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Germans seize 14,000 offshore account details

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 10:34:00 +0200

German customs officials have seized two containers filled with account details from a Swiss private bank's subsidiary in the Cayman Islands, a news report said on Sunday.

Pakistan spied on Germans in Afghanistan

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:12:00 +0100

Pakistan’s intelligence agency reportedly spied on German police officers working in Afghanistan, raising questions whether Pakistan is passing information on to the insurgent Taliban about security forces’ operations.

Conservative MP calls for a 'fat tax'

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:55:00 +0200

Overweight people and others who pursue unhealthy lifestyles should have to pay more into Germany's healthcare system to cover the extra costs they create, a conservative politician said on Thursday.

Westerwelle backs talks with Taliban

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:10:00 +0200

Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said at an international conference in Afghanistan on Tuesday that Germany supported efforts to reconcile with the Taliban and start ending NATO's military mission in 2014.

Airlines outraged over planned passenger departure tax

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:10:00 +0200

German airlines reacted angrily Thursday to details of a proposed new tax on passengers leaving the country's airports that could boost ticket prices for long-haul destinations by €26 ($33).

Guttenberg's chopper attacked in Afghanistan

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:57:00 +0100

Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg’s visit to Afghanistan almost turned deadly on Friday when insurgents fired on the helicopter convoy in which he was travelling, Bild am Sonntag reported Sunday.