Karl Cramm’s father was one of the more than 1 million German soldiers still considered missing after WWII. The 83-year-old had last seen him when he was just a boy. Then he got some surprising news.
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, Germany's foreign minister said independent journalism is being weakened during the coronavirus pandemic. The EU also warned that media freedom is under threat in several countries.
Many African states have closed their borders due to COVID-19. The movement of goods continues, albeit slowly. For people, transiting countries is difficult and the consequences for workers and small businesses are dire.
The baby boy was born just days after the UK's leader returned to work after being hospitalized with the novel coronavirus. The name honors the two doctors who treated his dad.
Prime Minister Conte thanked Italians for the patience they have shown. He said he was proud of how far Italians have already come in this extraordinary fight, calling it a great success. Still, he added, "The next phase will be more difficult."
In the EU, 10% of economic output (GDP) is generated by the tourism industry. In some countries, including Greece or Malta, the share of the travel industry in GDP is even higher at 20-25%.
In Sweden, people are relaxing on cafe terraces. Meanwhile in Spain, citizens can barely leave their homes. As European governments try to contain COVID-19, they're taking differing approaches to lifting restrictions.
Over 85,900 people have so far been infected and almost 5,400 have died of COVID-19 in Iran, according to Johns Hopkins University, keeping the country among the top 10 nations most affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Global arms expenditures have been rising annually, yet this has done nothing to spare countries from the COVID-19 pandemic. It's time for governments to rethink the notion of security.
The Gulf kingdom is one of the world's most prolific executioners. But its Human Rights Commission is hoping this move will help update the country's penal system.
The new deal is set to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, which US President Donald Trump claimed was unfair. It will come into force on July 1.
US President Donald Trump wants to stop green card applicants from getting into the country for at least 60 days. What exactly does it mean and does he have the power to do it?
The Afghan government had proposed a truce so that it could focus on its coronavirus response. The Taliban has attacked a series of government targets in recent weeks.
Gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are critical for those fighting the pandemic but are also widely used by the public. Still, because they're not always disposed of properly, environmentalists fear negative consequences for wildlife and the fight against plastic pollution.
Amnesty International has accused Thailand of using existing laws to target those who criticize the government for its handling of the coronavirus crisis. It said laws are used to censor "false" COVID-19 communications.
Despite positive developments in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned that the pandemic has only just begun. She also said Germany should be prepared to open its pocketbook to help the EU.
A new government report has revealed that millions more animals are killed every year in German labs that previously admitted. The Green party has accused officials of sugarcoating statistics.
The Iranian government's handling of the COVID-19 health crisis is contradictory, as the statements of the mullahs are fueled by religion, but their decisions are often pragmatic. This is unsettling to many believers.
Measures put in place to curb the coronavirus pandemic are pushing millions of people in Africa into severe hunger, relief agencies warn. The locust plague in eastern Africa could exacerbate the crisis.
Many experts praise Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for successfully transforming Ethiopia's health system, but he has long been a controversial figure. The COVID-19 pandemic is his biggest test yet.
Finance ministers of eurozone countries reached an "excellent accord" on fighting the pandemic-triggered recession. Europe has proven itself to be "a match" for the crisis, said French representative Bruno La Maire.
