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Germany eyes cooperation with W Africa to counter Sahel instability
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Senegal on Monday in an effort to intensify cooperation with West Africa's…
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Three held after shots heard in refugee centre in southern Germany
A special police task force detained three people in a refugee centre in southern Germany on Monday after hearing what appeared to be…
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Germany shuts one of its busiest rail routes for 5 months, launching drive to improve reliability
BERLIN (AP) — One of the busiest railway lines in Germany, the 70-kilometer (45-mile) stretch between Frankfurt and Mannheim, is closing…
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Highway to hell? Plan for Germany's biggest motorway sparks anger
A proposal to create Germany's biggest motorway has sparked a backlash, with critics fearful the "monstrosity" will increase…
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Floods, hailstones cause havoc across Germany
Heavy rains caused havoc across Germany on Friday, with flooding reported in numerous regions. A major storm in the southern German state…
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Number of prostitutes registered in Germany rises slightly
The number of registered prostitutes in Germany is on the rise but remains below the number working before the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Germany's Baerbock to visit Senegal, Ivory Coast for migration talks
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to visit Senegal and the Ivory Coast next week for talks with leaders of West Africa's…
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German Navy looks to replace its outdated floppy disk system for its frigate fleet
The German Navy is in need of a serious upgrade for its fleet of submarine frigates and we’re not talking about a digital upload or some…
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AfD forms new group in European Parliament
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have announced the formation of a new right-wing group in the European Parliament on…
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Germany's ailing Die Linke seeks new leaders and new directions
Germany's hard-left Die Linke (The Left) party is to see a leadership change in the autumn, according to reports from a party crisis…
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Hungary: Talks off with Germany's top diplomat for scheduling reasons
The Hungarian Foreign Ministry said planned talks were cancelled between its foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, and Germany's top…
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American teen missing in Germany after leaving cruise ship, police say
An American teenager disappeared during a cruise in Germany, police said. Aydin Brown, 14, was last seen at 7 a.m. Thursday when he left…
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As Europe teeters further to the far right, the UK is doing the opposite
The UK has voted to put the Labour Party back in power, smashing the Tories' 14-year majority. The stunning fall of the right-wing in the…
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Mbappé warns of 'catastrophic' political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a "catastrophic” political situation as…
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At least 7 arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing war crimes in Syria
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — At least seven people have been arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing crimes against…
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Germany plans to pay compensation for Nazi victims in Poland
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany is planning to provide aid for surviving victims of the Nazi occupation in Poland during World…
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Thousands protest in Germany against sale of Mercedes dealerships
Around 25,000 Mercedes-Benz employees have demonstrated against the planned sale of the company's car dealerships, workers'…
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Polish, German governments meet to mend ties after 6 years of reserve
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Government leaders of Poland and Germany on Tuesday held wide bilateral consultations aimed at giving a new impulse…
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Hottest ticket in town: Staggering price for Germany’s quarter-final against Spain
Germany booked their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a 2-0 win against Denmark on Saturday night, setting up a tie against…
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Major railway line in Germany reopens after lightning strike
A crucial railway route between Hanover in northern Germany and the city of Minden in the western state of North Rhine Westphalia, which…
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German far-right AfD keeps current leaders at forum marked by protest
Members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) confirmed the current leadership at a party congress held as huge crowds of…
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Clashes break out near German far-right conference
Police and protesters have clashed outside the annual conference of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Tens of thousands…
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Co-leaders of Germany's far-right AfD re-elected by party delegates
Members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) have re-elected Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel to another term of joint party…
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German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest
BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany opened a convention Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European…