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June 26, 2023

German high court smacks down ban on peaceful protests within vicinity of abortion clinics: 'Truly relieved'

A high court in Germany ruled against a ban that prevented peaceful protests and counseling within sight of an abortion clinic, which 40 Days for Life has notched as a legal win.

June 23, 2023

German parliament approves memorial to Jehovah's Witnesses persecuted by the Nazis

The German parliament has approved a memorial in Berlin to commemorate the thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses who were persecuted and imprisoned during the Nazi regime.

June 23, 2023

Base at center of military drag show controversy hosts 'Pride' reading event for kids

Ramstein Air Base in Germany, a U.S. Air Force facility, hosted a "Reading with PRIDE" event for kids just weeks after a drag-queen storytime for kids event was canceled there.

June 21, 2023

German prosecutors charge Iranian man with plotting Islamist attack involving ricin or cyanide

German prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old Iranian man, identified as J.J., with planning an Islamist attack utilizing ricin or cyanide, based on a tip from U.S. officials.

June 21, 2023

German woman convicted of keeping Yazidi woman as slave in Iraq

A German woman was found guilty by a Koblenz court for committing crimes against humanity, being a member of a foreign terrorist organization, and acting as an accessory to genocide.

June 20, 2023

Jule Niemeier defeats defending champion Ons Jabeur in the first round of Berlin Open

Jule Niemeier, ranked 120th in the world, provided an upset victory against former champion Ons Jabeur in the first round of the Berlin Open on Tuesday

June 20, 2023

Neuschwanstein Castle attack victims identified as Illinois tech grads

Eva Liu, 21, of Naperville, Illinois, has been identified as the American tourist killed near Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle after being pushed down a 165-foot ravine.

June 20, 2023

American woman pushed down 165-foot ravine at German castle released from hospital

The 22-year-old American pushed down a 165-foot ravine by a Michigan man at the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany has been released from the hospital.

June 20, 2023

Ukrainian refugees helped push German population up 1.3% last year

Newly released official statistics revealed that Germany experienced a 1.3% increase in its population last year, driven by a large influx of refugees fleeing the ongoing war in Ukraine.

June 16, 2023

German police appeal for images taken of attack in which Americans were pushed down steep slope

Police in southern Germany are seeking help from witnesses who may have captured photos of an attack near Neuschwanstein castle. The man allegedly pushed two women down a slope.