Exhaust scandal: comparison for VW diesel customers burst

A comparison was obviously within reach: According to its own statements, VW had negotiated a comparison of 830 million euros for hundreds of thousands of customers. The deal failed because of consumer protection. Negotiations for a settlement for hundreds of thousands of VW diesel customers have failed. Previously, the group had agreed with the Federal … Read more

US primaries in New Hampshire: victory for Sanders – flop for Biden

Left-wing Senator Sanders won his first victory and narrowly won the Democratic primary in New Hampshire against Buttigieg. Former Vice President Biden is far behind. But there was also a surprise success. Leftist Senator Bernie Sanders has won the presidential primary of the opposition Democrats in the state of New Hampshire. The US media reported … Read more

Verdict against Roger Stone: Trump intervenes, prosecutors give up

President Trump had tweeted his displeasure at the nine-year prison sentence for his confidant Roger Stone. The Minister of Justice then reduced the demand. The prosecutors now threw down. By Katrin Brand, ARD Studio Washington Among Donald Trump’s friends, Roger Stone is a particularly dazzling figure. The 67-year-old lobbyist and political consultant has already organized … Read more

Corona virus on cruise ship: From the cabin only with a mask

Fever measurement and only every two days on deck: Because of the corona virus, around 2500 passengers have been stuck on the “Diamond Princess” for a week. A German tells how he spends his time. By Kathrin Erdmann, ARD Studio Tokyo Martin Lutterjohann is visibly delighted not just to talk to his wife about the … Read more

Trump confidant: Up to nine years in prison for Roger Stone

President Trump’s ex-confidant Roger Stone faces a long prison sentence for his role in the Russia affair. Prosecutors are demanding up to nine years in prison. His offenses were not a slip. US attorneys are demanding seven to nine years in prison for Roger Stone, a former confidante of President Donald Trump, for crimes in … Read more

China: 86 more coronavirus deaths

The number of coronavirus cases in China is skyrocketing. More than 700 people have now died of the infection. At the weekend, more Germans are to be flown out of the Hubei province. In China, 86 people died from the infection with the novel corona virus within 24 hours. This was announced by the national … Read more

After landing in Istanbul: Airplane breaks into three parts

AA passenger plane has slid off the runway at Istanbul Airport. The plane then broke apart and caught fire. There were some injuries. In an almost catastrophe at Istanbul Airport Sabiha Gökcen, a plane with 177 passengers came off the runway and broke apart. A first statement from the Turkish Ministry of Transport said that … Read more

Slump in profits and protests: Siemens is missing expectations

Siemens started the new financial year with a slump in profits. But the climate debate plays a major role at the Annual General Meeting. “Grotesque,” says CEO Joe Kaeser. Hardly more than a hundred demonstrators had gathered in front of the Munich Olympic Hall to demonstrate against an order for Siemens for a new coal … Read more

Spread of the corona virus: further infections and travel warnings

The number of new coronavirus diseases and deaths has reached a new record. Southeast Asia is particularly affected. A pandemic can not yet be said, experts say. The number of new diseases and deaths from lung disease reaches a new record. Especially in Asia, the number of patients infected with the coronavirus is increasing. The … Read more

Commission presents plan: EU wants to fight cancer

More research, more prevention: the EU wants to work together to fight cancer. For Commissioner von der Leyen, the fight against the disease is not an issue like any other. By Helga Schmidt, ARD studio Brussels The chances of surviving cancer in the European Union depend very much on where you live. In Romania, a … Read more