germany thrash norway england survive slovakia scare

Germany thrash Norway, England survive Slovakia scare

PARIS: Germany fired six past Norway while England fought back after an early scare to beat Slovakia in European World Cup qualifying on Monday (Sep 4).
volkswagen local partners recall 182 million vehicles in china

Volkswagen, local partners recall 1.82 million vehicles in China

BEIJING: German car giant Volkswagen and its two Chinese joint-ventures will recall 1.82 million vehicles in China, the country's top consumer watchdog said Monday, in a new setback for the scandal-hit company.
wwii bomb forces evacuation of 60000 in frankfurt

WWII bomb forces evacuation of 60,000 in Frankfurt

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: At least 60,000 Frankfurt residents were forced to leave their homes on Sunday (Sep 3), in Germany's biggest post-war evacuation, to allow bomb disposal experts to defuse a huge unexploded World War II bomb dubbed the "blockbuster".
merkel wants to stop turkeys eu membership talks

Merkel wants to stop Turkey's EU membership talks

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced her intention to seek an end to EU membership talks with Turkey during her sole face-to-face TV showdown with challenger Martin Schulz on Sunday (Sep 3), putting ties with Ankara centre-stage in Germany's election campaign.
thousands evacuated as germany tackles huge wwii bombs

Thousands evacuated as Germany tackles huge WWII bombs

BERLIN: Bomb disposal experts defused an unexploded American World War II shell in the western German city of Koblenz on Saturday (Sep 2), as a massive evacuation began in neighbouring Frankfurt to clear an even bigger bomb.
monster x ray laser offers glimpse into nano world

Monster X-ray laser offers glimpse into nano-world

HAMBURG: The world's most powerful X-ray laser opened on Friday (Sep 1) in Germany, promising to shed new light onto very small things by letting scientists penetrate the inner workings of atoms, viruses and chemical reactions.
merkel warns turkey after two more german citizens detained

Merkel warns Turkey after two more German citizens detained

BERLIN: Two more German citizens have been arrested in Turkey "for political reasons", Berlin said on Friday (Sep 1), as Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Ankara that Germany could reexamine its policies following the latest Turkish action.
harvey to cost texas us 58b in losses report

Harvey to cost Texas US$58b in losses: Report

PARIS: Economic losses in Texas from Hurricane Harvey, which is still pounding the water-logged US state with rain, will be about US$58 billion (€49 billion), disaster analysts in Germany said on Thursday (Aug 31).
wolfsburg sign liverpool striker origi on loan

Wolfsburg sign Liverpool striker Origi on loan

BERLIN: German league side Wolfsburg has signed Belgium international striker Divock Origi from Liverpool on a year-long loan transfer.
vw recalling 281000 vehicles due to defect

VW recalling 281,000 vehicles due to defect

WASHINGTON: The US branch of embattled German carmaker Volkswagen announced on Tuesday (Aug 29) it was recalling 281,000 vehicles to fix a faulty fuel pump in another blow to the company's image.
merkel out of touch says challenger as vote nears

Merkel 'out of touch', says challenger as vote nears

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel is "aloof" and "out of touch", her main challenger Martin Schulz said on Sunday (Aug 27), stepping up his attacks as he seeks to turn around a flagging campaign ahead of next month's general election.
us german funded projects assist locals in thua thien hue

US, German-funded projects assist locals in Thua-Thien Hue

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has received social welfare projects funded by the US and Germany, with combined investment of nearly US$87,000.
siemens net zero quest

Siemens’ net-zero quest

Over the past 170 years of development, German conglomerate company Siemens has been continuously improving sustainable energy.
european stock markets rebound

European stock markets rebound

LONDON: Global stock markets rebounded on Tuesday (Aug 22) with traders brushing off a slump in German investor confidence, although concerns lingered over US President Donald Trump's economic agenda and geopolitical crises.
tanak targets title after german rally win

Tanak targets title after German Rally win

SAARBRUCKEN, Germany: Estonia's Ott Tanak is targeting the overall WRC lead after winning the Germany Rally on Sunday (Aug 20) after fellow Ford Fiesta driver Sebastian Ogier took advantage of Thierry Neuville's withdrawal to top the standings.