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Retire at 69 No way, say Germans
The German central bank’s call for people to work until age 69 has reignited a fierce debate in Europe’s fast-ageing top economy, with analysts backing it while politicians show their opposition ahead
22 Aug 2016 3:51 AM
German minister calls for partial burqa ban
German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere came out Friday in favour of a partial burqa ban amid a fierce national debate on integration.
20 Aug 2016 5:12 AM
Donald Trump as US President is ‘frightening’: German FM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes Donald Trump becoming US president would be a “frightening” prospect for the world, his spokeswoman said Wednesday.
11 Aug 2016 3:19 AM
Vikings spread ‘easy-to-ride’ horses worldwide
Horses with special gaits that are more comfortable for riders may have originated in the 9th century medieval England, and were spread all over Europe and Asia by the Vikings, a new study has found.
10 Aug 2016 7:14 AM
Study links sleep problems to stroke risk
Sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea may increase the risk of stroke and hinder recovery from the condition, new research has warned.
06 Aug 2016 2:23 AM
Scientists prove birds can sleep while flying
For the first time, researchers have found that birds can sleep in flight without colliding with obstacles or falling from the sky.
05 Aug 2016 2:04 AM
Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from international football
In a file photo, footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic in a boat after their wedding in Venice. Germany captain Schweinsteiger, a veteran of 120 caps, announced his international retirement on Friday. (Photo: PTI)
30 Jul 2016 12:38 AM
Maracana final: Bastian Schweinsteiger’s finest hour
A file photo of Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger at the end of the Euro 2016 Group C soccer match. (Photo: AP)
30 Jul 2016 12:37 AM
Rare form of hereditary colon cancer identified
Scientists have identified a new rare form of hereditary colon cancer that is caused by a genetic mutation that was previously unknown.
30 Jul 2016 12:17 AM
Defiant Angela Merkel defends refugee stance
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday rebuffed calls to reverse her welcoming stance toward refugees in the wake of a series of brutal attacks in the country.
29 Jul 2016 4:58 AM
New tool may reveal why Bolt is the fastest
Scientists may soon find the secret behind the athletic prowess of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt — the fastest man on earth, thanks to a new tool that allows them to analyse muscle proteins and observe
27 Jul 2016 1:31 AM
1 killed, 12 injured after failed aylum seeker blows himself up in Germany
Police said that the man's request for asylum was rejected a year ago, but was allowed to remain in Germany.
25 Jul 2016 11:07 AM
‘Breastfeeding protects moms against diabetes’
Breastfeeding may be a cost-effective intervention aimed at reducing the long-term risk of developing Type-2 diabetes among women with gestational diabetes, scientists have found.
22 Jul 2016 2:55 AM
Two victims still in critical state in German train attack
Four Hong Kong tourists were brutally attacked Monday night on a commuter train by an IS militant.
21 Jul 2016 2:31 PM
‘World’s first farmers in Iran are ancestors of South Asians’
The earliest farmers from the Zagros mountains in Iran, are the ancestors of modern day South Asians, and not of Europeans as was earlier believed, a new study has found.
19 Jul 2016 2:39 AM
World’s biggest orchestra performs in Germany
More than 7,500 classical musicians performed in a German football arena at the weekend to set the world record for the biggest-ever orchestra.
11 Jul 2016 2:36 AM
Germany leader blames immigrants for Euro loss
German politicians and a top newspaper editor denounced a far-right politician on Friday after she suggested on Twitter that the national soccer team’s loss to France was the fault of players with an
09 Jul 2016 6:41 AM
David Cameron for ‘closest possible’ EU ties
Prime Minister David Cameron said on Tuesday he wants the “closest possible” relations with the EU after Britain voted to leave the bloc, adding the split should be “as constructive as possible”.
29 Jun 2016 12:32 AM
‘Regretting motherhood’ debate rages in Germany
Is it possible to regret becoming a mother The question first posed by an Israeli researcher has stirred a debate in Germany like in no other country, shattering a long-held taboo.
28 Jun 2016 5:30 AM
Germany says 'won't let anyone take Europe from us'
In the historic EU referendum on Thursday, majority of the Britons voted to 'Leave' the European Union.
25 Jun 2016 2:28 PM
Columns
The Congress struggles to disseminate its manifesto, while BJP recalibrates strategies amidst low voter turnout and leadership dynamics.
Student protests challenge the paradox of democracy, as law enforcement clashes with demands for peace and justice.
Prime Minister rallies in Kolhapur and Goa, criticises INDIA bloc's divisive agenda and accuses Congress of aiming to "loot India".
Accusations of anti-Semitism arise after Jewish activist's attempt to cross march route