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Germany's Far-Right Poised To Win Regional Elections
Two east German states have begun casting votes today, with the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) poised to win a state election for the first time.
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German Court Upholds Murder Conviction Of 99-Year-Old Ex-Nazi Camp Worker
The German Federal Court upheld a 99-year-old woman's conviction for accessory to murder over her role as a typist at a Nazi concentration camp in the last two years of World War Two.
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"Democracy Is Threatened": German Chancellor As Politician Attacked
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday condemned an attack on one of his party's European Parliament deputies as a "threat" to democracy after investigators said a political motive was suspected.
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German Software Giant SAP Fined More Than $220 Million To Settle Bribery Charges
The US authorities revealed that SAP employees bribed government officials with cash, political donations, luxury goods and shopping sprees.
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"Extremely Absurd": China On German Minister Calling Xi Jinping 'Dictator'
China has complained to Germany after its foreign minister labelled President Xi Jinping a "dictator", the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, calling the title "absurd" and an "open political provocation".
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UK Spy, Defence Chiefs Among 32 Sanctioned By Iran
Iran on Monday sanctioned the heads of the UK's domestic spy agency and military along with British and German political figures, hitting back at Europe before it imposes new sanctions of its own.
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"3-Digit Number Of Leads": Germany Probes Possible War Crimes In Ukraine
German police said Saturday they were investigating several hundred potential Russian war crimes in Ukraine including political and military officials suspected of being linked to the alleged offences.
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Video: US President Joe Biden Welcomes New Puppy To The White House
A welcome, furry distraction from political morass and flagging approval ratings has arrived at the White House, with Joe Biden introducing the residence's newest inhabitant Monday -- a German shepherd puppy named "Commander."
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"Still Not Managed To Enthuse Enough Women For Politics": Germany's Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel encouraged more women to get involved in German politics as she prepared to leave office after 16 years as the country's first female chancellor, saying it was still too male-dominated and needed to get with the times.
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US "Domestic Politics" Behind Afghanistan Withdrawal: German Chancellor
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that the United States had decided to withdraw from Afghanistan partly because of domestic political reasons, sources in her party told AFP.
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Angela Merkel Hosts Greta Thunberg For Talks On Climate Crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted Greta Thunberg and other leading Fridays for Future activists in Berlin on Thursday for talks on the EU's climate goals, with the campaigners expected to condemn "political inaction".
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Coronavirus: German Football Targets May 9 Restart But Needs Political Green Light
Germany has been less affected by the coronavirus pandemic than other European countries, partly due to mass testing.
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"When Threats Don't Work...": Sena's Sanjay Raut On Maharashtra Deadlock
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit out at Maharashtra's caretaker chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and accused him of playing politics of fear while making a reference to German dictator Adolf Hitler in the backdop of logjam over government formation in the state.
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World Leaders Mark 80th Anniversary Of Start Of World War II In Poland
Leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday mark 80 years since the start of World War Two in Poland, with the conflict still a live political issue in the country.
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To Defend U-Turns In Politics, Imran Khan Gives Hitler's Example: Report
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday justified taking 'U-turns' in politics. Mr Khan even cited the example of former German dictator Adolf Hitler to support his argument that a politician who does not take 'U-turns' according to the situation is not a real leader.
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Germany's Far-Right Poised To Win Regional Elections
Two east German states have begun casting votes today, with the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) poised to win a state election for the first time.
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German Court Upholds Murder Conviction Of 99-Year-Old Ex-Nazi Camp Worker
The German Federal Court upheld a 99-year-old woman's conviction for accessory to murder over her role as a typist at a Nazi concentration camp in the last two years of World War Two.
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"Democracy Is Threatened": German Chancellor As Politician Attacked
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday condemned an attack on one of his party's European Parliament deputies as a "threat" to democracy after investigators said a political motive was suspected.
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German Software Giant SAP Fined More Than $220 Million To Settle Bribery Charges
The US authorities revealed that SAP employees bribed government officials with cash, political donations, luxury goods and shopping sprees.
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"Extremely Absurd": China On German Minister Calling Xi Jinping 'Dictator'
China has complained to Germany after its foreign minister labelled President Xi Jinping a "dictator", the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, calling the title "absurd" and an "open political provocation".
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UK Spy, Defence Chiefs Among 32 Sanctioned By Iran
Iran on Monday sanctioned the heads of the UK's domestic spy agency and military along with British and German political figures, hitting back at Europe before it imposes new sanctions of its own.
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"3-Digit Number Of Leads": Germany Probes Possible War Crimes In Ukraine
German police said Saturday they were investigating several hundred potential Russian war crimes in Ukraine including political and military officials suspected of being linked to the alleged offences.
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Video: US President Joe Biden Welcomes New Puppy To The White House
A welcome, furry distraction from political morass and flagging approval ratings has arrived at the White House, with Joe Biden introducing the residence's newest inhabitant Monday -- a German shepherd puppy named "Commander."
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"Still Not Managed To Enthuse Enough Women For Politics": Germany's Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel encouraged more women to get involved in German politics as she prepared to leave office after 16 years as the country's first female chancellor, saying it was still too male-dominated and needed to get with the times.
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US "Domestic Politics" Behind Afghanistan Withdrawal: German Chancellor
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that the United States had decided to withdraw from Afghanistan partly because of domestic political reasons, sources in her party told AFP.
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Angela Merkel Hosts Greta Thunberg For Talks On Climate Crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted Greta Thunberg and other leading Fridays for Future activists in Berlin on Thursday for talks on the EU's climate goals, with the campaigners expected to condemn "political inaction".
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Coronavirus: German Football Targets May 9 Restart But Needs Political Green Light
Germany has been less affected by the coronavirus pandemic than other European countries, partly due to mass testing.
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"When Threats Don't Work...": Sena's Sanjay Raut On Maharashtra Deadlock
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit out at Maharashtra's caretaker chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and accused him of playing politics of fear while making a reference to German dictator Adolf Hitler in the backdop of logjam over government formation in the state.
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World Leaders Mark 80th Anniversary Of Start Of World War II In Poland
Leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday mark 80 years since the start of World War Two in Poland, with the conflict still a live political issue in the country.
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To Defend U-Turns In Politics, Imran Khan Gives Hitler's Example: Report
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday justified taking 'U-turns' in politics. Mr Khan even cited the example of former German dictator Adolf Hitler to support his argument that a politician who does not take 'U-turns' according to the situation is not a real leader.
