How safe are Germany’s Christmas markets?
The morning after, the Christmas market in the city of 240,000 is closed. It will remain so. A few police cars are still parked on the road but the shopping center nearby,…
Pakistan: Islamist militants kill 16 security personnel
An overnight raid by Islamists on a Pakistani army outpost near the border with Afghanistan left 16 security personnel dead.…
Are energy drinks bad for kids?
Energy drinks have grown in popularity, especially among young people. The stimulants in them are supposed to make you feel alert and awake. But they can cause or exacerbate serious medical conditions.…
No singing, no reading: Women protest Taliban ban online
Women in Afghanistan have been barred from going to university, attending school and almost every other area of public life. Now the Taliban have banned them from raising their voices in public,…
Syrians return to neighborhoods resembling wasteland
After the fall of the Assad regime, many Syrians have been returning to their homeland from long exile abroad. But after more than a decade of civil war, many are returning to…
Nigerians waiting for their spouses in Germany
Toyosi Ilesanmi, an IT expert working in Berlin, has been trying to get his wife over from Nigeria. But the long waiting time for a family reunification visa appointment at the German…
Man United boss Amorim bears brunt of ugly 3-0 loss to Bournemouth
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he understands fan frustration at his team's recent performances, but says he sees some progress.…