Expatica - German Headlines

German 'Veil martyr' killer may get life

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Prosecutors are seeking life imprisonment for Alex Wiens, 28, who stabbed Marwa al-Sherbini more than 16 times with an 18-centimetre (seven-inch) kitchen knife in what they call a racist assault.

World leaders make Berlin Wall call for justice

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

A day after a major party, leaders take stock of what the anniversary really means.

'Sadomasochistic' German album banned

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Germany’s media watchdog took issue with the lyrics of a song off the new album by German hard rock group Rammstein called “Love is there for everyone.”

Merkel back to work after Berlin Wall party

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

In her first major policy her re-election, Merkel said the German economy is still in its worst post-war slump and that there is work ahead.

Holocaust-denying British bishop faces German trial

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Richard Williamson has denied the charges against him and refused to pay the fine that would enable him to avoid trial.

Merkel threatens no-show at Copenhagen climate talks

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The aim of the Copenhagen summit is to hammer out an accord for 2013 onwards that will include emission cuts and aid to help poorer countries develop low-carbon economies and deal with the ravages of climate change

Europeans fear age discrimination due to crisis

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

A new poll found that many Europeans are concerned that the economic crisis will exacerbate age discrimination in the job market.

Obama fires up Berlin Wall celebrations

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

In the surprise message beamed into ceremonies at the Brandenburg Gate, President Obama spoke to cheering crowds.

Gun inventor, 'happy man' Kalashnikov turns 90

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The Russian inventor of the globally popular AK-47 assault rifle celebrated his birthday Tuesday, receiving an award from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Light your lanterns, it's St Martin's night!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

St Martin's day is celebrated in the evening of 11 November in Flanders, parts of the Netherlands and most areas of Germany and Austria.