January 21, 2021 Germany cautious to end latest COVID-19 lockdown due to risk of more contagious variant Amid its latest COVID-19 lockdown and a promising decline in new coronavirus infections, Germany is hesitant to ease restrictions because of the risk posed by a more contagious variant.
January 20, 2021 World leaders react to Biden’s inauguration: 'A great day for democracy' Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday drew congratulations from many leaders around the world.
January 14, 2021 Hong Kong ISP blocks access to pro-democracy website under national security law A Hong Kong internet service provider on Thursday said it had blocked access to a pro-democracy website to comply with the city’s national security law.
January 11, 2021 Angela Merkel rips Twitter's 'problematic' Trump ban German Chancellor Angela Merkel considers President Donald Trump's eviction from Twitter by the company "problematic," her spokesman said Monday.
January 10, 2021 German parliament to boost security after US Capitol riots: reports Security at Germany’s lower house of parliament has reportedly been increased following the storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington by rioters last week.
January 5, 2021 China avoiding responsibility ahead of WHO coronavirus investigation: reports With Beijing desperate to avoid blame for a virus that has killed more than 1.8 million people worldwide, China is tightening up its story regarding the coronavirus pandemic's spread ahead of a World Health Organization (WHO) investigation in order to avoid being held accountable, according to reports.
January 5, 2021 UK prime minister praises Brits for 'sacrifice' as new coronavirus lockdown looms: 'We have no choice' The British prime minister praised the millions of people who are "making another huge sacrifice" as the country is hours away from going into another lengthy lockdown to curb the escalating spread of the coronavirus.Â
December 30, 2020 Heartbroken swan holds up train traffic for nearly an hour in German town Everyone needs some space when they’re heartbroken.
December 30, 2020 American radio station in Germany goes off the air after 75 years, blames coronavirus pandemic The American presence on Berlin’s airways since 1945 that carried English-language news and music ended this month when the last US radio station in the German capital stopped broadcasting, Politico reported Tuesday.
December 29, 2020 COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway The U.S. military began inoculating American troops based overseas this week, focusing on military and civilian health care workers, first responders and command teams.