Pussy Riot activist out of danger after suspected poisoning – German doctor
Karl Max Einhaeupl, Charite hospital's chairman, adds that Pyotr Verzilov's 'health condition was improving from day to day and he is no longer in life-threatening danger'
Catholic priests abused thousands in Germany – study
According to the study, 1,670 clergymen in Germany committed some form of sexual attack against 3,677 minors between 1946 and 2014, Spiegel Online reports. Most of the victims were boys.
Fil-French Areola saves France blushes in Germany stalemate
France’s third-choice goalkeeper proves his worth in the UEFA Nations League opener against Germany
Migration truce shatters in Germany after mob violence
Angela Merkel's hardline interior minister Horst Seehofer defends protests marred by neo-Nazi violence and blasted immigration as 'the mother of all political problems'
10 hurt in blast, blaze at German refinery
(UPDATED) All of the injured are employees at the refinery. Four were hospitalized, with one in a serious condition.
German police brace for new anti-Merkel protests after racist mob attacks
The flashpoint city of Chemnitz sees a violent outbreak of long-simmering anger against what protesters label 'criminal immigrants' since a knife killing on Sunday
The German massacre of Namibia's indigenous tribes
Some historians consider as genocide the massacre from 1904 to 1908 of modern-day Namibia's indigenous Herero and Nama groups by German imperial troops
World War II bomb defused in Germany after 18,500 evacuated
The 5 aerial bomb was discovered during construction work earlier in the week
Tributes pour in for former UN chief, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan
(4th UPDATE) World leaders and organizations pay tribute to the former UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Former Tour champ Ullrich admitted to psychiatric hospital
The German cycling star, who has been suffering from drug and alcohol problems, is under investigation for attempted manslaughter
Ex-acting DFA boss Manalo named ambassador to Germany
Manalo, who served under 3 presidents as foreign undersecretary for policy, is now taking up another overseas post
Germany lifts ban on Nazi symbols in computer, video games
The Wolfenstein series of games is deemed to have fallen foul of the German criminal code, which bars any depiction of so-called 'anti-constitutional' symbols, including Nazi swastikas
Germany jails couple for pimping young son online
The sentences of Berrin Taha and Christian Lais fall short of what prosectors had demanded. Taha receives 12 years and 6 months in prison, while Lais gets 12 years, followed by preventive detention.
U.S. reimposes tough, unilateral sanctions against Iran
The first of two rounds of US sanctions kicked in at 12:01 am Tuesday, August 7, targeting Iran's access to US banknotes and key industries, including cars and carpets
Tesla held talks with Germany, Netherlands over new factory – report
Tesla continues to map out potential factories outside the U.S. following its deal with the Shanghai government in early July
Outrage as German man acquitted over 'racist' bombing 18 years on
Ralf Spies is cleared of 12 counts of attempted murder with a 'racist' motive and a charge of causing an explosion in the attack at a commuter rail station in the western city of Duesseldorf on July 27, 2000
Ozil has 'respect of every player,' says Arsenal boss
Arsenal assures embattled German player Mesut Ozil that he'll feel 'at home' with the football club
Mesut Ozil quits German national team over racism
The midfielder has been under fire since posing for a controversial photograph with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before the World Cup
Israel evacuates 800 White Helmets to Jordan in face of Syria advance
The Jordanian government accepts the Syrian White Helmets rescuers and their families from Israel and plans to transfer them to Britain, Germany, and Canada
Stich, Sukova join Tennis Hall of Fame
Former world number two Michaael Stich and 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion Helena Sukova are the only 2018 inductees
Germany drops sanctions on Turkey, relaxes travel advice
Germany's foreign ministry also remove a warning on its website about its nationals facing a high risk of arrest when visiting Turkey
Knife attacker on Germany bus arrested, 9 injured
(UPDATED) The suspect is due to appear before a judge on Saturday, July 21
Applications open for nursing jobs in Germany
PRESS RELEASE: The employer will pay the visa and airfare from the Philippines to Germany and will assist the employee to find a suitable accommodation
'Bin Laden bodyguard' held in Tunisia over terror probe
A legal dispute is set to continue as a German court on Friday ordered the suspect be returned to Germany
Fighting 'fake news' with the law
Some countries are using legislation to fight the spread of 'fake news,' as critics warn of dangers to free speech and the media. Here's a look at the situation in a number of countries.
