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German minister resigns over Afghanistan airstrike

Germany's former defense minister Franz Josef Jung has stepped down from his cabinet position over an alleged cover-up regarding civilian deaths during a NATO airstrike in Afghanistan in September. »

 
 
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EU unveils line-up of commissioners

The head of the European Commission unveiled his new cabinet on Friday. Jose Manuel Barroso handed the plum economic portfolios to Spain, Finland, France and Belgium after some last-minute horse-trading.  »

 
 
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Manslaughter charges

Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the father of a teenager who killed 15 people.»

 
 

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Dubai debt fallout

Shares in European banks and firms drop after the emirate asks for more time to pay back billions.»

 
 

Health

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The family name

Changes may be on the way after Germany's ethics council says anonymous births should be stopped.»

 
 
 
Supporters of German soccer team VfL Wolfsburg

Hugely popular Bundesliga proving soccer still has a soul

The English Premiership may enjoy a huge following, foreign investment, massive TV royalties and some of the world's best players but the Premiership could look to Germany for tips on how to keep things real. »

 
 
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German-Iranian author receives culture prize after religious row

After a lot of controversy, the Hessian Culture Prize 2009 has been presented. One of the winners, Navid Kermani, received an official apology for being temporarily denied the award. »

 
 

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Kate Winslet, left, portraying Hanna Schmitz, lies next to David Kross, portraying Michael Berg, in the film

Winslet, Kohl and Walz honored at 2009 Bambi awards

The curtains have closed on the 61st edition of Germany’s international television and media awards, the Bambis, with awards going to Kate Winslet, former German chancellor Helmut Kohl and Austrian actor Christoph Walz. »

 
 
 

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