Rob Schmitz
Stories
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World
In Germany, Merkel's Party Says Huawei Decision Should Be Made By Parliament
Another twist in the saga of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel has been overruled by her own party over whether to allow Huawei to upgrade Germany's 5G infrastructure
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What's Left Behind Of The Berlin Wall
As Germany celebrates the 30th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Wall, the city has incorporated a piece of the historic relic into the landscape of the united German capital.
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A Tale Of 2 Cities In Germany, 30 Years After The Berlin Wall Came Down
Gorlitz, Germany, lost most of its population after the Berlin Wall came down 30 years ago — but now the city is on the rebound, thanks to tourism and the film industry.
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Nationalist Message Is Popular Ahead Of German Elections
It's election season in Poland, and the clear favorite is the right-wing Law and Justice party. It has overseen one of the fastest growing economies in the EU.
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Suspect Posted Racist Screed Before Launching Deadly Attack In Germany
The German government has described Wednesday's shooting outside a synagogue in the town of Halle as an anti-Semitic attack. Two people were killed. Police have arrested a suspect.
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Germany's Migrant Issues Contribute To Surge In Votes For Far-Right Party
While centrist politicians in Germany worry about Nazi-era emotions rising again, right-wing voters say they have valid concerns that aren't being met by center-left ruling parties.
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Protests Over Extradition Bill Turn Violent In Hong Kong
Wednesday was full of violent protests in Hong Kong as protesters demanding the withdrawal of an extradition bill to China clashed with police.
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Slowdown Highlights Vulnerable Chinese Economy In Midst Of A Trade War
It wasn't long ago that China's central city of Chongqing was regarded as emblematic of the country's rising economic fortunes. But more recently, it's fallen on hard times.
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Politics
China Has Yet To Retaliate For Trump's Tariff Hike
It's been three days since the U.S. raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. China's government so far hasn't hit back, but it appears the U.S.-China trade talks have faltered.
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Politics
White House Follows Through With Tariff Hikes On Chinese Imports
After months of disputes and negotiations, the Trump administration has significantly raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. U.S.-Chinese negotiators meet again to try to reach a deal.