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Germany coronavirus update: 5,132 new Covid cases, tally at 334,585

Germany has reported 5,132 new Covid-19 cases, taking the country's tally to 334,585, health officials said on Wednesday

Germany decries Turkey's actions in east Mediterranean , urges dialogue

Germany's foreign minister on Tuesday criticized Turkey for unilateral steps" in the eastern Mediterranean that are undercutting efforts to de-escalate tensions with Greece and Cyprus

Facebook to remove all content that denies or distorts the Holocaust

Facebook has announced it would remove all content that "denies or distorts the Holocaust."

German foreign minister threatens sanctions on Russia over Navalny attack

German officials said last month that labs found traces of a Novichok agent in the Russian politician's system

After Wirecard, Germany's DAX index may be expanded to 40 companies

Weimer has since changed rules to allow for a quicker expulsion of companies in the wake of the scandal.

World Coronavirus Dispatch: China rolls out vaccine, eyes global market

Beijing is set to expand a programme that administers experimental coronavirus vaccines as Chinese developers chart a risky path to dominating global supplies

A diplomat and a musician: Walter J Lindner shares some notes on diplomacy

A tall man in a ponytail, who prefers jeans, avoids the tie and would rather have a vibrant pink or purple stole around his neck, Lindner looks every bit a musician

India, Germany talks on resumption of passenger flights to be held on Oct 6

In response to queries sent by the PTI, the BMVI stated it and the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation are "confirmed to hold bilateral talks on October 6 through video conference"

Google to pay publishers in 5 nations $1 bn over 3 years for news content

The internet search giant said Thursday that it has signed agreements for its news partnership program with nearly 200 publications in Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, the U.K. and Australia

Air India cancels Frankfurt flights after Germany withdraws approval

The latest cancellations follow a disagreement between Indian and German governments over air traffic services between the two countries

AI cancels Frankfurt flights till Oct 14 after Germany withdraws permission

The government officials said Thursday the airline has cancelled 10 Delhi-Frankfurt flights and two Bengaluru-Frankfurt flights that were scheduled till October 14

Focus shifts to Germany's Commerzbank strategy after CEO named

Germany's No. 2 lender, partially-owned by the state, has been in turmoil following the sudden resignation of its CEO and its chairman in early July.

Bhutan backs G4 nations candidature as permanent members to expanded UNSC

Bhutan has long supported the aspirations of the G4 countries-- India, Japan, Germany and Brazil -- to serve as permanent members to an expanded UNSC, Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said

G4 countries call for urgent measures for reform of the UN Security Council

A joint press statement said the ministers highlighted the urgency of reforming the UN and updating its main decision-making bodies, in order to better reflect contemporary realities

Russia's Oppn leader Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days

The German hospital treating Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny for poisoning says his condition improved enough for him to be released from the facility

German government to extend short-time work program until 2021 end

The German government's short-time work program, which has already received additional funding due to the pandemic, would be extended until the end of 2021

Russian FM Lavrov asks Germany to stop politicisation of Navalny case

Sergei Lavrov urged his Heiko Maas to abandon further politicisation of the suspected poisoning of Alexei Navalny, the Russian Foreign Ministry said after a phone conversation between the ministers

Germany: Foreign labs confirm Alexei Navalny poisoned with Novichok

Specialist labs in France and Sweden have confirmed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok, the German government said Monday

Japan suspends German pork imports after African swine fever case

Japan suspended imports of pork and live pigs from Germany on Friday after a case of African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in a wild boar in eastern Germany, the agriculture ministry said

China bans pork imports from Germany after African swine fever detected

The ban comes two days before Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting via video link with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Union leaders