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Could A Diesel Ban In Hamburg, Germany, Cause More Pollution? Some Residents Worry

A road sign on Hamburg's Max-Brauer-Allee warns motorists that older diesel vehicles are banned from using this stretch of road. Hamburg is the first German city to ban older diesel vehicles. Daniel Bockwoldt/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Could A Diesel Ban In Hamburg, Germany, Cause More Pollution? Some Residents Worry

The partial ban went into effect Thursday. Many Germans question whether the ban is an environmental milestone or a political shell game that could end up creating more pollution.

Could A Diesel Ban In Hamburg, Germany, Cause More Pollution? Some Residents Worry

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New EU Data Protection Law Could Affect People Who Take Pictures With Their Phones

The European Union's new data protection law is intended to strengthen privacy rights and stop abuses by social media giants. But the law also forbids people from posting anyone's picture online without their permission — and that includes tourist vacation photos.

New EU Data Protection Law Could Affect People Who Take Pictures With Their Phones

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European Leaders Discuss How To Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal

Foreign Ministers from the U.K., France and Germany, as well as the European Union's foreign policy chief, are meeting Iran's Foreign Minister in Brussels Tuesday to discuss ways to preserve the Iran nuclear deal despite threatened U.S. sanctions.

European Leaders Discuss How To Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal

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New U.S. Ambassador To Germany Grenell Irks His Hosts The Day He Arrives

U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell (left) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier greet the media during Grenell's accreditation process at the Bellevue Palace in Berlin on Tuesday. Michael Sohn/AP hide caption

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New U.S. Ambassador To Germany Grenell Irks His Hosts The Day He Arrives

In his defense, Richard Grenell said his tweet instructing German companies to "wind down operations immediately" in Iran was just following "White House talking points."

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European Leaders Respond To Trump's Iran Deal Pullout

Going against advice from European allies, President Trump has pulled out of the Iran deal and says he will reimpose economic sanctions. Now European leaders are reacting.

European Leaders Respond To Trump's Iran Deal Pullout

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2 Jewish Men Attacked In Berlin

Following an attack on two Jewish men in Berlin, one Jewish leader in Germany is calling on men to not wear skullcaps in big cities there to avoid making them targets of violence.

2 Jewish Men Attacked In Berlin

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Why Putin's Pal, Germany's Ex-Chancellor Schroeder, Isn't On A Sanctions List

Putin (left) and Schroeder attend a test pipeline launch at a gas compressor station outside Vyborg, in western Russia, in September 2011. Alexei Nikolsky/AP Photo/RIA Novosti hide caption

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Why Putin's Pal, Germany's Ex-Chancellor Schroeder, Isn't On A Sanctions List

Gerhard Schroeder went from chancellor of Germany to chairman of key Russian energy corporations. But many Germans are in no mood for more sanctions against Kremlin interests.

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Hungary's Viktor Orbán Sweeps To Re-Election, Securing Populist Party Majority

Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban carries his ballot at a polling station in Budapest on Sunday, before winning a third consecutive term. Darko Vojinovic/AP hide caption

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Hungary's Viktor Orbán Sweeps To Re-Election, Securing Populist Party Majority

Orbán, 54, handily secured his third consecutive term on an anti-migration platform in an election with a record-high turnout. His right-wing Fidesz party is poised to regain majority in parliament.

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Hungarians Turn Out To Vote In Parliamentary Elections

Some election observers say it may be mail-in ballots from new citizens who live outside Hungary that decide whether incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party win Sunday's election.

Hungarians Turn Out To Vote In Parliamentary Elections

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Hungary's Satirical 'Two-Tailed Dog' Party Will Debut In Sunday Elections

A protestor wearing a sticker reading "Relax, look deep into my eyes and vote us" takes part in a march by the Hungarian satirical Two-Tailed Dog Party in Budapest on March 15. Ferenc Isza/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Hungary's Satirical 'Two-Tailed Dog' Party Will Debut In Sunday Elections

Candidates dress up as a chicken, a gorilla and Santa Claus. The satirical party uses humor to defuse fears stirred up by Hungary's nationalistic government. They promise free beer and eternal life.

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Hungary's Anti-Migrant Prime Minister Leads Polls Before Elections

Hungary's right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban could be heading to a third term after elections on Sunday, unless the fractured opposition can unite against him.

Hungary's Anti-Migrant Prime Minister Leads Polls Before Elections

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Hungary's Prime Minister Embraces Far-Right Policies, May Reap Election Win

Prime Minister Viktor Orban is expected to win in his country's elections this month. But critics say his success comes from his having adopted similar policies to the far right.

Hungary's Prime Minister Embraces Far-Right Policies, May Reap Election Win

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