Mar 15th, 2010 · The pope's former diocese said Monday a priest who had been convicted of sexually abusing minors during the pontiff's tenure as archbishop has been suspended from his pastoral duties for violating a condition he not work with youth.
Mar 13th, 2010 · A growing scandal in Europe over child sexual abuse by priests now extends to the Vatican and Pope Benedict. Friday, the Pope's former archdiocese in Germany acknowledged that while he was archbishop, a priest who was suspected of abusing children was transferred to another job — where he committed more abuses. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks to Peter Wensierski of Der Spiegel about the sex abuse scandal.
Mar 4th, 2010 · Two Germans and two Turkish men were convicted Thursday over a foiled 2007 plot to attack U.S. targets in Germany and given prison sentences ranging up to 12 years.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · It may sound like sci-fi, but German scientists are demonstrating a hands-free pinball machine at this year's CeBit Technology Fair in Hanover, Germany. Players use their noggins alone to make the paddles move.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · German airline Lufthansa asked a labor court to halt a strike by more than 4,000 of its pilots that canceled 800 flights Monday and upended the travel plans of 10,000 passengers worldwide.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · German airline Lufthansa canceled flights worldwide after more than 4,000 pilots began a four-day walkout over job security. Lufthansa expects the strike could cost some $34 million a day.
Feb 17th, 2010 · So Volkswagen has this new concept car — give it two gallons of gas, and it will go 416 miles without a stop. But German engineers, meet your fuel-efficiency master: the honey bee.
Feb 4th, 2010 · The Swiss are outraged that the German government wants to buy bank data on potential tax evaders from a whistleblower — data that were likely obtained illegally. Swiss politicians from the left and right are likening the German move to "bank robbery" and "dealing in stolen goods." But the Germans believe the data could net at least 100 million euros from German tax evaders. In 2008, Germany paid for data stolen from Liechtenstein's top bank, netting some 200 million euros.