Topic: Berlin (Germany)

Former US ambassador to Iraq reflects on life outside green zone

Ryan Crocker was a major force in helping to turn around Iraq, Presidents Bush and Obama say.

Opinion: Real-life guitar hero: Les Paul

The ultimate 'can do' guy helped Woodstock plug in.

Germans wary as mosque rises in Cologne

Plans to build the largest mosque in the country highlight a fundamental demographic change that some fear poses a threat to Europe's Christian culture.

Opinion: Germany's combat revival

The Bundeswehr's recent offensive in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush mountains is too timid for Washington, yet too bold for many in Germany.

'Beach' in the city offers respite for ordinary Parisians

In a working-class area of Paris, a multiethnic crowd gathers along a canal to kayak, practice tai chi, and enjoy the summertime.

Protesters worldwide rally for Iranian opposition

People in more than 80 countries demonstrated against Tehran's crackdown over disputed elections in an 'Iran Global Day of Action.'

Fresh from Venus, hints of an ancient ocean and a restless crust

One way to decide how nations reduce their carbon footprint

Valkyrie

A firsthand account of the plot to assassinate Hitler, written by its last survivor.

Opinion: What's the tipping point for revolution?

The similarities – and differences – between East Germany in 1989 and Iran in 2009 are striking.

Iran holds partial recount

The tally so far in one district gave President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad even more votes than he had on June 12, according to Iran's state news agency.

Merkel and Obama don't always see eye to eye

The German chancellor, who visits the White House Friday, has criticized Obama's fiscal policies and refused to substantially increase troop levels in Afghanistan.

Germany: Help for computer 'addicts'

France: Can the country ban a church?

In criminal case, the Church of Scientology says it is being scapegoated in a wider campaign against freedom of religion.

Message to Zimbabwean prime minister: aid is linked to improved human rights

On visits to the US, Europe, and Scandinavia, Morgan Tsvangirai asks for more aid – and says progress is being made.

Europe's newspapers struggle, too

When a German newspaper group cancelled its DPA wire service subscription, a fresh debate was sparked over government subsidies of the news media.

Germany: Farewell to wood heat?

Key to Lebanon vote: Christians

The final result in Sunday's knife-edge parliamentary election was expected to hinge on which way the divided Christian community votes in a few important districts.

What Obama will try to accomplish in Cairo

His speech should aim to launch a new dialogue between two estranged communities of the world, some regional experts say.

Opinion: EU's 'death' is greatly exaggerated

As the Continent's voters elect a new parliament, some of them trust the EU more than their own national leaders.

Finish line nearing for Opel bailout?

Employees of the sputtering German automaker are trying to come up with enough cash to make their own bid.

Today's news briefing: A bid for Opel, a blockade in Somalia, and the president of Macedonia sits down with the Monitor

How to sell books in a downturn

Opinion: Obama puts Israel at risk

As he and Netanyahu prepare to meet, US-Israeli relations are sinking toward an all-time low.

With the pursuit of Demjanjuk, Germany seeks justice and a measure of redemption

The suspected Nazi death camp guard was flown to Munich Tuesday. His may be the country's last World War II war-crimes trial.