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Ukrainian Opposition Faces Test of Strength - Anatoly Maltsev/ picture alliance / dpa

Ukrainian Opposition Faces Test of Strength - Anatoly Maltsev/ picture alliance / dpa

The Showdown Ukrainian Opposition Faces Test of Strength

The Ukrainian opposition, led by heavyweight boxer Vitali Klitschko, is fueling the resistance movement against the government, and yet has no plan for moving forward. The government in Kiev, confident of victory, is sharpening its tone. Von Christian Neef

Germany and Other Nations Pledge Aid - TED ALJIBE/ AFP

Germany and Other Nations Pledge Aid - TED ALJIBE/ AFP

Philippine Typhoon Germany and Other Nations Pledge Aid

A powerful typhoon devastated parts of the Philippines Friday, killing an estimated 10,000 and leaving stunned survivors searching for food and aid. The catastrophe has "shocked" the German government, which is offering assistance to the region.

German Foreign Minister Summons US Ambassador - Maurizio Gambarini/ picture alliance / dpa

German Foreign Minister Summons US Ambassador - Maurizio Gambarini/ picture alliance / dpa

Hot Water German Foreign Minister Summons US Ambassador

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has summoned the new American ambassador to Berlin over allegations the US has been tapping Chancellor Angela Merkel's cell phone. Von Severin Weiland

Ministers Hand Over Germany's Kunduz Base - Michael Kappeler/ dpa

Ministers Hand Over Germany's Kunduz Base - Michael Kappeler/ dpa

Afghan Withdrawal Ministers Hand Over Germany's Kunduz Base

After serving there for 10 years, Germany officially handed over its Kunduz military base to Afghan security forces on Sunday. And though German soldiers are leaving the area, officials assured the country would not turn its back on the Afghan people.

FDP Leader Steps Down after Election Debacle - Maurizio Gambarini/ dpa

FDP Leader Steps Down after Election Debacle - Maurizio Gambarini/ dpa

Party Shake-Up FDP Leader Steps Down after Election Debacle

Germany's Free Democrats had never fallen below 5 percent in a general election -- until Sunday. As a result, the party faces major restructuring of its leadership, with chairman Philipp Rösler being the first to resign on Monday.

Merkel in Pre-Vote Dispute over Arms Exports - DPA/ Krauss-Maffei Wegmann

Merkel in Pre-Vote Dispute over Arms Exports - DPA/ Krauss-Maffei Wegmann

'More Boldness' Merkel in Pre-Vote Dispute over Arms Exports

An internal paper indicates Chancellor Merkel's conservatives want Germany to increase arms exports, a move strictly opposed by her coalition partners. Foreign Minister Westerwelle struck back this week, highlighting a government spat just days before the election. Von Matthias Gebauer

Germany Caught in the Middle on Syria - Rainer Jensen/ picture alliance / dpa

Germany Caught in the Middle on Syria - Rainer Jensen/ picture alliance / dpa

Military Intervention Germany Caught in the Middle on Syria

Wary of disappointing the Americans, but afraid of alienating German voters before the election, Berlin has been performing a careful balancing act on Syria. Their strategy: Delay an intervention and remain vague. Von Ralf Neukirch

Debate Slows Western Reaction on Syria - ANDREW COWIE/ AFP

Debate Slows Western Reaction on Syria - ANDREW COWIE/ AFP

Indecision Debate Slows Western Reaction on Syria

Uncertainty over how to respond to presumed poison gas attacks in Syria has gripped several Western capitals. British Prime Minister David Cameron backed away from his bellicose rhetoric from earlier this week and Chancellor Merkel is attempting to play intermediary.

Why Germany Shuns Its Global Role - FABIAN BIMMER/ REUTERS

Why Germany Shuns Its Global Role - FABIAN BIMMER/ REUTERS

The Reluctant Giant Why Germany Shuns Its Global Role

The world admires Germany and would like to see more active engagement from the country. But Germans themselves are reluctant and Chancellor Merkel has steered clear of taking on more global responsibility. Berlin should rethink its role in the world. Von Ullrich Fichtner

Syria Intervention May Endanger Merkel's Re-Election - FABRIZIO BENSCH/ REUTERS

Syria Intervention May Endanger Merkel's Re-Election - FABRIZIO BENSCH/ REUTERS

Syria Intervention May Endanger Merkel's Re-Election

Von Charles Hawley

Germany Wants Tighter UN Privacy Rules - KIRILL IORDANSKY/ REUTERS

Germany Wants Tighter UN Privacy Rules - KIRILL IORDANSKY/ REUTERS

NSA Spying Fallout Germany Wants Tighter UN Privacy Rules

Germany on Wednesday launched an effort to improve United Nations data protection regulations in light of the massive Internet surveillance undertaken by the US. Some top German officials would also like to see a data exchange treaty between the US and the EU suspended.

