Major German newspaper begins charging for web access

HAMBURG - Leading German newspaper, the Hamburger Abendblatt, began charging web visitors Tuesday as the country’s media begins to turn away from what has been dubbed the “culture of free” on the internet.

3 tigers attack Hamburg zoo animal handler, who is in critical condition

Tigers attack Hamburg zoo keepers

BERLIN — German police say three tigers attacked a Hamburg zookeeper, who remains in the hospital in critical condition.

3 tigers attack Hamburg zoo animal handler, who is in critical condition

Tigers attack Hamburg zoo keepers

BERLIN — German police say three tigers attacked a Hamburg zookeeper, who remains in the hospital in critical condition.

Hamburg zoo animal handler seriously injured in tiger attack

Hamburg zookeeper attacked by tigers

BERLIN — German police say a zookeeper is in critical condition after being attacked by three tigers.

Tigers attack animal trainer at Hamburg zoo

HAMBURG - Three tigers attacked and seriously injured an animal trainer Tuesday as he was in the performing ring at the private zoo, Hagenbecks Tierpark, in Hamburg.

Danish sex workers free sex offer to heat up global warming summit

HAMBURG - After Copenhagen Mayor Ritt Bjerregaard issued postcards to city hotels warning summit guests not to entertain Danish sex workers during the upcoming conference, the prostitutes struck back by offering free sex to anyone who produces one of the warnings.

Fan’s collection of 10,000 Asterix figures keeps growing

HAMBURG - Asterix, the world’s most famous Gaul just turned 50, bringing all of Europe into a fever about the comic book hero.

When bananas brought down the Berlin Wall

HAMBURG - On Thursday evening, Nov 9, 1989, West German public TV stations signed off the air at about midnight, as usual. Residents of Hamburg, a mere 50 km from the East German border, went to bed, dreaming of little than the next workday and the following weekend. Little did they know it would be a Friday like no other.

20 years later, eastern Germany making economic strides _ even selling products in West

East German industries thrive in West

BERLIN — Rotkaeppchen sparkling wine. Florena Cosmetics. Spee detergent. Zetti crunchy chocolate clusters.

Froot Loops, Cocoa Puffs are ‘Smart Choices’? FDA warns food producers about inaccurate claims

WASHINGTON — Ever wondered how that “Smart Choices” sticker wound up on the front of Froot Loops or Cocoa Puffs?

Mysterious ball of light spotted in night sky over Germany

HAMBURG - A mysterious ball of light in the night sky, which alarmed people across northern Germany, was most likely caused by a falling meteorite, astronomer Thomas Grau said Wednesday.

German pistols being sold on Afghan, Pakistan black markets

HAMBURG/KABUL - German military pistols are being sold on the black market in Afghanistan and Pakistan, German NDR radio reported Sunday.

Germany’s largest women’s magazine to ditch professional models in favor of real women

BERLIN — Germany’s most popular women’s magazine announced Monday that it is banning professional models from its pages in favor of “real women” in an attempt to combat an unhealthy standard of rail-thin beauty that it says has isolated its readers.

60 injured, 130 held during extremist violence in Germany

HAMBURG - At least 60 people were injured and 130 arrested during extremist rallies in the German city of Hamburg over the weekend, police said Sunday.

12 police injured in clashes in German city of Hamburg following far-right rally

HAMBURG — Police say 12 officers have been injured in clashes with left-wing demonstrators in the German city of Hamburg following a far-right rally.

FDA chief warns industry, part of drive to restore agency’s image after Bush-era product woes

WASHINGTON — A pledge Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration’s new chief to crack down on companies that break the law reflects her effort to restore the agency’s image after high-profile safety problems during the Bush administration.

New FDA commissioner vows swift response against companies that don’t meet safety standards

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration’s new chief promised Thursday to crack down on food and drug companies that break the law, as the agency tries to regain its footing after a string of high-profile safety problems.

Wartime bomb shuts down Hamburg harbor for several hours

HAMBURG — Officials say Hamburg harbor was closed for several hours after workers doing dredging work unearthed a World War II bomb from the bed of the Elbe river.

Shipping company confirms release of hijacked ship

HAMBURG - The German shipping company Leonhardt and Blumberg late Monday confirmed the release of its container ship Hansa Stavanger and crew of 24 from the hands of Somali pirates.

Swedish princess wins suit against German publisher for publishing false stories

BERLIN — A Hamburg court has ordered a German publisher to pay Sweden’s Princess Madeleine $560,000 in damages for fabricating stories about her, the parties involved said Friday.

Scientists tune world’s brightest X-ray beam in Germany

HAMBURG - The most intense X-ray beam of its type in the world has been generated inside a 2,300-metre circular tunnel under the German city of Hamburg, the Desy research institute said Monday.

Feds raid 2 Buffalo-area homes owned by Ohio businessman; properties purchased for $6.3M

HAMBURG, N.Y. — FBI agents raided a pair of multimillion-dollar homes owned by a young Cleveland businessman’s financial company, hauling away computers, documents, furniture, cars and other belongings.

Iran’s Karroubi cancels planned mourning ceremony

TEHRAN/HAMBURG - Mehdi Karroubi, who came third in Iran’s disputed presidential elections, cancelled a ceremony planned for Thursday to mourn the deaths of those killed during the protests against alleged election fraud, his website said.

German court rules that bank must pay compensation for Lehman investment

HAMBURG — A German court ruled Tuesday that a bank must compensate a retired teacher for his investment in Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. certificates that became worthless with Lehman’s collapse.

Cardboard homes could solve Africa’s housing woes

HAMBURG - Building homes out of cardboard may be the way to resolve Africa’s housing shortage and recycle precious resources during the 21st century, according to German scientists.

Marica keeps Stuttgart’s title hopes alive

HAMBURG - A second-half goal from Ciprian Marica ensured VfB Stuttgart move within two points to the top of the Bundesliga table thanks to a 2-1 victory over Schalke 04 Wednesday.

Bayern see chance to go top in title-race thriller

HAMBURG - Bayern Munich will be aiming to go top of the Bundesliga for the first time this season when the title race in German football goes into the final straight this week.

Biographical information on Margaret Hamburg

NAME — Margaret Ann Hamburg.

Bremen set up UEFA Cup final clash with Shakhtar

HAMBURG - Werder Bremen came from a goal down to win 3-2 away to SV Hamburg Thursday to book a UEFA Cup final date against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Italian cruise ship fends off pirates

HAMBURG/ROME - An Italian cruise ship carrying 1,500 passengers and crew was able to fend off a pirate attack off the coast of Somalia, the German subsidiary of Italian MSC Crociere confirmed Sunday.

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