'Porous' sanctions haven't stopped Russia's war, but there's still more the West can do to squeeze its economy

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Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to chairman of the Supreme Court Vyacheslav Lebedev at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on February 6, 2024.

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Aldi is America's fastest-growing grocer, with nearly as many stores as Kroger. Here's how the German chain became a retail giant.

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Everyone is angry at Germany after a series of snubs and screw-ups

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French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, viewed unsmiling from above in Berlin on January 22, 2024.
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on January 22, 2024.

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Leaked audio obtained by Russian spies reveals Germany considered giving Ukraine missiles to destroy key Crimean bridge: WSJ

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Taurus, a long-range guided missile, is on display in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The missiles are one of Ukraine's top asks to Germany.

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German warship accidentally opened fire on an American drone, nearly costing the US another Reaper in its Red Sea fight

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The frigate F 221 Hessen of the German Bundesmarine navy leaves its home port Wilhelmshaven for the Mediterranean Sea on Feb. 8, 2024.
The frigate F 221 Hessen of the German Bundesmarine navy leaves its home port Wilhelmshaven for the Mediterranean Sea on Feb. 8, 2024.

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German chancellor appeared to suggest that British and French soldiers have helped Ukraine fire 'deep-strike' missiles at Russian targets, report says

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses a joint press conference with Ireland's Prime Minister following talks at the Chancellery in Berlin on February 22, 2022. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seen in Berlin on February 22, 2022.

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A German bank says it's preparing for the worst property crisis since '08 as commercial real estate distress spreads

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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank warned that the commercial real estate sector faces a crisis on par with the 2008 downturn.

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I moved to Germany to study but was almost deported. Now I'm financially secure and see a real future here.

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Adriana Stein said moving to Germany helped her find a cherished career in international marketing.

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The US economy is crushing it compared to other rich countries

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The US economy has been outpacing the growth of its G7 peers.

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Woman accused of murdering her doppelgänger wanted to stage her death to get away from her strict, religious community, prosecutor says

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Sharaban K, left, and Khadidja O, right, in a composite image.
Sharaban K, left, and Khadidja O, right, in a composite image.

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