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Germany’s federal and state culture ministers announced on Wednesday that it added six new entries to the German national registry of intangible cultural heritage, including Berlin techno.  The German capital has become world famous for its vibrant techno scene. However, the Berlin clubs are still suffering from the aftermaths of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Lutz Leichsenring, a member of the executive board of “Clubcommission” in Berlin, a network of clubs and cultural promoters, told DW that the designation was “another milestone for Berlin techno producers, artists, club operators and event organizers.” Clubcommission also supports the preservation and development of Berlin’s club culture. “The decision will help us ensure that club…

03/15/2024March 15, 2024Zelenskyy promises ‘fair response’ as Odesa blast death toll rises to 20Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russia would receive a “fair response” after the death toll from a “vile” twin missile strike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa rose to at least 20, with at least 75 more people injured. After a first missile struck homes in the port city, a second missile several minutes later targeted first responders who arrived at the scene, officials said. At least one paramedic and an emergency service worker are reportedly among the dead, houses and emergency equipment have…

On the morning of February 21, a cargo ship rammed a bridge in Guangzhou, China — one of the world’s busiest seaports — causing the structure to partially collapse. This type of accident in a place where a significant portion of East-West trade passes can have costly consequences for maritime trade. Fortunately, on this occasion, the incident didn’t cause any delays for shipping. International maritime routes are already facing plenty of obstacles as it is. Shipping, the means of transport for more than 80% of global goods, is dealing with piracy in Asian and African waters, and also struggling with the effects of armed conflict and low water levels. Global…

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban lobbied for public support for his under-fire Fidesz party in European Parliament elections this summer during a speech in Budapest on Friday, saying it was necessary to “defend Hungary’s freedom and sovereignty” in Brussels.  Right-wing or far-right parties are likely to fare better in several EU countries during the elections this summer, meaning Orban, a nationalist in power for 14 years, might find more allies in the next parliament.  However, the Hungarian Prime Minister was addressing the crowd amid considerable unrest at home, in the aftermath of the sudden resignation of the former president in a…

A Russian opposition politician who was barred from running in the presidential election has told Sky News he will not meet the same fate as Alexei Navalny because he does not cross political “red lines”.Boris Nadezhdin, who served in the State Duma between 1999 and 2003 and has been a long-term critic of the government, says he believes the fact he has never been personally critical of Vladimir Putin has kept him alive and out of prison. Ukraine war latest: Follow live updatesHe said: “I think that in comparison with people such as Boris Nemtsov, who was killed and was…

The question “Where does it hurt?” is not easy to answer for Thomas Frey — his aching leg no longer exists. Frey lost his leg in a serious accident more than 30 years ago. But almost immediately after he lost it, he felt a severe pain — right there, where his leg used to be. It’s what’s known as phantom limb pain, or simply phantom pain. And it’s quite common: Over 70% of amputees experience phantom pain. People can get phantom pain after losing arms and legs, and other body parts, including breasts after a mastectomy, as well as teeth. The…

UNESCO announced on Wednesday that it has added six new entries in Germany to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, including Berlin techno.  The German capital has become world famous for its vibrant techno scene. However, the Berlin clubs are still suffering from the aftermaths of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Lutz Leichsenring, a member of the executive board of “Clubcommission” in Berlin, a network of clubs and cultural promoters, told DW that the designation was “another milestone for Berlin techno producers, artists, club operators and event organizers.” Clubcommission also supports the preservation and development of Berlin’s club culture. “The decision will help us ensure that club culture is recognized as a valuable…

James Crumbley, the father of a Michigan teen who used a gun bought by his parents to fatally shoot four students, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a US court on Thursday. Crumbley, 47, was found guilty by a jury a month after his wife, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted on manslaughter charges. Both parents face up to 15 years in prison. Their son, Ethan, shot and killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021 with a semi-automatic handgun.  Jennifer Crumbley had testified in her trial that James had bought their son the gun as an early Christmas present. Ethan…

McDonald’s restaurants in several countries appeared to be suffering from some kind of software or system problems on Friday, hampering staff’s ability to take and process orders. Disruptions to service were reported in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and later in the UK. McDonald’s told DW that there were also “occasional” technical issues at German branches. McDonald’s Japan first reported a “system failure” and apologized to customers for any inconvenience. A few hours later, it said that many restaurants had temporarily shut.  “Many restaurants across the country have temporarily suspended operations. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our…

Pakistan has formed a new government led by Shehbaz Sharif — and the message sent to Sharif by India’s Narendra Modi, though brief and simple, felt like a sign of changing times after years of strained ties and occasional cross-border violence. “Congratulations to [Shehbaz Sharif] on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan,” Modi wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Sharif responded days later with an equally curt post, thanking Modi for his “felicitations.” But this was enough to get people talking, including diplomats beyond the borders of the two South Asian nations. Following Modi’s message, the US said it…