The German statesman Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967) was chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) from 1949 to 1963.A conservative, Francophile Rhinelander, Konrad Adenauer successfull...
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WARSAW, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Poland's parliamentary election
on Sunday could make Warsaw a more difficult ally for the United
States if Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski loses power. At stake are no...
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Today is Saturday, Jan. 5, the 5th day of 2008. There are 361 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1477 - Swiss defeat and kill Charles the Bold of Burgundy at Battle of Nancy.1...
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BERLIN, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Angela Merkel is distinguishing
herself from previous German chancellors by taking a firm and
public stand on human rights, even if it strains diplomatic ties
and worrie...
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