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April 19, 2024

Remembering the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, 81 years later

Eighty-one years ago, brave Jewish resistance fighters in Warsaw, Poland, put up fierce resistance to their imminent deportation to certain death in the Nazi concentration camp system.

April 18, 2024

2 arrested in Germany for alleged plot to sabotage US military facilities on behalf of Russia

Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly planning sabotage attacks, including targeting U.S. military facilities, officials said.

April 17, 2024

German police bust human smuggling scheme that got visas to hundreds, mostly Chinese nationals

A human smuggling ring in Germany that involved bribery of immigration officials was busted in a large-scale raid early on April 17, 2024. The scam illegally supplied visas to hundreds.

April 16, 2024

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens global security, German chancellor says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and conveyed concerns about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, voicing the threat it poses to global security.

April 15, 2024

Abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks, commission says

An independent commission in Germany has recommended that abortion be removed from the penal code and legalized within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

April 15, 2024

World leaders push Israel to avoid escalation following Iran attack

World leaders are urging Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East on Monday following Iran's attack on the country over the weekend.

April 15, 2024

France, Germany urge citizens to leave Iran, cancel flights amid increased risk of military escalation

France urges nationals to leave Iran, and German airline group Lufthansa cancels flights to the Middle East amid an increased risk of military conflict.

April 14, 2024

World leaders collectively condemn Iran's 'reckless' attack against Israel: 'We support Israel'

International world leaders condemned Iran's attack on Israel on Saturday evening, standing in supporting of Israel's security and their right to defend themselves.

April 12, 2024

4 teenagers suspected of planning an Islamic extremist attack arrested in Germany

German authorities said four teenagers were arrested on Friday after being suspected of planning an Islamic extremist attack; a court issued warrants for them over the Easter weekend.

April 12, 2024

World's oldest known gorilla turns 67 at Berlin Zoo

The Berlin Zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou, a female gorilla who is the park's oldest resident, as well as the oldest known gorilla in the world.