Germany: Merkel’s party rejects full overhaul of coalition
BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party is rejecting a root-and-branch renegotiation of the agreement underpinning Germany’s government after the ju...
New EU leaders take office vowing to tackle climate change
BRUSSELS — A new team of leaders took office at the helm of the European Union on Sunday, pledging to put the fight against climate change at the top ...
Conductor Mariss Jansons dies at 76; led top orchestras
FRANKFURT, Germany — Latvian-born conductor Mariss Jansons, who led top classical ensembles including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Royal ...
The new ‘three amigos’ riding into Trump impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — The “three amigos” used to stand for one thing in Washington — the pack of globe-trotting senators led by John McCain who brought America...
The Latest: Merkel’s partners choose left-leaning leadership
BERLIN — The Latest on leadership of Germany’s Social Democrats (all times local):
US to pay less into NATO budget as Macron urges deep talks
PARIS — NATO leaders must stop bickering over defense spending and have a deep discussion about the future of the military alliance and how ties with ...
Stage set for Oklahoma State’s Hubbard, Oklahoma’s Lamb
NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard and Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb might be the best players in the nation at their respectiv...
Germany’s Merkel says it’s essential to preserve NATO
BERLIN — NATO is at least as essential today as it was during the Cold War, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday, renewing a pledge to keep raising...
Gundy: Hurts makes Oklahoma’s spread look like the wishbone
NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley is such a maestro that he can run a completely different offense than what you actually see.
Survey: German business confidence rises in November
BERLIN — A closely watched survey is showing that German business confidence has increased slightly.
Jessye Norman remembered as force of nature at Met memorial
NEW YORK — Jessye Norman was remembered as a force of nature as thousands filled the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday for a celebration of the sopra...
Russia and Britain reach semifinals of new Davis Cup Finals
MADRID — Novak Djokovic played singles and doubles but couldn’t prevent Serbia from losing to Russia 2-1 in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday, whi...
Lily Tomlin is sorry she agreed to end ‘Grace and Frankie’
LOS ANGELES — Regrets? Lily Tomlin has at least one: Her decision to end her Netflix sitcom “Grace and Frankie,” which co-stars Jane Fonda.
The Trump impeachment hearings highlight immigrants’ stories
WASHINGTON — One came from northeast England. Another came from the former Soviet Union. A third was born in Canada to parents who’d fled the Soviet U...
Merkel’s heir apparent takes on critics, wins applause
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s embattled heir apparent sought to silence critics Friday, throwing down the gauntlet for any member of the ...
TV comedy greats take a bow, make ’em laugh at ceremony
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — “There’s nothing I believe more than this, that laughter adds time to one’s life,” Norman Lear told an audience gathered to ho...
Germany offers expert group in bid to end NATO rift
BRUSSELS — Germany sought Wednesday to ease French worries about NATO by offering to set up a group of experts to examine the alliance’s security chal...
Jewish group condemns Nazi auction in Germany
BERLIN — A Jewish group has sharply condemned an auction of Nazi memorabilia in Germany that includes Adolf Hitler’s top hat, a silver-plated edition ...
Officials: Germany foils alleged attack plan after US tip
BERLIN — German special police forces arrested a Syrian man in a raid on his apartment Tuesday after receiving intelligence from American officials th...
American IS suspect repatriated from Turkish-Greek border
ANKARA, Turkey — An American citizen suspected of being an Islamic State group member was deported to the U.S. on Friday after spending five days in n...
German economy avoids recession in 3Q, but challenges remain
BERLIN — Germany’s economy, Europe’s largest, avoided entering a widely-anticipated recession in the third quarter as strong domestic spending helped ...
Study: Half Europe’s unauthorized migrants in Germany, UK
BERLIN — At least 3.9 million unauthorized migrants — and possibly as many as 4.8 million — lived in Europe in 2017 with half of them in Germany and t...
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...
No. 9 Oklahoma escapes with 42-41 victory over Iowa State
NORMAN, Okla. — Parnell Motley intercepted Brock Purdy's two-point conversion pass with 24 seconds left and No. 9 Oklahoma held off Iowa State 42-41 o...
49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry
The last time the San Francisco 49ers had a winning record for a home game in November, Colin Kaepernick was their quarterback and Russell Wilson and ...
Met Opera to hold celebration of Jessye Norman on Nov. 24
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera will hold a tribute to Jessye Norman on Nov. 24 that celebrates the life and career of the late soprano.
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...
Roger Stone leaves Day 1 of trial early over food poisoning
WASHINGTON — The trial of Roger Stone, the flamboyant former confidant of President Donald Trump, kicked off Tuesday amid a host of medical issues inv...