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US weighs in on Roger Waters antisemitism debate, says artist has long history of denigrating Jews
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is weighing in on the controversy over Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, saying his recent performances in Germany were antisemitic, an assessment shared by many in Israel and the pro-Israel community. The State Department said Tuesday...
Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans
ON OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday's ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history. ...
EU chief von der Leyen says she isn't interested in the top job at NATO
BERLIN (AP) — The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says she has no interest in becoming the new leader of NATO as the trans-Atlantic military alliance seeks a successor to Jens Stoltenberg. Stoltenberg, a former Norwegian prime minister, has been NATO...
German factory orders dipped again as 2nd quarter started
BERLIN (AP) — German factory orders, an important indicator for Europe's biggest economy, dipped in April after a big drop in March, official figures showed Tuesday. The data pointed to a disappointing start to the second quarter. The Economy Ministry said orders were down 0.4%...
Amid row over 'drought berries,' German lawmakers cancel trip to southern Spain
BERLIN (AP) — A German parliamentary delegation canceled plans Monday for a visit to fruit farms in a drought-hit region of southern Spain, after a campaign in Germany to discourage consumers from buying “drought berries” sparked political controversy. The cross-party visit by...
Prominent figure in German far-right party charged over alleged Nazi slogan
BERLIN (AP) — A prominent figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany party has been charged over his alleged use in a 2021 speech of a slogan used by the Nazis' SA stormtroopers, German prosecutors said Monday. Prosecutors in the eastern city of Halle said that Björn Höcke...
Germany, Indonesia agree to strengthen defense ties
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Germany and Indonesia agreed on Monday to strengthen their defense cooperation and plan a joint military exercise with other countries in the region. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed the growing ties in a meeting with his Indonesian...
Fire at refugee shelter in eastern Germany kills 1, injures 10
BERLIN (AP) — A fire at a refugee shelter in eastern Germany killed one person and injured 10 others early Sunday, according to local police. Police in the German state of Thuringia said the fire broke out around 5 a.m. at a facility in the city of Apolda and that one body was...
Man City's Gundogan scores inside 13 seconds for quickest goal in an FA Cup final
LONDON (AP) — Ilkay Gundogan scored the quickest goal in FA Cup final history, giving Manchester City the lead against Manchester United inside 13 seconds on Saturday. The Germany midfielder later netted in City's winning goal in a 2-1 result at Wembley Stadium. ...
Germany to look into report that ex-air force officers training Chinese pilots
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's defense minister said Friday his country will look into a report that former German air force fighter plane pilots have been training pilots for the Chinese military. News magazine Der Spiegel and public broadcaster ZDF reported Friday that “at least a...
