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German Chancellor and candidate of the Christian Democratic Union for the upcoming election Angela Merkel delivers a speech in Dortmund. (Photo: AP)

Angela Merkel kicks off bizarre campaign for Sept poll

The CDU has plumped for a soft-focus campaign centred on patriotism and Merkel herself.

13 Aug 2017 6:18 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Photo: AP)

Merkel embarks on Germany's 'strangest' campaign

Merkel's conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) lead their closest rivals, the Social Democrats (SPD), by a...

12 Aug 2017 9:39 AM IST

The Russian and German leaders have scaled back links as Moscows ties with the EU plunged to a post-Cold War low over the crisis in Ukraine. (Photo: AP)

German chancellor Merkel to hold talks with president Putin on rare...

Angela Merkel has been the main mediator with Vladimir Putin over the crisis in Ukraine.

2 May 2017 6:38 PM IST

Merkel said Berlin is offering diplomatic support aimed at resolving the Yemen conflict and has been in contact with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about its proposal. (Photo: AP)

German chancellor Merkel visits UAE, discusses diplomatic support for...

While in Saudi Arabia, Angela Merkel had said she does not believe there can be a military solution to the war.

1 May 2017 7:00 PM IST

Merkel told journalists that she had pressed the Saudis on womens rights, the war in Yemen and other sensitive issues. (Photo: AP)

German chancellor Merkel avoids headscarf during Saudi Arabia visit

Angela Merkel had also called for the burqa to be banned in Germany, saying it was not acceptable in our county'.

1 May 2017 3:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Let's take lead to tackle crisis over global health

The arrival of global health on the G-20 agenda must be seen in this context.

13 July 2017 5:45 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron at the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: PTI)

Emergence of 3 Ms as the new mascots of the G-20

Mr Modi emerged as the most robust and fervent advocate to fight against international terrorism.

12 July 2017 2:14 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Trump says Nato obsolete, shocked Europe hits back

France's top diplomat Jean-Marc Ayrault said that the best response to Trump's comments was the unity of Europeans .

17 Jan 2017 6:50 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. (Photo: PTI/AP)

Trump congratulates Modi on BJP's success in state polls

The BJP returned to power in the politically-crucial state of Uttar Pradesh after a gap of 15 years.

28 March 2017 12:51 PM IST

Angela Merkels suggestion of another handshake went unheard or ignored by Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Trump did not refuse to shake Merkel's hand: spokesman

German media pointed to the incident as another marker of the meeting's general icy mood between the German chancellor...

19 March 2017 7:12 PM IST

President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel walk down the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Tension shows as Donald Trump, Angela Merkel meet for first time

Trump and Merkel showed little common ground as they addressed host of thorny issues including NATO, defense spending...

18 March 2017 10:21 AM IST

Turkeys President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in Istanbul. (Photo: AP)

Hollande, Merkel condemn Erdogan's 'unacceptable' Nazi remarks

The European Union has warned Ankara to show moderation in its language.

16 March 2017 9:00 PM IST