Explainer: Key things to know about Berlin Wall and its fall

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and incoming EU chief Ursula von der Leyen issued stark warnings Friday that the West faces new challenges from Russia and China, on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall.

US, EU warn of danger from Russia, China on Berlin Wall anniversary

Like every Thursday night back then, Angela Merkel was relaxing in an East Berlin sauna on the night of November 9, 1989 as the Berlin Wall fell, dreaming of tasting oysters in the West.

Sauna and oysters: German chancellor Angela Merkel recalls Berlin Wall fall

Germany marks three decades since the fall of the Berlin Wall this week, but a hint of a return of the Cold War and the rise of nationalism is dampening the mood.

Sombre mood as Germany marks 30 years of Berlin Wall fall

When the Berlin Wall came tumbling down 30 years ago, many hoped its demise portended an end to barriers between borders and isolationism. But with US President Donald Trump's planned wall on the border with Mexico, the West Bank "separation barrier" and Hungary's anti-migrant fence facing Serbia and Croatia, manmade partitions are going up again.

Build that wall! Barriers back 30 years after Berlin Wall

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Explainer: Key things to know about Berlin Wall and its fall

US, EU warn of danger from Russia, China on Berlin Wall anniversary

Sauna and oysters: German chancellor Angela Merkel recalls Berlin Wall fall

Sombre mood as Germany marks 30 years of Berlin Wall fall

Build that wall! Barriers back 30 years after Berlin Wall