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Goodluck Jonathan and Angela Merkel in Berlin

Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan visits Germany

Nigeria's President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan visited Germany from 18 to 20 April, 2012. During his stay in Berlin, he met Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Federal President Joachim Gauck for intensive talks.

Jonathan in Germany

Papst Benedikt mit Bundespräsident Wulf

Pope Benedict XVI Visits Germany

A 21-gun salute was fired to welcome a special guest: Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Germany for his first official state visit. On his arrival at Berlin’s Tegel Airport on Thursday (22 September) the head of the Roman Catholic Church was welcomed by Federal President Christian Wulff, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and government and church representatives.

Pope Benedict XVI Visits Germany

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From the archives: September 11, 2001

US intervention in Syria would face formidable challenges

US senators continue to pressure the Obama administration to intervene directly in Syria's increasingly Balkanized civil war. But all the military options at Washington's disposal carry major risks.

Not all Sierra Leoneans enjoy economic growth benefits

Sierra Leone has one of the world's fastest growing economies, according to an International Monetary Fund report. But the post-civil war boom has not yet brought benefits for everyone.

Ukrainian politician and boxing champion Vitali Klitschko

"More than ever before we need independent media that tells people the truth."

A Kurdish Spring in Syria

Much has changed for the Kurds, Syria's biggest ethnic minority, since the start of the revolution. Oppressed under President Assad, they're now more confident than ever - politically, militarily, and culturally.