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Passengers on German train overpower knife attacker

Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 3:36 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The train had just pulled out of the station at Herzogenrath near the border with the Netherlands and was heading for the western German city of Aachen when the man began attacking fellow passengers “randomly and arbitrarily,” state interior minister Herbert Reul said.

News

Tyler partnering with Polish sister city to offer assistance to Ukrainian refugees

Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
The Polish sister city of Tyler, Texas has become a receiving point for hundreds of Ukrainian citizens fleeing their home country after the invasion ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

National

Germany to give $720 million for care of aging Holocaust survivors globally

Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 5:25 AM CST
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By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER
It estimates the funds will pay for services for approximately 120,000 impoverished Holocaust survivors.

National

Biden hits Russia with sanctions, shifts troops to Germany

Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 6:23 PM CST
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By AAMER MADHANI, ZEKE MILLER and ELLEN KNICKMEYER
The penalties fall in line with the White House’s insistence that it would look to hit Russia’s financial system and Putin’s inner circle.

National

‘Candy Bomber’ who dropped sweets during Berlin Airlift dies

Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 5:06 PM CST
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By COLLEEN SLEVIN and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER
Gail Halvorsen, 101, was beloved and venerated in Berlin.

National

Student kills 1, wounds 3 in shooting at German university

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 1:57 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The man opened fire with a long-barreled firearm in a lecture hall and then fled outside, police said.

In Focus

Pro-democracy Hong Kong news organization to end operations after police raid

Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 5:57 AM CST
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By Lane Luckie
In another major blow to independent journalism in Hong Kong, police have raided the offices of Stand News, a non-profit online media outlet.

National

Olaf Scholz voted in to replace Merkel as Germany’s leader

Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 3:51 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Germany’s parliament has elected Olaf Scholz as the country’s ninth post-World War II chancellor, opening a new era for the European Union’s most populous nation and largest economy after Angela Merkel’s 16-year tenure.

National

Germany locks unvaccinated out of public life; mandate looms

Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 11:29 AM CST
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By FRANK JORDANS
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said people who aren't vaccinated will be excluded from nonessential stores and venues, while the country considers a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

In Focus

Race Day: Marathon, historic election generate buzz in Germany’s capital city

Updated: Sep. 26, 2021 at 11:47 PM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
Two big races are drawing crowds of people to Germany’s capitol city Sunday -- the annual BMW Berlin Marathon and a historic parliamentary election that will decide who succeeds Angela Merkel as chancellor.

In Focus

German election tight; Merkel’s bloc eyes worst result yet

Updated: Sep. 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Projections show Germany’s center-left Social Democrats locked in a very close race with outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right bloc, which is heading toward its worst-ever result in the country’s parliamentary election.

In Focus

WATCH: Lane Luckie previews final day of campaigning for Germany’s parliament elections

Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 8:13 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
KLTV’s Lane Luckie has a look at the final day of campaigning ahead of Germany’s federal parliament elections on Sunday.

In Focus

Germany focuses on post-Merkel future while remembering dark past

Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
Lane Luckie joins East Texas Now to discuss how Germany's approach to educating and informing younger generations about difficult topics could be a model for other countries.

In Focus

WATCH: 40 million Americans trace roots to Germany

Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
While elections ultimately dictate short-term policy, cultural and historic ties between the U.S. and Germany are much less affected by politics.

In Focus

In Their Words: East Texans support stronger ties with Germany

Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 12:03 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
With a new administration in the White House and the upcoming election of new leadership in Germany, comes a natural reset in Transatlantic relations.

In Focus

Lingering East-West division in Germany highlighted by economic issues

Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 9:45 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
KLTV’s Lane Luckie reports on lingering divisions in Germany due to a lagging economy in some parts of the former East.

In Focus

East Texas Now: Factors that could impact history-making German parliament election

Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 2:46 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie and Jeremy Butler
KLTV & KTRE anchor Lane Luckie joins East Texas Now to discuss vast differences between the U.S. and German voting processes ahead of a history-making election.

In Focus

East Texas state rep. recalls watching Ronald Reagan deliver ‘Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall’ speech in Berlin

Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 12:44 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
Now-Texas State Representative James White was stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany when he found himself witness to one of the most consequential presidential speeches in American history.

In Focus

America’s military presence in Germany remains a fresh issue for both countries

Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
Participation in the NATO alliance often calls attention to the U.S. military in Germany, a regular source of debate among candidates and voters.

National

US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America

Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By ZEKE MILLER
The new rules will replace a hodgepodge of restrictions that had barred non-citizens who had been in Europe, much of Asia and certain other countries in the prior 14 days from entering the U.S. The changes will allow families and others who have been separated by the travel restrictions for 18 months to plan for long-awaited reunifications.

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