Rising concerns of Russian invasion plans
New satellite imagery shows Russian forces in Belarus are now just around 30 miles away from Ukraine's border. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins us from Kyiv, Ukraine, with the latest.
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Report on sexual abuse in German diocese faults retired pope
The report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese faulted Benedict's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s.
Report on abuse cases faults retired pope
A new report claims that when Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was archbishop in Munich, he knowingly allowed abusive priests to continue working for the church without sanctions. As CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports, Pope Benedict has denied the accusations.
Tensions mount between NATO and Russia over Ukraine
Russia has denied accusations by the U.S. that it is seeking a pretext to invade Ukraine. At talks in Europe last week, NATO rejected several of Moscow's demands, including that Ukraine be barred from joining the alliance. Journalist Mary Ilyushina joins CBSN AM from Moscow with the latest.
Senior ex-Syrian cop convicted of overseeing deadly abuse of prisoners
Landmark ruling in Germany makes former secret police officer Anwar Raslan the highest-ranking official from the Assad regime convicted of the charge to date.
The secret U.S. unit that helped the Allies beat Hitler
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for gathering more than half the actionable intelligence on the battlefield during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal.
Russian man convicted of state-ordered killing in Germany
The Kremlin has called the allegations of Russian involvement in the Berlin killing "absolutely groundless."
Germany swears in new chancellor
Germany has a new leader for the first time in 16 years: Chancellor Olaf Scholz was sworn in to replace Angela Merkel. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Berlin to discuss what we can expect from the new coalition government.
Germany bids Angela Merkel farewell as Olaf Scholz takes power
The man elected to take the helm of Europe's biggest economy as the new German Chancellor is a social democrat, but he'll share power with two other parties.
Coach acquitted in assault of judo champion
A court acquitted a coach accused of domestic violence against Olympic judo champion Margaux Pinot, sparking outrage in France. Pinot had accused her partner and trainer Alain Schmitt of punching and attempting to strangle her during an altercation over the weekend. Ian Lee reports from London on this and other international stories making headlines.
Germany sends off Merkel with ceremony
Germany is honoring Chancellor Angela Merkel for her 16 years of service to the country. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about Thursday's traditional sendoff celebration.
Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
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Olaf Scholz set to succeed Chancellor Merkel
Germany is entering a new era of leadership after 16 years under the helm of center-right Chancellor Angela Merkel. The country will soon be run by a center-left government led by Olaf Scholz, a social democrat. Scholz will head a three-party coalition joining forces with the progressive Greens and pro-business Free Democrats. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz joins CBSN to discuss the latest out of Germany.
Outrage over Europe lockdowns as COVID cases soar
Lockdowns are in place in parts of Europe where COVID-19 is surging. The State Department has issued travel advisories, urging Americans not to travel to Germany and Denmark. Charlie D'Agata reports.
9/5: The Last Pandemic, The Ritchie Boys
Pentagon programs hope to make COVID-19 the last pandemic ever; Stories from members of the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII intelligence unit bolstered by German-born Jews.
European countries face surge in COVID cases
The European Union is seeing its highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. Austria instituted a nationwide lockdown, while the U.S. issued a "do not travel" advisory for Germany and Denmark. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
WorldView: Deadly Bulgaria bus crash
At least 45 people, including 12 children, are dead after a bus carrying mostly North Macedonian tourists crashed and caught fire on a highway in western Bulgaria. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg on this and other stories making headlines around the world.
COVID-19 cases up in some European countries
Parts of Europe are seeing a wave of COVID-19 infections as colder weather sets in, forcing some countries to implement new social restrictions and partial lockdowns. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the current surge for CBSN.
Belarus-Poland standoff fuels fear of new migrant crisis in Germany
Germans have been on edge about immigration since the controversial admission of 1 million refugees in 2015. Now an EU faceoff with Belarus' Russian-backed autocrat is driving a new influx.
Europe's migrant crisis spills into Germany
European Union officials say Belarus has been funneling refugees from the Middle East into Europe, which they see as retaliation for sanctions punishing Belarus' president after a contested election. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz reports from Berlin.
COVID cases surge in Germany
Coronavirus infections are spiking in Germany, though 67% of the population is fully vaccinated. The country faces a battle as shots become less popular and restrictions are eased. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz joins CBSN AM from Berlin.
WorldView: Iran to resume nuclear talks
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator said talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal are back on. Meanwhile, a senior Chinese political official has been accused of sexual assault for the first time, and a U.S. trial involving Virginia Giuffre's sex assault allegation against Britain's Prince Andrew may start late next year. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron presented Germany's departing Chancellor Angela Merkel with France's highest award. CBS News' Lucy Craft joined "CBSN AM" from Tokyo with those international stories.
Merkel worries lessons of World War II forgotten
As German Chancellor Angela Merkel nears the end of her tenure leading one of Europe's most powerful countries, she's warning current world leaders of the dangers of forgetting lessons from the last world war. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has his take on her concerns in this installment of "London Calling."
96-year-old woman on trial in Germany for suspected Nazi war crimes
In what could be the last trial of its kind, a 96-year-old woman is on trial in Germany for suspected Nazi war crimes.
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