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Germany Legalises Same-Sex Marriage After Merkel U-Turn

BERLIN (AP) – German lawmakers voted Friday to legalise same-sex marriage after a short but emotional debate, bringing the country in line with many of its Western peers. Though Chancellor Angela Merkel voted against the measure, she paved the way for its passage by freeing other members of her party to vote their “conscience.”

Angela Merkel

Turkey’s Erdogan Wants to Address Rally in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asked permission to hold a rally to address Turks in Germany on the sidelines of the upcoming G-20 meeting in Hamburg, a request that could further inflame

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Court Investigating Pro-Migrant NGO for People Smuggling

Dresden-based migrant rescue NGO “Mission Lifeline” is now under investigation from Saxony prosecutors who allege they group may be participating in people smuggling. The members of “Mission Lifeline” have yet to set sail into the Mediterranean and are already under

Turmoil exploited by people smugglers since the 2011 overthrow of Moamer Kadhafi has made