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German migrant rescue ship captain goes before Italian court

German migrant rescue ship captain goes before Italian court

Carola Rackete was arrested for forcing her way into an Italian port carrying migrants she had rescued off the Libyan coast.
YouTuber's rant dents German conservatives' campaign

YouTuber's rant dents German conservatives' campaign

'Go and vote next weekend. Otherwise pensioners will decide your future, and that’s not cool.'
Explainer: How the EU will vote and why it matters

Explainer: How the EU will vote and why it matters

More than 400 million people in EU’s 28 member states will vote on May 23-26. Here's why the vote matters.
Germany to strip Islamic State fighters of citizenship

Germany to strip Islamic State fighters of citizenship

Three criteria must be met for the denaturalisation of Germans who take up arms for the Islamist group.

Germany warns it will stop extradition of its citizens to UK after Brexit

Germany warns it will stop extradition of its citizens to UK after Brexit

Berlin says this will occur even if Britain leaves the EU with a deal.

German man rams car into crowd, racist motive suspected

German man rams car into crowd, racist motive suspected

‘There was a clear intention by this man to kill foreigners.’
French, German leaders in show of unity 100 years after WW1

French, German leaders in show of unity 100 years after WW1

Macron and Merkel unveil plaque paying tribute to renewed friendship between the foes of two world wars.

German 'serial killer' nurse admits to killing 99 patients

German 'serial killer' nurse admits to killing 99 patients

Niels Hoegel murdered patients with lethal injections so that he could play hero by trying to revive them.

Russia, Germany, France and Turkey call for lasting ceasefire in Syria

Russia, Germany, France and Turkey call for lasting ceasefire in Syria

In joint communique, Putin, Merkel, Erdogan and Macron also call for a constitutional committee by year-end.

Germany's Merkel condemns far-right xenophobia, Nazi slogans

Germany's Merkel condemns far-right xenophobia, Nazi slogans

The chancellor speaks out against violent demonstrations that exposed deep divisions in the country.

After demos, far-right AfD overtakes German Social Democrats

After demos, far-right AfD overtakes German Social Democrats

According to a poll, Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany is now the second biggest party.

Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

He came under fire for having his photograph taken with Turkey’s Erdogan.

Man arrested after knife attack on German bus

Man arrested after knife attack on German bus

The attacker, who is originally from Iran, has German nationality.

China reported to have tried to recruit German MP as spy - media

China reported to have tried to recruit German MP as spy - media

German’s foreign intelligence estimates China has over 1 million agents or workers.

Shambolic Germany sent packing after loss to South Korea

Shambolic Germany sent packing after loss to South Korea

Champions eliminated from opening round for the first time in 80 years.

Germany's Kroos missile secures last-gasp win against Sweden

Germany's Kroos missile secures last-gasp win against Sweden

The Germans are now level with Sweden in Group F on three points, but trail behind leaders Mexico with six.

Major upset as Mexico stun holders Germany 1-0

Major upset as Mexico stun holders Germany 1-0

The Germans can still qualify from Group F but their reputation is not what it was.

Guan Eng equates May 9 polls to fall of Berlin Wall

Guan Eng equates May 9 polls to fall of Berlin Wall

He offers the analogy 'to explain to our German friends who do not understand why Mahathir returned as PM.'

German rightist calls for ban on fasting Muslims at work

German rightist calls for ban on fasting Muslims at work

Employers unable to give fasting Muslims a night shift should make them use annual leave instead, he says.

Footballers Ozil, Gundogan meet German president over Erdogan photo row

Footballers Ozil, Gundogan meet German president over Erdogan photo row

The pictures show Arsenal and Manchester City stars giving Turkish president their club shirts.

German teacher barred from wearing headscarf at work

German teacher barred from wearing headscarf at work

Berlin court states children should be free of the influence exerted by religious symbols

Man drives van into crowd in Germany, killing at least two plus himself

Man drives van into crowd in Germany, killing at least two plus himself

Vehicle ploughs into crowd outside restaurant in Muenster before driver shoots himself dead.

Minister says Islam doesn't belong to Germany

Minister says Islam doesn't belong to Germany

Germany should not give up its own traditions or customs, he says.

German cabinet agrees to outlaw child marriages

German cabinet agrees to outlaw child marriages

Under the new law all marriages of people under the age of 16 will be declared null and void.