Feb 21 Germany shooting prompts calls for action against far-right extremism By David McHugh, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Germany's top security official said authorities would step up the police presence throughout the country and keep a closer watch on mosques and other sites, in a first reaction to the rampage. Continue reading
Jan 01 Fire kills more than 30 animals at zoo in Germany By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Police said the fire may have been caused by sky lanterns launched to celebrate the new year. Continue reading
Dec 16 WWII allies and Germany mark 75th Battle of the Bulge By Raf Casert, Mark Carlson, Associated Press During a ceremony in Belgium, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper paid tribute to over 19,000 U.S. troops who died in one of the bloodiest battles in the nation's history. Continue reading
Dec 06 PHOTOS: German Chancellor Merkel visits Auschwitz for 1st time By Vanessa Gera, Markus Schreiber, Associated Press "These crimes are and will remain part of German history, and this history must be told over and over again,” Merkel said during the visit. Continue reading
Nov 25 Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewel sets from museum in Dresden, Germany By David Rising, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Authorities said it appeared the thieves had broken open only one glass case containing three sets of Baroque jewelry made up of dozens of gems each. Continue reading
Nov 10 Over 100,000 celebrate 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall By Associated Press Police and organizers say more than 100,000 people took part in an open-air party celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Continue reading
Nov 09 Germany, allies mark 30 years since Berlin Wall fell By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Germany marked the 30th anniversary Saturday of the opening of the Berlin Wall, a pivotal moment in the events that brought down Communism in eastern Europe. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 9:28 Why German divisions remain, 30 years after fall of the Berlin Wall By Malcolm Brabant It's been 30 years since one of the 20th century's biggest historic events: the fall of the Berlin Wall. Although the East German dictatorship subsequently collapsed, cultural and political divisions remain, more than a generation after reunification. Special correspondent Malcolm… Continue watching
Nov 08 WATCH: In Germany, Pompeo stresses need for allies to work together By David Rising, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on a two-day visit to Germany focused on events marking the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Continue reading
Oct 09 Suspect arrested after shooting in eastern Germany kills 2 By Geir Moulson, Jens Meyer, Associated Press The attack took place near both a synagogue and a kebab shop, local media and a witness said. Continue reading