Berlin approves new arms exports to Arab states: report
Germany has approved new deliveries of weapons to several Arab countries, including Qatar which had been accused of backing jihadists.
Long Russia crisis could force EU energy rethink: Merkel
Angela Merkel said that Germany and Europe may have to review their energy cooperation with Russia in the long-term if the Ukraine standoff does not abate.
Merkel pledges zero tolerance for anti-Semitism
Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed to resolutely combat anti-Semitism, speaking at a rally to condemn a spate of hate speech and attacks against Jews.
Merkel 'proud' of budget, insists on rigour in EU
Angela Merkel voiced pride in her country's strong budget and called on EU states "finally" to respect joint fiscal rules.
Amazon launches 'Fire' smartphone in Germany, Britain
US online giant Amazon said it was selling its "Fire" 3D smartphone in Germany and Britain as it cut the price of the handset for US customers.
Salenko and Muntagirov to perform in Swan Lake in Almaty
Principle dancers of European theatres will perform Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s legendary Swan Lake in the Abay State Opera and Ballet Theatre in Almaty.
Europe farmers 'not to get full Russian sanction compensation'
Germany's agriculture minister warned that European farmers hit by a Russian import ban would not receive full compensation.
Nazarbayev appoints ambassadors to Germany, Romania, Cambodia and Laos
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has appointed a number of new ambassadors of Kazakhstan.
Emir Baigazin's Wounded Angel wins Work in Progress at Sarajevo Film Festival
Kazakhstani film director Emir Baigazin’s Wounded Angel has won the CineLink Work in Progress session at the Sarajevo International Film Festival.
Merkel, Obama warn Russia of 'consequences' over Ukraine
Angela Merkel and Barack Obama agreed in a telephone call that Russia's actions in easter Ukraine "cannot remain without consequences,"
German jobless rate unchanged in August: data
Unemployment in Germany stagnated in August, as clouds continue to build over Europe's biggest economy.
Germany should drive economic recovery in Europe: IMF chief
IMF chief C. Lagarde wants Germany to play a bigger role in propelling economic recovery in Europe, suggesting that German wages should rise.
Facebook awards 'Internet Defense Prize'
Facebook awarded a Internet Defense Prize to a pair of researchers with a viable approach to detecting vulnerabilities in Web applications.
Mercedes-Benz accused of 'price-fixing': China media
China has accused Mercedes-Benz of price-fixing, state media reported, amid an anti-monopoly investigation into foreign carmakers.
German secret service 'spied on Hillary Clinton': reports
The German secret service listened in on at least one of Hillary Clinton's telephone calls when she was US secretary of state.
Electric cars fail to rev up car-mad Germans
Germany is ranked the most fuel-efficient country on the planet, but when it comes to electric vehicles, Europe's top economy is in the slow lane.
Quarter of global population will be African by 2050: UNICEF
A quarter of the world's population will be African within 35 years as the continent's birth rates continue to rapidly rise.
France, African leaders mark southern 'D-Day'
President Francois Hollande will lead ceremonies to mark 70 years since the invasion of southern France by Allied troops.
Rwanda tests possible Ebola case: health ministry
Rwanda has placed a German student with Ebola-like symptoms in isolation, checking for the deadly tropical disease.
Berlin brewers stage amber revolution against Big Beer
In Berlin, young craft brewers are taking on the mass market, promising to put flavour and diversity back into the national beverage.