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It is by design different. ARD isn't state news, it's specifically set up to be independent and financed through the Rundfunkbeitrag.  
DW is the only news outlet directly finnced through the state and taxes.
Religious zealots are a plague upon humanity. >

Religion is a plague upon humanity. >

If not religion something else would radicalize these people in a pursuit for power
Though Eternal Salvation is a pretty nice promise >

The same nutters who sent this guy are opposite side of the same coin, of those who die and families say "they are in a better place now". Both encourage an early departure from the mortal world, God's plan, etc. >

Surprised this isn’t bigger news. This coulda killed hundreds. >

Germany has some interesting laws about what is legal to report and what is not. >

Right wing? What? It's a state news outlet. >

Let's just say it's rather different than simply a translated version of ARD news.