Berlin hardens 'no' to NATO offer for Georgia and Ukraine
The German government underlined its opposition Friday to NATO opening the door to membership to former Soviet republics Ukraine and Georgia.
German troops hurt in Afghan attack
Two German soldiers in Afghanistan were seriously injured and a third was slightly wounded in an attack west of Kunduz, the German military said on Thursday.
Canada demands Germany join south Afghanistan fight
Canadian Foreign Minister Peter MacKay on Wednesday urged Germany to take part in the simmering conflict in southern Afghanistan.
Merkel to be firm on Afghanistan mission at NATO summit
Six years since the initial deployment of German troops to Afghanistan, politicians in Berlin have started to speak of a gradual withdrawal. A defence ministry official also says that Germany will not cave to US pressure to expand its presence there.
Romania expels six Germans ahead of NATO summit
Romanian police said on Friday they briefly detained and then expelled six German "anarchists" allegedly planning to join anti-NATO protests during an upcoming summit of the transatlantic alliance.
German MP demands return of Iron Cross medal
A German conservative MP said Thursday the Iron Cross should be reintroduced as a military honour, but the Defence Ministry swiftly slapped down the call.