It's about the movies, not politics. Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on the uninvited party
The jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival has pushed back on political questions as the festival kicked off, seeking instead to shift the focus to the tough selection of the best movie, with 20 titles from around the globe competing for the top prize, the Golden Bear.
A French investigating judge hands terror-linked charges to a man accused of killing tourist
Prosecutors say a man accused of fatally stabbing a tourist and injuring two other people over the weekend near the Eiffel Tower has been placed under investigation on charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist organization.
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor opened an investigation into the killing of a tourist in Paris
Franceโs anti-terrorism prosecutor says he has opened an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a German-Filipino tourist near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, allegedly by a man who had been under surveillance for suspected Islamic radicalization.
Domingo Germรกn cut by Yanks 5 months after perfect game, 3 months after starting alcohol treatment
Domingo Germรกn became a free agent when he refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues from the New York Yankees, five months after he pitched Major League Baseballโs 24th perfect game and three months after he entered alcohol abuse treatment.
Interpol at 100: A mixed legacy of hunting fugitives and merging police data from 195 countries
Interpol is turning 100 with a mixed legacy โ as a misconstrued crime-fighting organization, a network that merges police data from authoritarian states and democracies, and a global adviser on how to handle criminal trends.
Tennis legend Becker freed from UK prison, faces deportation
German tennis legend Boris Becker has been freed from prison after serving eight months of his sentence and now faces deportation from the U.K. The British news agency Press Associated reported, without citing sources, that the 55-year-old German, who has lived in Britain since 2012, was released on Thursday morning ahead of his deportation.
German bishops assure Vatican but vow to proceed with reform
Germanyโs Catholic bishops are vowing to continue their controversial reform process after a week of tense meetings with Vatican officials seeking to put the brakes on proposals to ordain women, bless gay unions and rethink church teaching on sexuality.
Costa Rica finds 2 bodies in crash of plane carrying Germans
Authorities in Costa Rica have found two bodies in the search for six people, apparently including the German businessman behind Goldโs Gym, who went missing when their small plane disappeared from radar just off the countryโs Caribbean coast.
Police: Official's DNA found at slain reporter's crime scene
Police in Las Vegas say DNA from a public official now jailed on suspicion of murder was found at the site of a Las Vegas investigative reporterโs fatal stabbing, and the official was โvery upsetโ about stories the reporter wrote and was pursuing.
Apple & cider season is here and there are lots of events to celebrate
As the summer winds down, some fall activities are revving up! This weekend Campus Marius Park in Downtown Detroit transforms into a Bavarian Bierhaus for Parktoberfest. The event celebrates German culture and will feature food trucks, live music, a Biergarten pavilion with beers and games and kids activities. The Fest is happening Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11.
Wolfgang Petersen, blockbuster filmmaker of 'Das Boot,' dies
Wolfgang Petersen, the German filmmaker whose WWII submarine epic โDas Bootโ propelled him into a blockbuster Hollywood career that included the films โIn the Line of Fire,โ โAir Force Oneโ and โThe Perfect Storm,โ has died.
Norway ends contract for NH90 helicopters, wants full refund
NATO-member Norway terminated its two-decade-old contract with a France-based manufacturer for 14 maritime helicopters, citing delays, errors and time-consuming maintenance, The Norwegian defense minister said Friday that the government will return the NH90 helicopters it received so far and expects a refund of $525 million.
This super chic Corktown restaurant will have you feeling like youโre touring Europe
With an eclectic menu ranging from a Mediterranean-inspired fish dish to some Georgian soup dumplings -- plus a sophisticated cocktail program to match -- Supergeil has all the ingredients for a fun night out. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.