It was the third time in less than a month that Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany had been seen trembling, but she insisted that her health was fine.
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Iraqi Refugee Is Convicted in Germany of Raping and Murdering Teenage Girl
The man was sentenced to life in prison for killing the 14-year-old in a case that fueled outrage, particularly on the far right, at the handling of asylum seekers.
Deutsche Bank Scales Back Ambitions, Announcing Job Cuts and Reorganization
The bank that once symbolized German economic prowess is effectively abandoning hope of playing in the same league as Wall Street banks, and struggling to remain relevant.
A Political Murder and Far-Right Terrorism: Germany’s New Hateful Reality
The assassination of a local politician is raising tough questions about the country’s resolve to monitor and control far-right violence.
Merkel’s Health Intensifies Debate Over Her Succession
When the German leader was seen shaking in public twice in a matter of days, it was largely played down. Then she powered her way through a grueling week of travel and meetings.
Australia Is Bringing Children of ISIS Home. Is It Ready?
Orphaned Australian children of a notorious militant are on their way back from a Syrian camp. Resocializing them will be a challenge, experts say.
Angela Merkel Is Seen Shaking Again, but Spokesman Insists She’s Fine
The German chancellor began trembling at a ceremony in Berlin on Thursday, 10 days after she blamed high temperatures for another shaking episode.
Avowed Neo-Nazi Admits to Murder of German Politician
The 45-year-old suspect said he alone had planned and carried out the murder of Walter Lübcke, who had expressed support for refugees.
The Holocaust Survivor Who Deciphered Nazi Doublespeak
The personal papers of one of World War II’s earliest historians reveal an obsession with how Nazis distorted the German language.
German Soccer Star Is the Groom. Turkey’s President Is the Best Man.
The Arsenal player Mesut Ozil whipped up a political storm and debate over racism in Germany over his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May 2018.