Last Sunday, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) withdrew from the coalition talks with Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), its sister party Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Greens, which left a new election as one of the options.
Cutting down some of the last old growth forests in Europe to dig up a heavily-polluting form of coal will cause “irresponsible damage to nature,” according to environmental activists in Germany.
Women in England and Wales are having fewer babies as new data reveal increasing numbers of those who choose to have less - or in some cases, no - children.
The painting was given to the institute by a woman whose father accidently purchased it at a stamp and coin market.
Only a small pocket of Daesh terrorists remains on the Iraqi border with Syria.
Zimbabwean Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo was among ex-President Mugabe's allies who were arrested in the wake of the military takeover in the country earlier this month.
Last week, Geneva hosted the first official meeting of governmental officials from different countries discussing a possible ban on so-called killer robots. However, the event's participants failed to reach any agreement. Sputnik asked an expert on artificial intelligence, Raul Rojas, to comment on the issue.
China opened its first overseas military base in Djibouti in August.
China opened its first overseas military base in Djibouti in August.
A programmer from New Zealand, Nick Gerritsen, has developed and launched the world's first virtual politician. Sam is a female politician who will take part in the next general election in 2020.
Iran together with Russia and Turkey is a guarantor of the de-escalation zones in Syria, with the latest safe zone being established in the province of Idlib during the Astana talks on Syrian peace settlement.
Hariri returned last week from Saudi Arabia, where he earlier announced his resignation, but then postponed his final decision.
At least 200 people have reportedly been injured and a police officer has died as a result of clashes between protesters and security forces in the Pakistani capital as security forces launched an operation to clear an almost three weeks long sit-in by religious groups.
On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the political climate as Americans look to enjoy their Thanksgiving weekend...
At least 200 people have reportedly been injured and a police officer has died as a result of clashes between protesters and security forces in the Pakistani capital as security forces launched an operation to clear an almost three weeks long sit-in by religious groups.
The A-135 system is part of the Russian Aerospace Forces. It protects Moscow from missiles strike and also plays an important role in the country’s early warning and space control system. A new system has long been in development and is undergoing tests now.
Usually, deer are scared of people and other animals, however, this doe seems to take genuine interest in a visitor to Woodland Park in Colorado, the US.
Less than a week after suggesting that a snap election would be the best option for Germany, the Chancellor has changed her mind, saying she was ready to consider possible negotiations with the SPD.
International oil prices hit their two-year high as Russia signaled it’s readiness to support an extension of the existing oil production cuts with OPEC – as global economic growth drives higher demand for fossil fuels.
South Africa’s government is mulling fiscal reform aimed at improving economic growth and budget prospects as investors and businesses are losing faith in the failing economy.
Yet another Iphone X glitch has come to light. One user posted a video on YouTube featuring a strange sound produced by his phone as he touches it.
After the last major Daesh stronghold in Syria, the town of Abu Kamal, was liberated, Russian Aerospace Forces continue to support the offensive in the Euphrates River Valley conducted by the Syrian army.
Chinese police have launched an inquiry into all the educational facilities for children in the capital's Chaoyang district following allegations of teacher misconduct.
The Iguana 31 amphibious yacht, unveiled by the French boat manufacturer Iguana Yachts at the Milipol Expo in Paris, is a real Godsend for police and military forces as it can sail, move on land and even be used as an-all terrain vehicle.