German FM says “political new beginning” is possible during visit to Damascus
The top diplomat from Germany was in Syria on Friday to send what she called a clear signal that Europe and Syria can have a “political new beginning" after Islamist insurgents ousted Bashar Assad.
It’s Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo
BERLIN (AP) — For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents.
From France to New Orleans: A look at major vehicle attacks that shook the world
A New Year’s celebration in New Orleans turned deadly when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his truck, displaying an Islamic State ...
Authorities warned of vehicle-ramming attack danger in US during holiday season
In the weeks leading up to the holidays, federal law enforcement and intelligence warned police that low-tech vehicle-ramming ...
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A discotheque in Berlin founded by Soviet Jews finds new life
Some 200,000 Jewish refugees came to Germany after the fall of the USSR, and brought cultural traditions — like partying hard during Christmas.
Germany’s Scholz takes veiled swipe at Musk in New Year’s address
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered subtle criticism around billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on President-elect Trump ...
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Christmas electricity prices surpass €100/MWh in Europe
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says weekly average electricity prices exceeded €100 ($104.10)/MWh across most major European ...
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 ...
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NYPD Increases Resources for New Year's Eve Celebration
Law enforcement officials are turning their full attention to keeping the estimated one million people who will cram into Times Square for this year's New Year's Eve ball drop.