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Boris Pistorius
Boris Pistorius has been serving as Germany's Defense Minister since January 2023.
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Germany's defense minister visits NATO member Lithuania
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visits Lithuania, where he will hold talks with the country's leaders.
Germany's opposition flying high in polls
A monthly survey of German voters finds they still support Ukraine but are disenchanted with the government.
German army chief wants more money for equipment
Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais says a €100 billion special fund to reinforce the Bundeswehr is insufficient.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius sees popularity soar
Boris Pistorius, Germany's new defense minister, is outranking other politicians in popularity ratings. Why is that?
MSC 2023: Top diplomats discuss future of Ukraine
Various world leaders are in Bavaria for the event, which is liable to be dominated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
German defense minister makes unannounced visit to Kyiv
It’s the relatively new minister’s first trip to Ukraine, and he tried to accentuate the positives of German assistance.
German politicians criticize stalling on tanks to Ukraine
Western allies meeting in Ramstein failed to back the delivery of battle tanks to help Kyiv fend off Russian forces.
Ramstein talks: No decision on German tanks for Ukraine
The Pentagon chief said Germany would continue to exercise leadership, despite not yet approving its tanks for Ukraine.
New German defense minister meets US counterpart
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius takes office amid a debate raging over whether Germany should send tanks to Ukraine.
Boris Pistorius to become Germany's new defense minister
Boris Pistorius will become Germany's new defense minister, with a crucial NATO meeting approaching.
Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius up for parole
Oscar Pistorius is being considered for parole. But he will first have to meet his slain girlfriend's family.
Germany debates its halt on expulsions to Syria
Seehofer plans to urge Germany's 16 regional state leaders next month to partly lift their expulsion stop to Syria.
Politician's killing prompts call for tracking neo-Nazis
Lower Saxony Interior Minister Boris Pistorius says agents could adapt tools that monitor suspected religious threats.
Sports stars who've fallen from grace
Even the most talented are not immune to scandal and crime. DW looks at sports stars who shattered their own reputation.
Pistorius' prison sentence doubled
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal has handed down a 13 year jail term to the Paralympian.
AfricaLink on Air - 03 November 2017
Liberia's elections commission testifies in court on fraud complaints, where is Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu?
Prosecutors seek longer sentence for Pistorius
South African prosecutors want a harsher prison sentence for Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, in jail for murder.
Oscar Pistorius taken to hospital
The South African athlete and convicted murderer was reportedly suffering chest pains.
Hamburg attack provokes rift over deportation policy
The debate on deporting criminal foreigners in Germany goes on after the deadly knife attack in Hamburg by an Islamist.
South African Paralympians hope for gold without Pistorius
South Africa has sent a team of 44 athletes to Rio. But who are the shooting stars after the fall of Oscar Pistorius?
Judge rejects Pistorius 'lenient' sentence
A South African judge has dismissed a prosecution appeal to lengthen Oscar Pistorius' six-year murder sentence.
Pistorius denies suicide attempt
Jailed South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been treated in hospital for minor wrist injuries.
Violent attacks cause political fallout in Berlin
The spate of highly publicized violent incidents in Germany have drawn new security demands from Bavarian politicians.
Prosecutors appeal Pistorius' jail sentence - again
South African prosecutors plan to push for a longer term for Pistorius, saying his six-year sentence was "too lenient."
AfricaLink on Air - 07 July 2016: 0405 UTC
ThisFlag protest shuts down Zimbabwe+++ Oscar Pistorius sentenced +++Indian Prime Minister Modi tours Africa
From the Olympics to prison
A South African judge sentenced former sprint star Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for murdering his girlfriend.
Pistorius sentenced to six years for murder
A Pretoria court has sentenced Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in 2013.
Pistorius defense makes final plea
Olympian medalist Oscar Pistorius faces at least 15 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced for murder
South African Paralympic gold medallist has no legal right to appeal the sentence, which will be at least 15 years.
South African court dismisses Pistorius' appeal
South Africa's prosecuting authority said there were "no prospects of success" for Pistorius' appeal to the top court.
South African prosecutors to oppose Pistorius' appeal
State lawyers in Johannesburg are opposeing Pistorius' appeal for a lesser conviction for murdering his girlfriend.
Pistorius granted bail after murder conviction
Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail at the onset of his sentencing for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
AfricaLink on Air - 04 December 2015
Chinese President in South Africa +++ Oscar Pistorius found guilty of murder +++ Calls for compensation in Cameroon
AfricaLink on Air - 04 December 2015: 0705 UTC
China-Africa summit kicks off +++ Oscar Pistorius found guilty of murder +++ Calls for compensation in Cameroon
AfricaLink on Air - 04 December 2015: 0405 UTC
Chinese President in South Africa +++ Oscar Pistorius found guilty of murder +++ calls for compensation in Cameroon
Appeals court convicts Pistorius of murder
Court overturns manslaughter conviction for double-amputee Olympian Oscar Pistorius
Pistorius found guilty of murder
Oscar Pistorius faces a longer prison sentence after being ruled guilty of murder by an appeals court.
Hanover: Explosives in ambulance?
German newspaper Bild reports that attackers intended to use ambulance to smuggle bombs into Hanover stadium.
Pistorius reports for first community service
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius started community service three weeks after he was released from jail.
Prosecutors seek Pistorius murder charge
Addressing South Africa's supreme court, state prosecutors have argued for overturning Oscar Pistorius' conviction.
AfricaLink on Air - 03 November 2015: 0405 UTC
Amnesty International says Shell has not lived up to promises to clean up the Niger delta
Oscar Pistorius spends first day at home
Paralympics gold medalist Pistorius spent the first day out of prison at his uncle's home under house arrest conditions.
Pistorius transferred to house arrest
The South African Paralympic medalist had served less than a year for killing his girlfriend.
AfricaLink on Air - 16 October 2015
President Conde likely to be re-elected, Amnesty International opens Abuja office, Pistorius to be released on parole
AfricaLink on Air - 16 October 2015: 0705 UTC
President Conde likely to be re-elected, Amnesty International opens Abuja office, Pistorius to be released on parole
AfricaLink on Air - 16 October 2015
President Conde likely to be re-elected, Amnesty International opens Abuja office, Pistorius to be released on parole
Pistorius to be released on parole
The Paralympian who was jailed last year for killing his girlfriend, will be out on parole on October 20.
Pistorius parole hearing postponed for two weeks
A second hearing to decide whether Oscar Pistorius could be released early from prison has been postponed.
Steenkamps convinced Pistorius meant to kill their daughter
Pistorius has been found guilty of manslaughter, but the prosecution is seeking a murder conviction.
South Africans happy Pistorius not released
Most South Africans welcomed news that Oscar Pistorius was not released today as planned.
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