Germany’s Angela Merkel urges ‘strong’ UK in EU – BBC News
BBC NewsThe German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has said the rest of Europe is not prepared to pay almost any price to keep Britain in the EU. In an historic address…
The Anglo-German Alliance – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalOn Thursday German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the royal treatment in London, quite literally—she took tea with the queen. She addressed both houses of Parliament, too. Ms. Merkel’s…
We Need Strong UK in EU, Merkel Says — Update – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalLONDON–Germany wants Britain to be a strong player in the European Union, Chancellor Angela Merkel told U.K. parliamentarians Thursday, stressing the need for Europe to change with the…
Cameron uses London trip to woo Merkel on EU reform – Reuters UK
Reuters UK‘MOST IMPORTANT PARTNER’. British Foreign Secretary William Hague earlier this week described Germany as London’s “most important partner” when it came to seeking EU reform and the lavish reception…
Real routs Schalke 6-1; Chelsea ties Galatasaray – Washington Post
Washington PostGELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — With an overwhelming offensive display, Real Madrid became the first road team to score six goals in a knockout-stage game of the Champions League and put…
‘Pompeii’ Studio Says It Can Survive Disastrous U.S. Box Office – Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterPompeii, Paul W.S. Anderson’s big-budget disaster movie, is the latest costly production fully financed by Germany’s Constantin Film to flop at the U.S. box office. The $100 million epic,…
No spying on friends: NSA bugs Merkel aides instead of chancellor – RT
RTIn the wake of President Obama’s promise to stop spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the US intelligence has switched its attention to her top government officials, a German newspaper…
Holocaust survivor dies aged 110 – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukThe world’s oldest known Holocaust survivor has died aged 110, her family have said. Alice Herz-Sommer, who lived in London and was originally from Prague, had been confined in the…
Desmond Tutu condemns Uganda’s proposed new anti-gay law – The Guardian
The GuardianIn condemning Uganda’s proposed new law, Desmond Tutu again equated discrimination against gay people with the the horrors of Nazi Germany and apartheid-era South Africa. Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP. Archbishop…
Merkel: Putin wants end to Ukraine unrest – Washington Post
Washington PostPARIS — The German chancellor says that she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to do all they can to end the violence in Ukraine. Angela Merkel, speaking…
Blanc: I’m spoilt for choice at PSG – Goal.com
Goal.comLes Parisiens eased to an emphatic win in the first leg of their last-16 clash in Germany on Tuesday as Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a double in between Blaise Matuidi’s early…
Winter Olympics 2014: casualties highlight dangers of the high-risk Games – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukThe perils of these high-speed, high stakes Winter Olympic Games keep coming after being highlighted in horrific fashion by the plight of the Russian Maria Komissarova, who was on Sunday…
The 7 most interesting facts about the 2014 Winter Olympics medal count – USA TODAY
USA TODAYGermany has the most golds, the Dutch came out of nowhere and those countries, plus Norway, Russia, Canada and the United States, will fight for the next week to…
Photos: World Press Photo Contest winners of 2013 – Windsor Star
Windsor StarThe 3rd prize in the Nature Stories category of the 2014 World Press Photo Contest by Christian Ziegler, Germany, for National Geographic Magazine, shows a five-year-old bonobo of a…
Film starring Taiwan actress wins Berlin festival’s top prize – Focus Taiwan News Channel
Focus Taiwan News ChannelTaipei, Feb. 16 (CNA) Chinese film “Black Coal, Thin Ice,” which stars Taiwanese actress Gwei Lun-mei, on Saturday (Germany time) won the Berlin International Film Festival’s top…
Luge perfection for Germany in Sochi, as Winter Olympics brightens for US – Deutsche Welle
Deutsche WelleLuge perfection for Germany in Sochi, as Winter Olympics brightens for US. Germany’s domination of luge events at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is complete. They have added…
Victoria Nuland gaffe: Angela Merkel condemns EU insult – BBC News
BBC NewsIn Kiev, Ms Nuland – an assistant secretary of state – said she would not make a public statement on the matter. She described the leak as “pretty impressive…
Oscar winning actor dies at 83 – Fox News
