An escaped crocodile is scaring swimmers in a German lake.
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German Court Bans Male Circumcision
A German court has stepped into a religious minefield with a decision to ban circumcision in the city of Cologne
U.N. Criticizes Europe’s Drop Boxes for Unwanted Babies
Scores of ‘baby boxes’ have popped up across Europe in the past decade where mothers can leave unwanted newborns anonymously. While advocates say the boxes keep babies alive, the U.N. is now alarmed at their rising numbers.
Are Urinating Swimmers Killing Fish?
German officials have banned swimmers from Eichbaum Lake while studying the link between fish death and public urination.
Found: Nazi Records of Hitler’s Looted Art
The Nazis were terrifyingly organized in their plunder of a continent. Now, newly-discovered records kept by Hitler’s forces may help recover some of the art they stole from Europe’s museums and private collections.
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Mysterious Benefactor Leaves Cash All Over German Town
Oodles of money are popping up all over in Braunschweig, Germany, right on residents’ doorsteps. The problem is that no one is quite sure who’s doing it — not that anyone is going to complain about €10,000 (about $13,000) …
What’s in a Name? German Town Tries to Shutter Store with Name Like Norwegian Murderer
The controversial naming of a new Thor Steinar clothing store spurred outrage in Germany and Norway.
Waiter Accidentally Dumps Beer All Over Angela Merkel
The waiter says he’s mortified, but the German chancellor wasn’t too upset.
Did Hitler Have a Secret Son with a French Teenager?
Jean-Marie Loret strove to find out if it was true that his father was Adolf Hitler. New evidence supports the story
In Germany, a 400-Year-Old Witchcraft Case Gets a Retrial
No, they’re not hunting for more witches. In fact, it’s part of a trend in Germany to rehabilitate the names of the executed.
Governments Crack Down on Offbeat Baby Names
Hope Beyoncé and Jay-Z are feeling patriotic. In some other countries, Blue Ivy might not be an acceptable name.
Fried Carp and Roasted Peacock: How the World Cooks Christmas Dinner
Stuffing a turkey and dousing it in gravy isn’t the only way to celebrate Christmas with a meal. While the U.S. has some regional Christmas dinner offerings, taking a scan around the globe provides an even broader variety of …