Merkel stresses importance of close trans-Atlantic relations
<p>BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday stressed the importance of close trans-Atlantic relations with the United States, which she said are now...
US top diplomat Blinken in Ukraine for talks with president
MOSCOW — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived for a one-day visit that is highly anticipated in the country as it faces...
Germany bans Muslim group over alleged terror donations
BERLIN — The German government on Wednesday banned a Muslim organization that it alleged had supported "terrorism globally with donations."
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WTO mulling intellectual property waivers for vaccines
<p>GENEVA — Ambassadors from World Trade Organization countries on Wednesday plan to discuss trade rules protecting the technological know-how behind COVID-19 vaccines amid growing...
EU plans tightening foreign investment with eye on China
BRUSSELS — The European Union is planning to tighten the foreign investment rules in the bloc to make sure that local producers and industries...
Macron to commemorate 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s death
<p>PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday is marking the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon Bonapart, the warrior and emperor who famously bequeathed...
Stellantis CFO: Chip shortage impact remains ‘controlled’
<p>MILAN — The Stellantis automotive company created out of the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot reported Wednesday a 14% increase in...
COVID-19 overshadows independence in key Scottish election
EYEMOUTH, Scotland — James Cook was an enthusiastic supporter of Scottish independence, but now he’s not so sure.
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EU’s Brexit chief eyes a role in French presidential vote
<p>PARIS — He’s well known in the U.K., and his photo was regularly splashed across the front pages of European newspapers. But as presidential...
Germany bans Muslim group over alleged terror donations
<p>BERLIN — The German government on Wednesday banned a Muslim organization that it alleged had supported "terrorism globally with donations."</p>
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