Germany

Herta Muller Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

By Arts Desk

Romanian-born writer Herta Muller won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday, becoming only the 12th woman to win the prize in its 109-year history.

Analysts: Merkel’s Win Means Continuity in German-U.S. Relations

By Larisa Epatko

BERLIN -- As German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives work out final details with coalition partner the Free Democrats, analysts foresee few major foreign policy shifts in the new government and therefore little upheaval in relations with the U.S.

Merkel Captures Second Term in German Elections

By Larisa Epatko

BERLIN -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel claimed victory for a new center-right government Sunday after elections propelled her Christian Democratic Union party and the pro-business Free Democrats to a majority.

Economy Weighs on Germans as Election Nears

By Larisa Epatko

BERLIN -- As Germany slowly recovers from the economic crisis, the country's voters are still concerned about jobs and financial stability heading into Sunday's election, which will decide whether Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party stays in power.

What’s the Purpose of the G20 Meeting?

Question: What scenarios are associated with the G20 conference for the U.S. and global economy? Paul Solman: We want the rest of the world to spend more money stimulating their economies. Except for China, most countries seem to be…

Should the U.S. Adopt the German Auto Plan?

Question: I am curious how you believe we should balance helping big companies with also helping their customers. The number one basic business principle is: Businesses don’t do well without customers. Solution: Provide customers. Here’s a case in…

German Court Overturns Conviction in 9/11 Plot

By Admin

Germany's highest court Thursday overturned the world's only conviction related to the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, ordering the retrial of a Moroccan man with alleged ties to a Hamburg-based al-Qaida terror cell.

Germany Agrees to Back U.S. in Stabilizing Iraq

By Admin

For the first time since sharply criticizing President Bush for his decision to go to war with Iraq, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has agreed to put aside past differences and support U.S. efforts in postwar Iraq.

Putin, Chirac, Schroeder Discuss Post-Saddam Iraq

By PBS News Hour

The leaders of France, Germany and Russia, all of whom have publicly opposed the war in Iraq, said Friday that Washington should give the United Nations a leading role in the governance of post-war Iraq.

France, Germany, Russia Decry U.S. Attack Plans

By PBS News Hour

Representatives from France, Germany and Russia denounced U.S. plans to attack Iraq and unseat Saddam Hussein during a United Nations Security Council session Wednesday.