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A spokesman for the German Chancellor said the "decision of the management of social media platforms" should not interfere with the "fundamental right to freedom of opinion".
As midnight rolled from Asia to the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas, the New Year's experience mirrored national responses to the virus itself.
With Biden, Britain's Brexiteers lose cheerleader
Brexiteers will be waving goodbye to a US led by Donald Trump, as Joe Biden is set to take over.
EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal
The 11th hour accord will go into effect on January 1.
Israel open to German efforts to expand Iran deal
Israel's ambassador to Berlin, Jeremy Issacharoff, said he welcomed more active involvement of Germany in Middle East diplomacy.
Flights banned as new UK virus 'out of control'
European countries banned flights from the UK as the British government warned that a new strain of the virus was "out of control".
Turkey conducts exercises in eastern Mediterranean
Turkey's defence ministry posted photos showing a naval vessel firing a cannon.
Erdogan says Turkey wants to turn over new leaf
Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan told German Chancellor Angela Merkel Turkey wants to turn over a new leaf with the ...
How EU sanctions on Turkey reveal a divided Europe
Analysis: With new power blocs emerging within Europe, the future of EU-Turkey ties, and the union itself, could be at stake.
US to start vaccinating as Germany returns to lockdown
The United States prepared to start its Covid-19 vaccination program as the nation's death toll edged towards 300,000, while Germany announced a ...
Germany takes in senior member of Syria's 'White Helmets'
Leading member of the White Helmets Khaled al-Saleh, his wife and two children left Jordan aboard a German government plane that landed in the ...
US clashes with Turkey at NATO talks
A heated exchange reportedly took place between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a Turkish representative.
Uncertainty as virus-hit Algerian president marks month in hospital
Abdelmadjid Tebboune's health situation is fuelling uncertainty about the future of Algeria.
Biden speaks to Trump allies Netanyahu, Modi
US President-elect Joe Biden held his first talks since his victory with the prime ministers of Israel and India.
Merkel press office staffer 'worked for Egyptian intelligence'
The German national, named as Amin A., 'used his position from at least July 2010 to support employees of the Egyptian General Intelligence ...
World leaders congratulate Biden on 'historic' win
Leaders from across the world are embracing Joe Biden's win.
Germany urges 'new deal' in US relations after vote
Iran's supreme leader said the country's policy will not be affected by US election outcome.
Germany asks Libya's Sarraj to delay resignation
Fayez al-Sarraj is set to step down at the end of the month.
Turkey's Erdogan calls for boycott of French goods
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called to boycott French-labelled goods after supermarket shelves in Qatar and Kuwait pulled French ...
Deadly stabbing in Germany investigated as 'terror attack'
A 20-year-old Syrian man was arrested on Tuesday, weeks after a knife attack killed one tourist and seriously injured another in the German city ...
Ancient Egyptian artefacts vandalised by conspiracy theorists in Germany
A strange conspiracy theory involving ancient artefacts has emerged in Europe.
EU condemns Turkey 'provocations' in eastern Med
European leaders discussed the ongoing standoff at a summit in Brussels.
Trump hospitalised for coronavirus treatment, campaign grounded
Donald Trump announced he and his wife are self-isolating after they tested positive for covid-19
Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions
Talks between Turkey and Greece could soon kick off, reports confirmed on Tuesday, as the two countries attempt to navigate a dispute over ...
A man caused three accidents in the German city of Berlin in a suspected Islamist attack.
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