Germany
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Contemporary Greek art on display at China’s National Art Museum. China’s home-built aircraft appears in college cafeteria British dancers break record for world’s largest disco dance. Heavy fog hits eastern and northern parts of China. The annual Christmas market was held in Germany.
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A suspect in the rape and killing of a Bulgarian television journalist whose work highlighted corruption in the East European country has been arrested in Germany, officials said Wednesday. A portrait of slain television reporter Viktoria Marinova is placed on the Liberty Monument next to flowers and candles during a vigil in Ruse, Bulgaria,…
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Cardinal Reinhard Marx, a top German bishop in Germany who also holds position as head of the German Bishops Conference, has tendered unreserved apologies to thousands of sexual abuse victims. Image: Cardinal Reinhard Marx In his reference to series of sexual molestation cases which occurred inside the Catholic Church in Germany, Marx acknowledged that…
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Authorities in Hamburg are selling off 50 little wooden houses used to house newcomers at the height of the influx of refugees and other migrants to Germany. According to AP, the boxy houses measuring 28 square meters (301 square feet) in size were put up for sale this week. The property is being sold to…
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South Korean midfielder Ju Se-jong says his assist against Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup was a “special experience.” Ju played as a second-half substitute in South Korea’s shocking 2-0 win over defending champions Germany in their final Group F match at the 2018 World Cup last Wednesday. Image: Ju Se-jong The 27-year-old was…
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Barely four years after lifting the World Cup trophy with a humiliating 7-1 win against Brazil, reigning champions Germany crashed out of the Russia 2018 following their 2-0 defeat to South Korea on Wednesday. With lingering memories from Neymar’s injury and Team Brazil’s disappointing exit from Rio 2014, the Asians vengefully appeased South Americans…
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Prosecutors in Germany have imposed a $1.2 billion fine on Volkswagen for rigging diesel engine emissions worldwide. The €1 billion ($1.2 billion) penalty was announced Wednesday by public prosecutors and the company, which said it was hoping to turn a page on a scandal that has rocked the company and killed industry sales of diesel…
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Toni Kroos got his call-up for the German national team as a 17-year-old and has since earned every match played for his country and current team Real Madrid. Ahead of Germany’s friendly match against Spain, the 28-year-old midfielder spoke with reporters on many issues, particularly his maturity as a footballer and personal view of the…
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A food bank in Germany has received huge backlash for turning down requests for services from foreigners. Located in the western part of Essen and popular among charity-seekers, the company said it reached a decision to stop serving more foreigners, who make up a growing percentage of its users, because young foreign men often scare away…
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There are wide controversies surrounding the positive and negative effects of masturbation amid reports that most self-pleasing Germans are reportedly dying each year from the act, but what the laws say for jerking off in public will definitely interest you. While researchers are yet to conclude on the possibility that one could die from orgasm,…
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Uganda Rugby Cranes, winners of Africa Rugby Championship, retained the trophy on 7 October, 2017 after beating Zimbabwe 10-7 to qualify for next year’s World Cup in San Francisco and the upcoming Commonwealth games to be played in Australia. Ugandans and rugby lovers, although excited with the historic achievement, have frowned at disappearance of three…
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The original Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany, on the ground known as “Theresienwiese”, which is also called “Festwiese” by the locals. Oktoberfest has a humble beginning. It was just a simple wedding celebration which has transformed into a 17 or 18-day festival. About 7 million people from around the world participate in the festivities, consuming…
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Oktoberfest has come a long way in Germany, and the country’s pride in club football FC Bayern Munich are defiling social media claims which say an event can’t last more than two weeks. Image: FC Bayern Munich celebrating 2017 Oktoberfest. That jinx is definitely worth breaking for a tradition which started as a marriage ceremony…
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The world is mourning an exit of a legend Helmut Josef Michael Kohl, who died at the age of 87. As a former German Chancellor, Kohl will be remembered for his immense contributions to the growth and development of Europe. Image: Helmut Kohl World leaders from France, Russia, the United States and across Europe paid tribute…
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Former German international footballer and coach Josep “Jupp” Heynckes has offered a piece of advice to his countryman Toni Kroos, who plays for Real Madrid. The 72-year-old said Kroos should leave when the ovation is loudest — referring to Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League double. Image: Toni Kroos Heynckes, currently the third-highest goal scorer in…
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Julian Draxler, the former VFL Wolfsburg player, has been confirmed a PSG player. His transfer deal will be completed during next year’s transfer window which opens in January. A statement from the Bundesliga club says “an agreement had been reached for Draxler to join PSG on a four-and-a-half-year contract subject to a successful medical.” Olaf…
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