Presidential transition of Donald Trump President-elect of the United States Donald Trump meets with President Barack Obama for the first time at the White House.
Siemens AG Siemens AG announces that it plans to spin off its US$15 billion health care division, making it its own independent company.
War At least two people have been killed and 90 injured in an attack on the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif. The Taliban has claimed responsibility.