Topic: Germany

German gardens with tales to tell

Gardens that owe their existence to women.

The Third Reich in Power

Faking it, artfully

A Brooklyn museum lifts the curtain on its fake Coptic sculptures and wins praise.

The goal – satisfying work, or your calling?

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Russia tries to exploit division in Europe

Moscow's strategy to drive a wedge between European countries was on display during Monday's EU crisis meeting.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about Europe and Russia, political contributions, and Medicaid.

North pole ice cap now an island

For the first time in recorded human history, the Arctic is completely surrounded by open water, new satellite images reveal.

E.U. talks tough on Russia

In an emergency session Monday, European Union leaders threatened to postpone talks on a pact with Russia unless Russian troops pull back from positions in Georgia.

West mulls few options in Georgia-Russia crisis

It gingerly considers how to set consequences for Russia and maintain cooperation.

Now you see it, now you don't (nearly as much)

Russia maintains pressure with recognition of Georgian territories

Medvedev approved the move a day after parliament voted unanimously in favor of it.

Will lasers brighten nuclear's future?

New process could replace centrifuges but renew threat of nuclear proliferation.

Why We Watched

A historian examines the mental landscape that allowed the Holocaust to happen.

The Monitor's View: What may keep Putin up at night

Russia's economic future looks bleaker after the invasion. Just ask its oligarchs.

Solving the medal muddle

New rays of hope for solar power’s future

High cost of fossil fuel and advanced technology improve this energy source’s prospects.

Giordano Bruno: Philosopher/Heretic

Giordano Bruno was a philosopher before his time.

In Germany, ruddy-cheeked farmers achieve (green) energy independence

Freiamt residents produce 17 percent more electricity than they use, boosting their bottom line and proving that green isn’t just for geeky idealists.

How nations dominate niche sports

Why does China crush opponents in diving? How does South Korea do so well in archery? Excellence in an Olympic sport can be a result of traditions or serendipity.

Watchdogs make it harder for politicians to stretch the truth

Cindy McCain's past is the latest to be questioned after errors were found.

Germany’s key to green energy

Despite its damp climate, the country has become the global leader in wind and solar power through a pioneering law. Now, Congress is weighing a similar bill.

Interview: Hermann Scheer, German pioneer in renewable energies

The veteran parliamentarian was the chief architect of Germany’s feed-in tariff, an incentive program to foster the development of green-power production.

Musharraf resigns as Pakistan's president

The unpopular leader announced Monday he would step down, avoiding the drive to impeach him.

'New Europe' urges West to rethink Russian ties

Seizing on the conflict in Georgia, East European countries are pushing for strong measures against an aggressive Moscow they say they know all too well.

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