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Three-goal Leverkusen go top; more woe for Wolfsburg »

Berlin, Jan 25 – Bayer Leverkusen has regained a two-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a comfortable 3-0 win at Hoffenheim.

Parents should limit child’s computer gaming »

Berlin, Jan 25 – Parents of a child who plays computer games excessively should limit computer use but not issue blanket condemnations, a social education worker advised.

German economy shrank 4.8 percent in 2009 »

Berlin, Jan 13 – The German economy shrunk by 4.8 percent last year as the global financial crisis engulfed Europe’s economic powerhouse, the nation’s statistics office is forecast to say Wednesday.

Balance of economic power shifts to developing nations »

Berlin, Dec 30 – The Group of 20 (G20) is likely to face a test next year of its new-found role as the world’s top economic forum.Apart from its planned makeover of the world financial system, the G20 major industrial powers and the leading emerging economies will also begin rolling back the big fiscal stimulus [...]

World held its breath as swine flu grew into pandemic »

Berlin, Dec 30 – Latin cultures have made physical proximity one of their trademarks: people regularly kiss each other hello and goodbye.

Consumers to start year on sober note »

Berlin, Dec 22 – German consumers are entering the new year in a sober mood, with a key survey released Tuesday expected to show a fall in confidence among households in Europe’s biggest economy.

Germany still paying World War I reparations »

Berlin, Dec 2 – Germany is still paying World War I reparations, more than 90 years after that conflict ended with a peace treaty at Versailles in 1919.

Don’t completely forbid alcohol to your teens »

Berlin  – A blanket ban on alcohol for your teens is counterproductive since it only increases the urge to drink, reports the German Professional Association for Children and Youth Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy (BJKPP).

Comb hair when it’s dry, hair stylists recommend »

Berlin – Many women comb their hair when it’s wet and end up with a wad of hair in their comb and a hurting scalp.

Germany to extend Afghanistan mission »

Berlin, Nov 19 – Germany has decided to extend its military mission in Afghanistan for another year. The current mandate will expire Dec 13.