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Saturday

Europe

The EU, Merkel And Migration

EU leaders have agreed on measures to vet migrants and restrict their movements. Will this satisfy Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition partner and prevent Germany's government from collapsing?

The EU, Merkel And Migration

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Friday

EU Leaders Reach A Deal To Limit Migrant Travel

The MV Lifeline, a vessel for the German charity Mission Lifeline, arrives with 234 migrants onboard in the harbour of Valletta, Malta, on Wednesday. Matthew Mirabelli/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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World

EU Leaders Reach A Deal To Limit Migrant Travel

The deal calls for processing centers to be established on a "voluntary basis" to restrict migrants from moving within the European Union while asylum claims are being considered.

EU Leaders Reach A Deal To Limit Migrant Travel

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National

News Brief: Maryland Newsroom Attacked, Abortion Rights Battle, EU Migrant Summit

We have the latest details about the attack on the Capital Gazette newsroom in Maryland that killed five people. Also, the retirement of Justice Kennedy sets the stage for an abortion rights battle.

News Brief: Maryland Newsroom Attacked, Abortion Rights Battle, EU Migrant Summit

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Europe

EU Leaders Meet To Discuss Migration Policies

European Union leaders have met at a time of deep division because of migration to the continent. At stake is the fate of the EU's border-free travel zone.

EU Leaders Meet To Discuss Migration Policies

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Thursday

Merkel's Fragile Coalition Teeters On Edge Of Migration Question

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks with other Europen Union leaders during a summit Thursday in Brussels. Earlier in the day she delivered a speech to a restive German parliament, deeply divided over matters of migration. Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

Merkel's Fragile Coalition Teeters On Edge Of Migration Question

The German chancellor hopes to find some answers to that question at a European Union summit beginning Thursday. The parties she counts as allies have been deeply divided over how to treat newcomers.

Merkel's Fragile Coalition Teeters On Edge Of Migration Question

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World

European Union Summit Could Be Derailed Over Immigration Debate

German chancellor Angela Merkel warns migration could be the make-or-break issue for the European Union, as it is for her government. EU leaders at their summit in Brussels remain deeply divided.

European Union Summit Could Be Derailed Over Immigration Debate

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Monday

Europe

Debate Over Migrant Crisis Threatens To Topple Germany's Government

A dispute over the tightening immigration policies in Germany is threatening to bring down Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government.

Debate Over Migrant Crisis Threatens To Topple Germany's Government

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Europe

Political Fight Centers On Whether German Borders Should Be Closed

Germany's government is in danger of being brought down over immigration — the same issue that almost cost Angela Merkel the chancellorship during last fall's elections.

Political Fight Centers On Whether German Borders Should Be Closed

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Monday

Europe

Nations Respond After Trump Withdraws Endorsement Of G-7 Communique

Germany and other members of the G-7 have begun responding to President Trump's rejection of the group's communique following its meeting in Canada.

Nations Respond After Trump Withdraws Endorsement Of G-7 Communique

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Thursday

Uproar Continues Over Pro-Right Remarks By U.S. Ambassador To Germany

U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell gets in his car after an accreditation ceremony for new ambassadors in Berlin on May 8. Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Uproar Continues Over Pro-Right Remarks By U.S. Ambassador To Germany

The new U.S. ambassador to Germany upset his hosts, and Democratic senators back home, with his announced support for right-wing populists in Europe.

Uproar Continues Over Pro-Right Remarks By U.S. Ambassador To Germany

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Thursday

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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Parallels

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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Thursday

Europe

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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Tuesday

Europe

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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Wednesday

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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Parallels

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."