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"I'm happy that Germany has become a country that many people abroad associate with hope," German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters during a press conference this week in Berlin, shortly before announcing her government would spend an additional $6.7 billion to deal with the influx. "That is something very valuable, especially in view of our history." (Associated Press)

EDITORIAL: Germany takes a gamble on refugees

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on arrival at the summit in Brussels that he wanted "another honest compromise" to keep Europe united. (Associated Press)

Greece debt crisis: Eurozone threatens ‘time-out’ if bailout terms rejected

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Supporters of the No vote celebrate after the results of the referendum in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki, Sunday, July 5, 2015. Greeks overwhelmingly rejected creditors’ demands for more austerity in return for rescue loans in a critical referendum Sunday, backing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who insisted the vote would give him a stronger hand to reach a better deal. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)

Obama phones Greek prime minister on debt crisis

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras Monday as the Greek debt crisis deepened. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Greece debt crisis could give Russia opening to expand influence in region

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks with U.S. President Barack Obama at Schloss Elmau hotel near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Monday, June 8, 2015, during the G-7 summit. (Michael Kappeler/Pool Photo via AP)

Germany wants quick clarification of new NSA spy allegations

By David Rising - Associated Press

German Chancellor Angela Merkel listens to a debate of the German federal parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, June 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn) ** FILE **

Germany renews concerns over U.S. spying after WikiLeaks allegations surface

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2013 file picture the US flag flies on top of the US embassy in front of the Reichstag building that houses the German Parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, A German official says Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff has asked the U.S. ambassador for a meeting to discuss the latest reports of alleged U.S. spying on Germany. The official says chief of staff Peter Altmaier invited Ambassador John B. Emerson to the chancellery Thursday July 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn,file)

Merkel’s office invites U.S. envoy to discuss latest spy claim

By FRANK JORDANS - Associated Press

German President Joachim Gauck, right , talks to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II after a military welcoming ceremony at the Bellevue Palace in Germany's capital Berlin, Wednesday June 24, 2015. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip are on an official visit to Germany until Friday, June 26. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

Queen Elizabeth II meets German president, rides Berlin boat

By David Rising - Associated Press

Jeb Bush to call for closer economic, security ties with Europe

By Thomas Beaumont - Associated Press

US President Barack Obama, joined by Horst Seehofer, Minister President of Bavaria, right, is greeted by traditionally dressed Bavarian men and women as he arrives on Air Force One at the airport in Munich, southern Germany, Sunday, June 7, 2015, en route to the G-7 summit at the Schloss Elmau hotel near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, southern Germany. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama aims to mend US-German relations on Bavarian trip

By NEDRA PICKLER and JULIE PACE - Associated Press

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, talks to U.S. President Barack Obama as they arrive for the first plenary session of the G-7 summit in Schloss Elmau hotel near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, southern Germany, Sunday, June 7, 2015. (Peter Kneffel/Pool Photo via AP)

Obama, Merkel agree to extend punishment for Putin

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, listens to the President of France Francois Hollande after a statement for the media prior to a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, June 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

G-7 summit nears, but German hosts have other worries

By Nathaniel Madden - The Washington Times

A conservative politician who crossed the aisle and has joined the German Green Party's campaign to legalize marijuana has revived a long-running debate about the drug in Europe's largest economy. (Associated Press)

Germany marijuana legalization push revives debate over drug policy

By Angela Waters - Special to The Washington Times

Missing world leader by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

THOMAS DIBACCO: Obama not a top world leader

By Thomas V. DiBacco

A survey shows that business leaders feel politically alienated under the Angela Merkel-led governing coalition, without a champion in either of Germany's two main parties: the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats. (Associated Press)

Angela Merkel overregulation threatens Germany economy, business leaders fear

By Mihret Yohannes - Special to The Washington Times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vladimir Putin sees Obama, Angela Merkel as weak

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Ukrainian government troops sit in the back of pick-up trucks as they pass a checkpoint near the town of Mariupol, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. The intense fighting, which the U.N. says has killed more than 5,300 people since April, comes ahead of a crucial summit including Western leaders on Wednesday as well as peace talks later Tuesday. The volunteer Azov battalion said on social media on Tuesday that it captured several villages northeast of the strategic port of Mariupol, pushing the rebels closer to the border with Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Top House lawmakers push for $1B in military aid for Ukraine

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

Angela Merkel, Obama try to bridge differences on arms to Ukraine

By Julie Pace - Associated Press

President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are taking opposing tacks on Ukraine's ongoing faceoff with Russia, with Mr. Obama taking a hard-line stance and Mrs. Merkel seeking a diplomatic solution. (Associated Press)

Obama, Angela Merkel at odds over arming Ukraine against Russia

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times