China supports 'united, stable, prosperous, open' European Union: Xi Jinping
The Chinese leader said the more complicated the international situation was, the more significant the stable development of China-EU relations would become, Xinhua news agency reported.
Jul 05, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
Angela Merkel overshadows party ahead of September election
Challenger Martin Schulz of the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) is leading his campaign with "more social justice", promising reforms to tax, unemployment benefits and childcare after having just succeeded with a push to legalise same-sex marriage.
Jul 03, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
German Parliament passes controversial hate speech bill
Under Germany's prevailing legal framework, hate speech includes the incitement to kill or be violent, threatening speech, abusive language, and sedition.
Jul 01, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
Nuclear waste containers shipped on river in Germany
Police were protecting the barge with helicopters, police boats and officers on the banks of the rivers against possible protests by anti-nuclear activists.
Berlin police say `we`re only human` after raucous party
"Yes, we partied," the Berlin police acknowledged in a statement on Facebook, with the slogan "human".
German parliament paves way for gay marriage vote Friday
All other political parties hold the same view, leaving Merkel`s party opposed along with the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Jun 28, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
Martin Schulz hits out at 'arrogant' Angela Merkel
The SPD's call for gay marriage comes just a week after the Greens set a similar condition, while Merkel's CDU has so far refused to allow same gender couples to wed.
Jun 25, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
In a battle of generations, Roger Federer faces Alexander Zverev for Halle title
Federer defeated Zverev`s older brother Mischa in the second round this week.
Jun 25, 2017, 09:14 AM IST
Two die in German storm as transport disrupted
The storm continued to rage through much of Thursday night over Berlin.
Jun 23, 2017, 13:23 PM IST
Germany spied on White House: Report
The magazine said it had seen documents showing that the intelligence service, the BND, had a list of some 4,000 so-called selector keywords for surveillance between 1998 and 2006.
Jun 22, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
Germany opens its first liberal mosque in Berlin
A female imam from the United States, Ani Zonneveld, called for prayer as the faithful kneeled behind her in rows, all turned in the direction of Mecca.
Jun 16, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
4 Syrians brothers face terrorism charges in Germany
Mustafa and Sultan are also charged with war crimes for allegedly forcing civilians from the city and plundering their possessions.
Jun 12, 2017, 16:32 PM IST
Gulf states squeeze Qatar as US, Kuwait probe for solution to row
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and several other countries cut their diplomatic and transport ties with Doha on Monday, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and their arch-foe Iran.
Jun 08, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Varun Dhawan supports Priyanka Chopra after she is trolled for wearing short dress during meeting with PM Narendra Modi
The former Miss World decided to remove her Instagram post that showed her sitting cross-legged in front of the PM but responded to the trolls by posting a cryptic photograph!
Jun 01, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
German Foreign Minister says ties with United States in difficult phase
Relations between Berlin and Washington are in a difficult phase but the United States is "bigger and better" than the current spat shows and ties will improve again, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Tuesday.
May 30, 2017, 22:09 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra meets PM Narendra Modi in Berlin!
Global beauty Priyanka Chopra, who recently made her debut in Hollywood with 'Baywatch' starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in the lead has been globetrottin quite literally promoting her film across the globe.
May 30, 2017, 14:29 PM IST
Berlin airport terminal evacuated after suspected tear gas outbreak
"Terminal D cleared due to suspected tear gas. Fire brigade ventilates building," Berlin Airport said on Twitter, adding it may lead to delays.
May 16, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
Angela Merkel to host Emmanuel Macron for talks Monday: Spokesman
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will host Emmanuel Macron for talks in Berlin on Monday, a day after the new French president is due to take office.
May 12, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
German army searches all barracks after Nazi memorabilia found
The head of Germany`s armed forces has called for an inspection of all army barracks after investigators discovered Nazi-era military memorabilia in a garrison, broadening a scandal about right-wing extremism among soldiers.
May 07, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
German police arrest three suspected of helping plan violence: Report
German police have arrested three people on suspicion of supporting a suspected Islamist militant and helping to prepare a serious act of violent subversion against the state.
Apr 14, 2017, 21:37 PM IST