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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. ___.…
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…
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…