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Trump’s Harsh Words For NATO Meet With Pushback From Republicans And Democrats
Posted on · Congressional leaders from both parties defend NATO as lawmakers vote to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the alliance
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World Cup
South Korea Shocks Germany 2-0, Sending World Cup Champs Packing
Posted on · In a shocking upset, South Korea scored in stoppage time and added another late goal to put the match out of reach for Germany.
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WATCH: Merkel’s Low-Key Visit With Trump Focuses On Trade, Foreign Policy
Posted on · The leaders spoke to reporters at the White House after meetings on Friday in which German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected to echo many of the concerns about foreign policy raised by the French president
Sports
2018 World Cup Draw Results: Spain And Portugal In Same Group
Posted on · Russia goes into its home World Cup ranked 65th in the world, the lowest-ranked of any of the 32 teams in the tournament
Houston Matters
What Does Houston’s Sister City — Leipzig, Germany — Have To Teach Us?
Posted on · Houston has 18 different sister cities. One of them is Leipzig, Germany. Now, while those kinds of things usually sound more ceremonial than anything, is there anything we could actually learn from one of our sister cities?
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German Police Seize Thousands Of ‘Trump’ Ecstasy Tablets
Posted on · Officers said they found about 5,000 of the orange, Trump-shaped ecstasy tablets.
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Nearly 200 German Officers Hurt In G-20 Clashes
Posted on · The promises were contained in a statement on countering terrorism issued by the host German government.
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UPDATE: Russians Ask For Proof Of Election Meddling
Posted on · The two leaders planned later Friday to hold longer talks on Syria and other issues on the sidelines of the Group of 20 economic summit.
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WATCH: German Police Clash With Protesters Before G-20 Summit
Posted on · In all, more than 100,000 protesters are expected in Hamburg for the summit, with some 8,000 considered part of Europe's violent left-wing scene, according to police.
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UPDATE: Amid Rumors Of Staff Shake-Up, White House Communications Director Resigns
Posted on · Michael Dubke's departure comes as the Trump administration struggles to keep focused on its agenda while dealing with constant news about the multiple investigations relating to Russia.
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Germany: Player Hurt in Blasts Near Borussia Dortmund Bus
Posted on · Team bus for German soccer club hit by explosions injuring one player
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German Official: ‘No Doubt’ Deadly Attack On Christmas Market Was Intentional
Posted on · A Pakistani asylum-seeker has been detained by authorities. The man denies any involvement in the attack, and police are not entirely certain that he was the driver of the truck that killed 12 people.
A Tale of Two Ports
Hans-Jürgen Zachrau on German Businesses In Texas
Posted on · Germany is second only to the U.K. as a source of foreign direct investment in Texas. That investment helps support tens of thousands of jobs across the state, including nearly 4,000 in Greater Houston.
A Tale of Two Ports
As Trade Accelerates, Germany’s Top Port Battles Crowded Shipping Lanes, Air Pollution
Posted on · The Port of Hamburg, like the Port of Houston, is dealing with the growing pains that come with rapid expansion.
A Tale of Two Ports
Houston Exports Power German Industry – And Vice Versa
Posted on · Germany is now Houston’s seventh-largest foreign trading partner, with combined exports and imports at nearly $10 billion a year and rising. Hamburg is the home of Germany’s largest port, while the Port of Houston is the largest in Texas and second largest in the U.S.