Angela Merkel and Alexis Tsipras have sought to play down the drama of the Greek leader’s first official visit to Berlin today.

THE decision of Pope Francis to suspend Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst has brought worldwide attention to his lavish spending. But it’s also drawn attention to the special relationship that the Catholic Church has with the German state.

Gardaí and financial watchdogs are examining recorded phone calls from inside the bust Anglo Irish Bank to determine if executives broke the law.

Mercedes-Benz have announced they are taking over the Brawn GP Formula One team, according to reports in Germany.

Afghanistan's defence minister says there are sharp differences with the UN and even within the new government over the role of the peace-keeping force.