Germany tightens security, asylum policies after deadly festival stabbing

FILE - Flowers and candles are seen at a makeshift memorial near a sign marking the 650th anniversary of the city of Solingen, following a stabbing rampage there, in Solingen, Germany, Aug. 26, 2024.

Germany's coalition government on Thursday agreed to tighten security and asylum policies following a deadly stabbing attack linked to the Islamic State militant group which has fueled far-right opposition and criticism of Berlin's migration policies approach.