In Germany, Churchgoers Are Encouraged To Tweet From The Pews
As it celebrates 500 years since Martin Luther and the Reformation, the Protestant church in Germany is turning to social media to reach those too busy to attend.
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Ruth Pfau, Beacon For Pakistan's Leprosy Patients, Dies At 87
The German-born nun and doctor stopped in Karachi more than five decades ago by accident. But she returned — and through her relentless efforts against leprosy, earned the admiration of the country.
Tensions Escalate Between Turkey And Germany
Turkey and Germany have been close allies — around 3 million Turks live in Germany. But in recent months a rift has developed, and it's complicated by Turkey's ongoing purge following a failed coup.
Syrian Refugee And German Scientist Make An Unlikely Team
In Leipzig, Germany, two scientists from very different backgrounds are working on a unique research project.
Nazi Salutes End In Arrests For Chinese Tourists In Berlin
Germany has strict laws against using symbols, insignia or forms of greeting from "unconstitutional organizations."
'There Is A Question Mark Over Poland's European Future Today'
That's how European Council President Donald Tusk casts the bad blood between the country and the European Union, which have been sparring over a host of issues — both political and personal.
Aldi Supermarket Chain Withdraws All Its Eggs In Germany Over Contamination Fears
The egg crisis is believed to have originated in Belgium in June and was then detected in the Netherlands. Millions of eggs have been recalled over concerns about the presence of an insecticide.
Germany, Vietnam Spar Over Alleged Kidnapping Of Former Oil Executive
Germany says an asylum-seeker who vanished in Berlin and turned up in Vietnam was snatched by Vietnamese agents. Vietnam says the man turned himself in. Now Germany is expelling a Vietnamese official.
German Carmakers Meet To Set New Standards For Diesels
The "emergency diesel summit" in Berlin comes amid scandals about faked emissions testing data, collusion among carmakers and falling market share.
British Hacker Known As 'Spiderman' Sentenced Over Cyberattack
The 29-year-old man was given a suspended sentence of one year and eight months in an attack that reportedly knocked out Internet for nearly 1 million people in Germany in November.