A More Equal German-American Relationship - AP/dpa

A More Equal German-American Relationship - AP/dpa

Loosening Up A More Equal German-American Relationship

Obama's Berlin visit highlighted how the relationship between Germany and the United States is changing into a looser affinity of equals. No longer the enthralled little brother, Germany must fill the vacuum on the world stage and act on its newfound stature. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer

German Intelligence Sees Assad Regaining Hold - GEORGE OURFALIAN/ REUTERS

German Intelligence Sees Assad Regaining Hold - GEORGE OURFALIAN/ REUTERS

Syrian Rebels in Trouble German Intelligence Sees Assad Regaining Hold

Not even a year ago, German intelligence predicted Syrian autocrat Bashar Assad's regime would soon collapse. Now, the agency instead believes the rebels are in trouble. Government troops are set to make significant advances, it predicts. Von Matthias Gebauer

Berlin Calls Orbán Comment a 'Derailment' - LASZLO BALOGH/ REUTERS

Berlin Calls Orbán Comment a 'Derailment' - LASZLO BALOGH/ REUTERS

Nazi Comparison Berlin Calls Orbán Comment a 'Derailment'

Hungary's controversial prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has angered Berlin by comparing its policies to those of the Nazis. On Monday, Foreign Minister Westerwelle rejected the comparison, saying it was "regrettable."

German Foreign Minister 'A Military Solution Won't Yield Lasting Peace in Syria'

In a SPIEGEL interview, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, 51, discusses the search for a political solution to the Syrian civil war, controversial German arms exports and how his family's experiences in World War II inform his positions today.

EU Study Finds Widespread Homophobia in Europe - FRED DUFOUR/ AFP

EU Study Finds Widespread Homophobia in Europe - FRED DUFOUR/ AFP

Beaten, Bullied, Badgered EU Study Finds Widespread Homophobia in Europe

Harassed at work and the doctor's office, bullied and assaulted in public: The gay, bisexual and transgender community is still widely discriminated against in Europe. In an new EU survey, the most comprehensive to date, more than 90,000 participants report on the extent of their harassment.

Germany Fears US Intervention in Syria - Bernd von Jutrczenka/ dpa

Germany Fears US Intervention in Syria - Bernd von Jutrczenka/ dpa

Iraq Effect Germany Fears US Intervention in Syria

The German government is starting to worry about parallels between the Iraq war 10 years ago and the Syrian conflict. The Foreign Ministry believes that mounting concern over the possible use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime could prompt the US government to launch a military intervention. Von Severin Weiland und Matthias Gebauer

Berlin Warns Italians against Berlusconi - GIORGIO PEROTTINO/ REUTERS

Berlin Warns Italians against Berlusconi - GIORGIO PEROTTINO/ REUTERS

Looming Elections Berlin Warns Italians against Berlusconi

Top politicians tend to remain silent on elections being held abroad. But German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle this week has issued a barely concealed warning to Italians against voting for Silvio Berlusconi. And he isn't the only one in Berlin who is nervous about a possible return of "Il Cavaliere."

'Mealy-Mouthed' Foreign Policy Angers Allies - ERIC GAILLARD/ REUTERS

'Mealy-Mouthed' Foreign Policy Angers Allies - ERIC GAILLARD/ REUTERS

Germany Abroad 'Mealy-Mouthed' Foreign Policy Angers Allies

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle is intent on keeping his country out of military operations in Mali. But his insistence on playing the role of peacemaker is increasingly frustrating Berlin's allies. Many in Berlin are likewise unimpressed. Von Ralf Neukirch und Gordon Repinski

German Foreign Minister Urges Britain to Stay in EU - FRANCOIS LENOIR/ REUTERS

German Foreign Minister Urges Britain to Stay in EU - FRANCOIS LENOIR/ REUTERS

Westerwelle Warning German Foreign Minister Urges Britain to Stay in EU

European politicians are nervously awaiting a speech by British Prime Minister David Cameron that they hope will clarify his stance on the country's position in the European Union. Germany's foreign minister is already warning against efforts by the euroskeptic wing of his party to make an exit. Von Severin Weiland

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