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Six journalists jailed for life over Turkish coup allegations
Six Turkish journalists have received life sentences for their alleged involvement in the failed July 2016 coup to remove President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
US wasting $10bn upgrading 'liability' nuclear bombs in Europe
A new report claims that the US is wasting billions of dollars upgrading nuclear bombs based in Europe that are no longer an effective deterrent and could be a security liability.
Worst flight ever? Video shows 'demonic' child screaming non-stop for eight hours
Passengers aboard an eight-hour flight from Germany to New Jersey had to endure a "demonic" screaming child.
Germany to trial free public transport to avoid big pollution fines
German ministers have announced that free public transportation will be trialled in five cities in an effort to reduce road traffic and meet EU air pollution targets.
EU economies post best growth in 10 years as UK fumbles over Brexit
Data from the EU statistics office shows that the economy of the 28-member EU grew by 2.5% in 2017, its best performance since it grew 2.7% in 2007.
Germany's far-right AfD calls for ban on teaching English in schools
Echoes of similar Nazi policies before World War II highlighted by critics.
'We're no longer the model pupil': Germany is EU's biggest rule-breaker
Germany is biggest breaker of EU rules and subject to 74 infringement proceedings, according to figures released by German Economics Ministry.
Angela Merkel's career saved: Rival parties agree on new German coalition
Weeks of talks after the elections have brought political and economic uncertainty to Europe's largest economy.
Poland's Holocaust bill: The 'Polish death camps' controversy explained
Poland's president says he will sign a bill outlawing suggestions the Polish nation or state was complicit in Nazi crimes.
Berlin Wall 1961 to 1989: Pictorial history of the Cold War barrier and famous escapes
The Berlin Wall has now been dismantled for as long as it stood - 28 years, two months and 26 days, or 10,316 days in total.
The Berlin Wall has now been down for as long as it stood
Berlin was divided for 10,316 days, and 5 February 2018 marks 10,316 days since the wall's construction began, meaning the city has now been united for a longer period.
North Korea's Berlin embassy used to acquire nuclear technology, spy chief says
An investigation by Germany's intelligence agency saw signs North Korea was trying to procure equipment and technology in 2016 and 2017.
Germany defies Turkey to grant asylum to alleged coup plotters
Germany has granted asylum to four Turkish soldiers, one of whom is accused of being a leading figure in the failed July 2016 military coup.
Pensioner's dead body lay in apartment for three years before being found
Body of model tenant discovered only after workmen went to renovate apartment in German residential block.
Sadistic teen who butchered nine-year-old boy and uploaded photos of murder on dark net jailed
Teenager who killed neighbour's son and stabbed to death old school friend while on the run jailed for life.
Man accused of planning terror attack on LGBT event 'developed interest in Nazis after Germany trip'
20-year-old Ethan Stables is accused of plotting a terror attack on an LGBT event. He claims he was just trying to impress far-right friends online.
Police hunt sticky-fingered thieves who stole 44 tons of chocolate
Two lorry trailers loaded with 44 tons of chocolate were stolen in southern Germany, with police still hunting for the sweet- toothed thieves.
Some of the world's biggest DJs will play to clubbers at zero gravity nightclub
German club promoter BigCityBeats has announced plans to host a club night in zero gravity for 25 lucky attendees.
Anti-Semitic verbal abuse 'part of everyday life for Jews in Germany'
Police protection becoming the norm for many Jewish institutions and students, says head of Central Council of Jews.
German wanted man gets 45 days in jail after urinating on police station
A suspect who couldn't wait to spend a penny, ended up in jail after relieving himself next door to a police station.
Berlin Wall stretch forgotten about for decades uncovered by historian
The stretch of wall which is in the northern Pankow district of Berlin was forgotten by both Germans and Soviets.
German anti-Muslim politician resigns after converting to Islam
Arthur Wagner from the AfD resigned from his position in Brandenburg's state legislature after making the decision.
Four dead after mid-air crash between light plane and helicopter in Germany
Four people were killed after a rescue helicopter collided in mid-air with a small plane in Germany.
Niels Hoegel: German nurse who enjoyed 'resuscitating patients' charged with 97 murders
He had already been sentenced to life in 2015 for the deaths of two patients at a German hospital.
At least 11 killed as Storm Friederike slams into the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
Three people were killed in Belgium and the Netherlands, and at least eight people died in Germany as powerful winds ripped roofs off buildings, toppled trees and blew trucks off the road.
Is there ever a 'Kodak moment' in transportation infrastructure?
Essential assets can eventually become obsolete but many reinvent themselves. Transport adapts to survive.
'Ndrangheta crackdown: Police arrest nearly 170 mobsters in raids across Germany and Italy
Italian and German police swoop on 'Ndrangheta mobsters in biggest crackdown on organised crime in two decades.
Merkel upbeat over fresh coalition talks to end Germany's political crisis
German chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed to fresh talks to form a new government in a bid to end the political crisis in Europe's largest economy.
Boris Becker's son suing MP over racist 'negro' tweet
The son of tennis legend Boris Becker is set to take legal action against an MP accused of making a racial slur against him.
Tourist couple found dead 'after performing satanic suicide ritual on New Year's Eve'
Bulgarian Lilia Botuseva and her unnamed German boyfriend were found dead at a guesthouse in Kefalonia, Greece, after both suffered knife wounds, it has been reported.