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The Berlin Zoo has shut its doors to visitors due to a case of avian flu among one of its aquatic birds

Berlin's zoo closed its doors without warning on Friday out of precaution after a case of avian flu was discovered in a wading bird that died earlier this week, it said in a statement.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock singled out Iran for using the death penalty to suppress members of the opposition at a conference on Tuesday which aimed to outlaw the punishment around the world. Speaking at the World Congress against the Death Penalty, with delegations from about 90 countries in Berlin,…

The pioneering German Jewish artist was murdered by the Nazis but her work lives on. The makers of a new biopic, featuring the voices of Keira Knightley and Helen McCrory, explain her enduring appeal

Christmas is just around the corner, and as the weather turns there is plenty to look forward to. While some people take the opportunity to cosy up and enjoy classic festive films, others like to embrace the chilly weather and get out and about. Man

The European Union is seeking an alternative for Russian gas and diversifying its energy sources, as Germany found other options for its needs through the Middle East and the US. Germany depended on Russia for over 60 percent of its energy needs. In partnership with the US, Germany is trying…

Wusterhausen (Germany) (AFP) - On a street in Wusterhausen, around an hour's drive north of Berlin, a man paces intently, holding his mobile phone in front of him.

Berlin (AFP) - Freiburg midfielder Vincenzo Grifo hit three goals in the first 20 minutes as his side thrashed a 10-man Union Berlin 4-1 at home to go outright second on the Bundesliga ladder. 

Berlin (AFP) - A second-half goal from French striker Randal Kolo Muani let Frankfurt snatch a point at local rivals Mainz on Sunday.