Angela Merkel

Ashar al-Assad bears 'sole responsibility' for US strike: Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad bears "sole responsibility" for the US strike on a regime airbase.

Apr 07, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

Donald Trump, Angela Merkel discuss Afghanistan, Ukraine crisis on phone

US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel has discussed the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the situation in Afghanistan over a phone call, the White House said.

Apr 06, 2017, 09:49 AM IST

German government rejects conservatives' call for Islam law

The German government says there's no need for new legislation to regulate Islamic organisations in the country.

Apr 03, 2017, 19:47 PM IST

No trade deal with UK before Brexit: French President Francois Hollande

French President Francois Hollande said today that Britain must agree on the conditions of its exit from the EU before the bloc's members discuss other issues such as a trade deal.

Mar 30, 2017, 17:26 PM IST

Merkel's party easily beats centre-left in state poll

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party easily won a regional election Sunday, dealing an early blow to centre-left hopes of ending her more than decade-long reign.

Mar 27, 2017, 00:13 AM IST

German state vote a first signal for Angela Merkel's poll showdown

A German regional vote Sunday will be the first litmus test in an election year where Chancellor Angela Merkel faces her toughest challenge yet from the resurgent Social Democrats.

Mar 23, 2017, 10:31 AM IST

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka gets White House office

President Donald Trump's high- profile daughter Ivanka has been given an office at the White House and she will also have access to classified information, according to an administration official.

Mar 21, 2017, 20:24 PM IST

Angela Merkel's ally says Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan 'not welcome' in Germany

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has crossed a line by comparing Germany`s government to the Nazis and is no longer welcome in the country, a major ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday.

Mar 21, 2017, 15:35 PM IST

Chancellor Angela Merkel warns Germany could ban Turkish campaign events

Chancellor Angela Merkel today warned that Germany could ban future campaign events by Turkish politicians on its soil unless Ankara stopped "Nazi" jibes aimed at Berlin.

Mar 21, 2017, 00:26 AM IST

Angela Merkel asks for a handshake, this is what Donald Trump did - WATCH

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Mar 20, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

Algeria President makes video appearance after month of health rumours

In a video broadcast on Sunday on state television, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was seen receiving his minister of Africa and Arab Affairs.

Mar 20, 2017, 09:41 AM IST

Berlin does not owe any debt to NATO: Defence Minister

German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday rejected US President Donald Trump`s claim that Berlin owes NATO "vast sums of money" and must pay Washington more for defence. 

Mar 19, 2017, 20:34 PM IST

Donald Trump did not refuse to shake Angela Merkel's hand, spokesman tells German paper

Donald Trump`s spokesman has denied that the US president refused to shake hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as they say side-by-side in the White House last week.

Mar 19, 2017, 17:16 PM IST

No regret on British link to spying on Donald Trump on behalf of Barack Obama: White House

The White House has expressed no "regret" in citing an uncorroborated news report that alleged a British intelligence agency, on behalf of the then US President Barack Obama, spied on Donald Trump when he was the presidential candidate.

Mar 18, 2017, 14:14 PM IST

Trump-Merkel air differences in frosty 1st meeting

Donald Trump praised the Chancellor for Germany`s efforts in Afghanistan and its contributions to the fight against the Islamic State.

Mar 18, 2017, 08:54 AM IST

Donald Trump praises Angela Merkel on Germany's spending on defence, NATO

US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States would respect historic institutions but that other countries must pay their fair share to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Mar 18, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Trump welcomes Germany's Merkel to White House

US President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House for talks expected to focus on their differences over NATO, Russia, global trade and a host of other issues.

Mar 17, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

Turkish daily depicts Angela Merkel as `Frau Hitler` on front page

A Turkish pro-government newspaper on Friday depicted Chancellor Angela Merkel on its front page in Nazi uniform with a Hitler-style moustache, labelling the German leader "She Hitler" amid a bitter war of words between Ankara and Berlin.

Mar 17, 2017, 18:40 PM IST

Merkel, Xi defend free trade ahead of G20 meet

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed their commitment to free trade ahead of a G20 finance ministers' meeting set to be dominated by debate on protectionism.

Mar 16, 2017, 23:40 PM IST

German Social Democrats steady just behind Merkel's conservatives: Poll

In a direct matchup, Angela Merkel gained one percentage point to 39 percent support, compared to 36 percent for Martin Schulz.

Mar 15, 2017, 11:53 AM IST