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G-7 leaders united behind Ukraine, aim at Kremlin oil money

June 28, 2022 at 10:04 a.m.

ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Leaders of the world’s biggest developed economies said Tuesday they would explore far-reaching steps to cap Russia's income from oil sales that are financing its invasion...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with from ...

Zelenskyy tells G-7 summit Ukraine forces face urgent moment

June 27, 2022 at 10:41 a.m.

ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday underscored the urgency of helping his country’s military improve its position against Russia in a video meeting with leading economic...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz boards a ...

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as diplomacy steps up

February 14, 2022 at 7:19 a.m.

Diplomatic efforts to head off what U.S. officials have warned could be an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine entered a new round on Monday as Germany鈥檚 chancellor met the Ukrainian...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, is ...

Olaf Scholz meets with Emmanuel Macron in first trip as German chancellor

December 10, 2021 at 10:07 a.m.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday as their governments work to deescalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

Damage and debris from flooding is near the Ahr River, including in the spa complex, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Bad Neuenahr, Germany. (Thomas Frey/dpa via AP)

Germany defends preparation for floods, considers lessons

July 19, 2021 at 5:48 a.m.

German officials are defending their preparations for flooding in the face of the raging torrents that caught many people by surprise and left over 190 people dead in Western Europe,...

A man helps with the cleanup by carrying rubbish and debris after heavy rain and flooding along the Erft in Bad Münstereifel, Germany, Saturday, July 17, 2021. On the night of July 15, the Erft floods totally devastated the historic core of the city and flooded streets and shops. Gas, electricity and telephone lines were dangerously exposed. (Roberto Pfeil/dpa via AP)

Angela Merkel tours “surreal, ghostly” flood scene, vows aid, climate action

July 18, 2021 at 11:14 a.m.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel surveyed what she called a “surreal, ghostly” scene in a devastated village on Sunday, pledging quick financial aid and a redoubled political focus on curbing climate...

Europe flood death toll tops 160, costly rebuilding ahead

July 17, 2021 at 1:59 p.m.

Rescue workers labored to deal with damage laid bare by receding water Saturday as the death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe rose above 160 and thoughts turned to...

European tourism faces turbulence only weeks after restart

July 27, 2020 at 7:43 a.m.

Europe鈥檚 tourism revival is running into turbulence only weeks after countries reopened their borders, with rising infections in Spain and other nations causing increasing concern among health authorities over people...

Coronavirus rebounds around the world, deaths top 600,000

July 19, 2020 at 9:28 a.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has found fresh legs around the world, as confirmed deaths pass 600,000 and countries from the U.S. to South Africa to India struggle to contain a surge...

Europe reopens, Beijing outbreak revives need for vigilance

June 15, 2020 at 8:17 a.m.

European countries reopened their borders Monday after a three-month coronavirus shutdown, although international visitors are still being kept away and there was uncertainty over whether many Europeans will quickly embrace...

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