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Why Germany is becoming a go-to destination for trials on the world’s crimes
The Saudi crown prince faces possible crimes against humanity charges as German justice looks beyond its borders.
- Mar 6, 2021
German intelligence agency places far-right AfD party under watch for extremism
The move comes ahead of elections in Germany this year as Chancellor Angela Merkel steps down.
- Mar 3, 2021
Media advocacy group accuses Saudi crown prince, aides of crimes against humanity in Khashoggi death
A criminal complaint filed in Germany by Reporters Without Borders cites “systematic” persecution of journalists.
- Mar 2, 2021
With Iran and U.S. at loggerheads over deal, U.N. nuclear agency chief warns inspections should not be used as a ‘bargaining chip’
A new Iranian law has restricted snap inspection access at some sites.
- Mar 1, 2021
German court convicts Syrian ex-intelligence officer in historic torture trial
A court in Koblenz on Wednesday sentenced the former officer to four-and-a-half years in prison.
- Feb 24, 2021
As Germany extends its lockdown over covid-19 fears, France surprises with a more upbeat tone
France has hesitated to impose another lockdown, despite scientists’ warnings about new variants.
- Feb 11, 2021
Polish media outlets black out pages over proposed tax they say stifles independent press
“It is simply extortion,” the news organizations said.
- Feb 10, 2021
As Europe’s vaccination efforts falter, Russia and China are now seen as options
Russia is seeking a Sputnik V partner in Germany. China is considering a bid for E.U. approval.
- Feb 5, 2021
E.U. authorizes Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for all adults
There have been concerns about limited data on its efficacy among people over 65.
- Jan 29, 2021
E.U. feuds with vaccine maker; AstraZeneca facility locked down over suspicious package
The news comes amid increasingly acrimonious battles between nations and vaccine producers over tightening supplies.
- Jan 27, 2021