Merkel says disagrees with Israel on settlements

December 06 2012 13:32:53

Merkel says disagrees with Israel on settlements

BERLIN - Agence France-Presse

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attend a joint press conference with at the Chancellery in Berlin, on December 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL

Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that Germany and Israel were in disagreement over Israel's settlements building policy, as she hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks.

"On the question of settlements, we are agreed that we are not agreed," Merkel told a joint press conference with Netanyahu in Berlin.

Harris, Trump clash over 'violent rhetoric'

Lebanon accuses Israel of rejecting truce after Beirut strikes

Turkish aid ship arrives in Beirut amid Israeli attacks

Iraq's parliament elects new speaker to end nearly yearlong vacuum

Germany to close Iranian consulates over execution

UN should consider suspending Israel, says rapporteur

Thousands still marooned after devastating floods in Spain leave 205 dead

WORLD

Harris, Trump clash over 'violent rhetoric'

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and election rival Donald Trump traded barbs across battleground states on Friday before converging on Wisconsin's biggest city for competing rallies, creating a dramatic split-screen image in the final days of a volatile presidential race.

ECONOMY

S&P raises Türkiye's rating to BB- with stable outlook

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek welcomed Standard & Poor's (S&P) decision to raise Türkiye's credit rating, highlighting the country's unique achievement of receiving two-notch upgrades from three major credit rating agencies this year.

SPORTS

Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid boycott

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony.