UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal
VIENNA — Uranium particles of man-made origin have been discovered at a site in Iran not declared to the United Nations, the U.N. atomic watchdog agen...
Germany’s ruling parties OK pension reform to help women
BERLIN — Germany's governing parties agreed Sunday to reform the country's pension system, setting aside an ideological dispute that had threatened to...
Standing tall: Scientists find oldest example of upright ape
BERLIN — Scientists say they have found the remains of a previously unknown ancient ape that could stand upright almost 12 million years ago, suggesti...
AP reporter recounts covering fall of Berlin Wall in 1989
BERLIN — After months of overtime writing about upheaval and protests in East Germany, AP's Frieder Reimold settled in on Nov. 9, 1989, to watch a tel...
Facing tumult in Washington, Pompeo heads to Germany
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is heading overseas to improve relations with Germany as he comes under increasing criticism at home for h...
Wine cellar in space: 12 bottles arrive for year of aging
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A dozen bottles of fine French wine arrived at the space station Monday, not for the astronauts, but for science.
German minister appeals for European unity amid challenges
BERLIN — Germany's foreign minister appealed Saturday for European countries to unite in the face of global challenges such as climate change and migr...
Spain offers Madrid as host of December UN climate summit
MADRID — Spain's interim leader has offered to have Madrid host an international U.N. climate conference next month that was originally scheduled to b...
As economy slows, new ECB head Lagarde faces big challenges
FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe's economy is losing strength. Top officials at the European Central Bank are at odds over policy. And it's even unclear wh...
Berlin Wall’s fall stokes memories of lost hopes in Russia
MOSCOW — When the Berlin Wall fell, the Soviet Union stepped back, letting East Germany's communist government collapse and then quickly accepting Ger...
Germany ups fight against anti-Semitism, far-right extremism
BERLIN — The German government has passed measures against far-right extremism and anti-Semitism following an attack on a synagogue earlier this month...
Volkswagen warns of slowing global auto markets
FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen says its profits jumped 44% in the third quarter thanks to a more profitable mix of vehicles in its lineup but warned ...
One-time rival of Germany’s Merkel assails her leadership
BERLIN — A one-time rival of German Chancellor Angela Merkel has assailed her leadership style, adding to tensions in her center-right party after its...
Far right expected to make gains in German regional vote
BERLIN — Political opponents say he's a Nazi and a court recently ruled he can be called a fascist, but to many Germans angry about immigration Bjoern...
German businesses see hope on horizon; consumers concerned
BERLIN — German consumers are growing more pessimistic amid concerns about the global economic downturn, trade conflicts and Brexit, a survey showed F...
For businesses, Brexit is happening already
LONDON — Mylands paint, founded 135 years ago, has survived two World Wars, the Great Depression and the end of the British Empire by adapting its pro...
Outgoing ECB chief defends legacy against stimulus skeptics
FRANKFURT, Germany — Mario Draghi ended his eight-year term as head of the European Central Bank by defending his most recent stimulus package and rem...
‘Whatever it takes:’ Key moments from Draghi’s tenure at ECB
FRANKFURT, Germany — Here's a look at key moments and decisions from Mario Draghi's eight years at the head of the European Central Bank, the monetary...