Prince Friedrich zu Solms-Baruth III was tortured and imprisoned after being involved in Operation Valkyrie; his heirs want their property back, but Germany's government disagrees

Former vice chancellor heads a three-party coalition being sworn in during one of Germany's worst moments in the COVID-19 pandemic

Days before she leaves office, Germany's longtime leader warns current COVID wave is 'very serious,' lauds those who 'stick to the rules'

Merkel announces sweeping rules banning those without immunity against coronavirus from restaurants, markets, gatherings and more; voices support for compulsory vaccination

German authorities say one of those hurt is in serious condition; blast disrupts train service at busy station

Christian Democratic Union, Social Democratic Party and Greens present new agreement on ministerial positions and major policies

Country experiencing its worst-yet wave of coronavirus infections and fatalities, as new government set to take reins

3 German parties reach deal to form new coalition headed by Social Democrats leader Olaf Scholz, the outgoing chancellor's finance minister since 2018

Until the early 70s, more than 80% of top judicial officials had worked in Hitler's justice apparatus, 3 in 4 belonged to the Nazi party

27-year-old suspect who wounded four people earlier this month had Islamic State propaganda videos on his phone, allege prosecutors in the case