![As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606086919_GermanChancellorAn.jpg)
As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit
A majority of Germans believe that conditions in their country worsened since former conservative chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure ended.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Germany to extend virus shutdown until mid-February Germany to extend virus shutdown until mid-February](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606086919_GermanChancellorAn.jpg)
Germany to extend virus shutdown until mid-February
Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday that Germany is extending its pandemic restrictions until mid-February.
Wed Jan 20 2021
![German parties at impasse as deadline passes with no deal German parties at impasse as deadline passes with no deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/71511132432_AngelaMerkel.jpg)
German parties at impasse as deadline passes with no deal
A deadline of 1700 GMT passed with no announcement being made, suggesting Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives, the pro-business FDP and the Greens had been unable to agree to wrap up talks.
Sun Nov 19 2017
![German police disperse G20 protest with water cannon before summit German police disperse G20 protest with water cannon before summit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71499249888_GermanySummit.jpg)
German police disperse G20 protest with water cannon before summit
German police used water cannon to disperse around 500 anti-capitalist protesters overnight in the port city of Hamburg where Chancellor Angela Merkel will host leaders of the G20 leading economies.
Wed Jul 05 2017
![Pressure builds on Merkel for vote on gay marriage this week Pressure builds on Merkel for vote on gay marriage this week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51493481448_AngelaMerkel.jpg)
Pressure builds on Merkel for vote on gay marriage this week
Following Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to row back on her conservative party's opposition to gay marriage, her opponent in September's elections said on Tuesday that his party would push.
Tue Jun 27 2017
![Germans wonder why Trump keeps lashing out at them and not Russia or Saudi Arabia Germans wonder why Trump keeps lashing out at them and not Russia or Saudi Arabia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81489804351_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Germans wonder why Trump keeps lashing out at them and not Russia or Saudi Arabia
Germans, long opposed to many of Trump's campaign promises, are irritated and concerned by his criticism of their country.
Wed May 31 2017
![Sterling retreats after Manchester blast, stocks steady Sterling retreats after Manchester blast, stocks steady](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495495931_USsingerArianaG.jpg)
Sterling retreats after Manchester blast, stocks steady
Sterling extended losses after British police said they were treating an explosion in Manchester as a possible terrorist attack, while the euro retained gains.
Tue May 23 2017
![Hacks, leaks, fake news: German fears before September vote Hacks, leaks, fake news: German fears before September vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478873536_TechnologyGeneric.jpg)
Hacks, leaks, fake news: German fears before September vote
Four months before an election in which Chancellor Angela Merkel hopes to win another term, Germany's national cyber security agency BSI warned political parties to shore up their computer defences.
Fri May 12 2017
![Merkel says she has 'good relationship' with Trump despite frosty start Merkel says she has 'good relationship' with Trump despite frosty start](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51493481448_AngelaMerkel.jpg)
Merkel says she has 'good relationship' with Trump despite frosty start
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that she and President Donald Trump have built a "good working relationship" even though the two had frosty exchanges last year.
Sat Apr 29 2017
![EU leaders meet, united on Brexit demands - for now EU leaders meet, united on Brexit demands - for now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41493463100_Brexit.jpg)
EU leaders meet, united on Brexit demands - for now
European Union leaders will endorse a stiff set of divorce terms for Britain at a summit on Saturday, rejoicing in a rare show of unity in adversity.
Sat Apr 29 2017
![Merkel says migrants must respect tolerance, German laws Merkel says migrants must respect tolerance, German laws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51491183868_AngelaMerkel.jpg)
Merkel says migrants must respect tolerance, German laws
Chancellor Angela Merkel said refugees in Germany must respect tolerance, openness and freedom of religion, while senior members of her party called for a ban on foreign funding of mosques.
Mon Apr 03 2017
![Merkel's conservatives and SPD neck-and-neck in latest poll Merkel's conservatives and SPD neck-and-neck in latest poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61435718243_ANGELAMERKEL.jpg)
Merkel's conservatives and SPD neck-and-neck in latest poll
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) were neck-and-neck in the latest INSA poll for Bild newspaper, published 6 months before a national election,
Tue Mar 28 2017
![Merkel ally says Turkey's Erdogan 'not welcome' in Germany Merkel ally says Turkey's Erdogan 'not welcome' in Germany](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81489368257_TayyipErdogan.jpg)
Merkel ally says Turkey's Erdogan 'not welcome' in Germany
Tayyip Erdogan has crossed a line by comparing Germany's government to the Nazis and is no longer welcome in the country, a major ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
Tue Mar 21 2017
![Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51488340092_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time
Stark differences between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on everything from trade to immigration were in full view during an icy first meeting at the White House Friday.
Fri Mar 17 2017
![Snow postpones Trump-Merkel talks until Friday Snow postpones Trump-Merkel talks until Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51486795527_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Snow postpones Trump-Merkel talks until Friday
US President Donald Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been postponed from Tuesday until Friday due to a major snow storm.
Tue Mar 14 2017
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025