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Paula the Octopus in action for women's World Cup
Jun 24, 2011 10:58 EDT
During last year's World Cup in South Africa, Paul the Octopus shot to fame for his accurate match predictions, so for the women's competition starting in Germany on Sunday, step forward ... Paula.
Octopuses limber up for women's World Cup
Jun 20, 2011 12:35 EDT
Eight octopuses in Germany will compete during the upcoming women's World Cup to determine which is the worthy successor to world-famous tipster Paul, organisers said Monday.
German inquiry into top cleric ends with no proof
Jul 21, 2010 10:33 EDT
Germany investigation into archbishop ends, no proof he oversaw hiring of known sex abuser. German prosecutors say investigators have found no proof that would justify holding the country's top Roman Catholic cleric responsible for hiring a priest known to have sexually abused minors.
German Christmas markets mix history, charm
Dec 14, 2009 12:08 EST
German Christmas markets mix history, charm for holiday tradition. The run-up to Dec. 25 in Germany is marked not just by a rush of shopping, but also by the nation's many convivial Christmas markets.
Noel Gallagher quits Oasis
Aug 28, 2009 21:00 EDT
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Lead guitarist and songwriter Noel Gallagher has quit Oasis, according to a statement he posted Friday night on the band's website.
Noel Gallagher says quitting British rock group Oasis
Aug 27, 2009 20:00 EDT
Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher said Friday he was quitting British rock group Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.
Noel Gallagher says quitting British rock group Oasis
Aug 27, 2009 20:00 EDT
Founding member Noel Gallagher said Friday he was quitting British rock group Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam after a series of rows, in a statement on the band's website.
Noel Gallagher says quitting British rock group Oasis
Aug 27, 2009 20:00 EDT
Founding member Noel Gallagher said Friday he was quitting British rock group Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam after a series of rows, in a statement on the band's website.
Philosopher and "great European" Dahrendorf dies
Jun 18, 2009 13:09 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - Philosopher and politician Ralf Dahrendorf, who claimed class was defined by power not wealth, has died of cancer, aged 80.
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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  Konstanz
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| Coordinates | 47°39′48″N 9°10′31″E / 47.66333°N 9.17528°E |
| Administration | |
| Country | Germany |
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| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Freiburg |
| District | Konstanz |
| Town subdivisions | 15 |
| Lord Mayor | Horst Frank (Grüne) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 55.65 km2 (21.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 405 m (1329 ft) |
| Population | 81,006 (31 December 2006) |
| - Density | 1,456 /km2 (3,770 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | KN |
| Postal codes | 78462–78467 |
| Area codes | 07531, 07533 |
| Website | www.konstanz.de |
