Topic: Franz Josef

Norwegian scientists say the extent of summer ice in the Barents Sea has fallen by half in a decade.

Germany has reason to believe it is about to finalize a billion-dollar deal with Japan on military equipment.

U.S. plans to install a missile shield in Eastern Europe have sparked tensions with Russia, with the two powers meeting Thursday to discuss the issue.

Lebanon and Israel apparently prefer Germany over Turkey to lead the UNIFIL naval force off Lebanon's coast.

All of Europe could benefit from U.S. plans to place anti-missile systems in Poland and the Czech Republic, Germany's defense minister said in Brussels.

German Tornado jets and about 200 troops are headed for Afghanistan and there's a concern their mission will be misunderstood.

Eight German reconnaissance jets are on their way to Afghanistan, amid legal and political controversy over the mission's aims.

Germany wants to increase the number of young men that are drafted, according to the country's defense minister.

Germany's defense minister says he would not rule out sending troops to southern Afghanistan, days before Berlin decides on troop deployment to the country.

U.S. engineers say the answer to reducing emissions of carbon dioxide might rest in nanotechnology.