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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.

Germany pledges $222 million for environmental projects in Brazil

By Fabiano Maisonnave, Associated Press

Germany announced on Monday that it would make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil.

U.S. and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine for fight against Russian invasion

By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Zeba Warsi

The U.S. officially announced it will send American tanks to Ukraine as part of a coordinated effort with Germany, which will also send its tanks. It’s a shift in U.S. policy and one of the most significant weapons upgrades that…

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After U.S. reversal, Germany to provide Ukraine with tanks

By Frank Jordans, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

The German government has confirmed it will provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as the U.S. plans to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine

By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press

In what would be a reversal, the Biden administration is poised to approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as international reluctance to send tanks to the battlefront against the Russians begins to erode.