Jul 16 - By Associated Press
Germany's central bank said Monday that the country's economy likely gained momentum in the second quarter, helped by the building industry and an influx of visitors to the soccer World Cup.
Jul 16 - By Stephen Graham, AP Writer
Germany said Sunday the United States has refused to help investigate the alleged abduction of a German citizen, a case that has ignited criticism of U.S. tactics against international terrorism.
Jul 11 - By Associated Press
Juergen Klinsmann, who coached Germany to a third-place finish at the World Cup last week, is stepping down, the co-president of the German soccer federation said early Wednesday.
Jul 11 - By Matt Moore, AP Business Writer
Forgive the executives at Puma if they are all smiles this week.
Jul 10 - By George Gedda, AP Writer
There are still disagreements over such issues as global warming, the death penalty and the U.S.-run prison at Guantanamo Bay, but it is still hard to remember a time when U.S.-German relations were on a sounder footing.
Jul 8 - By Stephen Wade, AP Sports Writer
Fireworks thundered and flashbulbs popped all around the darkened stadium, illuminating the German players' brilliant white shirts and the thousands of flags that waved in their honor. Fans screamed and sang for an hour afterward, savoring the lingering moments as hosts of the World Cup. And that was after the consolation game.
Jul 7 - By Associated Press
German prosecutors said Friday they have decided against launching a criminal investigation into last month's shooting of the first wild bear seen in the country in 170 years.
Jul 7 - By David Rising, AP Writer
A German of Moroccan descent has been arrested in Hamburg on suspicion that he is a member of Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terrorist network with contacts to a man close to the Sept. 11 hijackers, federal prosecutors said Saturday.
Jul 7 - By Barry Hatton, AP Writer
Germany captain Michael Ballack is out, and backup goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is in. While third place is all that's at stake now, Germany still hopes to give its fans one final World Cup celebration Saturday in its match against Portugal. They'll have to do it without their versatile leader Ballack, who has an inflamed left knee and will miss the game in Stuttgart.
Jul 6 - By Rhea Wessel, AP Writer
The U.S. Army's tradition-laden 1st Infantry Division, the oldest in continuous service, packed up its flag Thursday at its headquarters in Germany before a return to the United States after a 10-year stay.
Jul 6 - By Associated Press
The European Commission will levy more fines against software maker Microsoft Corp. because it has not complied with an EU antitrust order to share information with rivals, Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said Thursday.
Jul 5 - By Geir Moulson, AP Writer
Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 2007 budget that foresees trimming the deficit to comply with European Union rules, and the finance minister said Berlin likely would hit the target this year.
Jul 4 - By Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer
For a team intent on avoiding penalty kicks, Italy sure cut things close. Like down to the final minute.
Jun 30 - By Associated Press
Referees had to separate German and Argentine players who scuffled for several minutes after the hosts' quarterfinal victory.
Jun 30 - By Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer
Racked with exhaustion, its leader hobbled by cramps and fatigue, Germany summoned its last ounces of energy.
Jun 28 - By Associated Press
Germany's Cabinet agreed Wednesday to open to researchers an archive of millions of Nazi files that describe the mechanics of the Holocaust. The accord will likely be signed July 26 in Berlin, Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Jaeger said.
Jun 28 - By Associated Press
President Bush will visit two towns in the former communist part of Germany before traveling to Russia for a meeting of the Group of Eight industrialized nations.
Jun 27 - By Associated Press
Three Iraqi men refused to testify Tuesday over allegations they plotted to kill Iraq's then-Prime Minister Ayad Allawi during a visit to Germany in 2004.
Jun 27 - By Associated Press
Adidas AG has gotten a big kick from sales of its official World Cup ball since it debuted in December.
Jun 27 - By Associated Press
Iran's foreign minister has indicated that his country may respond before mid-July to an international package aimed at resolving a standoff over its nuclear program, a German magazine reported Wednesday.
Jun 27 - By Melissa Eddy, AP Writer
Joschka Fischer, who took a stand against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq while serving as Germany's foreign minister, said goodbye to politics Tuesday to spend a year lecturing at Princeton University.
Jun 27 - By Geir Moulson, AP Writer
German consumer confidence has risen, a survey showed Wednesday, but shoppers appear increasingly worried about the economic outlook and their own finances as they eye major buys before a planned tax hike.
Jun 26 - By Associated Press
A court sentenced a 21-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man Monday to a life in prison for torturing, killing and robbing a 54-year-old man in a wheelchair who was suffering from multiple sclerosis.
Jun 26 - By Associated Press
Thousands of doctors at municipal hospitals in Germany walked off the job Monday in a strike that follows a recent round of walkouts by their counterparts at university-run clinics.
Jun 26 - By Roland Losch, AP Writer
Bruno, the brown bear who sauntered into Germany through the Italian Alps and eluded pursuers in a monthlong mountain odyssey, was shot and killed Monday, to the dismay of many animal lovers.
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