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December 3, 2019 at 12:59 am

Jews angered by activists’ use of Holocaust victims’ remains

BERLIN (AP) — Jewish groups expressed outrage on Tuesday at an oversized urn placed in front of the German parliament that those behind it claim...

November 25, 2019 at 4:14 pm

Americans, Germans far apart in views of bilateral relations

BERLIN (AP) — Almost three years into the U.S. presidency of Donald Trump, Germans and Americans continue to have notably different perspectives on the relationship...

November 23, 2019 at 3:30 am

German police to eye 900 men’s DNA seeking girl’s killer

BERLIN (AP) — German police asked about 900 men on Saturday to have their DNA tested to help solve the gruesome killing of an 11-year-old...

November 20, 2019 at 2:34 am

Jewish group condemns Nazi auction in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — A Jewish group condemned an auction of Nazi memorabilia in Germany on Wednesday that included items such as Adolf Hitler’s top hat,...

November 19, 2019 at 11:53 pm

Son of former German president stabbed to death in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — The son of former German president Richard von Weizsaecker was stabbed to death while he was giving a lecture at a hospital...

November 19, 2019 at 2:13 am

Officials: Germany foils alleged attack plan after US tip

BERLIN (AP) — German special police forces arrested a Syrian man in a raid on his apartment Tuesday after receiving intelligence from American officials that...

November 19, 2019 at 12:03 am

Germany’s Merkel urges more investment in African nations VIEW

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday urged more investment in African countries to improve their living standards and help prevent migrants from...

November 13, 2019 at 7:11 am

Study: Half Europe’s unauthorized migrants in Germany, U.K.

BERLIN — At least 3.9 million unauthorized migrants — and possibly as many as 4.8 million — lived in Europe in 2017 with half of...

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November 9, 2019 at 12:01 am

Global debate gets underway over married Catholic priests VIEW

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Catholics reacted enthusiastically when bishops from across the Amazon called for the ordination of married men as priests to address the...

November 5, 2019 at 11:51 pm

AP reporter recounts covering fall of Berlin Wall in 1989 VIEW

BERLIN (AP) — After months of overtime writing about upheaval and protests in East Germany , AP's Frieder Reimold settled in on Nov. 9, 1989,...