Report: Franz Beckenbauer made a false statement to prosecutors
German prosecutors are reported to have found that Franz Beckenbauer made a false statement regarding the scandal related to the 2006 World Cup. There was no immediate comment from the…
Revisiting the early AIDS struggle in 120 Beats Per Minute
Released on the eve of World AIDS Day in Germany, the film "120 Beats Per Minute" is an award-winning homage to the young AIDS advocacy activists who helped raise awareness…
U2 album ‘Songs of Experience’: Time for retirement?
After Trump's election, Bono pushed back the release of this album to make it more political. The resulting record does sound like U2 — but they don't seem to know…
Economists propose massive infrastructure spending for Germany
German economists have proposed an 'investment agenda,' calling for a massive boost in public spending on infrastructure and education, to boost the nation's productivity. They say it would more than…
Lufthansa makes concessions to secure Air Berlin deal
Germany's flagship carrier has reportedly addressed EU competition concerns over its planned takeover of insolvent rival Air Berlin, offering to give up a substantial number of airport starting and landing…
FIFA World Cup draw: Germany with Mexico, Sweden and South Korea in Group F
The draw has been held for the 2018 World Cup, which kicks off in Russia next summer. Germany will open the defense of their 2014 World Cup title against Mexico,…
IOC bans three more Russians following positive doping retests
The International Olympic Committee has banned two Russian cross-country skiers and a biathlete for life from the Olympics Games. The bans come as a result of the re-analysis of samples…
Burning wood under fire: Are forests going up our chimneys?
To meet the EU's renewable energy target, countries have rediscovered wood as a fuel. But conservationists fear this new hunger for wood might have disastrous consequences — for the forests,…
Faster, better, higher: The International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn
Comparing two musical performances can be like comparing apples and oranges: the differences are rooted in the artist's personality. A piano competition in Bonn stresses the human factor.Nearly every classical…