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German Police Arrest 8 Suspected Members of Extremist Group
2 months ago

German Police Arrest 8 Suspected Members of Extremist Group

Associated Press  

La policía alemana ha arrestado 8 miembros de un grupo armado de ultraderecha en Sajonia. El grupo, llamado Sächsische Separatisten, tiene planes de tomar el poder en Sajonia y otros estados del este de Alemania para establecer estructuras gubernamentales y sociales inspiradas en el nacional socialismo.

Law Security Political Issues Right-wing extremism Berlin
German Police Arrest 8 Suspected Members of Far-Right Militant Group
2 months ago

German Police Arrest 8 Suspected Members of Far-Right Militant Group

Associated Press  

German police have arrested eight suspected members of a far-right militant group in Saxony. The suspects, some of them minors and adolescents, were allegedly part of a group of around 15-20 individuals called Sächsische Separatisten, or Saxonian Separatists, that is characterized by racist, antisemitic and partially apocalyptic ideas.

Law Security Germany Far-Right Extremism Berlin
Germany Warns of Hostage Crisis in Iran as Deadly Execution of German-Iranian National Sparks Outrage
2 months, 1 week ago

Germany Warns of Hostage Crisis in Iran as Deadly Execution of German-Iranian National Sparks Outrage

Firstpost  

Germany urges its citizens to leave Iran due to the execution of a German-Iranian national, Jamshid Sharmahd. The foreign ministry spokesperson stated that Iran may take German citizens hostage, prompting Germany to close all three of its consulates in Iran and push the European Union to impose sanctions on those responsible for Sharmahd's execution and classify the IRGC as a …

Law Crime International Relations Political Berlin
Researchers Discover Link Between Ulcerative Colitis and Cancer Risk
2 months, 1 week ago

Researchers Discover Link Between Ulcerative Colitis and Cancer Risk

Hindustan Times  

Researchers have discovered that the p53 gene plays a crucial role in preventing the progression of ulcerative colitis to cancer. The p53 gene helps regulate cell cycle and DNA repair mechanisms, but when mutated, it leads to cell proliferation and regeneration, which is a key factor in the development of colon cancer. The study suggests that targeting the p53 gene …

Science Law Cancer Medicine Berlin
German Condom Brand Launches World's First 'Digital Condom' to Protect Intimate Moments
2 months, 1 week ago

German Condom Brand Launches World's First 'Digital Condom' to Protect Intimate Moments

Firstpost  

German company launches world's first 'digital condom'. The CAMDOM app is a unique tool designed to prevent non-consensual recordings during intimate moments. It works by locking the phones' cameras and microphones via Bluetooth, disabling any ability to record audio or video. The app is currently available on Android, with an iOS version set to launch soon.

Entertainment Law Technology Privacy Berlin
Three Men Indicted in Plot to Attack Jewish Facility in Germany
2 months, 1 week ago

Three Men Indicted in Plot to Attack Jewish Facility in Germany

Associated Press  

Three men have been indicted in a case involving an alleged plan to attack a Jewish target in Germany. The main suspect, a 25-year-old German citizen, flew to Istanbul in April with the intention of continuing to Syria to join with Islamic extremist fighters, but he returned to Germany. He then allegedly planned an attack on a Jewish facility in …

Law Crime International Relations Anti-Semitism Berlin
Ishwak Singh's Journey Through the Deaf Community in 'Berlin': A Moving Tale of Language and Connection
2 months, 1 week ago

Ishwak Singh's Journey Through the Deaf Community in 'Berlin': A Moving Tale of Language and Connection

Firstpost  

Ishwak Singh, a deaf and mute actor, shares his experience of learning sign language for his role in the film 'Berlin'. He describes the process as both fulfilling and challenging, requiring consistent practice and collaboration with members of the deaf community. Singh emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural context and emotions associated with sign language to convey meaning effectively. …

Entertainment Law Crime Humanities Berlin
German Man Indicted in Plot to Carry Out Bomb Attack in Germany
2 months, 2 weeks ago

German Man Indicted in Plot to Carry Out Bomb Attack in Germany

Associated Press  

German prosecutors have indicted a man, Mahmoud A., for planning a bomb attack for the Islamic State group in Iraq. The suspect joined IS in May 2016 and fought and carried out guard duties for the extremist group until October 2017. He then allegedly went to Turkey in consultation with IS and continued to Germany in October 2022. From January …

Berlin
China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights: Experts Gather to Discuss Protection of New and Emerging Rights
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights: Experts Gather to Discuss Protection of New and Emerging Rights

China Daily  

Leading Chinese and European experts will gather in Berlin for the 2024 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights. The seminar will focus on the protection of new and emerging rights, covering topics such as social rights and economic inequality, the intersection of digital technologies and human rights sustainability.

Law Culture Global Human Rights Berlin
China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights: Bridging the Gap Between Two Worlds
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights: Bridging the Gap Between Two Worlds

China Daily  

Leading Chinese and European experts will gather in Berlin for the 2024 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights. The seminar will focus on the protection of new and emerging rights, covering topics such as social rights and economic inequality, the intersection of digital technologies and human rights sustainability.

Law Human Rights International Relations Social Sciences Berlin
Young Talent Takes Center Stage as Union Berlin Triumphs Over Holstein Kiel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Young Talent Takes Center Stage as Union Berlin Triumphs Over Holstein Kiel

Associated Press  

Young talent shines for Union Berlin as they secure a 2-0 win over Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga. Nineteen-year-old wing back Tom Rothe scores his first senior goal with a header, while 20-year-old midfielder Aljoscha Kemlein also gets on the score sheet with a header. Union moves to fifth in the Bundesliga, three points off Bayern Munich, and secures their …

Law Sports Football Germany Berlin
Alemanes arrestan sospechoso de planear ataque a la embajada israelí en Berlín
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alemanes arrestan sospechoso de planear ataque a la embajada israelí en Berlín

Associated Press  

Las autoridades alemanas han arrestado a un hombre libio con presuntos vínculos con el grupo extremista Estado Islámico que presuntamente planeaba un ataque contra la embajada israelí en Berlín. El sospechoso, un ciudadano libio, intercambió información con un miembro del Estado Islámico en un chat de mensajería. Las fuerzas de seguridad también registraron la casa de otra persona que es …

Law Security International Relations Violence Berlin
Kane's Hat Trick Restores Bayern's Scoring Fire
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kane's Hat Trick Restores Bayern's Scoring Fire

Associated Press  

Harry Kane ended his goal drought with a hat trick as Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 4-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Kane grabbed his second just four minutes later — after seeing another shot saved by Alexander Nübel — then missed another good chance before sealing his hat trick in the 80th with the rebound from a João Palhinha effort. …

Berlin
Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden has announced that he will send Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel as part of efforts to end the ongoing war with Hamas. Blinken will head to the region in four or five days, his 11th trip to the region since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. He will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to …

Law Berlin
Marmoush Lighting Up the Bundesliga, a Stellar Performance for Egypt
3 months ago

Marmoush Lighting Up the Bundesliga, a Stellar Performance for Egypt

Associated Press  

Egypt forward Omar Marmoush has been a standout performer for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga this season. He scored two goals in a thrilling game against Bayern Munich, setting up another for Hugo Ekitiké. Marmoush has been praised for his speed, strength, and creativity on the pitch. His performance has helped Frankfurt maintain their pace at the top of the …

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