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Germany's Natalie Geisenberger wins 3rd Olympic luge title

Natalie Geisenberger of Germany is the first three-time women's luge Olympic champion

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Conductor Simon Rattle receives Germany's highest honor

Germany’s president has bestowed the country’s highest honor on British conductor Simon Rattle, the former head of the Berlin Philharmonic who is set to take a new job in Munich next year

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Germany talks tough as it fires new warning at Russia over Ukraine

Vladimir Putin was on Tuesday warned of “very, very hard” consequences if Russia invades Ukraine, as Germany beefed up its response to the threat and international diplomacy intensified in Kiev.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2022

Biden Threatens: No Gas Pipeline if Russia Invades Ukraine

In a flurry of diplomacy across two continents, President Joe Biden met with Germany’s new leader Monday and vowed the crucial Nord Stream 2 Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline will be blocked if Russia further invades Ukraine. Russia's Vladimir Putin retorted that the US and its allies are the only ones talking…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2022

Macron arrives in Germany as diplomatic drive to solve Ukraine crisis continues

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Berlin Tuesday evening for talks with the leaders of Germany and Poland on the Ukraine crisis, after a round of shuttle diplomacy between Moscow and Kyiv.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 8, 2022

As it happened: France, Germany, Poland 'united' in goal of keeping European peace, says Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that Germany, France and Poland were all "united" in the goal of keeping European peace ahead of talks on the Ukraine crisis with French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish President Andrzej Duda. Read our live updates below to see how all the day's…

France 24 · Feb 8, 2022

Sadiq Khan unveils plan to attract international visitors back to London

Sadiq Khan is planning a campaign to lure back international visitors to ease the “crisis” that has left central London struggling to recover from the pandemic.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2022

US Says Iran Nuclear Deal 'in Sight' but Urgent Need to Finalize

The United States said Monday a deal was possible with Iran on its nuclear program but that an agreement had to be completed urgently as Tehran advances its capabilities, on the eve of renewed talks. The negotiations -- attended by China, France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, Iran and the United…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2022

Boris Johnson insists UK will not ‘flinch’, as Putin warns Ukraine joining Nato could draw Europe into war

Macron says ‘next few days will be decisive’ and Biden warns of end to Nord Stream 2 – as Scholz appears to waver on pipeline threat

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Biden vows to end German-Russian gas pipeline if Ukraine is invaded

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, alongside Germany’s new chancellor, pledged Monday that their two nations are “united” in their efforts to deter Russia from invading Ukraine following their first formal meetings at the White House.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2022