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German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses a press conference following a party leadership meeting at the CDU headquarters in Berlin on June 18, 2018.(AFP/ Tobias SCHWARZ)

June 20th, 2018 - 03:00 GMT

Merkel Visits Beirut, Thursday, Part of Bigger German Role in Middle East

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to land in Beirut Thursday for a visit that is part of a new policy to play a bigger role in the Middle East. “Lebanon is part of that foreign policy,” a German diplomatic source said.

Limousines parked outside a government tourism office in Nusa Dua ahead of King Salman's visit to Bali. The Saudi State has a long history of trade with Germany.

May 30th, 2018 - 01:02 GMT

Why is Saudi Arabia Restricting German Business in the Kingdom?

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel looks on during a press conference on Feb. 22, 2018 in Berlin.
(Kay Nietfeld / dpa / AFP)

March 3rd, 2018 - 09:45 GMT

Germany Slams Trump Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

An inscription reading "Deniz Yucel is free after 367 days!" is seen on the top of the headquarters of German newspaper "Die Welt" on Feb. 16, 2018 in Berlin, after Turkey released German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel from prison. Turkey has released Deniz Yucel from prison after more than one year behind bars. His incarceration has been the biggest stumbling block to rebuilding badly damaged ties between the governments of German Chancellor and Turkish President. (Stefanie LOOS / AFP)

February 17th, 2018 - 09:39 GMT

'We are Partners in NATO': Turkey, Germany Agree to Mend Relations After Ankara-Berlin Tensions

Turkish tanks are parked near the Syrian border at the Hassa district in Hatay province on Jan. 24, 2018, as part of the so-called Operation Olive Branch in Syria (AFP)

January 25th, 2018 - 05:04 GMT

Germany Postpones Decision to Upgrade Turkey Tanks Amid Syria Operation

The informal meeting follows a period of increased tensions over the arrests of German citizens in Turkey (Pixabay)

November 4th, 2017 - 02:31 GMT

Turkish, German Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Strained Ties

Erdogan last week urged ethnic Turks in Germany to vote in September 24 elections against German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (AFP)

August 23rd, 2017 - 06:39 GMT

Turkey Accuses German Minister of Using ‘Far-Right, Racist’ Tactics

The latest spat between Ankara and Berlin risks propelling a months-long crisis in ties between the two NATO allies to a new level ahead of Germany's Sept. 24 general election (Tobias Schwarz/AFP)

August 20th, 2017 - 09:33 GMT

Germany, Turkey in War of Words Over Erdogan’s Election ‘Interference’

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (AFP)

July 23rd, 2017 - 12:43 GMT

Erdogan Defiant As Turkey Under Pressure from USA & Germany

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (AFP)

July 19th, 2017 - 01:40 GMT

Turkish Ambassador Summoned: Is Germany Losing Patience with Erdogan?

Egyptian Ahmed Abdullah, Governor the Red Sea, visits injured tourists in hospital (AFP)

July 16th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Egyptian Behind 'Cowardly Attack' on Tourists Likely Linked to IS

Erdogan has been pushing for a referendum to reintroduce the death penalty. (AFP)

June 29th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Erdogan Requests an Audience With ‘His Fellow Countrymen’ in Germany

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (R) and his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during a meeting on February 2, 2016, in Tehran. (Atta Kenare/ AFP)

June 28th, 2017 - 11:27 GMT

Germany Wants Better Banking Cooperation With Iran: Minister