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Trump appears to ignore Merkel's offer of a handshake
The meeting between two of the world's most powerful leaders could help determine the future of the transatlantic alliance.
Read the full story ›Merkel and Trump meeting delayed until Friday
Angela Merkel's meeting with Donald Trump has been delayed until Friday, the White House has said.
The German chancellor had been due to meet the US President in Washington on Tuesday.
But on Monday it was announced the meeting would be postponed due to a powerful storm that was forecast.
Up to eight inches of snow is expected to fall in Washington from Monday evening.
The White House said Mr Trump and Mrs Merkel had spoken on the phone and agreed to meet on Friday instead.
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Turkey angered as Merkel backs Dutch in diplomatic row
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has backed the Netherlands in its diplomatic fight with Ankara while the EU has urged Turkey to calm down.
Read the full story ›Merkel and Trump set for tense White House encounter
The German chancellor faces awkward task of trying to find common ground with the new US leader as they meet on Tuesday.
Read the full story ›Merkel: Trump travel ban will not help fight against terror
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reiterated her condemnation of Donald Trump's travel ban, saying the fight against terrorism will not be won with measures against individuals or by putting Muslims under general suspicion.
The US president has faced widespread criticism for imposing a 90-day travel ban on arrivals from seven Muslim-majority countries: Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen.
Mrs Merkel said her government was "examining the situation" and will support those affected by the travel ban.
Merkel: Trump 'made convictions clear' in speech
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel says Donald Trump 'made his convictions clear' in his inauguration speech.
When asked about America's new president's swearing-in on January 20, she said that transatlantic relations 'will not be less important in coming years'.
Merkel added she will 'always seek compromise', in her reaction to Mr Trump's speech.
Sources claim that while the inauguration was happening in Washington DC, the German leader attended the opening of an art museum in Potsdam, Germany.
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The photo that captures the political upheaval of 2016
A photo of David Cameron, Barack Obama, Francois Hollande, Angela Merkel and Matteo Renzi demonstrates just how much the world has changed.
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Angela Merkel will seek fourth term as chancellor
Angela Merkel will reportedly seek a fourth term as Germany's chancellor in elections next year.
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Merkel hints at EU compromise on free movement
German chancellor said that the bloc may offer wiggle room to Britain on key issues of free movement and benefits in post-Brexit deal.
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May hopes for 'frank and open' EU talks with Merkel
The Prime Minister aims to discuss Britain's eventual withdrawal from the EU with Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande this week.
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