Fox NewsJan. 30, 2007 file picture actor Maximilian Schell poses in front of a poster of his sister Maria Schell in Frankfurt, Germany.Associated Press. Austrian actor Maximilian Schell, who won…
Kerry: Washington, EU Stand with Ukrainian Opposition – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who is on a visit to Germany, says Washington and the European Union stand with the people of Ukraine in their effort…
Ukraine opposition set for talks with John Kerry – New Straits Times
New Straits TimesKIEV: Ukraine’s opposition leaders were set to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday, after the army urged embattled President Viktor Yanukovych to act urgently to…
Iconic folk singer and activist Pete Seeger dead at 94 – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comAmerican folk singing legend and activist Pete Seeger performs in a concert in then East Berlin, East Germany, in 1967. Pete Seeger, the iconic banjo-strumming folk singer and activist who…
LIVE: 60 MKs among those marking International Holocaust Day at Auschwitz … – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem PostIsraeli delegation to site of concentration camp in Poland includes more than 250 people; Lawmakers from 13 countries also attending. The largest-ever delegation of MKs, plus hundreds of Israelis…
UK astronaut Major Tim Peake training underwater – BBC News
BBC NewsThe UK’s first official astronaut, Major Tim Peake, has been training underwater to prepare him for space. He’s heading to the International Space Station for a mission next year.…
Abe: China-Japan Ties ‘Similar’ to Britain and Germany Before WW1 – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the rocky relationship between Japan and China is comparable to that of Germany and Britain before World War One. Mr. Abe’s comments…
Obama will win over Senate in Iran row: academic – Tehran Times
Tehran TimesTEHRAN – President Obama has seriously opposed any new sanctions against Iran after a landmark nuclear deal was signed between Iran and the major powers (the five permanent members…
Rosetta comet-chaser phones home – BBC News
BBC NewsA signal confirming its alert status was received by controllers in Darmstadt, Germany, at 18:17 GMT. Rosetta has spent the past 31 months in hibernation to conserve power as…
Obama’s restrictions on NSA surveillance rely on narrow definition of ‘spying’ – Washington Post
Washington PostPresident Obama said Friday, in his first major speech on electronic surveillance, that “the United States is not spying on ordinary people who don’t threaten our national security.” Obama…
Spain’s Next Zara? Fashion Label Desigual Speeds Global Growth – The Business of Fashion
The Business of FashionBERLIN, Germany — Spanish fashion label Desigual is accelerating its expansion in Europe and emerging markets, seeking to ride predictions of fast growth in women’s apparel while…
French business calls on François Hollande to take bold action – Financial Times
Financial TimesFrench business has called on President François Hollande to match his promise of accelerated reforms with action, saying the economy is in urgent need of bold measures to boost…
Ex-Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger says he’s gay – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBERLIN (AP) — A former World Cup player from Germany has become the biggest name in football to come out as gay, saying he wants to break down the…
UPDATE 1-Germany’s Merkel fractures pelvis skiing, cancels visits – Reuters
Reuters… Print. * Chancellor fell at low speed while cross-country skiing. * Merkel cancels visits, but to lead Weds cabinet meeting. * News comes week after Schumacher skiing accident. BERLIN,…
Digger triggers old World War Two bomb explosion, killing driver – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukTelevision footage from the scene showed the mangled wreckage of the digger’s cab and a nearby hut, and windows and doors blown out by the blast. “During excavations…the digger uncovered…
A look at 10 historic sites saved, 10 lost in 2013 – Washington Post
Washington PostThe National Trust for Historic Preservation compiled a list of 10 historic preservation saves and losses from 2013. ___. GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY – JANUARY 01: (FRANCE OUT) Kamil Stoch of…
Ex-Formula One Champ Schumacher Is Fighting for Life After Crash – Bloomberg
BloombergMichael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP reacts after finishing his last F1 race… Read More. Michael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP reacts after finishing his last F1 race…
Greece: Shots Outside Home of German Ambassador – ABC News
ABC NewsThe home of Germany’s ambassador to Greece was sprayed with gunfire from automatic weapons early Monday, in a suspected terrorist attack the government said was aimed at hurting the…