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January 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Animal transports banned in German region after foot-and-mouth disease detected
Animal transports have been banned in a state surrounding Berlin and the capital’s two zoos have closed as a precaution after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in a buffalo herd just outside the city
January 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
January 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into election
A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country’s election next month
January 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
January 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Germany leader: All countries must respect existing borders, in rebuttal of Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the principle of inviolability of borders applies to every country, however powerful
January 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
January 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Death toll from the German Christmas market attack rises to 6
Prosecutors say the death toll in the attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg last month has risen to six as a woman succumbed to her injuries
January 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
January 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Christmas for elephants at Berlin zoo
Unsold Christmas trees are turning into tasty treats for the elephants.
January 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
January 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks
January 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
December 31, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Berlin police say they have detained a man who attacked 2 people with a knife
Berlin police say they have detained a man who attacked and injured two people in the city’s Charlottenburg neighborhood, further jolting Germany days after a deadly Christmas market attack elsewhere in the country
December 31, 2024 at 4:32 PM
December 31, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Scholz calls on Germans to unite in solidarity in a new year despite many crises
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Germany’s 84 million residents to stick together despite the many global crises and wars, the country’s ailing economy and a deadly Christmas market attack
December 31, 2024 at 11:21 AM
December 29, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest
December 29, 2024 at 4:57 PM
December 21, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Child among 5 dead, over 200 injured after car attack in Germany
A young child is one of the at least 5 dead and over 200 injured in the vehicle-ramming attack on a Christmas market in Germany on Friday, according to Minister President Reiner Haseloff.
December 21, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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US citizen arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for China
Germany’s federal prosecutor's office said it arrested the suspect, who was only identified as Martin D., in Frankfurt. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
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Gunman killed in Munich believed to be planning terrorist attack: Police
Munich police shot dead an armed teenager in the Karolinenplatz area of the southern German city on Thursday morning, authorities said.
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German authorities take man into custody in fatal stabbing attack
A 25-year-old Syrian national is accused of three counts of murder and eight counts of attempted murder in a stabbing spree.
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2 detained in deadly knife attack at German music festival: Police
German police have detained two people in connection with a stabbing of several people at a Solingen music festival.
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ISIS claims responsibility in German festival knife attack, suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody in relation to the deadly knife attack at a German festival, police said. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility, calling it a response to deaths in Gaza and elsewhere.
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Terrorist group claims responsibility for knife attack in Germany
Two people have been detained in connection to the violent stabbing attack in the city of Solingen, Germany at least 3 victims dead and many injured.
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Multiple people killed in stabbing attack at German festival
A manhunt is underway for the attacker at the annual city festival that left three dead and several injured.
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Several people killed in Germany after knife attack at music festival: Police
Police in Germany are on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly killed and wounded several people at a music festival Friday night in Solingen, investigators said.
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Several injured after suspect stabs random people at festival in Germany: Police
A man with a knife went on a rampage, stabbing people at random at a festival in Solingen, Germany. At least three people may be dead, and several others are seriously injured.
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Several people killed in Germany after knife attack at music festival: Police
No arrests have been made, the authorities said.
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German hotel partially collapses, killing 1 and trapping 8, police say
At least one person was killed and eight others remained trapped Wednesday after a hotel partially collapsed in the winemaking town of Kroev, Germany.
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2 dead after partial hotel collapse in Germany
The two people who died were a German man and woman.
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Harris travels to Munich to assure global community
NPR White House correspondent and contributor Asma Khalid talks about what Vice President Kamala Harris hopes to achieve in her visit to Munich, Germany.
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Adele to play concerts in custom-made stadium in Germany this summer
Adele has announced four shows in Munich, Germany, on Aug. 2, 3, 9 and 10.
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Airport in Hamburg, Germany, ends shutdown
A man who drove onto the tarmac at the Hamburg airport and held his 4-year-old daughter hostage surrenders to officers after an 18-hour standoff.
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Hostage situation shut down major airport in Germany
The incident began Saturday night at the Hamburg Airport and lasted more than 18 hours, according to officials.
