Berlin to list Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia as `safe countries of origin`: Vice chancellor
Germany will place Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia on the list of "safe countries of origin", Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel announced Thursday, in a move that will make it easier to reject asylum requests from those nationals.
Jan 29, 2016, 01:07 AM IST
Anti-terror task in Syria remains current priority: Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that victory in the fight against terrorism in Syria should come before any concrete dialogue on political reconciliation in the war-torn country.
Oct 29, 2015, 08:25 AM IST
Hungary seals border to migrants as Germany slams `disgraceful` EU
Hungary effectively sealed its border with Serbia on Tuesday to stem the massive influx of refugees as Germany slammed the "disgraceful" refusal of other EU countries to accept more migrants after 22 died in yet another shipwreck.
Sep 15, 2015, 17:51 PM IST
German economy minister due in Iran with business leaders
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel flew to Iran Sunday as the first top Western official to visit the country since world powers and Tehran reached a historic nuclear deal.
Jul 19, 2015, 17:48 PM IST
US Treasury chief urges Germany to boost growth
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, in a meeting Wednesday with German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel, called on Germany to boost public spending to stimulate stuttering eurozone growth, the Treasury said.
Oct 23, 2014, 00:19 AM IST
