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Real Madrid star Toni Kroos: 'I was a Nazi to some people'
The German claims that he was stereotyped partly because of his blonde hair and blue eyes.
Oral Covid treatment yields promising trial data: drugmakers
Merck is also working on another oral Covid treatment called MK-711.
First verdict due in Germany's landmark Syria torture trial
Almost 10 years since the Arab Spring reached Syria on March 15, 2011, the judgement will be the first in the world related to the brutal repression of protesters by the regime in Damascus.
Bayern Munich wins FIFA Club World Cup trophy
The German champions defeated Mexican side Tigres in the final on Thursday.
Global Covid-19 death toll passes two million
The grim milestone came as US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said shipments of its vaccines would slow for a period in late January.
Britain races to vaccine target as Germany warns hardest days ahead
Britain said it had helped raise $1 billion (818 million euros) from global donors towards the drive to help "vulnerable countries" access coronavirus vaccines, by match-funding contributions.
Germany to prolong shutdown as virus deaths surge
In a New Year's Eve televised address, Merkel had already warned Germans of a hard winter with the virus.
Baby among five killed as car runs down shoppers in Germany
The incident brought back memories of a truck rampage at a Berlin Christmas market in 2016 that killed 12 people, Germany's deadliest Islamist attack to date.
German FM slams coronavirus protesters for Nazi victim comparisons
Government measures introduced to halt the spread of the coronavirus have triggered large protests in Germany.
Protesters clash with police in Berlin shutdown demo
At least 13,119 people have died from the virus in Germany so far.
Madeleine McCann suspect sustains broken ribs after attack in police custody
The suspect's parole hearing had to be delayed as he had to be hospitalised following the attack that left him with broken ribs.
UN General Assembly president assails Security Council
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Security Council has held few meetings devoted to the virus.
Johnson appeals for unity as England enters new lockdown
Renewed stay-at-home restrictions and business closures came into force Thursday and are set to last for four weeks.
New coronavirus curbs spark exasperation, anger
The virus has killed at least 1,196,109 people worldwide since the outbreak emerged last December, infecting more than 46 million.
Coronavirus update: Merkel eyes 'lockdown light' to tame virus
Merkel said she understood that the coronavirus measures were asking a lot of citizens, and stressed that they would only ever be temporary.
Thai government blocks online petition against King
The Thai King has long been criticised for spending too much of his time in his home in Bavaria, Germany.
F1: Kimi Raikkonen leaves teammate petrified after nightmare ride in Germany
Antonio Giovinazzi was too scared to speak while sitting in an Alfa Romeo driven by Raikkonen.
Germany sees 6,638 daily virus cases, highest since start of pandemic
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday night announced new limits on people gathering at events as well as mandatory mask wearing in crowded places.
Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions
Greece and Turkey have held talks on continental shelf disputes before -- the last were in 2016.
Outrage after Germany says Putin critic Navalny poisoned with Novichok
The Charite hospital that has been treating Navalny reported improvements in his condition.
Germany extends shorter work hours scheme
The shorter-hours programme - Kurzarbeit, sees the German government cover around two-thirds of workers' wages when employers slash their hours to save costs.
German dog owners may soon be required to walk their pets twice a day
The German animal welfare association also hopes to reduce the demand for breeds such as French bulldogs and pugs.
German-owned Knorr to change 'racist' name of popular Zigeuner sauce
Roma and Sinti minority groups demanded for the renaming of the "Gypsy" sauce as it is not even part of gypsy traditional cuisine.
Former Pope Benedict XVI 'extremely frail': Report
Benedict, 93, is suffering from erysipelas of the face, a virus that causes a facial rash and episodes of severe pain, as per the former pope's biographer.
EU summit may not reach recovery fund deal: Merkel
Merkel had drawn up the backbone of the deal along with French President Emmanuel Macron.
US under siege as pandemic accelerates, Britain eases quarantine
Travellers arriving into Britain from Germany, France, Spain and Italy will no longer be required to self-isolate starting July 10.
Angela Merkel's legacy at stake as Germany takes EU reins
Merkel's last major role on the international stage comes as the 27-member club faces its deepest recession since World War II.
Drunk kidnapper caught after abducting child from playground
The man was arrested but later released by the police as they could not find grounds to hold him on.
Under pressure, Google to pay some outlets for news content
The program will begin with 'local and national publications in Germany, Australia and Brazil' and is set to expand to more countries soon.
Madeline McCann's suspected abductor told co-workers 'the child is dead'
Christian Brückner is under investigation for four murders including that of Madeline McCann.