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Deutsche Bank posts first annual profit in four years After three straight loss-making years, Germanyʼs biggest lender on Friday announced a full year profit for 2018. Deutsche Bank has faced a host of challenges recently, includingallegations of money laundering, ratings downgrades and failed stress tests. The Deutsche Bank group reported €341 million ($390 million) net income in 2018.The previous year had seen a €735 million net loss.
ʼPutinʼs chefʼ reports spark grisly death threats against Russian journalists Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin is said to have close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. So close, in fact, that he is known as "Putinʼs chef" because he has catered state dinners, a presidential birthday party, and owns companies that provide meals for schools and the Russian military. In recent times, he has featured prominently in the Russian media, including in the independent investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta, which reported that Prigozhin was seen attending talks between Russian and Libyan military leadership on November 9. Novaya Gazeta has extensively reported on Prigozhin, whose activities are suspected to extend far outside the culinary arts. He reportedly runs a troll factory in Saint Petersburg, which churns out disinformation and propaganda designed to discredit the West. Prigozhin, who has beensanctioned by the United States, has also allegedly taken action against Russian dissidents and individuals who are disliked by the regime.
Asia Bibi reunites with family in Canada The lawyer of the Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy
The lawyer of the Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy, said Bibi and her husband had arrived in Canada. He did not disclose the exact time of her departure and how she had left Pakistan, citing security reasons.
Greek archaeologists locate lost ancient city of Tenea The ruins of a housing settlement and dozens of rare coins have confirmed the location of the ancient city of Tenea, Greeceʼs culture ministry announced on Tuesday. Excavations at a site in the southern Greek region of Peloponnese turned up "proof of the existence of the ancient city," the ministry said in a statement. The city of Tenea is believed to have been founded by Trojans who were taken prisoner during the Trojan War in the 12th or 13th century BCE. Until now, the city had only been mentioned in ancient texts and it was unknown whether it existed. Main excavations
in the area started in 2013, the most recent excavations unearthed seven graves dating to the Roman era and Hellenistic period, as well as the remnants of a housing settlement. "It is significant that the remnants of the city, the paved roads, the architectural structure, came to light," lead archaeologist Eleni Korka told Reuters news agency. The dig revealed marble and stone floors of buildings as well as carefully constructed walls. Some 200 rare coins dating from the 4th century BCE were also unearthed as well, indicating that Tenea was very wealthy, Korka said.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich with early chance to turn up heat on Dortmund The Bundesliga returns from its winter break on Friday night, with the champions looking to heap pressure on the contenders. Bayern Munich stumbled in the first half of 2018-19, but their coach sees plenty to build on. The season-opener between Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim bore all the hallmarks of the side that had won six straight titles: periods of utter dominance, a critical decision going their way, a goal from Robert Lewandowski and an important strike in the dying stages. But that 3-1 win also saw Kingsley Coman limp off early, Bayernʼs defense creak under Hoffenheimʼs pressure and the pace of Julian
Nagelsmannʼs side unsettle the Bavarians. After Niko Kovacwon his first seven games, these looked to be minor flaws rather than serious cracks in the foundations. But a dreadful spell between late September and early December sees Bayern six points behind Borussia Dortmund entering the Rückrunde (second half of the season) with those cracks still only papered over while the foundations are relaid. But Kovac saw enough towards the end of last year to encourage him. "We want to build on ourfinal five games of 2018and try to take that positive experience with us so we can keep winning games and build up the necessary confidence,” the Croatian boss said.
US announces withdrawal from INF missile treaty The White House announced Friday it was withdrawing from a landmark Cold War-era missile treaty with Russia effective Saturday,raising the specter of a dangerous and costly arms race in Europe. The withdrawal "will be completed in 6 months unless Russia comes back into compliance by destroying all of its violating missiles, launchers, and associated equipment," the White House said in a statement. The withdrawal "will be completed in 6 months unless Russia comes back into compliance by destroying all of its violating missiles, launchers, and associated equipment," the White House said in a statement.
EU to grant Britain visafree travel even with no-deal Brexit IfBritain leaves the European Union without a deal, UK citizens should still be able to visit the bloc visafree for up to 90 days, ambassadors of the remaining 27 EU nations said on Friday. The 90 days can be taken in any 180-day period, the envoys said in Brussels. In a statement published on the European Council website, ambassadors said that the visa exemption was "granted on condition of reciprocity," meaning that the UK was also expected not to demand visas from EU citizens for short stays.
