Exclusive: China may pare back 'divisive' eastern Europe summits BERLIN/BRUSSELS/SOFIA: China is considering paring back annual summits with eastern European countries that have fueled concerns in western capitals that Beijing is seeking to divide the continent, according to three European diplomats. The... Women 12 Mar, 2018
'Bad guy' Russia emerges as central player in Western diplomacy MUNICH: European and US officials divided over US President Donald Trump's foreign policy found common cause this weekend in decrying what they say is Russia's covert campaign to undermine Western democracies. But despite the transatlantic show of... Women 19 Feb, 2018
Bangladesh PM accuses Myanmar of laying mines UNITED NATIONS: The latest on the UN General Assembly meeting (all times local): 8:20 pm Bangladesh's prime minister is accusing Myanmar of ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims and laying land mines to prevent those who fled to Bangladesh... Women 22 Sep, 2017
Germany softens stance on Turkish arms sales, citing security German-Turkish ties frayed over arrests, rights But the NATO partners cooperate on security Arms exports to Turkey have slowed this year ANKARA/BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday Germany would only restrict some arms... Women 13 Sep, 2017
Sewage tanker bomb kills at least 80, wounds hundreds in Afghan capital KABUL: A powerful bomb hidden in a sewage tanker exploded in the morning rush hour in the center of the Afghan capital on Wednesday, police said, killing at least 80 people, wounding hundreds and damaging embassy buildings. The victims... Women 01 Jun, 2017
European cities scramble to stop Turkish referendum rallies ROTTERDAM/VIENNA: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will not be allowed to campaign for votes among expat Turks during a visit to Rotterdam on Saturday, the mayor of the Dutch port said, joining a growing list of European cities that have... Women 11 Mar, 2017
Germany says worried about Russian missiles in Kaliningrad BERLIN: A decision by Russia to permanently station Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad, its enclave on the Baltic Sea, would mark a setback for European security, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel told Russian news agency Interfax on... Women 09 Mar, 2017
If Trump imposes punitive tariffs, Europe must counter them: Merkel ally Europe should impose punitive tariffs on imports from the United States if US President Donald Trump acts to shield US industries from foreign competitors, a senior ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a newspaper interview. Trump has... Women 25 Feb, 2017
France says US position on Middle East peace 'confused and worrying' BONN: France considers the US position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "confused and worrying", its foreign minister said on Thursday, reacting to US President Trump's dropping of the America's commitment to a two-state solution. Jean-Marc... Women 17 Feb, 2017
German minister heads to Washington amid growing US critiques BERLIN: Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Wednesday announced plans to visit Washington and shore up ties with Germany's closest ally outside Europe, days after a key aide to US President Donald Trump launched fresh attacks on Berlin's... Women 02 Feb, 2017
US protectionism would hurt all sides: German minister US President Donald Trump's policy decisions are going in "a totally wrong direction," German Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries said in a newspaper interview on Wednesday, warning that protectionism would cost growth and jobs in both... Women 01 Feb, 2017
Trump, Merkel agree NATO members must pay fair share BERLIN/WASHINGTON: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald Trump underscored the importance of the NATO alliance and vowed to work more closely together to combat terrorism and militancy, the two leaders said in a joint statement... Women 29 Jan, 2017
