Sahara Desert dust turns German sky yellow
The skies of Stuttgart, Germany, were filled with yellow dust carried all the way from the Sahara Desert in North Africa. Meteorologists say Germany faces other rare weather extremes in the coming days.
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Portugal struggles with new COVID-19 surge
A recent surge in COVID-19 cases has sent Portugal's 10 million residents into lockdown. Now, German health care workers are there trying to help confront the rise in patients. BBC News Correspondent Mark Lowen reports.
Supreme Court sides with Germany in Nazi-era art dispute
The court made it harder for a lawsuit involving centuries-old religious artworks obtained by the Nazis from Jewish art dealers to continue in U.S. courts.
U.S. allies "greatly relieved," but also wary as Biden steps up
"After 4 long years, Europe has a friend in America," said one top EU leader. But will our oldest friends ever think of us as they did before?
Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
Putin critic Alexey Navalny detained
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been detained upon his return to Moscow from Germany, where he was recovering from a nerve agent poisoning. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Jailed Russian opposition leader calls on supporters to "resist"
Putin's No. 1 foe, detained in Moscow after poisoning, says he's "seen a lot of mockery of justice," but calls his sudden appearance before a judge "the highest degree of lawlessness."
Navalny detained after Moscow return
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was detained in Moscow after flying back from Germany, where he spent five months recovering from a poisoning that nearly killed him. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Germany set to force big companies to put women in management
Under the pending law, any publicly traded company with at least 2 people on its executive board will have to ensure there's a woman among them.
60 Minutes profiles pianist Igor Levit
When his need for an audience was dashed by pandemic restrictions, this soloist went social. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Pilot traces 170-mile syringe in sky to mark vaccine rollout
"I wanted to give people food for thought for the day the vaccine became available," the 20-year-old pilot said.
Exiled journalist sentenced to 27 years in prison on terror charges
Can Dündar, 59, was the editor-in-chief of an opposition newspaper that released a 2015 report critical of the Turkish government. He had been living in exile in Germany, but it's unlikely it will extradite him.
Man convicted of murder in failed synagogue attack in Germany
Assailant planned to shoot up synagogue but heavy doors kept him out so he killed two people outside instead
New Zealand abuse case & more global headlines
CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee is in London with a roundup of today's global headlines, including an investigation into decades of abuses at state care institutions in New Zealand, Germany's return to COVID lockdown, and the return of China's moon lander.
How Europe is planning to cope with a COVID Christmas
Restrictions vary among nations, but the trend is for a very quiet holiday as U.K. government is urged to abandon "rash" plan to allow household mixing.
Germany steps up COVID lockdown measures over winter holidays
Chancellor Angela Merkel said she and the governors of Germany's 16 states agreed Sunday to step up the country's lockdown measures beginning Wednesday until January 10.
Alps glaciers melting & more world headlines
Researchers say 92% of glaciers near the Alps could be lost by 2100 because of climate change. Brexit talks resume before the December 31st deadlines. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embark on a royal train tour. And a WWII-era bomb was defused in Frankfurt, Germany. CBS news foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" from Rome with today's global headlines.
German man arrested after driving car into crowd, killing 5
State Governor Malu Dreyer said the dead included a young child and condemned the driver's "brutal act."
Arrests made in Dresden museum jewel heist
German police arrested three men on Tuesday in connection with a huge jewel heist at the Dresden Castle museum last year. Up to $1 billion in jewels and treasure were stolen. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports.
200 arrested amid "aggressive" protest against Germany's COVID rules
Police used water cannons to break up the demonstrations after warnings to participants who refused to wear masks or socially distance as required by law.
German police arrest 3 men 1 year after huge jewel heist at castle
But 2 suspects are still on the run, and there's no sign yet of the diamond-encrusted loot pilfered from a 500-year-old castle in Dresden.
U.K. and Germany bank on rapid testing as anti-COVID tactics evolve
Liverpool to trial citywide testing program as Britain grapples with surging infections, while Germany tries a new approach to protect the elderly.
Europe imposing new COVID-19 lockdowns
Several countries across Europe are imposing new national lockdowns as coronavirus infections rise once again. France was among the first to impose new restrictions as cases soared out of control. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
France and Germany announce new lockdowns
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are announcing new coronavirus lockdown restrictions as cases surge across Europe. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN with details.
Europe imposes new COVID-19 restrictions
Coronavirus is surging across Europe, forcing several countries to tighten restrictions. France enters a new national lockdown on Friday, while Germany is closing pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues in a attempt to slow the spread. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined CBSN from London.
CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it
Americans are concerned about effect of shutdown on economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific. Maps show its path.
Tropical Storm Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
Rubio says release of Gaza hostages is "most emergent and immediate phase" of Trump plan
"Let's discuss through the mediators the logistics and the mechanics behind how that happens, and that has to happen very quickly. That cannot drag on," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, police said.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.