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Carnival season in Budapest and beyond Costume parades and carnival masks denote Budapest’s farewell to winter. With the onset of ‘farsang’, or carnival season, Hungary’s capital sees colourful crowds flooding to masquerade galas and themed events. This colourful festive period stretches until Ash Wednesday, this year falling on 6 March, when Lent begins the run-up to Easter. However, in stark contrast to fasting, farsang celebrations see a diet rich in meat and sweets. A staple for the season is the carnival doughnut, a treat of powdered sugar and jam.
Mick Schumacher visits museum in honour of his father Michael Schumacher The son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher has visited the museum dedicated to his fatherʼs racing career, in Italy.
Formula 2 driver Mick Schumacher, who is 19, postedphotos on social mediaof his trip to the museum. Ferrari unveiled the special exhibition at their headquarters in Maranello on 3 January to mark former Ferrari driver Schumacherʼs 50th birthday. "Michael has a special place in the history of Ferrari," the team said. "The museum is decorated with images from the unforgettable years that the seven-time world champion gave
to all at Ferrari." The German suffered serious head injuries in a skiing accident in 2013 and has not been seen in public since. He is being treated at his home in Switzerland, but little is known about his recovery. His family have said he is "in the very best of hands". Mick Schumacher followed in his fatherʼs footsteps by winning the Formula 3 championship last year, and has been selected for the Ferrari driver academy.
In fairy tales and the arts, wolves are usually depicted as the bad guys, as an exhibition in Cologne shows. Wolf researcher Peter Sürth hopes that peopleʼs attitude towards the wild animals will change.
Peter Sürth spoke to DW about thereturn of the wolvesto Germany, peopleʼs fears and the chance for peaceful coexistence. Peter Sürth: At last count, there were 73 packs, about 800 to 1,000 animals altogether — and their number is sure to rise. Wolves can travel over thousands of kilometers. I assume that all large forest areas in Germany will eventually be populated by wolves, and other areas, too. Almost all of the federal states will be affected. Wolves might show up on the fringes of cities if, from their point of view, they canʼt find an adequate space in their immediate surroundings.
What will 2019 bring for Angelique Kerber? Wolves and humans, a difficult relationship Angelique Kerber was recently asked about why the enthusiasm among the German public for her and Alexander Zverev doesnʼt seem to be what it was for Steffi Graf and Boris Becker in the 1980s. "Becker and Graf, I think that was a different time," Kerber replied. "I think we are reaching peopleʼs hearts," she added with a smile. While Kerber may find such comparisons inappropriate, the Wimbledon champion may have more in common with Graf than many think. Everything she does, she masters with complete professionalism; be it on the tennis court, dealing with reportersʼ questions, or facing the cameras at celebrity events. With the help of her manager, Aljoscha Thron, Kerber projects a very carefully controlled public image.
For years, Peter Sürth studied the behavior of wolves, brown bears and lynxes in Romania. In 2004, he launched the "Wolvesʼ path" project — expeditions in the wild where he passes on what he has learned about wildlife. The biologist and researcher gives talks on wolves and workshops in schools and is a sought-after expert for film projects about wild animals.
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Pigs, pigs, pigs: Fun facts and figures for Chinese New Year Are pigs really "pigging out"? And why are their organs so interesting for research? In honor of the Chinese Year of the Pig starting soon, we take a closer look at the pigtailed animals. According to the Chinese calendar, the New Year begins on February 5 2019 under the sign of the Earth Pig. Pigs symbolize happiness, wealth and contentment. The earth pig is considered reasonable and prudent. People committed to social institutions or the community will be happiest this year. When China celebrated the Year of the Pig in 2007, the birth rate rose noticeably.
Germany to fund late entry into battery cell production To say that Asian countries dominate the production of electric car battery cells is an understatement. According to a 2014 European Commission report, Asian companies have achieved an insurmountable 88 percent share of global Lithium-ion manufacturing capacity — with more than 50 percent belonging to China alone. Over the past four years, South Korea, Japan and China have ramped up their battery-cell production capacities to cope with the exponential demand for electric vehicles (EVs), while most manufacturers in Europe hesitated due to tight margins and the huge investment required. That is until Tuesday when Germanyʼs economic affairs minister Peter Altmaier announced the government would set aside €1 billion ($1.2 billion) to support the production of nextgeneration solid-state batteries in Europe. Speaking at a two-day electromobility conference in Berlin, Altmaier said it was important the German state offer its full support to the venture "as was the case with the development of Airbus and Ariane [space program]."