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November 9, 2023

German police officer accused of painting climate activist's face with orange paint after slamming to ground

Climate activists from the Letzte Generation defaced the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, with orange paint as police officers made 70 arrests.

November 9, 2023

On this day in history, November 9, 1989, Berlin Wall falls, marking Cold War victory by US, western Allies

The Berlin Wall, which divided communist East Berlin from democratic West Berlin, fell amid confusion and joy on Nov. 9, 1989, effectively ending the Cold War.

November 8, 2023

Germany projects underwhelming economic growth through 2024

Germany's economy will grow by an underwhelming 0.7% next year, down from March's 1.3% projection, according to Berlin's panel of independent economic advisers.

November 7, 2023

Room of 'hidden treasures' looted by Nazis is just one new display at National WWII Museum in New Orleans

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has completed and opened its final permanent exhibit at the six-acre campus. The three-story building is called the Liberation Pavilion.

November 5, 2023

Turkish suspect accused in German airport hostage situation involving 4-year-old

A Turkish man was arrested and his 4-year-old daughter was unharmed following an 18-hour hostage situation that unfolded at the Hamburg airport in Germany.

October 30, 2023

4 construction workers reported dead in Germany after 8-story scaffolding collapse

Four Bulgarian construction workers have been reported dead and a fifth critically injured after scaffolding fell eight stories down an elevator shaft at a Hamburg, Germany, jobsite.

October 30, 2023

Englishman accused of retiree's 1978 murder extradited to Germany

A 70-year-old U.K. resident has been extradited to Germany after authorities issued an arrest warrant for the murder of a 69-year-old Munich man who disappeared at the end of 1978.

October 30, 2023

Israeli officials identify Shani Louk's body, beheaded by 'sadistic animals'

The body of Shani Louk, who was paraded around behind a pickup truck by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, was identified by Israeli officials after it was found beheaded.

October 27, 2023

German authorities charge 3 teens with homeless man's fatal beating, filming attack

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the filmed and circulated killing of a homeless man in Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany.

October 26, 2023

Man charged with murder, other offenses in attack abroad of 2 women near famous castle

An American man is facing charges of murder, rape with fatal consequences, attempted murder, and possession of child pornography from an incident in Germany in June.