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Hostage situation shuts down major airport in Germany for 18 hours
One of Germany's largest airports was shut down for more than 18 hours as a man allegedly held his 4-year-old child hostage on the tarmac, police said.
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Why authorities called off the search for an escaped 'lioness'
After 36 hours of combing through woodlands and speaking to experts, authorities said they now believe the creature in question is a wild boar.
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Escaped wild animal on the loose in Berlin prompts urgent citywide search, police say
A lion is loose in Berlin, prompting authorities in Germany to send emergency alerts to thousands of people in Berlin warning them to stay indoors.
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Meet the inspiring US athletes in Berlin for the Special Olympics World Games
Tim Shriver and Loretta Claiborne join Robin Roberts in Berlin ahead of the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics World Games.
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American tourist killed, another injured in attack near German castle, police say
Neuschwanstein castle was the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty."
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American tourist dies after attack near Germany's famous Neuschwanstein castle
An American tourist was killed and another was injured when they were attacked by an American man they met near the famous Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany.
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5 dead, plus unborn child, in shooting at Jehovah's Witness hall: Police
Multiple people have been shot, some fatally, at a building used by Jehovah's Witnesses in Hamburg, Germany, police said.
2 years ago
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5 worshippers killed at Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany
Authorities said a former member of the congregation killed five people and wounded eight, including a pregnant woman who miscarried after the shooting.
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7 dead, including unborn child, after shooting in Hamburg, Germany
A gunman opened fire inside a Jehovah's Witnesses building and now police are trying to determine the motivation behind the attack.
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Gunman kills 7 in Germany after opening fire in church
Seven people were killed and dozens wounded after a mass shooting at a Jehovah's Witness center in northern Germany. Police say the gunman, who took his own life at the scene, acted alone.
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2 killed, 7 injured in stabbing attack on German train
The attack occurred shortly before 3 p.m. local time on a train bound for Hamburg and the assailant was subdued by passengers, officials said.
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Greta Thunberg hauled away by police at German mine protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and other protesters were carried away by German police during demonstrations against the destruction of a village to make way for the expansion of a coal mine.
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Suspected chemical attack foiled in Germany
In Germany, a tip from U.S. security officials led to the arrest of a man suspected of plotting a chemical attack.
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Dozens detained in Germany on suspected plot to overthrow government: Prosecutor
Thousands of officers have carried out a series of raids in Germany against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the state by force.
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German police break up alleged plot to overthrow government
The German police have confiscated guns, swords and night vision equipment and made arrests after they broke up an alleged plot to overthrow the government.
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New details on alleged extremist plot to overthrow German government
Thousands of heavily armed police officers raided more than 130 properties across the country, arresting more than two dozen suspects who allegedly sought to overthrow the government by force.
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Dozens arrested in alleged German government coup plot
Prosecutors said 25 German citizens were detained on suspicion of "membership" in a terrorist organization that allegedly planned a government coup.
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Police in Germany say far-right extremists were planning a coup, arrest 25
Plus, China officials are beginning to relax COVID-zero policies after several protests broke out across the country, and Ukrainian drones strike Russian military bases.
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German police detain dozens on suspected plot to overthrow government
Twenty-five people were arrested in mass raids across the country in what German authorities are calling a terrorist plot by far-right extremists to overthrow the government.
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31 people injured on Legoland park ride, police say
The incident occurred at a Legoland park in Günzburg in Bavaria.
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Dozens injured in a roller coaster accident at Legoland
Authorities said 34 people on the “Fire Dragon” roller coaster were injured when two trains collided at the theme park in Germany.
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At least 31 injured on ride at Legoland park in Germany, police say
The incident occurred at a Legoland park in Günzburg in Bavaria.
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1 teacher dead, 14 schoolchildren injured after car plows into crowd, police say
A teacher was killed and 14 schoolchildren were injured when a car plowed into a crowd in a popular shopping district in Berlin on Wednesday morning, police said.
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1 dead, 12 injured after car drives through crowd in Berlin: Police
Berlin police say it’s not yet clear whether it was accident or intentional.
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