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Religion

German archbishop says Church covered up sex abuse for decades

The head of the German Bishops Conference, Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, has admitted that the Roman Catholic Church consciously covered up cases of sexual abuse for decades.  »

 
 
 
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Elections

Merkel warns against leftwing coalition winning key regional poll

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned against the likelihood of a leftwing coalition in Germany's biggest state and the implication this would have on national poltiics. »

 
 
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Crime

All four poker heist suspects behind bars

Police detain two more suspects involved in Berlin poker tournament robbery on Saturday after they stole prize money 242,000 euros.  »

 
 
 
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Religion

Pope's apology also a warning for Germany: archbishop

In a letter to the Irish Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI apologized to sexual abuse victims. Germany's top archbishop said the letter was also relevant to the crisis in his church. »

 
 
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German authorities launch massive tax evasion probe

State prosecutors are investigating around 1,100 customers and staff of Credit Suisse's operations in Germany on suspicion that the Swiss bank has hidden client money from the tax authorities.  »

 
 

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Remembering the Fall of the Berlin Wall: from division to unification

On Nov. 9, 1989, East Germany announced the easing of border controls. Thousands stormed the Berlin Wall and demanded its opening. DW looks back at the events that led up to and followed this turning point in history  »

 
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Germany takes on record debt in 2010

The German parliament has approved the budget for 2010, which will see new borrowing hit a record high. The global economic downturn is being blamed for the huge amount of new debt. »

 
 
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