukraine, says DW's Christian F. Trippe.
Who's paying?
NATO needs fresh funds for a new rapid reaction force over Ukraine. But who will foot the bill?
Moscow 'will react' to new EU sanctions
Russia has warned that it would react if the European Union imposed fresh economic sanctions against Moscow over its role in the Ukraine crisis. The warning comes one day after Kyiv and separatists reached a truce deal.
Ukraine ceasefire holds
Ukrainian soldiers and pro-Russia separatists appear to be observing a ceasefire deal aimed at ending five months of fighting in eastern Ukraine. However, Russia still faces sanctions and skepticism from Western leaders.
At a loss
NATO draws a red line for Russia but remains undecided, says DW's Christian F. Trippe.
Stronger sanctions for Russia
European Union ambassadors have finalized stronger sanctions on Russia because of its involvement with the war in Ukraine. The ban could be suspended if the truce between Ukraine and the rebels holds.
Rapid response force for NATO
The Western military alliance NATO has agreed to form a rapid response force to counter the threat posed by Russia. The force is to have the capability of responding within days to any attack on a NATO member country.
Ceasefire takes hold
The ceasefire between government and pro-Russian separatist forces has taken hold in eastern Ukraine. Western leaders have expressed skepticism that the temporary truce will lead to a long-term peace plan.
Looming uncertainty
Security remains the biggest concern for the denizens of the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif.
NATO approves rapid response force
NATO alliance leaders have agreed to create a rapid response force to address the threat of aggression from Russia. The force will include several thousand troops with the capability of deploying in a just a few days.
Ceasefire talks open in Minsk
Talks aimed at negotiating a ceasefire between Ukrainian government troops and pro-Moscow rebels have opened in Minsk, Belarus. The highly-anticipated talks mark the latest diplomatic push to end months of fighting.
NATO to decide on rapid reaction force
The final day of the NATO summit in Wales has opened with all eyes on Ukraine. Leaders are expected to back plans to establish a rapid reaction force near Russia's border to deter Moscow from provocations in the region.
Shelling ahead of Minsk talks
Shelling has been reported on the outskirts of the Ukrainian port city Mariupol, hours ahead of ceasefire talks in Minsk. The talks are set to involve representatives from the separatist movement, Moscow and Kyiv.
A return to Europe
NATO requires a strategic rethink to address its next challenge, Russia, writes DW's Bernd Riegert.
Poroshenko optimistic ahead of talks
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has expressed some limited optimism about a possible ceasefire ahead of talks with separatists. Meanwhile, NATO leaders condemned Russia - and are considering further sanctions.
NATO urges Russia withdrawal
During a NATO summit, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has urged Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine and to quit backing pro-Moscow separatists. World leaders also addressed concerns over Iraq and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's victims
The withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan is a done deal, but what happens with the explosive remnants of war the troops are leaving behind? Victims hope that the NATO summit comes up with answers.
Rebels 'ready' for ceasefire
The leaders of Ukraine's two pro-Russia separatist groups say they will order a ceasefire on Friday if an agreement is reached during European-mediated peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
NATO summit opens in Wales
A summit of NATO leaders has opened in Wales. The main topics of discussion were expected to be the Ukraine crisis, the advance of "Islamic State" militants in Syria and Iraq, as well as NATO's mission in Afghanistan.
NATO's Rasmussen accuses Russia
NATO's top official has accused Russia of attacking Ukraine despite presenting a peace plan. This came as leaders of the members of the Western military alliance and its partners arrived in Wales for a summit.
Russia warns NATO, Ukraine
Russia has repeated its opposition to Ukraine's ambitions to join NATO, saying it would 'derail all efforts' in peace talks. Moscow's comments come ahead of the start of a NATO summit in Wales.
NATO to boost Kyiv support
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is due to update world leaders on negotiations with Russia before a NATO summit begins in Wales. There, the alliance will discuss greater protection for Eastern Europe.
Sofloff's family pays tribute
The family of slain US journalist Steven Sotloff mourned their son, describing his commitment to recording the pain of others. Washington has vowed to 'degrade and destroy' the group that carried out the killing.
Obama met expectations
Estonian experts and politicians tell DW that Barack Obama's speech struck the right note.
NATO looks east again
NATO is looking to protect Eastern Europe with a rapid alert force and weapons storage sites.
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