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Court president Hans-Juergen Papier (middle) read out the ruling

Justice

German welfare law unconstitutional

Germany's highest court on Tuesday declared unconstitutional the country's long-term social welfare benefit, known as Hartz IV. The ruling is expected to cost taxpayers billions in added costs.  »

 
 
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Yulia Tymoshenko speaking at a news conference

Elections

All eyes on Tymoshenko after Ukraine presidential poll

Ukraine is waiting for Yulia Tymoshenko to either contest the outcome of Sunday's presidential vote or concede defeat after narrowly losing to her pro-Moscow rival, Viktor Yanukovych.  »

 
 
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Afghanistan

Afghan security forces stand guard near a burnt fuel tanker

Bundeswehr

The German government has approved the deployment of an extra 850 soldiers to Afghanistan»

 
 

Unions

A vacant German underground station

More walkouts

Public employees walked off their jobs for several hours to press demands for better pay.»

 
 

European Union

Michel Barnier, Jose Manuel Barroso, Joaquin Almunia, Neelie Kroes, Guenther Oettinger and Olli Rehn

European commissioners

A new European Commission is set for approval, and the economy is its top priority.»

 
 
 
A computer-generated image of the new opera house.

Africa

German director lays foundations for opera house in Africa

Berlin director Christoph Schlingensief has begun what may be his most ambitious project yet: building an opera house in the heart of the African savannah. »

 
 
Brokers look at computer screens at the stock market

Investment

Investors bet against the euro

While the euro is showing signs of recovery from its downward slide, market data shows investors have been betting heavily against the common European currency.  »

 
 
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A trip through time to Europe's origins

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Oliver Bierhoff and Joachim Loew

National Team

German football's grandees turn on Bierhoff as contract talks with national team staff collapse

After disagreements scuttled talks to extend Coach Joachim Loew's contract, a feud has broken out among Germany's soccer elite. Most under fire is Team Manager Oliver Bierhoff. »

 
 
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Snow in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany

Snow has caused chaos in Germany but winter sports fans are thrilled.

defense

Germany supports the idea of a European army.

Film

The Berlin Film festival celebrates its birthday.

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