Germany

Lion killed after breaking out of German zoo enclosure

LEIPZIG: German zookeepers shot dead a lion after two of the animals escaped from their… Read More

Gulen says will return to Turkey if US backs extradition

BERLIN: US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen is ready to return to Turkey if Washington approves Ankara's… Read More

Obama draws pledges from 50 countries to take in 360,000 refugees

UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES: US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged countries to "welcome the… Read More

German official charged with spying on Sikhs for India

BERLIN: A German immigration official has been arrested and charged with espionage for an Indian… Read More

Merkel upbeat on improving ties with Erdogan after meeting

HANGZHOU: German Chancellor Angela Merkel struck an upbeat tone after meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan… Read More

New captain Neuer out to raise Germany’s standards

BERLIN: New captain Manuel Neuer says Germany has room for improvement when the world champions… Read More

Refugee influx leaves ‘Mama Merkel’ isolated in EU

BERLIN, GERMANY: One year after opening Germany's doors to a mass influx of refugees, Chancellor… Read More

EU nations must not refuse Muslim migrants: Merkel

BERLIN: The refusal of some EU countries to accept Muslim refugees is "unacceptable", Chancellor Angela… Read More

K&N’s wins 5 gold medals at International Quality Competition in Germany

Looking back upon Pakistan’s history, we get to see a number of national achievements which… Read More

German economy performs better than expected

FRANKFURT: Strong foreign trade and buoyant consumption drove Germany's economy, Europe's largest, to better-than-expected growth… Read More

Volkswagen cuts 28,000 workers’ hours over supply woes

FRANKFURT, GERMANY: Embattled auto giant Volkswagen said on Monday it would halt production at six… Read More

Neymar’s nerves of steel hand Brazil first football gold

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil superstar Neymar struck the winning penalty as the hosts claimed a… Read More

Olympics: Germany take women’s football gold after beating Sweden

RIO DE JANEIRO: Germany won their first ever Olympic gold medal in women's football on… Read More

Germany proposes burqa ban in public places

BERLIN, GERMANY: Germany's interior minister on Friday proposed partially banning the full-face burqa veil, as… Read More

Merkel says refugees didn’t bring terrorism to Germany

BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that refugees had not brought terrorism to Germany, adding that… Read More

Turkey set to release 38,000 prisoners, makes space in jails after coup

ISTANBUL: Turkey will release 38,000 prisoners under a penal reform announced on Wednesday after the… Read More

Chinese tourist mistakenly ends up as refugee in Germany

BERLIN: A Chinese tourist who tried to report a stolen wallet during a visit to Germany unwittingly… Read More

Saudi Arabia confirms cooperating with Germany to investigate attacks

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia made a rare comment on the nature of its security operations, confirming… Read More

WATCH: Pilots take to skies for World Glider Aerobatic Championships

BUDAPEST: Pilots have been taking to the skies for the World Glider Aerobatic Championships in… Read More

German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger retires

BERLIN: Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday announced his retirement from international duty with immediate… Read More