Scholz to take charge of Germany as Merkel era ends
Olaf Scholz led his Social Democrats to victory against Merkel's conservative CDU-CSU bloc in an epochal election in September, as the veteran chancellor prepared to leave politics after four consecutive terms in office.
Vaccines not just for rich countries, says WHO
Wealthy nations are already buying up vaccine supplies, leaving poorer countries potentially empty handed.
European leaders call for end to unchecked movement across borders after deadly attacks
German Chancellor Merkel has now changed her tune from 2015 and is calling for strict monitoring of Schengen Zone external borders.
