Vladimir Putin is world`s most powerful man, Donald Trump at second spot: Forbes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ranks ninth on the Forbes list of 74 of the World's Most Powerful People.
Dec 14, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
Angela Merkel terms full face cover inappropriate; calls for 'Burkha' ban in Germany
Support for bans on 'Burkha' has been growing across Europe since France became first country to implement such a law in 2011, followed by countries including Belgium, Bulgaria and parts of Switzerland.
Dec 07, 2016, 15:32 PM IST
German Chancellor Angela Merkel re-elected by Christian Democratic Union to lead it into 2017 polls
Angela Merkel on Tuesday was elected by CDU to lead the party into next year`s elections.
Dec 06, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
Germany takes over as new chair of G-20
There will be no return to a world before globalization, Merkel said.
Dec 02, 2016, 00:56 AM IST
Germany`s spy chief warns Russian cyberattacks could hit polls
Meanwhile, hackers brought down or partially disrupted internet services for around 900,000 of Deutsche Telekom clients on Sunday.
PM Narendra Modi leads Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin in Time's 'Person of the Year' poll
Last year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was Time's 'Person of the Year'.
Nov 29, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
German state premier invites US President-elect Donald Trump to visit
In contrast with many German and European officials, Seehofer warned soon after the November 8 US election against prejudging Trump too harshly.
Nov 25, 2016, 00:41 AM IST
Relief but muted enthusiasm as Merkel vows to run again
The German economy is humming, the budget is balanced, unemployment is down, and her country is widely seen as the strongest voice in a troubled EU.
Nov 21, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
Angela Merkel to seek fourth term to defend threatened `values`
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she would seek a fourth term in elections next year to defend democratic principles in the face of looming threats at home and abroad.
Nov 21, 2016, 06:01 AM IST
Merkel says she wants to run for 4th term as German chancellor
Germany`s Angela Merkel, told leading members of her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) on Sunday, that she wants to run for a fourth term as chancellor in next year`s election, senior party sources, said on Sunday.
Nov 20, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
Barack Obama in Berlin urges Donald Trump to `stand up to Russia`
US President Barack Obama, on a farewell visit to Europe, said Thursday he hoped Donald Trump would "stand up" to Russia but added he was "cautiously optimistic" about his successor in the White House.
Nov 18, 2016, 01:19 AM IST
Angela Merkel silent on fourth term despite glowing words from Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama called German Chancellor Angela Merkel an "outstanding" ally on Thursday and said she might get his support if he were a German citizen and she decided to run for a fourth term as leader of Europe`s largest economy.
Nov 18, 2016, 00:56 AM IST
Barack Obama to pass torch to Angela Merkel on farewell visit
Opinion polls show the vast majority of Germans did not support Donald Trump`s race for the White House.
Nov 17, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
After Trump victory, Obama and Merkel stress benefits of EU-US trade deal
German and US employers, workers, consumers and farmers would definitely benefit from the free trade deal being negotiated between the European Union and the United States, US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
Nov 16, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
After Donald Trump victory, Barack Obama and Angela Merkel stress benefits of EU-US trade deal
German and U.S. employers, workers, consumers and farmers would definitely benefit from the free trade deal being negotiated between the European Union and the United States, U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
Nov 16, 2016, 21:41 PM IST
Angela Merkel to announce decision on fourth term at suitable time, says spokesman
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will announce whether she plans to run for a fourth term in due course, her spokesman said on Tuesday, responding to comments by a party member who told CNN "she will run for chancellor."
Nov 16, 2016, 02:07 AM IST
After Trump shock, Barack Obama heads to Athens to talk democracy
US President Barack Obama will arrive in Athens on Tuesday, the first stop on a final foreign trip that will aim to reassure worried Europeans following Donald Trump`s surprise presidential election victory.
Nov 15, 2016, 11:29 AM IST
Vladimir Putin warns that Ukraine may siphon Europe-bound Russian gas
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Ukraine could siphon off gas intended for European consumers in the coming winter.
Nov 15, 2016, 05:33 AM IST
ECB should tail off bond purchases: German experts
The European Central Bank`s easy-money policy has let eurozone governments delay key reforms, a German expert panel said Wednesday, urging the Frankfurt institution to ease off the massive stimulus spending.
Nov 02, 2016, 17:26 PM IST
