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Former chancellor criticizes Merkel in new book
Former chancellor criticizes Merkel in new book
BERLIN -- Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has made a series of derogatory remarks about Angela Merkel in his new book, due to be published soon.
He described the current chancellor as an incompetent politician who could not even eat properly with a knife and fork.
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Merkel says first signs of success are visible in Greece
German Chancellor Merkel said on Tuesday that the first positive signs of growth were coming out of Greece and the country was heading in the right direction in the implementation of its bailout programme.
Salafist 'Sharia Police' patrols spark concern in Germany
German politicians and media Sept. 8 called for stricter laws against radical Islamist propaganda after a group of ultra-conservative Salafists took to the streets calling itself the "Sharia Police".
No regrets from Germany for spying claims
Germany shows no sign of regret over the electronic spying claims, with a senior German official saying it would not be surprising if they learn that Germany is also being spied on by the Turkish government in a similar way.
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US leaked German eavesdropping
German magazine Der Spiegel reported last week that the German intelligence agency has been spying on Turkey since 2009.
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"Ukraine deserves Western military support"
"Ukraine deserves Western military support"
KIEV -- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Pavel Klimkin says his country deserves military support from the West to combat militias of self-proclaimed people's republics.
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Is it only Germany that is spying on Turkey?
German Ambassador to Ankara Eberhard Pohl was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Aug. 18 following media reports claiming German secret services have been eavesdropping on Turkey for some time. The Turkish Foreign Ministry asked for an explanation from the ambassador and said in a public statement that it would be âgraveâ if even only part of the media reports were true.
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German intel spied on Kerry and Clinton, targeted Turkey: Report
Germany's intelligence agency eavesdropped on calls made by U.S. Secretary Hillary Clinton, as the German intelligence also targeted Turkey, Der Spiegel reports.
Germany interested in "constructive relations" with Russia
Germany interested in "constructive relations" with Russia
BERLIN -- Germany is interested in building constructive relations with Russia, Chancellor Angela Merkel told the Luebecker Nachrichten newspaper on Friday.
“Germany is highly interested in sound and constructive relations with Russia,” Merkel said.
PM: Serbia won't join sanctions against Russia
PM: Serbia won't join sanctions against Russia
BELGRADE -- Serbia recognizes Ukraine along with Crimea, but does not intend to introduce sanctions against Russia, Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić has reiterated.
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