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US begins expanded training of 500 Ukrainian troops in Germany
Jan 16, 2023 12:06The US military has launched an expanded training program of Ukrainian troops in Germany, in an effort to get a battalion of about 500 troops back on the battlefield to fend off Russian forces in the next five to eight weeks.
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Germany’s defense minister steps down after series of errors
Jan 16, 2023 11:45Germany’s much-criticized Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has resigned as her department was under pressure for supplying Ukraine with lethal package of armaments.
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Iraq in no need of foreign combat forces: PM Sudani
Jan 14, 2023 03:36Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says his country is in no need of foreign combat forces on its soil as he visits Berlin to discuss bilateral cooperation in various fields.
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German exports to Iran up nearly 13% y/y in 2022: Report
Jan 11, 2023 02:52Germany’s exports to Iran rose significantly last year compared to 2021 despite restrictions imposed on Iran’s trade ties with the rest of the world because of US sanctions and in spite of Berlin’s growing anti-Iran rhetoric.
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China condemns German legislators visit to Taiwan, reaffirms ‘One China’ policy
Jan 10, 2023 04:23China has condemned a visit by German parliamentarians to Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), invoking Germany's 'painful' history and reaffirming the 'One China' policy.
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4 out of 10 German companies staring at output decline in 2023: Report
Jan 09, 2023 11:21Four out of ten German companies are staring at considerable business losses in 2023, according to a report released on Monday, which attributes it to soaring energy costs, supply chain issues, and the simmering war in Ukraine.
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Beijing: Germany's tougher China strategy 'guided by ideology', reflects Cold War mentality
Jan 09, 2023 06:27Beijing has slammed Berlin's plans for adopting a tougher China strategy that could put cooperation between two of the world's largest economies at risk.
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Russia slams Germany’s decision to send missiles, armored vehicles to Ukraine
Jan 07, 2023 04:59The Russian embassy in Berlin has condemned the German government’s move to send armored vehicles and a Patriot missile system to Ukraine to fight Russian troops.
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German politicians due in Taipei as West escalates China tensions
Jan 06, 2023 03:36Germany will send a high-ranking parliamentary delegation to Taipei next week, a move highly likely to spark tensions with China.
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Germany inflation hits highest level in over 70 years
Jan 05, 2023 06:17Germany’s Federal Statistical Office says the country is grappling with its highest annual inflation in more than 70 years.