Authorities carry out raids on people suspected of posting 'criminally relevant comments' regarding Walter Luebcke, who was killed last year, allegedly by a far-right extremist

US leader says he wants nations such as Russia, South Korea, Australia and India to join an expanded summit in the fall

German chancellor is first to give a firm no amid the pandemic, while other world leaders have expressed vaguely positive responses

Economy minister says government not planning to interfere in running of airline and intends to sell the stake in carrier once it's back on its feet

German Chancellor Merkel, Indian Prime Minister Modi, Austrian Chancellor Kurz issue congratulations to Netanyahu and Gantz, Israeli public

Though US may see flare-ups and inoculation would be helpful, it is not imperative, president says; believes 2021 will be 'a phenomenal year'

US unemployment nears 15%, highest rate since Great Depression, as death toll surpasses 77,000; EU states roll back restrictions, but want to block travelers for another month

Ceremonies, parties and parades cancelled; Berlin declares one-off public holiday on the anniversary; Trump to be joined by elderly veterans for wreath-laying commemoration

Death toll in Europe passes 40,000, with over 900 fatalities in Spain in past day; UN warns of coming catastrophe in war-torn countries; economists predict deep worldwide recession

German leader's office says she is doing well, while self-isolating after learning that a doctor who vaccinated her had been infected with COVID-19