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German museum to probe disputed provenance of Mondrian works

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER - Associated Press

Germany's Verena Faisst (17) controls the ball in front of France's Kadidiatou Diani (20) during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. France won 3-0. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

France wraps up SheBelieves Cup with 3-0 win over Germany

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A statue of Karl Marx lies in a transport box as it arrived in Trier, Germany, Tuesday, March 6, 2018. A larger-than-life statue of Karl Marx has arrived in his hometown of Trier, in western Germany. The bronze sculpture, donated by China, is to be unveiled in May to mark the 200th anniversary of Marxs birthday. (Harald Tittel/dpa via AP)

Karl Marx statue in Trier, Germany, gets mixed reactions ahead of 200 birthday

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2016 file photo, Harry Burkhart from Germany, leaves the courtroom after being found guilty on over 40 counts of arson in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles jury has found that Burkhart was sane when he torched cars and homes over several nights six years ago to avenge his mother's deportation. The jury reached its verdict Monday, March 5, 2018, in Los Angeles Superior Court. Burkhart was previously convicted of 50 arson counts for setting small blazes that spread fear in Los Angeles. Burkhart could face up to 90 years in prison when sentenced March 23. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times via AP, File)

Jury finds German man was sane when he set Los Angeles fires

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a news conference with the President of Serbia Aleksander Vucic after a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Angela Merkel, Donald Trump discuss Syrian cease-fire, Vladimir Putin’s new weapons

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Germany downplays ‘acute’ cyberattack amid concerns of Russian meddling

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

United States' Abby Dahlkemper, left, tries to clear the ball away from Germany's Alexandra Popp during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Rapinoe’s goal lifts US women’s team over Germany 1-0

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

In this Feb. 21, 2018 photo cars jam in Stuttgart, southern Germany. A German court began considering Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 whether authorities should ban diesel cars from cities to lower air pollution, a move that could have drastic consequences for the country's powerful auto industry. (Marijan Murat/dpa via AP)

The Latest: German govt hopes diesel ruling won’t mean bans

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Cars drive on a high way through the city of Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. A German court decides today on whether to allow a ban on diesel cars in cities to lower air pollution, a move that could have drastic consequences for the country's powerful auto industry. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

5 things to know about Germany’s diesel ban case

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German court decided Tuesday to allow a ban on diesel cars in cities to reduce air pollution, a move that could have drastic consequences for the country’s auto industry, as well as Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government. (Associated Press)

Banning diesel: German ruling lets cities ban cars using dirty fuel

By Austin Davis — Special to The Washington Times

Gold medalist in the women's free figure skating Russian athlete Alina Zagitova poses during the medals ceremony at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Russians get 1st gold, Germany tops Canada in Olympic hockey

By Dennis Waszak Jr. and David Brandt - Associated Press

Alina Zagitova of the Olympic Athletes of Russia performs during the women's short program figure skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

The Latest: Zagitova gives Russians 1st gold in Pyeongchang

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A miner runs a coal continuous miner at a coal mine in Friedens, Pa., Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Corsa Coal Corp. says the mine will create 70 to 100 new jobs and produce some 400,000 tons of metallurgical coal a year. President Donald Trump referred to the mine's opening during a speech announcing his intent to withdraw from the Paris climate accords. (AP Photo/Dake Kang)

Donald Trump’s European climate change critics fuel U.S. coal boom

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses a news conference after a party's leaders meeting in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Alternative for Germany (AfD) rises as Angela Merkel struggles for coalition

By Austin Davis - Special to The Washington Times

Players from the United States celebrate after Dani Cameranesi (24), of the United States, scores a goal against Finland during the third period of the semifinal round of the women's hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Once again, US will meet Canada for women’s hockey gold

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of the United States perform during the ice dance short dance team event in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

The Latest: Highly-decorated Virtue, Moir win ice dancing

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American Hannah Brandt watches a second period goal sail underneath Finland goalkeeper Noora Raty in Monday's Olympic semifinal victory. (Associated Press)

Canada, U.S. women ice hockey teams to face off with Olympic gold at stake

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Course workers slip the course before the first run of the Women's Giant Slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

The Latest: Shiffrin finally gets her gold on Olympics Day 6

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Chloe Kim, of the United States, runs the course during the women's halfpipe qualifying at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

The Latest: Luge win keeps Germany atop gold medal standings

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Hitler in Los Angeles’ by Steven J. Ross

By Joseph C. Goulden