Germany’s pro-business Free Democrats aim to get back into government amid economic crisisBERLIN — The traditional kingmaker of German politics — the Free Democrats — hope to return to government this weekend after 11 years in opposition, thanks to their popular pro-business line in a time of economic crisis. German teenager who stormed school armed with weapons awakes from comaANSBACH, Germany — A German teenager who wounded nine students and a teacher in a terrifying ax and arson attack on his school was motivated by a “hatred for humanity” and had been planning the rampage since April, officials said Monday. Poisoning at group therapy session in Germany, 2 people die, doctor detainedBERLIN — Two people died and 10 others were hospitalized after being poisoned while taking part in a group therapy session in Berlin, German police said Sunday. One person is in critical condition in a coma. Bracelet of WWII navigator killed in Germany on its way to surviving sister in AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — Jack Harold Glenn was a World War II bomber navigator who was killed during a firefight as he flew a mission over Germany in 1944, his body coming to rest in a field in a rural village. Security tightened in Germany following Al-Qaeda warningBERLIN - A new Al-Qaeda video threatening Germany of a terror attack ahead of the national elections has prompted the Germany government to beef up security across the country. Al Qaeda video threatens Germans ahead of pollsBERLIN - An Al Qaeda video threatening Germany with a “rude awakening” if it refuses to withdraw troops from Afghanistan has been posted on the internet, security officials said on Friday - just over a week before the country’s general election. Germany says al-Qaida posts new video threat ahead of election, security increasedBERLIN — Al-Qaida has posted a new video threatening Germany, highlighting an increased threat level ahead of national elections and prompting authorities to step up security, the Interior Ministry said Friday. Polls: Merkel on track for new center-right coalition in German electionBERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel drew encouragement Friday from polls that showed her on track to form a new center-right government after Germany’s national election, and pushed her agenda of tax relief to stimulate growth. Police: Students injured at German school; apparent attacker arrestedBERLIN — Police in southern Germany say several students have been injured in an attack at a high school and a man has been arrested. Dutch-born Marijn Dekkers tapped to take over German drug-maker Bayer in 2010BERLIN — German chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer AG announced Tuesday that it has tapped Marijn Dekkers to take over as its chief executive in October 2010. German challenger seen scoring points in election TV duel, but any effect unclearBERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s struggling center-left challenger succeeded in scoring points in their only televised debate ahead of the Sept. 27 election, commentators said Monday, but it was unclear whether the tepid face-off will have any real effect on the vote. Germany’s Steinmeier advocates preparing over next 4 years for Afghan withdrawalBERLIN — Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday advocated laying the foundations by 2013 for an eventual withdrawal from Afghanistan. Merkel pushes economic growth in German election debate, challenger urges ’social balance’BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel faced her challenger in a subdued TV debate two weeks before German elections, arguing Sunday that the country needs a new center-right government to boost Europe’s biggest economy as it emerges from recession. Germany’s Merkel calls for new center-right gov’t in TV debate with SteinmeierBERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced her challenger in a televised debate two weeks before elections, arguing Sunday that the country needs a new center-right government to guide Europe’s biggest economy out of the financial crisis. Report: Germany’s Steinmeier advocates preparing over next 4 years for Afghan withdrawalBERLIN — Germany’s foreign minister advocates preparing the ground over the next four years for a withdrawal from Afghanistan, with police and army training being stepped up, according to a report Sunday. Report: German ministry advocates preparing over next 4 years for Afghan withdrawalBERLIN — Germany’s Foreign Ministry advocates preparing the ground over the next four years for a withdrawal from Afghanistan, with police and army training being stepped up, according to a report Sunday. Germany’s Merkel, Steinmeier to face off in live TV debate 2 weeks before electionBERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces off in a live television debate Sunday night against challenger Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who needs a strong performance to lift his struggling center-left party’s prospects two weeks before elections. Report: IMF chief says economic crisis not over, more progress needed on regulationBERLIN — The global economic crisis isn’t over yet, despite positive signals from Europe’s biggest economies, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned in comments published Saturday. EU warns against protectionism in GM sale of OpelBERLIN — The European Union’s competition commissioner warned in comments published Saturday that she would take action against any protectionism in the sale of General Motors Co.’s European unit, Opel. German government to investigate nuclear waste storage report amid manipulation accusationsBERLIN — Germany will investigate a 1983 report on a nuclear waste storage facility after allegations that the report was manipulated by officials at the time, the government said Friday. Former CIA detainee held for attacking German mayorBERLIN - Khaled El-Masri, a German national of Lebanese descent who was held by the CIA in Afghanistan, attacked the mayor of a southern German town Friday. Road ahead for new Opel won’t be easy; labor concessions, plant closings expectedBERLIN — GM’s decision to sell Opel to Canadian auto parts maker Magna International and a Russian bank was a political victory for German Chancellor Angela Merkel, but the carmaker’s future success is far from guaranteed. GM to sell off 55 percent of Opel subsidiaryBERLIN/ZURICH - Giant US carmaker General Motors (GM) Thursday announced plans to sell off 55 percent of its European offshoot Opel to a consortium led by the Canadian-Austrian auto parts group Magna International. Opel Trust approves sale of majority stake of GM European unit opel to Magna, SberbankBERLIN — The Opel Trust has given its approval for the sale of General Motors Co’s European unit Opel to a consortium of Magna International Inc. and Russian lender Sberbank. GM to sell off its Opel subsidiaryBERLIN - Giant US carmaker General Motors Co. (GM) plans to sell off a majority stake in its European offshoot Opel to a consortium lead by the Canadian-Austrian auto parts group Magna International, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Thursday. GM European unit Opel to go to Magna, Sberbank consortiumBERLIN — General Motors Co. will sell European unit Opel to Canadian auto parts maker Magna International and Russia’s Sberbank in a deal that preserves GM’s ability to develop new cars with its longtime subsidiary. GM: Several key issues to be confirmed in coming weeks for Opel dealBERLIN — General Motors Co. says its deal to sell European unit Opel to Magna International and Sberbank will need more government-backed guarantees, but does not anticipate any lengthy delays. German Chancellor Merkel confirms, welcomes GM decision to sell Opel to MagnaBERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel is welcoming General Motors Co.’s decision to sell Opel to Canada’s Magna International Inc. Sources: GM to pick Magna for Opel investment, press conference scheduled this afternoonBERLIN — Two German officials told The Associated Press on Thursday that General Motors Co. will recommend selling its Opel unit to Canada’s Magna International Inc. AP sources: GM to recommend Magna for Opel investmentBERLIN — Two German officials have told The Associated Press that General Motors Co. will recommend selling its Opel unit to Canada’s Magna International Inc. |
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