Germany's Merkel stands by refugee policy despite 'terrifying' attacks - CNN
| CNN | Germany's Merkel stands by refugee policy despite 'terrifying' attacks CNN (CNN) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday described recent attacks in the country and across Europe as "shocking, depressing and terrifying," but she refused to back down from an open-door refugee policy that has attracted fierce criticism ... Merkel defends asylum policies, says Germany is at 'war' with Islamic State Defiant Merkel cuts short holiday to defend response to attacks Merkel Defends Handling of Refugee Crisis After Terror Attacks |