Topic: German Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ai Weiwei released on probation under 'depressing' conditions

Ai Weiwei has been released from detention after 2-1/2 months in an unknown location. Conditions of his probation prevent him from speaking about his ordeal, forcing him to avoid the press.

European leaders squabble over who's in charge on Libya

French President Sarkozy has been at odds with most European leaders on the question of what leadership role NATO should have in Libya.

Ivory Coast opposition wants President Gbagbo ousted by force

Ivory Coast opposition leader and internationally recognized President-elect Alassane Ouattara urged international bodies to force Laurent Gbagbo from the presidency.

Bond market woes in EU spur only stop-gap steps

Bond market unsettled by worries over Spain and Portugal, but Germany rejects broader rescue efforts.

Fall of Giants

Ken Follett’s “Century Trilogy” is off to a strong start with "Fall of Giants" – a massive, compelling story of World War I.

Egypt shark attacks: Why are Red Sea attacks rising?

Another shark attack Sunday in Egypt left a German tourist dead. Egyptian officials have closed Sharm el-Sheikh beaches. But why are there more shark attacks now?

As host of Cancún climate talks, Mexico shows off its greener capital city

Mexico, host of the Cancún climate talks that began Monday, enforced tougher environmental standards in its notoriously dirty capital and vastly improved air quality.

Iran arrests two Germans for interviewing family of accused adulterer Ashtiani

The two Germans who were arrested Sunday while talking to the lawyer and son of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who has been sentenced to death for adultery.

Before London Afghanistan conference, hope for Taliban deals

The US and its NATO allies are moving toward a fund to encourage Taliban members to lay down their arms and work with the Afghanistan government in Kabul. Hamid Karzai is hopeful ahead Thursday's London conference.

World powers tell Iran to answer fast on nuclear talks

Officials from Germany and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council met in Frankfurt Wednesday.

Merkel and Obama don't always see eye to eye

The German chancellor, who visits the White House Friday, has criticized Obama's fiscal policies and refused to substantially increase troop levels in Afghanistan.

Iranian opposition group in legal limbo

Members of MEK in Iraq find it difficult to find a place to live outside Camp Ashraf

Tension deepens over intent to close Iraq's Camp Ashraf

The camp is the last place belonging to the MEK Iranian opposition group, and concerns are growing over potential violence if Iraq moves forcefully to shut it down.

Yemen hostage killings: the work of Al Qaeda?

Yemeni officials pointed to Shiite rebels that have clashed with the government, but the operation is a marked departure from their style of hostage-taking.

Coordinated Kabul assault shows Taliban strength

Insurgents attacked three government offices in a heavily fortified area Wednesday, a day before US envoy Holbrooke's visit.

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