Japan’s defense ministry is preparing to evacuate Japanese nationals from Sudan amid fighting in the country, a government spokesperson said. Japan’s foreign minister asked the defense minister to use the Self-Defense Forces’ plane for the evacuation, said Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno. “The government will continue to do its utmost to ensure the safety of…
Germany’s Foreign Minister: Parts of China Trip ‘More Than Shocking’
BERLIN—German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday described parts of her recent trip to China as “more than shocking” and said Beijing was increasingly becoming a systemic rival more than a trade partner and competitor. The blunt remarks followed Baerbock’s visit to Beijing last week where she warned that any attempt by the Chinese communist…
Germany and Chad In Tit-For-Tat Expulsions Over Delay in Return to Democracy
An ongoing diplomatic row between Germany and Chad has once again brought attention to the delayed return to democracy in the oil-rich Central African nation—still reeling from multiple crises two years after the long-term leader, Idriss Deby Itno died while fighting rebels. On April 11, Berlin ordered Chad’s ambassador to Germany, Mariam Ali Moussa, to…
Germany and Chad Exchange Expulsions Over Delay in Return to Democracy
A diplomatic spat between Germany and Chad has again brought attention to the delayed return to democracy in the oil-rich Central African nation—still reeling from multiple crises two years after long-term leader Idriss Deby Itno died while fighting rebels. On April 11, Berlin ordered Chad’s ambassador to Germany, Mariam Ali Moussa, to leave the country…
The Syrian Refugee Who Has Become Germany’s Youngest National Chess Player at 11
LIPPSTADT, Germany—Hussain Besou was just four when he started asking his father to teach him chess, hovering around the board as he played in the evenings in the Middle East until he said yes. After mastering the basic moves, Besou quickly surprised everyone with his talent. “He started correcting us and telling us what we…
Experience Modern Germany in Frankfurt
Cosmopolitan Frankfurt, while low on Old World charm, offers a good look at today’s no-nonsense, modern Germany. If you’re a budget traveler, you’ll likely fly into or out of this major hub for discount airlines. With its forest of skyscrapers perched on the banks of the Main River, Frankfurt has been dubbed Germany’s “Mainhattan.” It’s…
Travel Disruption Hits Germany on Eve of Transport Strike
BERLIN—An increased number of travelers in Germany boarded trains and planes on Sunday, a day before a major one-day strike that aims to bring the country’s transportation system to a standstill. But even advance travel was met with disruption in some places as Munich airport already shut down because of the impending strike on Monday,…
Man Drives at Pedestrians Inside German Airport Garage
BERLIN—A motorist drove at pedestrians and rammed parked cars on Friday in a parking garage at Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany, injuring three people slightly, police said. Two police officers also were slightly hurt as they pinned down the 57-year-old man, who appeared to have mental health issues, according to a police statement. Most people…
Dusseldorf Is Germany’s Fashion Capital
The name rolls off the tongue with a poetic and memorable ring, the resonance tantalizing the ear like a beloved song. Dusseldorf, a little more than an hour’s train ride from Frankfurt, is world renowned and refreshingly faithful to art and fashion. Overlooking the vast Lower Rhine River in the heart of Germany, the city…
A European Flight With Condor
Last year’s canceled flights, shortages of pilots, flight delays, deficiency of ground crews and airport personnel, endlessly slow-moving security queues and images of luggage piled sky-high, gave us plenty of reasons to reconsider our upcoming flight to Europe. It would be our first major trip following the more than two-year lockdown. But as we were…
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