Party finalizes manifesto with vote to reject mask-wearing, 'mania for locking down,' as it seeks to capitalize on anger over pandemic restrictions

85-year-old Palestinian leader's medical condition has long been a source of intense concern given his lack of a clear successor; he'll return to the West Bank on Thursday

Iran plans to restrict UN inspections if the US does not lift sanctions by February 21; Thursday meeting 'unlikely' to prevent Tehran from moving ahead

18th century Sulzbacher Torah survived the Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938, found faded due to 'ravages of time' after abandoned until 2015

In emotional Bundestag speech to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Charlotte Knobloch tells lawmakers to mount tougher defense of country's 'fragile' democracy

Armin Laschet beats out more conservative rival in leadership vote; vows continuity, says party will only win September election 'if we remain strong in the middle of society'

Spokesman for German chancellor says decisions on restricting speech should be based in law, 'not according to a decision by the management of social media platforms'

German chancellor expresses outrage at attack, says doubts about outcome of US vote 'stoked' the atmosphere that led to violence in Washington

From Sydney to Rome, firework displays, pyre burnings and live performances will be watched online or on television, while Dubai and Beirut allow public celebrations

Vehicles outfitted with special refrigeration systems, some protected by armed guards, leave vaccine plant as country aims to administer shots to 20 million people by year's end