Topic: Frankfurt

Is Rebecca James the next J.K. Rowling?

Frankfurt book fair's controversial guest of honor: China

Critics said choosing a guest of honor that jails writers is wrong, while others said the German fair's inclusion of China is a way to break down walls.

In Germany, mineral baths and Bismarck

Health clinics are an integral part of the country's healthcare system. They are intended to help heal or prevent further development of illnesses.

All eyes on China at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Herta Müller takes the Nobel prize for literature

German doctors prescribe kids a trip to the theater

The 'Culture Shot' program in Germany says culture is medicine.

Crackdown on bank pay eyed in US, Europe

Volkswagen's E-Up! An electric car for the people?

Germany: Fake candidate polls well

US: Iran may have fuel for crude nuclear weapon

The news comes ahead of a Sept. 23 deadline set by the US for Iran to agree to talks.

World powers tell Iran to answer fast on nuclear talks

Officials from Germany and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council met in Frankfurt Wednesday.

Nuclear report on Iran finds cooperation. Problem for Obama?

He's set a September deadline after which sanctions might be toughened. But China and Russia might not join in if Tehran is showing progress.

GM returns to Cold War fear in talks to sell Opel

GM announced the tentative deal with Magna in May at a time when it was desperately trying to avoid bankruptcy protection.

A small boat, a lot of gratitude

Two brothers set sail for Europe with the goal of raising money for America's troops.

Germany: Help for computer 'addicts'

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?

The summer of staying close to home

For cash-strapped vacationers, time off this years means exploring ... locally. A report from Europe, Japan, and the US on the return of the road trip, backpacking with a burro, and growing beets.

Why Germans are starting to strike – like the French

Day-care workers are on strike this week as Germany's model labor union system shows signs of unraveling.

Today's agenda: Cyberwar rising, GM bankruptcy outlook, German strikes

Many small businesses in Germany thrive during downturn

From roofers to bakers, the entrepreneurial class that helped the country rebuild after the war eases the impact of the recession.

Unlike the US, Germany unlikely to bail out automaker

Merkel, in visit to headquarters of GM's Opel unit, says that direct aid is unlikely.

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She received two pastries when she asked the bakery for only one.