Germany expels four Syrian diplomats: minister

BERLIN - Agence France-Presse

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle. REUTERS photo

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said on today Germany was expelling four diplomats from the Syrian embassy in Berlin after the arrest of two men suspected of spying on regime opponents.

"After the arrest of two people suspected of spying for Syria, I have decided to expel four members of the Syrian embassy in Berlin," Westerwelle said in a statement.