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Suitcase ‘explosion’ near migration centre sparks security scare in Germany
A blazing suitcase found outside a reception centre for migrants sparked a major security scare in Germany on Wednesday.
Lonely hearts women tortured and killed in ‘house of horrors’
At least two women may have been tortured to death by a man and his ex-wife at a house in western Germany, according to investigators. Prosecutor...
After creating a storm in Britain, Obama ruffles feathers in Germany
President Obama arrived on a valedictory visit to Germany on Sunday to see his “friend” Chancellor Angela Merkel, but their show of unity looked...
Germany seeks to limit migration from ‘safe’ North African countries
Germany wants to limit migration from North Africa by declaring Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia 'safe countries’, officials from the ruling coalition...
German town bans male asylum seekers from public pool after women harassed
A German town has banned male asylum seekers from a public swimming pool after women complained they were being sexually harassed.
Prominent radical preacher held in Germany on suspicion of supporting terror
A German Islamist preacher has been arrested for recruiting fighters for a militant group in Syria and purchasing and delivering military equipment.
Germany commits to join campaign against IS as Britain eyes airstrikes
The German cabinet has approved plans to join the military campaign against Islamic State in Syria. Germany will commit up to 1,200 soldiers to support...
Bodies of seven babies found wrapped in blankets and plastic bags
The bodies of seven babies have been found covered in blankets and packed in plastic bags in a flat.
1.4 million refugees are heading to Europe over the next two years, UN warns
At least 1.4 million refugees are expected to flee to Europe across the Mediterranean over this year and next, according to the U.N.
Germany braced for record influx as migration crisis worsens
Germany could see as many as 800,000 migrants arriving this year — four times the number from last year, its interior minister said Wednesday.
Two dead, 20 injured as German train collides with tractor trailer
Two people were killed and 20 others injured Saturday when a passenger train collided with a tractor trailer carrying manure in northwest Germany, police...
Train collision with tractor trailer in Germany kills two, injures 20
Two people were killed and 20 others injured Saturday when a passenger train collided with a tractor trailer carrying manure in northwest Germany, police...
Germany adopts ‘historic’ quota for women board members
Germany’s biggest companies will be required to have women fill a third of their supervisory boards from next year under a law adopted in parliament...
Greece to send loan request to sceptical euro zone as cash reserves burn
Greece’s leftist-led government said it will ask the euro zone on Thursday to extend a “loan agreement” for up to six months, raising...
Greek insider likens ‘arrogant’ Germany to Nazis as debt talks continue
Germany’s government has been “overtaken by arrogance” in its approach to debt negotiations, a Greek government source has said.
Record 17,000 rally against ‘Islamisation’ in Germany
On Monday, a record 17,000 anti-Islamic protesters rallied for their tenth demonstration in as many weeks in eastern Germany.
Wunderbar! Germany is most popular country in the world, says report
Germany has knocked the U.S. off its perch in an international survey measuring the popularity of countries around the world.
German court bans Uber ridesharing taxi service app
A court has issued an injunction barring ridesharing service Uber from operating in Germany, the latest shot in the company’s fight with taxi drivers.
Germany to allow ‘seriously ill’ patients to grow their own cannabis
A German court today ruled some people suffering from chronic pain should be able to cultivate their own cannabis “for therapeutic purposes.”...
Nine killed and 40 injured in multiple bus crash on Germany’s Autobahn
Nine people were killed and more than 40 injured when several buses crashed into each other on a German motorway near the eastern city of Dresden, police...
How Germany’s World Cup win became most tweeted sporting event ever
A fourth World Cup wasn’t enough for Germany, as they helped to make social media history during their 1-0 victory over Argentina last night.
Immortality beckons: Germany in form, but history favours Argentina
It’s time. After a monthlong marathon, and after seeing off the challenge of some of world football’s biggest names, Lionel Messi, a player...
Here are the 10 best players at this World Cup (there’s even a Brazilian!)
Lionel Messi and Neymar are among the 10 players nominated for the award given to the World Cup’s best player.
Germany gives U.S. CIA chief the boot as spying row intensifies
Germany expelled the U.S. intelligence station chief in Berlin Thursday over alleged spying by Washington, the government said in a highly unusual move...
Germans search properties in second spy case reportedly involving U.S.
German authorities are investigating a second spy case reportedly involving the United States, a week after the arrest of a German intelligence employee...
Brazil shocked: Host nation humiliated by Germany in 7-1 semi-final defeat
Brazilians cried, cursed and covered their faces in shame after their World Cup dreams were shattered on Tuesday night in a 7-1 thrashing by Germany.
No Neymar, no problem? Fans expect Brazil to overcome loss of star player in Cup semifinal clash
Brazil have advanced to within touching distance of the World Cup final, but will have to make do without Neymar, their best player—and the one that...
Germany arrests suspected double agent allegedly feeding secrets to U.S.
An employee of Germany’s BND foreign intelligence agency has been arrested on suspicion of spying for the United States, two lawmakers with knowledge...
France and Germany down tools ahead of World Cup quarter final
Europe’s two largest economies slipped into low gear on Friday as workers in Germany and France skipped shifts or put up TV screens to watch the...
Germany beats Algeria 2-1 in extra-time to set up quarterfinal vs France
Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil scored an extra time double to put Germany into the quarter-finals of the World Cup following a real test of their credentials...
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