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US virus cases hit a million as Germans wear masks in shops
Excitement over a move towards normality in many places was tempered by fear of new outbreaks and growing evidence of the economic devastation wreaked by the pandemic.
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Merkel faces growing criticism over German virus strategy
Though Germany began to lift lockdown measures last week, Merkel has urged caution and slammed growing impatience to shake off the curbs on public life introduced a month ago to slow contagion.
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In U-turn, Germany backs Google and Apple on virus app
The rollout of an app that would use bluetooth to alert smartphone users when they have been in contact with someone infected with the virus is considered crucial in the fight against the pandemic.
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Race for virus vaccine picks up as Germany, UK start trials
Though there are now around 150 development projects worldwide, the German and British plans are among only five clinical trials on humans which have been approved across the globe.
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Hitler images disrupt Holocaust survivor's Zoom talk
The Holocaust Memorial conference took place on Monday and was organised by the Israeli embassy in Germany.
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Germany's Oktoberfest scrapped over virus in blow to beer industry
This year marks the first time that Germany will have to do without the festival since the last world war.
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Merkel 'concerned' as Germany inches to reopen
Merkel warned Monday that unless people continue to follow rules and advice like keeping their distance from others and wearing masks, the picture could again worsen.
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Germans to be fined up to 500 euros for breaking distancing rules
Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has ordered people not leave their homes unless they have an exceptional reason such as grocery shopping, exercise or medical appointments.
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German health institute warns pandemic could overstretch system - paper
Lothar Wieler’s comments came as RKI data on Sunday showed the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany had risen to 52,547 and 389 people had died of the disease there.
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Merkel calls coronavirus 'biggest challenge since WW2'
In a dramatic appeal, Angela Merkel urged everyone to play a part in slowing down a virus that has raced across the globe and triggered unprecedented peace-time lockdowns.
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German court scraps ban on professional assisted suicide
Judge Andreas Vosskuhle said the right included "the freedom to take one's life and seek help doing so".
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Investigators see 'xenophobic motive' behind Germany shootings
Sources close to the investigation confirmed media reports that text and video material was found at the home of the perpetrator, who media reported was a 43-year-old man identified only as Tobias R.
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Eight people killed in shootings near Frankfurt, police giving chase
The motive for the shootings is still unclear.
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De Ruyter facing a challenge to turn Eskom around, says Germany's Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said with its resources, South Africa should be able to benefit from renewable energy.
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Ramaphosa: Germany deepening contribution to job growth in SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Union Buildings in Pretoria for her official visit.
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JEAN-JACQUES CORNISH: The Franco-German example that Africa needs to follow
The German-French reconciliation is a salutary lesson to Africa about the lasting value of forgiveness, writes Jean-Jacques Cornish.
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Gunman kills six in Germany attack: police
The shooter, believed to have a personal motive, launched an assault in the town of Rot am See near Heidelberg at around 12:45 (1145 GMT).
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JEAN-JACQUES CORNISH: Libya deal as full of holes as a colander
Will the five parties named by each side in the conflict be able agree on how best to monitor the deal, asks Jean-Jacques Cornish.
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Europeans trigger dispute mechanism in Iran nuclear deal
The European powers said they had taken the step to avoid a crisis over nuclear proliferation being added to an escalating confrontation in the Middle East.
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Merkel to pay first visit to Auschwitz
Angela Merkel will be only the third chancellor after Helmut Schmidt and Helmut Kohl to travel to the camp installed by the Nazis in then occupied Poland during World War II.
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Sombre mood as Germany marks 30 years of Berlin Wall fall
Gone is the euphoric optimism for liberal democracy and freedom that characterised the momentous event on 9 November 1989 as Germany grapples with a surge in far-right support in its former communist states
