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German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, left, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, and British Treasury chief Alistair Darling at the G20 meeting in Scotland

G-20 nations decide to continue stimulus measures

The G-20 agreed to bolster the global economic recovery by continuing stimulus measures even as Britain threw its weight behind a proposal to impose a global levy on banks to fund future bailouts.  »

 
 
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Debate on Germany's status in Afghanistan opens up

Germany's defense minister has called for clarification of Germany's status in Afghanistan, after a contoversial airstrike ordered by a German commander raised the question of whether the country is at war. »

 
 
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For more than 28 years, the Berlin Wall stood as a symbol of Germany's division and the Cold War. On Nov. 9, 1989, East Germany announced the easing of border controls. Thousands stormed the Berlin Wall and demanded its opening. Deutsche Welle looks back at the events that led up to and followed this turning point in European history.

 
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Dossier: The events that led to the fall of communist Europe

Many were surprised when the border between East and West Germany was opened on the night of November 9, 1989. But there had been signs of increasing weakness in the Iron Curtain for the last year. For more, click here.  »

 
 
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Inventor fair

International inventors meet in Nuremberg to display hundreds of prototypes for new devices.»

 
 

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Armored car caper

Police are searching for a bank security van driver who disappeared with millions in cash.»

 
 

Africa

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China in Africa

At a summit this weekend, China will be hoping to cement its business ties with Africa.»

 
 
 
A needle of vaccine is poised above a patient's arm

Germany worried over vaccine shortage

Vaccine shortages point to a shift in public opinion toward the hazards of the swine flu in Germany. Some people are facing waiting periods of weeks before vaccination will be available. »

 
 
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Turkish Minister for Turks , living abroad, Faruk Celik, and Cologne city officials hold spades at a ceremony for laying the foundation stone for a mosque

Religion

Foundation stone laid for Cologne mosque

After years of controversy, the Muslim community in Cologne have taken the first concrete step towards building a mosque in the western German city. »

 
 
 

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