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German lawmakers recognise Islamic State crimes against Yazidis as genocide

German lawmakers on Thursday recognised as genocide crimes committed by Islamic State (IS) militants against minority Yazidis in Iraq in 2014.

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German parliament recognises Yazidi 'genocide' in Iraq

Berlin (AFP) - Germany's lower house of parliament recognised on Thursday the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq as a "genocide", and called for measures to assist the besieged minority.

AFP

German lawmakers to recognise Yazidi 'genocide' in Iraq

Berlin (AFP) - Germany's lower house of parliament will next week recognise the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq as a "genocide", lawmakers told AFP Friday.

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China renews threat, warns Taiwan independence will be ‘punished’

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said anti-China elements in foreign countries were ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan issue.

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Iranian regime U-turns on decision to execute 16-year-old girl as crowd demands release

Sonia Sharifi, 16, was set to be killed yesterday, but was thankfully released from Ilam prison in western Iran at around 3pm after being held there for a month

Daily Mirror

Germany’s Scholz backs more Balkan states joining EU

Chancellor says it is in Germany’s and Europe’s interest for Bosnia and others to join Croatia in bloc

The Guardian - UK

German lawmakers seek answers on alleged far-right plot

German lawmakers are digging deeper into an alleged coup plot uncovered last week

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Celebrity chef among suspects in Germany rightwing coup plot

Ex-police officer once tasked with protecting Jewish communities also linked to foiled Reichsbürger plan

The Guardian - UK

Former lawmaker's arrest over suspected coup plot highlights Germany's extremism problem

Until recently, Berlin judge Birgit Malsack-Winkemann was giving speeches in the German parliament. This week she was arrested in a raid as part of a group suspected of plotting to violently overthrow the German government.

Reuters

German security forces loyal to constitution - interior ministry

Germany is confident in the loyalty of its own security forces, the interior ministry said on Friday, responding to claims that a far-right group with suspected plans to overthrow the state had sought to recruit soldiers and police officers.

Reuters

Everything we know about German coup leader Prince Heinrich XIII who wants to be king

German police arrested 25 members of the Reich Citizens (Reichsbürger) movement this morning, including the minor aristocrat they believe to be the ringleader - Heinrich XIII, the Prince of Reuss

Daily Mirror

German government defends plan to ease citizenship rules

Germany's government on Monday defended a plan to make it easier for people to apply for citizenship, countering complaints from within the ruling coalition and the opposition that it might encourage illegal immigration.

Reuters

Germany set to declare starvation of Ukrainians under Stalin a genocide

Bundestag hopes move will serve as ‘warning’ to Moscow as Ukraine faces potential hunger crisis

The Guardian - UK

Germany steps up pressure for EU to impose sanctions on Iran

Germany's foreign minister said on Thursday she wanted the European Union to impose sanctions on Iran following the death of a young woman in police custody and the subsequent crackdown on protesters.

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Germany to redeploy troops to Bosnia over ‘stability’ concerns

‘We together with our European and NATO partners will not allow a security vacuum in our immediate neighbourhood.’

The Independent UK

Live updates | Canada's Trudeau in Ukraine to offer support

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a surprise visit to Ukraine amid Russia’s war on the country

Reuters

German parliament president arrives in Kyiv

The president of the German parliament Baerbel Bas arrived in Kyiv on Sunday to commemorate victims of World War Two and to hold political talks, a parliament official said on Twitter.

France 24

Latest Kyiv attack 'clear sign of disrespect for the UN': Germany's Franziska Brantner

Germany has been in focus this week after lawmakers in the Bundestag on Thursday overwhelmingly backed a decision to send heavy weapons to Ukraine. Meanwhile, as Russia cut off gas supplies to EU member states Poland and Bulgaria over their refusal to pay for the fuel in roubles, Germany remains…

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German parliament backs heavy weapons supplies for Ukraine

Germany’s parliament approved a cross-party motion urging the government to quickly supply Ukraine with heavy weapons and other equipment to bolster its defense against invading Russian forces.

Reuters

German parliament approves petition to deliver heavy arms to Ukraine

Germany's Bundestag lower house of parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a petition on support for Ukraine backing the delivery of weapons including heavy arms to the country to help it fend off Russian attacks.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine seeks to patch up relations with Germany after snub to president

Relations strained after Kyiv said it would prefer visit from German chancellor

Reuters

Germany's Scholz says he will not make second push for vaccine mandate

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was disappointed the lower house of parliament on Thursday voted against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for people over 60, but would not launch a second attempt to push for a mandate.

Reuters

Germany must supply arms to Ukraine that can be used - Scholz

Germany can only supply arms to Ukraine that the country's army will know how to use, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Germany is in confidential talks over Ukraine guarantees - Scholz

Germany is in confidential discussions with Kyiv about possible security guarantees it could offer Ukraine to ensure its safety after Russia's invasion, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the Bundestag.

The Guardian - UK

The bodies of Bucha have set a difficult test for the west

Analysis: From Ukraine’s point of view, this has to be the time to pile pressure on Germany in particular

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