The poisoning of Aleksei A. Navalny could be a chance for Berlin to take a tougher stance against Moscow. But experts remain skeptical.
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This Carousel Has Had Quite a Ride. Will Anyone in Japan Save It?
The 113-year-old merry-go-round, which arrived in Tokyo after stints in Germany and Coney Island, is now in storage, its fate uncertain in a country that tends to preserve only the very old.
Germany Dismisses Military Intelligence Official After Neo-Nazi Scandals
After years of playing down the risk of far-right infiltration in the military, political leaders are confronting an issue that has become too dangerous to ignore.
As Coronavirus Cases Surge in Europe, Hospitalizations Lag
For now, countries are betting they can suppress hospital admissions and deaths without imposing more lockdowns, even as case numbers approach peak levels from last spring.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Leaves Hospital After Poisoning
Doctors treating Aleksei Navalny said he had been discharged after 32 days of treatment and could make a full recovery.
Cyber Attack Suspected in German Woman’s Death
Prosecutors believe the woman died from delayed treatment after hackers attacked a hospital’s computers. It could be the first fatality from a ransomware attack.
Jewish Students Aid Owners of Kebab Shop Hit in Synagogue Attack
The Jewish Student Union in Germany hopes its campaign will help wipe away the stigma of the Yom Kippur attack and send a wider message of solidarity.
Europe’s Economic Revival Is Imperiled, Raising the Specter of a Grinding Downturn
As the coronavirus regains force, economists fear that Europe’s tentative recovery is at risk from traditional political concerns.
29 Officers Suspected of Sharing Hitler Images Are Suspended in Germany
A police department in western Germany discovered five chat groups with extremist content, feeding concerns about far-right infiltration of the country’s security services.
Germany Says It Will Take In Refugees, Easing Burden on Greece
While it could prove politically unpopular, Angela Merkel’s government will accept more than 1,500 refugees now living in Greece. It appeared to be a challenge to other E.U. members to do their part.