Berlin
Elite German school reports sexual abuse cases
Jan 28, 2010 12:25 EST
Prestigious German Catholic school reports sexual abuse of students by Jesuit fathers. Several students at one of Germany's most prestigious high schools were sexually abused for many years by their teachers, the school's director said Thursday.
Germany: at most euro2 billion extra for Airbus plane
Jan 28, 2010 09:59 EST
Germany says A400M customer nations willing to offer EADS maximum euro2 billion extra funding. The seven nations that have ordered the Airbus A400M military transporter would be willing to contribute a maximum of euro2 billion ($2.81 billion) in extra funding for the troubled project, German officials say.
Israel slams Iran as world recalls Holocaust
Jan 27, 2010 18:19 EST
OSWIECIM, Poland (Reuters) - Israel's leaders, with Iran on their minds, vowed never again to allow the "hand of evil" to kill Jews as the world marked International Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday.
Man torches car battling frost
Jan 27, 2010 14:40 EST
BERLIN (Reuters) - A 76-year-old German man trying to thaw out his car incinerated it instead when he decided to speed things up by putting a blow heater under the hood.
In Poland, survivors mark Auschwitz anniversary
Jan 27, 2010 14:21 EST
Holocaust survivors, Israeli PM in Poland to honor 65th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation. Bundled tightly against the cold and snow, elderly Auschwitz survivors walked among the barracks and watchtowers of Auschwitz and Birkenau on Wednesday, many clad in scarves bearing the gray and blue stripes of their Nazi prison garments decades ago.
Iran official: German diplomats involved in "riots"
Jan 27, 2010 09:22 EST
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian media reported on Wednesday that two German diplomats were detained last month due to involvement in anti-government protests, but Berlin said it was unaware any of its staff in Iran had been arrested.
Karzai stresses Afghan aim to provide security
Jan 27, 2010 05:24 EST
Karzai: Afghanistan aims to reduce burden on allies soon but needs sustained support. Afghanistan aims to reduce soon the burden on its allies of providing security, but Afghan forces will need long-term international support, President Hamid Karzai said Wednesday.
Lagat eyes record eighth Wanamaker Mile win
Jan 26, 2010 18:28 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kenyan-born American Bernard Lagat plans to seal his legacy with a record eighth victory in the Wanamaker Mile at Friday's 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden and then shift his focus to longer distances.
Renee Zellweger to join 60th Berlin film fest jury
Jan 26, 2010 16:34 EST
Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger will join the jury for the 60th Berlin Film Festival next month that will pick the winner of the coveted Golden Bear top prize, organisers said Tuesday.
Karzai wins backing for strategy to woo Taliban
Jan 26, 2010 12:59 EST
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won regional support Tuesday for his efforts to cajole Islamist insurgents to lay down their arms, as Germany offered more troops and cash for the ravaged nation.
Karzai wins backing for strategy to woo Taliban
Jan 26, 2010 12:57 EST
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won regional support Tuesday for his efforts to cajole Islamist insurgents to lay down their arms, as Germany offered more troops and cash for the ravaged nation.
Germany boosts Afghan efforts ahead of conference
Jan 26, 2010 12:43 EST
Germany announced on Tuesday 500 more troops for Afghanistan and a doubling of its development aid in a move that it hopes will set the tone for this week's London conference on the war-torn nation.
With Grammy nod, the Ting Tings feel like winners
Jan 26, 2010 11:46 EST
British pop duo The Ting Tings, up for best new artist Grammy, feel like winners already. It all started in bedroom in Manchester, England. Undeterred by the sound of nearby construction wafting through the window, Katie White and Jules de Martino were poised to make a DIY record, not knowing, or caring, what would come of their sonic potential.
Merkel warns Iran time is running out
Jan 26, 2010 11:00 EST
German Chancellor Angela Merkel ramped up the pressure on Iran Tuesday over its disputed nuclear programme, saying next month would be a critical time for the world community to decide on sanctions.
Zellweger joins Herzog on Berlin film fest jury
Jan 26, 2010 11:00 EST
Renee Zellweger joins Werner Herzog on the jury for this year's Berlin Film Festival. The Berlin Film Festival says Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger has joined the jury for this year's competition.
Karzai wins regional support for Taliban peace plan
Jan 26, 2010 10:57 EST
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won regional support on Tuesday for his efforts to cajole Islamist insurgents to lay down their arms, as Germany offered more troops and cash for the ravaged nation.
Merkel warns Iran time is running out
Jan 26, 2010 09:53 EST
German Chancellor Angela Merkel ramped up the pressure on Iran over its disputed nuclear programme, saying next month would be a critical time for the world community to decide on sanctions.
Karzai wins regional backing for Taliban peace plan
Jan 26, 2010 08:43 EST
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won regional support on Tuesday for his efforts to cajole Islamist insurgents to lay down their arms, as Germany offered more troops and cash for the ravaged nation.
Karzai wins backing for strategy to woo Taliban
Jan 26, 2010 08:41 EST
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won regional support on Tuesday for his efforts to cajole Islamist insurgents to lay down their arms, as Germany offered more troops and cash for the ravaged nation.
Renee Zellweger to join 60th Berlin film fest jury
Jan 26, 2010 07:55 EST
Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger will join the jury for the 60th Berlin Film Festival next month that will pick the winner of the coveted Golden Bear top prize, organisers said Tuesday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Berlin | |||
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| — State of Germany — | |||
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| Coordinates: 52°30′2″N 13°23′56″E / 52.50056°N 13.39889°E | |||
| Country | Germany | ||
| Government | |||
| - Governing Mayor | Klaus Wowereit (SPD) | ||
| - Governing parties | SPD / Die Linke | ||
| - Votes in Bundesrat | 4 (of 69) | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 891.82 km2 (344.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 34 - 115 m (-343 ft) | ||
| Population (2008-12-31)[1] | |||
| - City | 3,431,700 | ||
| - Density | 3,848/km2 (9,966.2/sq mi) | ||
| - Urban | 3,700,000 | ||
| - Metro | 5,000,000 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code(s) | 10001–14199 | ||
| Area code(s) | 030 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | DE-BE | ||
| Vehicle registration | B | ||
| GDP/ Nominal | € 81.7 billion (2007)[citation needed] | ||
| NUTS Region | DE3 | ||
| Website | berlin.de / 3D Berlin | ||
