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At DW TV you can find independent journalism, quality entertainment and reliable background information from a European perspective. Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Welle offers television, radio and internet services, bringing you the latest in politics, business, arts, sports and social issues. DW-TV is ideally suited to bilingual households, alternating between English and German language programs. You do not need German language skills to watch German television!

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Global Media Forum 2012 in Bonn

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The Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum is a congress with international reach, drawing participants from the world of politics, culture, business, science – and of course the media. The Forum's fifth edition will take place from June 25 to 27 in Bonn under the title "Culture. Education. Media. – Shaping a sustainable World."

Top stories - A service compiled and edited by Deutsche Welle

May 18, 2012 2:33 AM

US to suspend Myanmar sanctions

The United States has acknowledged Myanmar's democratic reforms by easing a ban on investments in the country. President Barack Obama has also named the first US ambassador to the country in 22 years.

May 18, 2012 12:23 AM

Facebook readies for richest tech IPO

Facebook has sold shares for $38 (around 30 euros) ahead of its initial public offering. The US social network begins trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on Friday.

May 17, 2012 11:20 PM

Hertha Berlin and Augsburg announce new coaches

Relegation-threatened Hertha Berlin and shock Bundesliga survivors Augsburg have named new coaches. Augsburg old-boy Jos Luhukay is moving to the capital, while Augsburg have brought in Markus Weinzierl.

May 17, 2012 10:35 PM

Ratings agencies flex muscles, eyeing Greece and Spain

Ratings agencies Fitch and Moody's have sounded their collective alarm bells. Fitch has downgraded Greece and said European banks are hugely short of cash, while Moody's turned its attention to four regions in Spain.

May 17, 2012 9:06 PM

Fledgling French cabinet orders pay cut for ministers

In their inaugural meeting France's Socialist Cabinet have taken a 30-percent pay cut. The symbolic gesture came amid renewed calls from the newly-appointed finance minister for amendments to the European fiscal pact.

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