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'Sexist' bike helmet ad divides opinion in Germany

An advert released in Germany encouraging young cyclists to wear a helmet has divided opinions on its 'sexist' delivery and intentions.

Germany

German police arrest ten suspects over alleged terrorist attack plot

"They are believed to have agreed to carry out an Islamist terrorist attack using a vehicle and guns that would kill as many 'non-believers' as possible," prosecutors said.

Germany

YouFeud: Fans of rival social media stars brawl in Berlin square

"We see in the rapper scene, and increasingly also with other influencers, that they are sometimes very negligent with their influence."

Brazil

Porsche sports cars among destroyed cargo of sunken Grande America

They included some of the exclusive 911 GT2 RS models, which were on their way to customers in Brazil when the accident happened.

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Germany

Facebook vows to fight fake news before European Parliament elections

Facebook is partnering with German news agency DPA as part of a large-scale effort to fight fake news through fact-checking ahead of the European Parliament election in May

World

Berlin gives 21% travel discount today to help even up the pay gap

A ticket will be offered to women today only that costs 21 per cent less than normal - the amount that women are paid less than men in Germany according to EU statistics.

Germany

Man tries to smuggle tortoises disguised as chocolate

A crime, not a tasty treat

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Tourists can now visit ex-Nazi military compound

A huge abandoned secret military complex hidden inside a fenced-off pine forest in eastern Germany is no longer off limits.

Germany

Germany 'shares US concerns' over using China's Huawei in 5G networks

It comes after the US embassy in Berlin said the use of untrusted vendors by allies in their 5G mobile networks could jeopardise future sharing of intelligence.

World

MEPs weigh in on why Turkey expelled three German journalists

Raw Politics' panel discusses the motivations behind the Turkish government in refusing three German journalists their press credentials.

World

Raw Politics in full: Brexit crunch and pasta politics

Start your week off with Monday night's episode of Raw Politics.

Turkey

Relations tense as Turkey expels German journalists

The German Foreign Ministry has updated its travel advice for citizens visiting Turkey after Ankara expelled two German journalists.

Germany

Germany tightens travel advisory to Turkey

"Statements, which are covered by the German freedom of expression laws, can lead in Turkey to occupational restrictions and criminal proceedings," it warns.

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No Comment of the Week

From Dusseldorf's carnival floats to Indian's human chain calling for peace with Pakistan, here are some of the best no comment videos of this week.

Germany

German man sentenced for putting poison in his colleagues' sandwiches

A German man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was caught on video putting poison in the sandwiches of his colleagues.

Germany

Alleged German migrant war-criminals not investigated

Asylum-seekers who may be war-criminals have not been investigated, claims German newspaper

Germany

How countries are developing transport to keep up with mass tourism

In the age of mass tourism, countries are developing transport to catch up with an increasing number of visitors.

World News

Economic forecast for eurozone slashed in latest OECD report

Economic forecasts for the eurozone have been slashed with a particular focus on Germany and Italy as policy uncertainties, stalling trade and Brexit darken the outlook

Venezuela

Venezuela expels German ambassador Daniel Kriener for meddling

German ambassador to Venezuela, Daniel Kriener, has been expelled and given 48 hours to leave the country.

World

Germany proposes new laws on terror fighters - but those already in custody will not be covered

To date German nationals could only have the citizenship stripped if they joined foreign armed forces without the government’s permission.

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