Topic: Frankfurt

'I love my Prophet,' and other t-shirts that redefine Islamic clothing

Styleislam's collection of Islamic clothing has one main message: Being Muslim and being hip go together. Another message is tolerance: 'Jesus & Muhammad / Brothers in Faith.'

International iPad sale attracts long lines, 'crazy' atmosphere

Apple fans the world over lined up to be among the first in their country to buy an iPad.

Greek debt crisis sparks sharp fall in US, Europe markets

Fears that the Greek debt crisis will spread roiled global stock markets Tuesday. Major US and European indexes fell more than 2 percent.

On eve of Shanghai Expo 2010, China finds 'soft power' an elusive goal

Chinese authorities have seized on the Shanghai Expo 2010 – the largest in history – as another chance to enhance 'soft power' that is generated by the spread of cultures, values, diplomacy, and trade. The expo opens this weekend.

Germany showcases solar energy home of the future

Earth Day enthusiasts can appreciate a solar home whose every feature is designed to save energy, from the thick insulated windows to the photovoltaic panels on every surface.

Germany faces up to sexual abuse after scandals at Catholic, other schools

Allegations of sexual abuse at schools run by the Catholic and Lutheran churches, as well as at an elite secular boarding school, have put child protection at the top of the domestic agenda in Germany.

Volcanic ash cloud economics: Europe's winners and losers

As Iceland's volcanic ash cloud hangs over Europe, stranding airline passengers for a fifth day, the train, bus, taxi, and ferry companies are doing a booming business. Would you pay $5,000 for a taxi ride from Norway to Britain?

Volcano ash cloud: Growing anger over Europe flights canceled

The ash cloud from a volcano in Iceland kept most Europe flights canceled for a fifth day, sparking criticism from an airline group that regulators are being too cautious. What's open? Rome, Prague, Nice, France, and Barcelona, Spain.

Ash from Iceland volcano shuts all British airports and affects air travel across northern Europe

A spreading plume of ash from an erupting Iceland volcano shut all British airports and effected air travel across northern Europe. The precautions reflect protocols developed after volcanic ash almost caused two disastrous crashes in 1982.

What happens when you remove all traffic signs? A German town finds out.

In a counterintuitive approach to reducing car accidents and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, a German town has nixed all traffic signs and traffic lights in the town center.

The Diagram Prize seeks out bizarre book titles

"Crocheting Adventures With Hypberbolic Planes" snags the Diagram Prize for strangest book title.

Private equity, leveraged buyout practitioners re-emerge

Iceland volcano erupts; sparks concerns of larger eruption at nearby volcano

No immediate reports of injuries or damages from Iceland volcano eruption but scientists worry of larger eruption at nearby Katla volcano.

Dubai assassination spotlights top cop skills in a modern-day Casablanca

Police Chief Dhahi Khalfan Tamim led the Dubai assassination investigation, using the latest tools and sleuthing skills to discover who killed Hamas official Mahmoud Abdul Raouf Mohammed.

German hotdog stands that don't stand still

Frank Schubert is a 'grillwalker,' a sort of German hotdog stand on foot, zigzagging through the busy shopping artery of Zeil. 

Hamas assassination: 10 of the new suspects' names are shared by Israelis

Dubai said Wednesday that the Hamas assassination investigation yielded 15 more suspects. The Israeli media said 10 of the new names are shared by Israelis. And while most in the region believe the Mossad carried out the hit, some evidence is emerging of ties to Iran.

Security after Christmas Day attack: knee-jerk or necessary?

Some of the security measures in the wake of the failed Christmas Day terrorist attack on a Detroit-bound international flight are already being eased.

German children: What do they know about the Berlin Wall?

Amid celebrations of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germans have been stunned by a study showing deep disparities in what kids know about their country's recent history. Much depends on where they live.