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October 1, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Germany arrests woman who allegedly passed airport details to suspected spy for China
German authorities have arrested a Chinese national accused of passing information on a major air freight hub to a man who is suspected of spying for China
October 1, 2024 at 10:30 AM
September 29, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Suspect arrested after allegedly setting fires and driving into shops in Germany
Authorities say a man has been arrested after allegedly setting two fires in the western German city of Essen that left 30 people injured and driving a van into two shops
September 29, 2024 at 12:14 PM
September 25, 2024 at 10:30 AM
The leaders of Germany's Greens are quitting after election defeats
The leaders of Germany’s Greens, one of three parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s troubled coalition government, say they will step down after the latest in a string of disappointing election results
September 25, 2024 at 10:30 AM
September 24, 2024 at 10:28 AM
German police will increase the number of bodyguards for leading politicians
A German police office that provides security for leading politicians says it plans to increase the number of bodyguards significantly over the coming years
September 24, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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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.
8 months ago
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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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago
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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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Germany seizes world's largest illegal market on darknet with US help
Hydra Market's sales were over 1 billion euros in 2020 alone, authorities say.
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New Germany mandate bans unvaccinated from restaurants, bars and more
ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara reports from Munich after a strict mandate was put in effect, banning unvaccinated people from bars, restaurants and other places.
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At least 4 injured in Germany WWII bomb blast
At least four people were injured when a World War II era bomb exploded at a construction site in Munich, Germany. Authorities say unexploded bombs are common in Germany.
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Deadly explosion at German chemicals site declared 'extreme threat'
At least one person was killed and more than a dozen others were injured in an explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies in western Germany on Tuesday.
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Catastrophic flooding across western Europe leaves over 100 dead, scores missing
More than 100 people have been confirmed dead while many more remain unaccounted for amid catastrophic flooding across western Europe, officials said.
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4 dead as car drives into pedestrian area in Germany
At least four people have died after a car drove into a pedestrian area in the city of Trier, Germany, on Tuesday.
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6 injured in suspected terror attack on German motorists
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a series of car crashes on a German motorway which authorities believe had a potentially Islamist motive.
4 years ago