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Syrian opposition: willing to meet with regime
Syria's top opposition leader said Friday that he was willing to sit down for talks with President Bashar Assad's government to "ease the pain of the ...
Merkel optimistic ahead of European budget talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she is optimistic that negotiations on the European Union's seven-year budget next week will be successful.
German Parliament extends Afghan-mission
Germany's Parliament has voted to extend the country's military mission in Afghanistan by 13 months. Parliament approved the extension on Thursday by ...
Germany marks 80th anniversary of Hitler's rise
On the 80th anniversary of Adolf Hitler's rise to power, Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans to always fight for their principles and not fall into ...
Germany, France seek unity on Europe
Germany and France will produce joint proposals on improving economic coordination in the European Union this spring, the countries' leaders said ...
Mali crisis tests Franco-German friendship
Germany and France are issuing stamps, coins and literary awards to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a historic accord that cemented peaceful ...
State loss a blow to Merkel, but far from decisive
The defeat of Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition in a high-profile state election is a blow to the German leader as she seeks a third term later ...
Merkel's coalition loses German state vote
Germany's center-left opposition won a wafer-thin victory over Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition in a major state election Sunday, dealing a ...
Germany balks at bailing out Cyprus
When it came to helping out Greece, Ireland and Portugal, Germany grudgingly went along with its European partners and backed hundreds of billions in ...
Dutchman gets backing to be next Eurogroup chief
The outgoing chairman of the Eurogroup, the regular meetings of the 17 eurozone finance ministers, endorsed Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem ...
Regional vote to offer clues to Merkel future
Chancellor Angela Merkel is riding high in polls as she seeks a third term at the head of Europe's biggest economy. But a major state election this ...
Germany commits 2 transport planes to Mali effort
Germany's defense minister said Wednesday the country will send two military aircraft to help transport African troops to aid in the international ...
A look at what countries are contributing to Mali
Here's a look at what countries are providing to help Mali's battle against armed Islamic extremists who have occupied the country's north since March
Germany's Schaeuble to meet Greek opposition chief
Germany's finance minister will meet Greek opposition leader Alexis Tsipras, a vehement opponent of Berlin-backed austerity policies, when he visits ...
Merkel: Cyprus must embrace reforms to get bailout
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Cyprus must move ahead with economic reforms so it can garner support for a rescue package that it's trying to ...
Merkel: no special treatment for Cyprus
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that Cyprus can't expect special treatment as it negotiates a bailout with international lenders.
German church drops researcher's abuse probe
Germany's Roman Catholic Church said Wednesday it has called off an independent institute's investigation into sexual abuse by clergy over several ...
Greek PM optimistic about country's progress
Greece's prime minister stressed his country was determined to win back credibility in Europe, and was delivering on the reforms and austerity needed ...
Berlin airport delayed again, sparks embarrassment
For a country that prides itself on efficiency and punctuality, the saga of Berlin's new airport, whose opening was delayed for a fourth time on ...
Germany: economy grew by 0.75 percent last year
Germany's vice chancellor says the country's economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.75 percent last year and recent data send upbeat signals for growth ...
Merkel highlights economy in German election year
Chancellor Angela Merkel highlighted Germany's economic strength as she kicked off campaigning Saturday for an important state vote that comes months ...
Greece's Samaras to visit Germany next week
The German government says Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in Berlin next week. Merkel spokesman Steffen ...