What is DW News and who broadcasts it?
DW News is a global news television program broadcast by Deutsche Welle, Germany's state-owned international broadcaster.
Questions about DW News
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When did DW News first air?
DW News launched on the 22nd of June 2015, replacing earlier Deutsche Welle programs such as Journal.
Why was DW News created?
DW News was created as a 24-hour service to give Germany a news channel that could stand alongside international channels such as BBC News and France 24.
Where can viewers watch DW News in the United States?
In the United States, DW News airs at the top of the hour and is rebroadcast by public media stations in areas such as Northern California. A 30-minute edited version called DW The Day airs on many PBS member stations and nationwide on Link TV, and video versions appear on YouTube as DW English and DW Documentary.
How is DW News broadcast in Australia?
In Australia, DW News airs live overnight on ABC News and is included on SBS as part of its WorldWatch programming. SBS also broadcasts DW News in place of programs that are missing or removed from its schedule.
When did the Turkish-language DW Türkçe YouTube channel launch?
The Turkish-language YouTube channel DW Türkçe has been available since the 19th of April 2011.