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Merkel wants UK to stay in EU fold amid leadership tension

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday she hopes Britain will stay in the EU, amid wrangling over a top EU job that reportedly prompted an exit warning by the British prime minister. Duration: 00:34

Jun 3, 2014

Ukraine PM says there will never be a new 'Berlin Wall'

Ukraine's prime minister said on Wednesday that Europe would never again have a "Berlin Wall" and that his country wanted to become European, ahead of talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Duration:00:52

May 29, 2014

Merkel inaugurates German World War One exhibition

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday opened an exhibition for the centenary of the outbreak of World War I. Duration: 01:39

May 29, 2014

Berlin: Merkel at inauguration of the ILA International Air Show

German Chancellor Angela Merkel took the opportunity of inaugurating the ILA International Air Show in Berlin with Turkish Minister of Transport Lütfi Elvan, to offer her condolences to families of the victims of the mine explosion. Duration: 00:30

May 21, 2014

Separatists Kill Seven Ukraine Soldiers in Heaviest Loss for Kiev Forces

Pro-Russian separatists ambushed Ukrainian troops on Tuesday, killing seven in the heaviest loss of life for government forces in a single clash since Kiev sent soldiers to put down a rebellion in the country's east.

May 14, 2014

A woman holds a portrait of former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden in front of her face as she stands in front of the US embassy during a protest in Berlin.

Germany Planning to Hear Snowden's Testimony over US-NSA Snoopgate in Switzerland

The German Parliament wants Snowden to provide his testimony over the revelation involving NSA amassing data from Germans, including spying on Chancellor Merkel.

May 12, 2014

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Afghanistan Landslide: 2100 Dead, 4000 Displaced as 100-Meter Thick Mudslide Flattens Entire Village

Afghan authorities have confirmed that more than 2,100 people have been killed following a massive landslide that crashed into a remote mountain village Friday in the Argo district in Badakhshan in the coutnry's north east.

May 3, 2014

Germany calls for urgent measures to solve Ukraine crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday that EU foreign ministers will meet soon to consider imposing new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis. Duration: 00:46

Apr 26, 2014

Merkel a 'believer' in Greece after tough reforms

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she "firmly believed" there was untapped potential in Greece after years of tough austerity reforms that culminated in a bond comeback this week. Duration: 00:53

Apr 12, 2014

Harper, Merkel condemn Russia, ready for more sanctions

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that she hoped the threat of further sanctions would be enough to keep Russia in check in the Ukraine crisis but that Europe was prepared to act if necessary. Duration: 00:55

Mar 27, 2014

Crimea Referendum: International Community Rumbles as Putin Continues to Swallow Ukraine's Region

Continued threats of sanctions from the international community have not made Vladimir Putin blink even as the most controversial Crimea referendum looms large on Sunday.

Mar 14, 2014

Britain, Germany seek more tech collaboration

David Cameron and Angela Merkel attend the opening of Germany's Information technology fair (CeBIT) in Hanover. Duration: 01:04

Mar 10, 2014

Katy Perry's Baby Delivery Stunt: 'Dark Horse' Singer Helps Friend Give Birth in Living Room

After hitting the headlines for all the wrongs reasons in the last couple of days, pop star Katy Perry has declared on Twitter that she helped a friend to give birth in the living room and described it as "miracle".

Feb 28, 2014

Merkel urges Britain to stay in EU but no word of reforms

In a speech to both houses of parliament, German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Britain to stay in the EU but played down David Cameron's hopes that her visit to London would bring major reforms. Duration: 00:41