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German ministry says one of deported Afghans committed suicide
Jul 11, 2018 11:50The German Interior Ministry says one of 69 Afghan refugees it deported last week has committed suicide on the way back home.
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Trump attacks Germany on opening day of NATO summit
Jul 11, 2018 08:24US President Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary tirade against Germany for its support for one of Europe's most contentious energy developments, calling the country “captive of Russians.”
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US calls on Germany to block Iran’s request to return $350 mn
Jul 11, 2018 01:27The US ambassador to Germany has urged Berlin to deny Iran’s request to withdraw €300 million ($350 million) from bank accounts held in Germany in the lead-up to imposition of Washington’s new sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
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Germany studying request to return €300mn to Iran
Jul 09, 2018 13:49The German government is reportedly studying a request by Iran to withdraw €300 million from bank accounts held in Germany and transfer the cash to the Islamic Republic.
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German SPD leader warns US envoy over talks with carmakers
Jul 09, 2018 07:43Leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has slammed the new US envoy to Berlin for quietly engaging in talks with major German carmakers over a trade dispute between Washington and the European Union.
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European Commission analyzing German deal on refugee row
Jul 03, 2018 14:26The European Commission is analyzing a German deal on migration after Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and her rebellious interior minister reached a compromise on a refugee dispute that threatened to disintegrate her coalition government.
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Merkel reaches deal with rebellious min., saves govt.
Jul 03, 2018 03:18German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her rebellious interior minister have reached a compromise on a refugee dispute that threatened to disintegrate her coalition government.
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Italy’s far-right interior minister urges Europe-wide alliance against refugees
Jul 02, 2018 05:16Italy’s hardline Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has called for the formation of a Europe-wide alliance of like-minded far-right parties to “defend their borders” against an influx of refugees into the continent.
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Merkel secures agreements with 14 EU states on refugees
Jul 01, 2018 03:00German Chancellor Angela Merkel, under pressure at home for her liberal asylum policies, has managed to secure bilateral agreements with 14 European Union countries on how to handle refugees.
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US mulls withdrawing troops from Germany
Jun 30, 2018 07:26The United States is reportedly examining options for a large-scale withdrawal or transportation of its forces stationed in Germany.