Berlin

Nuclear waste containers shipped on river in Germany

Police were protecting the barge with helicopters, police boats and officers on the banks of the rivers against possible protests by anti-nuclear activists.
 

Jun 28, 2017, 16:59 PM IST

Berlin police say `we`re only human` after raucous party

"Yes, we partied," the Berlin police acknowledged in a statement on Facebook, with the slogan "human".
 

Jun 28, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

German parliament paves way for gay marriage vote Friday

All other political parties hold the same view, leaving Merkel`s party opposed along with the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Jun 28, 2017, 15:03 PM IST

Martin Schulz hits out at 'arrogant' Angela Merkel

The SPD's call for gay marriage comes just a week after the Greens set a similar condition, while Merkel's CDU has so far refused to allow same gender couples to wed. 

Jun 25, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

In a battle of generations, Roger Federer faces Alexander Zverev for Halle title

Federer defeated Zverev`s older brother Mischa in the second round this week.

Jun 25, 2017, 09:14 AM IST

Two die in German storm as transport disrupted

The storm continued to rage through much of Thursday night over Berlin.

Jun 23, 2017, 13:23 PM IST

Germany spied on White House: Report

The magazine said it had seen documents showing that the intelligence service, the BND, had a list of some 4,000 so-called selector keywords for surveillance between 1998 and 2006.

Jun 22, 2017, 15:31 PM IST

Germany opens its first liberal mosque in Berlin

 A female imam from the United States, Ani Zonneveld, called for prayer as the faithful kneeled behind her in rows, all turned in the direction of Mecca.

Jun 16, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

4 Syrians brothers face terrorism charges in Germany

Mustafa and Sultan are also charged with war crimes for allegedly forcing civilians from the city and plundering their possessions.

Jun 12, 2017, 16:32 PM IST

Gulf states squeeze Qatar as US, Kuwait probe for solution to row

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and several other countries cut their diplomatic and transport ties with Doha on Monday, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and their arch-foe Iran.

Jun 08, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Varun Dhawan supports Priyanka Chopra after she is trolled for wearing short dress during meeting with PM Narendra Modi

The former Miss World decided to remove her Instagram post that showed her sitting cross-legged in front of the PM but responded to the trolls by posting a cryptic photograph! 

Jun 01, 2017, 09:08 AM IST

German Foreign Minister says ties with United States in difficult phase

Relations between Berlin and Washington are in a difficult phase but the United States is "bigger and better" than the current spat shows and ties will improve again, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Tuesday.

May 30, 2017, 22:09 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra meets PM Narendra Modi in Berlin!

Global beauty Priyanka Chopra, who recently made her debut in Hollywood with 'Baywatch' starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in the lead has been globetrottin quite literally promoting her film across the globe.

May 30, 2017, 14:29 PM IST

Berlin airport terminal evacuated after suspected tear gas outbreak

"Terminal D cleared due to suspected tear gas. Fire brigade ventilates building," Berlin Airport said on Twitter, adding it may lead to delays.

May 16, 2017, 19:20 PM IST

Angela Merkel to host Emmanuel Macron for talks Monday: Spokesman

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will host Emmanuel Macron for talks in Berlin on Monday, a day after the new French president is due to take office.

May 12, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

German army searches all barracks after Nazi memorabilia found

The head of Germany`s armed forces has called for an inspection of all army barracks after investigators discovered Nazi-era military memorabilia in a garrison, broadening a scandal about right-wing extremism among soldiers.

 

May 07, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

German police arrest three suspected of helping plan violence: Report

German police have arrested three people on suspicion of supporting a suspected Islamist militant and helping to prepare a serious act of violent subversion against the state.

Apr 14, 2017, 21:37 PM IST

Around 270,000 Syrians have right to bring families to Germany: Report

Around 270,000 Syrians in Germany have the right to bring in their family members, a newspaper said on Wednesday - a statistic that could fuel the debate about migration less than six months before a national election.

Apr 05, 2017, 18:10 PM IST

Germany dismisses 'Islam law' as integration debate resurfaces

Germany has no plans to introduce an `Islam law` codifying the rights and obligations of Muslims, a government spokesman said on Monday, dismissing an idea floated by allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel ahead of federal elections in September.

Apr 03, 2017, 22:53 PM IST

Angela Merkel affirms German backing for two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

Chancellor Angela Merkel is reiterating Germany's long-held support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and its rejection of Israeli settlements.

Mar 24, 2017, 20:34 PM IST