Parents can inherit dead daughter's Facebook account – German court
(UPDATED) 'The contract covering a user account with a social network is transferred to the heirs of the original owner of the account,' judges at the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe, Germany say
Trump piles pressure on NATO over defense spending
Trump set the scene for more tension at the meeting in Brussels, renewing his criticism of European allies – and of Germany in particular
Trump and Merkel clash at fraught NATO summit
(UPDATED) The meet in Brussels is shaping up as the alliance's most difficult in years, with Europe and the US engaged in a bitter trade spat and Trump demanding that NATO allies 'reimburse' Washington for the cost of defending the continent
Trump, at NATO summit, says Germany is 'captive' of Russia
'Germany is captive of Russia because it is getting so much of its energy from Russia,' Trump says, referring to Berlin's deal for the Nord Stream II gas pipeline
Widow of Chinese Nobel dissident Liu Xiaobo arrives in Berlin
In an emotional phone call with Liao Yiwu recently, Liu Xia says, 'They should add a line to the constitution: 'Loving Liu Xiaobo is a serious crime – it's a life sentence'.'
German police arrest 10 in alleged anti-Semitic attack
The attack is the latest to raise alarm bells about renewed anti-Semitism in Germany from both the far-right and a large influx of predominantly Muslim asylum seekers since 2015
Merkel dodges political bullet with controversial migrant deal
In high-stakes crisis talks overnight, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has put to rest for now a dangerous row with her hardline Interior Minister Horst Seehofer that has threatened the survival of her fragile coalition government
Merkel coalition's fate hangs in balance over elusive migrant deal
After a night of high drama, Horst Seehofer says he will hold last-ditch talks with Angela Merkel's CDU 'in hopes of reaching an understanding.' The meeting is set to begin at 1500 GMT (11 pm, Manila time).
Embattled Merkel draws up new measures to tackle migration
German Chancellor Angela Merkel secures deals with other European Union member-states to take back from Germany asylum-seekers registered in those countries
World Cup wide open after dramatic group stage
Croatia stays impressive, Brazil finds its footing, while France and Argentina labor through
South Korea posts biggest World Cup shocker, but coach feels ‘empty’
The unfancied South Koreans pull off an upset over Germany, but it isn't enough to secure them a last 16 spot
EU split on migration at 'mother of all summits'
EU President Donald Tusk warns on the eve of the summit that time is running out for leaders to reassure their citizens that they can control migration before authoritarian politicians win the 'high-stakes' debate
Germany: The latest victim of the champion's curse
Coach Joachim Loew says the Germans deserve to crash out of the World Cup
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Germany crashes out of World Cup as South Korea stuns defending champ
Germany is the 4th World Cup title holder of the century to be eliminated in the group stage
Sweden must bounce back fast with World Cup group on knife-edge
Sweden needs a win over Mexico and will progress if it registers a better result than Germany
Reus on a mission as Germany seeks to complete escape act
Germany will only go through to the last 16 if it wins by two or more clear goals against South Korea
Kroos stunner rescues Germany's World Cup hopes
The Germans hold nerve as Toni Kroos brings the defending champions back from the brink
Fact-check: Did Mexicans celebrating World Cup win cause an earthquake? Unfounded
According to experts, no such earthquake occurred.
Germany foiled bio attack with Tunisian arrest – police
German police commandos on June 12 storm the Cologne apartment of the 29-year-old Tunisian migrant identified only as Sief Allah H. They discover 'toxic substances' that turn out to be ricin.
Kane grabs late winner for England, Belgium beats Panama
Sweden defeats South Korea with a VAR-given penalty
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Germany 'very bad' in shock Mexico loss
The defending World Cup champions bow to the Mexicans only for the second time in history
5 potential breakout World Cup stars
The new generation of football talents look to impress in the sport's biggest stage
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