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Leaders of Japan, Germany agree to increase economic, defense cooperation

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday held the first round of government consultations in Tokyo and agreed to strengthen economic and defense ties to better cope with China's growing influence and global security concerns.

News Wrap: Trump faces possible indictment for alleged hush money payments

In our news wrap Friday, former President Trump faces a possible indictment as he decides whether to testify before a grand jury in New York over his alleged role in hush money payments, China's President Xi Jinping was awarded a…

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Deadly shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witnesses hall leaves 7 dead

By Pietro Decristofaro, Geir Moulson, Associated Press

Authorities say a gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah's Witnesses congregation in Hamburg, killing six people before taking his own life after police arrived. Police gave no motive for Thursday night's attack in Germany's second-biggest city.

Germany cautious over report that pro-Ukraine group responsible for Nord Stream pipeline attack

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Germany's defense minister has voiced caution over media reports that a pro-Ukraine group was involved in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year.

German Chancellor Scholz warns of ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to Russia

By Associated Press

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there would be “consequences” if China sent weapons to Russia for Moscow's war in Ukraine, but he's fairly optimistic that Beijing will refrain from doing so.

News Wrap: Israeli troops disrupt rally in occupied West Bank

In our news wrap Friday, Israeli troops used stun grenades and tear gas to disrupt a rally by Israeli left-wing activists in the occupied West Bank, the besieged city of Bakhmut in Ukraine appears to be on its last legs…

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WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

By Chris Megerian, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting the White House on Friday for a private meeting with President Joe Biden.

German mayor strikes deal to stop group’s climate roadblocks

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

The German city of Hannover has reached an agreement with climate activists to stop blocking roads, after its mayor announced that he supports several of their demands.

European Union begins ban on Russian diesel over war in Ukraine

By David McHugh, Associated Press

Starting Sunday, the 27-country EU is taking the step to further slash its energy dependency on Moscow. The measure also aims to crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine.