Scholz and Biden warn Russia would pay ‘high price’ for Ukraine invasion – as it happened Joe Biden issues stark advice to Americans in Ukraine: ‘Leave’ The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2022
What have Nord Stream 2 and gas got to do with the Ukraine standoff? We answer your questions on the pipeline as the west considers its options in the event of a Russian invasion The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022
Everything to Know for the Men’s Olympic Hockey Tournament Without NHL participation this year, here is how each country stacks up in Beijing. Sports Illustrated · Feb 7, 2022
Ukraine to raise 'unfair' weapons issue during German minister's visit Germany Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock promised unequivocal support for Ukraine on Monday as she headed to Kyiv, which wants Berlin to do more to help it defend itself against a possible attack by Russia. Reuters · Feb 7, 2022
Macron plays down expectations as he arrives for Ukraine talks with Putin – as it happened Emmanuel Macron says he does not ‘believe in spontaneous miracles’ as he arrives for talks with Vladimir Putin The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022
Winter Olympics medal table: Who is winning Beijing 2022 so far? Norway are the favourites to top the Beijing Winter Olympic medal table but face competition from USA, Canada, Germany and even the hosts China The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022
NATO Considers Bolstering Allies if Russian Troops Stay In Belarus NATO is looking to increase its military presence in the Baltic states and Poland in case Russia keeps its troops in Belarus after a planned military exercise, the head of the alliance's military committee said on Monday. Russia has 30,000 troops in Ukraine's northern neighbor for joint military exercises this… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2022
Fifteen climate activists glue themselves to German motorways Fifteen climate activists glued themselves to the asphalt of motorways in Germany, causing rush hour traffic jams on Monday, in the latest protests demanding a law against food waste and cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. Reuters · Feb 7, 2022
Germany’s Scholz to reassure US over Ukraine in first Biden meet Olaf Scholz’s visit comes as some NATO allies question Berlin’s response to Russian build-up near Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2022
Biden pledges end to Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would be halted if Russia invades Ukraine and stressed unity with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the West rallies to avert a war in Europe. Reuters · Feb 7, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: US, Germany in ‘lockstep’, says Biden Ukraine news from February 7: US president says allies will work together to deter Russian aggression in Europe. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2022
Putin-Macron meeting 'important' but no breakthroughs expected, Kremlin says A number of summit meetings were held on Monday to try to find a peaceful solution to the crisis over Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Washington to meet Joe Biden. France 24 · Feb 7, 2022
Taiwanese supplier to chip producers announces expansion GlobalWafers Co., which supplies silicon wafers to semiconductor manufacturers, says it will invest $3.6 billion in facilities in Asia, the United States and Europe after its attempt to acquire Germany’s Siltronic AG failed The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022
East-Bound Gas Flows via Russian Yamal-Europe Pipeline at Low Volumes Gas flows from Germany to Poland via the Yamal-Europe pipeline, which usually sends Russian gas westwards into Europe, continued at low volumes on Monday morning, data from German network operator Gascade showed. The section of the pipeline between Poland and Germany has been operating in reverse since December, putting upward… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2022
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 7, 2022 European Union's energy policy recognizes value of nuclear power This could be a sign that a path has been clarified for Europe to return to nuclear power. Japan should refer to the move as an effective means of both maintaining a stable supply of electricity and achieving decarbonization.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022 Covid news: Anti-vax mob targets UK opposition leader; Sweden eases travel curbs – as it happened Police rescue Keir Starmer from protesters; Sweden move comes as country plans to remove Omicron restrictions on Wednesday
The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 day three – as it happened The first Monday of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022 Wit and wisdom of Germany’s anti-noise philosopher revealed to new readers Theodor Lessing’s newly collected early writings shine light on writer who later prophesied climate change
Reuters · Feb 6, 2022 Germany may send more troops to Lithuania, Scholz signals German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signalled on Sunday he was open to deploying more troops to Lithuania to bolster NATO's eastern flank in response to a build-up of Russian troops near the borders of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022 Germany prepares to beef up Lithuania force to show solidarity in Ukraine crisis Olaf Scholz will fly to Washington as part of diplomatic effort to convince Nato he can be relied upon
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022 Olympics- Alpine Skiing- Cold Food Riles Germany Coach, US Bring Own Pasta It's not only the wind whipping the pistes that is cold up on the mountains hosting the Beijing Olympics. After high winds on Sunday forced organizers to postpone the Alpine flagship event, the men's downhill race, Germany's coach lamented there was no hot food available for athletes racing on the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022 In-person Berlin Film Fest Stands Up to Pandemic, Streaming The 72nd Berlin film festival opens Thursday, bucking a trend of pandemic on-the-couch streaming with a packed program of live premieres featuring a stable of European screen legends. Just as the coronavirus outbreak roars toward its peak in Germany, Berlinale organizers have opted for an 11-day, in-person celebration of new…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022 German Leader’s Stance on Russia Looms over 1st Visit to US German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is flying to Washington this week on a mission to reassure Americans that his country stands alongside the United States and other NATO partners in opposing any Russian aggression against Ukraine. Scholz has said that Moscow would pay a “high price” in the event of an…
Manchester Evening News · Feb 6, 2022 Pep Guardiola’s Jurgen Klopp pupil drops future hints with extra Man City training task Ilkay Gundogan took some of Man City's youngsters under his wing this week and the Germany midfielder appears to have all the makings of a fine coach.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Book aims to shine light on Romanian role in the Holocaust Maksim Goldenshteyn's book, “So They Remember,” tells the story of his Holocaust survivor grandparents who languished in Jewish death camps and ghettos in Transnistria during World War II — a chapter of the Holocaust which some say is largely forgotten