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Poland calls EU threats over changes to top court illegal

The leader of Poland`s governing conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party on Thursday lashed out at an EU disciplinary process that is piling pressure on Warsaw, saying the European Commission is acting illegally.

Jul 28, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Munich pulls together after shopping mall shooting

In the chaos after the Munich mall shooting, city residents spontaneously offered shelter to strangers -- a move that Chancellor Angela Merkel said showed that Germany`s strength lies in its values.

Jul 23, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Munich gunman 'deranged', had no links to Islamic State: Police

German police said on Saturday they had no evidence a teenage gunman who killed nine people in Munich had any links to the Islamic State group and described the attack as "a classic act by a deranged person."

Jul 23, 2016, 16:55 PM IST

Brexit a chance for closer EU security ties: Germany

The EU should take advantage of Britain`s departure from the union to forge a common security policy.

Jul 13, 2016, 19:27 PM IST

Germany: couple on trial after 8 dead babies found at home

A couple goes on trial in Germany after the remains of eight babies were found at their apartment.

Jul 12, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Did Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone meet in Berlin? Details inside

Both Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are the biggest newsmakers from Bollywood. And yes we can't agree more! Recently, we saw pictures of how Deepika enjoyed the Colplay concert in Berlin with her buddies after wrapping up IIFA 2016 in Madrid, Spain.

Jul 07, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

Merkel in no hurry for Britain to trigger EU exit process

 There is no desperate rush for Britain to trigger the process for it to leave the European Union, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, leaving London some space to work out its next move after a referendum vote to leave the bloc.

Jun 25, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Flash floods maroon towns in Germany, France

Incessant rain in regions of Germany, France and Austria led to flash flooding today, forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops and stranding hundreds of pupils at their school overnight, authorities said.

Jun 01, 2016, 23:47 PM IST

Sri M hopes to take 'Walk of Hope' forward to benefit society

 After a marathon 16-month 'Walk of Hope' from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, social reformer and spiritual guide Sri M wants to use his experience to benefit society through initiatives which include setting up of mobile classrooms for underprivileged children.

May 06, 2016, 00:51 AM IST

Obama hails Turkey-bound Merkel's 'courage' on migrants

US President Barack Obama has hailed German Chancellor Angela Merkel's "courageous" leadership in opening doors to migrants fleeing the Syrian conflict.

Apr 23, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Germany sets up special commission to probe gurdwara explosion

A special commission has been set up by Germany's western city of Essen for a thorough probe into the gurdwara explosion in which three persons were injured, even as India's Consul General in Frankfurt visited the Sikh community and held talks with authorities.

Apr 18, 2016, 13:59 PM IST

Satirical TV song about Erdogan sparks Turkey-Germany row

A song lampooning Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that was broadcast on a German public television satirical show has sparked a diplomatic spat between Berlin and Ankara, sources on both sides confirmed today.

Mar 30, 2016, 01:15 AM IST

Germany bans neo-Nazi group, carries out sweeping raids

Germany banned a neo-Nazi group called the "White Wolves Terror Crew" on Wednesday after police targeted its members in dawn raids in 10 states.

Mar 16, 2016, 18:06 PM IST

Berlin bomb blast: 1 killed, terrorism angle ruled out

A car bomb killed a driver travelling down a street in central Berlin on Tuesday, police said.

Mar 15, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Angela Merkel admits Balkan migrant route closure benefits Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel admitted Monday that Germany benefited from a decision by Balkan nations to close their borders to migrants seeking to head north, even as she insisted that it was not a long-term solution.

Mar 14, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

Angela Merkel faces drubbing as German populists eye poll surge

Merkel`s Christian Democratic Union was bracing for a poor showing, particularly in its traditional stronghold of Baden-Wuerttemberg.

Mar 09, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

Will crash plane and kill 200 passengers if you leave me, pilot tells wife

An Italian pilot flying a Japan-bound flight allegedly threatened to crash the plane with 200 passengers on board if his wife left him, a report said on Monday.

Mar 08, 2016, 09:27 AM IST

Angela Merkel isolated as EU partners slam door on refugees

Abandoned by France, defied by eastern Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel cuts a lonely figure in her struggle for EU "solidarity" on the refugee crisis ahead of a Brussels summit.

Feb 14, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

France, Germany press Brussels on terror funding crackdown

France and Germany pressed the European Union today to speed up plans designed to crack down on the funding of terrorist groups.

Feb 10, 2016, 02:50 AM IST

Islamic State sending fighters disguised as refugees: German spy agency

Islamic State militants have slipped into Europe disguised as refugees, the head of Germany`s domestic intelligence agency (BfV) said on Friday, a day after security forces thwarted a potential IS attack in Berlin.

Feb 05, 2016, 15:32 PM IST