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Germany's AfD chases historic breakthrough as Saxony-Anhalt votes

Germany's AfD chases historic breakthrough as Saxony-Anhalt votes

By Miranda Murray BERLIN, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Voting began in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday in a closely watched election that could see the Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to lead a state government since World War Two.

Germany's far-right AfD seeks landmark state victory as Saxony-Anhalt votes

Germany's far-right AfD seeks landmark state victory as Saxony-Anhalt votes

By Miranda Murray BERLIN, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt will go to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched election that could see the Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since the World War Two.

German space rocket reaches orbit in Europe's first commercial launch

German space rocket reaches orbit in Europe's first commercial launch

By Terje Solsvik OSLO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - German startup Isar Aerospace on Sunday said it would rapidly expand satellite deployments after the first orbital launch of its Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, a milestone for Europe's efforts to secure independent access to space.

Why Berlin's History Is Unlike Any Other European Capital

Why Berlin's History Is Unlike Any Other European Capital

Berlin, the capital and largest city of Germany, is a metropolis deeply marked by its rich and often tumultuous history. From its early mentions in...

Putin meets US envoys for 3 hours, says situation in Ukraine is 'difficult'

Putin meets US envoys for 3 hours, says situation in Ukraine is 'difficult'

By Gleb Bryanski and Anton Kolodyazhnyy MOSCOW, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for around three hours in the Kremlin on Saturday, telling them at the start of the talks that the situation in Ukraine was "difficult."

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has neutral athlete status revoked, AP source says

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has neutral athlete status revoked, AP source says

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has had her permission to compete internationally as a neutral athlete revoked, a person familiar with the situation has told The Associated Press

German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state government to power

German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state government to power

An eastern German region is voting in an election that could bring to power the first far-right state government in the nation’s post-World War II history

Russia to close German cultural centers as Moscow and Europe spar over Ukraine

Russia to close German cultural centers as Moscow and Europe spar over Ukraine

Russia has announced the closure of German cultural centers in the country

ECB's Schnabel may leave early for IMF job, Handelsblatt reports

ECB's Schnabel may leave early for IMF job, Handelsblatt reports

BERLIN, Sept 3 (Reuters) - European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel is in talks with the International Monetary Fund to take a senior role and may leave the bank before her term in Frankfurt ends, German newspaper Handelsblatt said on Thursday, citing government sources.