5 takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far right makes historic gains
The Alternative for Germany party made huge gains in two eastern states, handing the German far right its best results since World War II.
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In 'Miss Merkel,' Germany's former chancellor is a crime-solving amateur detective
The German crime fiction series, based on novels of the same name, depicts former Chancellor Angela Merkel as an Agatha Christie-style small-town detective who solves crimes out of sheer boredom.
Germany's grandmothers take on the far-right ahead of key state elections
Ahead of Sunday's vote, senior women in Germany's east are reaching out to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany to try to change minds. They say they receive some support — and abuse.
Man claiming to be behind Solingen knife attack turns himself in, German police say
German police said that a 26-year-old man claimed to be behind the deadly Solingen knife attack that left three dead and eight wounded at a festival marking the city’s 650th anniversary.
German police detain a suspect in knife attack that killed 3
The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people and wounded eight others at a crowded festival.
Soccer's diversity unites a divided Europe, sort of
Four weeks of chanting and shouting on the streets were not expressions of anger about politics — but the sound of joy and excitement about the European Championship soccer tournament.
Takeaways from the European parliamentary elections
Results indicate a surge of support for parties that are far to the right of the political spectrum. However, the largest political groupings in the next parliament will continue to be in the center.
European farmers angry at climate policies could help sway EU parliamentary elections
Farmers in the European Union could hold the key to the bloc's parliamentary vote.
Fax machines permeate Germany's business culture. But parliament is ditching them
Four out of five companies in Europe's largest economy continue to use fax machines. But Germany's parliament has until the end of June to stop relying on the antiquated communication technology.
A top U.N. court won't order Germany to halt weapons exports to Israel
Nicaragua brought the case arguing that by providing arms to Israel, Germany is failing to prevent possible genocide against Palestinians in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.