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Wednesday December 21, 2016

Police Hunting For Tunisian Man Suspected In Berlin Truck Attack

A police officer stands guard Wednesday near a Christmas market in Berlin where a truck plowed into a crowd Monday, killing 12 people. Sean Gallup/Getty Images hide caption

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Police Hunting For Tunisian Man Suspected In Berlin Truck Attack

December 21, 2016 • Police had arrested one man but released him after not finding evidence he was driving the truck that killed 12 people Monday. Now reports say they found a Tunisian man's ID papers in the truck cab.

Thursday September 3, 2015

Professional Soccer Sets Welcoming Tone For Refugees In Germany

Supporters of FC Bayern Munich celebrate the club's 25th Bundesliga title in Munich on May 24, 2015. CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Professional Soccer Sets Welcoming Tone For Refugees In Germany

September 3, 2015 • Last week, Bundesliga fans brought welcome banners to stadiums. Now soccer giant FC Bayern Munich is following suit, opening its heart and wallet to help refugees adjust to life in Germany.

Wednesday June 4, 2014

Germany Opens Formal Inquiry Into Tapping Of Merkel's Phone

German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a session of the Bundestag Lower House of Parliament in Berlin Wednesday. Germany's top federal prosecutor told legislators today that he is opening a formal inquiry into allegations that the NSA tapped her phone. John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Germany Opens Formal Inquiry Into Tapping Of Merkel's Phone

June 4, 2014 • Germany's top federal prosecutor has opened an investigation that won't focus on wide spying activities attributed to the U.S. National Security Agency.

Friday February 7, 2014

U.S. Diplomat's Leaked Phone Call Gets Poor Reception

Victoria Nuland, the U.S. assistant secretary of state, lights a candle in St. Michael Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, on Thursday. Her comments during a leaked phone call have sparked a diplomatic row. AP hide caption

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U.S. Diplomat's Leaked Phone Call Gets Poor Reception

February 7, 2014 • German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the use of a distinctly undiplomatic term in regard to the EU was "totally unacceptable." Meanwhile, the U.S. accused Russia of leaking the phone call and Moscow said the recording showed Washington's meddling in Ukrainian politics.

Monday January 6, 2014

German Chancellor Merkel Fractures Hip In Skiing Accident

German Chancellor Angela Merkel after the recording of her annual New Year's speech at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on Dec. 30. David Gannon/AP hide caption

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German Chancellor Merkel Fractures Hip In Skiing Accident

January 6, 2014 • Angela Merkel suffered the injury while cross-country skiing in the Swiss Alps. She didn't realize she had a fractured hip until she returned to Berlin.

Wednesday October 23, 2013

Obama Tells Merkel The U.S. Is Not Wiretapping Her Phone

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Obama Tells Merkel The U.S. Is Not Wiretapping Her Phone

October 23, 2013 • Germany said it received information that the U.S. was tapping German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone. Merkel called Obama to say those practices must end.

Tuesday June 7, 2011

Live-Blog: Obama Doesn't Think 'Double-Dip Recession' Is Ahead

President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel during the official arrival ceremony for the German leader at the White House this morning (June 7, 2011). Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Live-Blog: Obama Doesn't Think 'Double-Dip Recession' Is Ahead

June 7, 2011 • The president and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a news conference today at the White House. Later, Merkel will be awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom and will be honored at a State Dinner.