Merkel vows tougher action against criminal refugees after Cologne assaults

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Saturday that her party has decided to take tougher action against criminal refugees after a spate of attacks and sexual assaults in Cologne by suspects that include refugees.

Police, far-right protesters clash at Cologne protest

German police in the city of Cologne fired water canons and tear gas Saturday afternoon to disperse protesters linked to the right-wing Pegida movement, while the demonstrators threw firecrackers and bottles at police officers.