Thousands Are Rejoicing Over Photos of a Chubby Rat's Rescue From a Manhole Cover
It took a crew of eight German firefighters and an animal rescue expert in order to save this rotund rodent from her plight.
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For First Time Ever, Renewables Overtake Coal As #1 Energy Source in 'Europe's Biggest Economy'
After a notable increase in production from 2017, renewable energy produced 40% of the nation's power in 2018.
Bismarck's Voice Found on Edison Recording
The voice of Otto von Bismarck, one of the 19th century's most important figures has been identified as one recorded on a wax cylinder more than 120 years ago.
Vancouver is Top Quality-of-Life City in N. America, Vienna Tops World
Vancouver is rated first among North American cities for quality of life, in a closely watched annual survey, followed by Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal in second, third and fourth places. San Francisco won the fifth spot. On a global basis, once again, the top city in the world for quality of life is Vienna.
Germany Turns Military Bases into Rare-bird Nature Reserves
Germany agreed to turn more than 60 former military bases into vast nature preserves, with the aim of creating oases for rare species of birds.
New Study Shows That 'Lovebirds' Actually May Fall In Love
Scientists learn that finches allowed to freely choose their mates make for happier couples and better parents.
3 Heartwarming Scenes of Europe Cheering for Refugees Arriving by Bus (WATCH)
The willingness of Germans and Austrians to provide sanctuary and aid appeared to be boundless, as thousands arrived from Syria by bus and train.
Teen Risks Jail to Climb One of The Seven Wonders of the World (WATCH)
A German tourist thought it would be worth going to jail to take pictures from atop the Great Pyramid–but the cops let him go after seeing his photos.
Berlin Turns Former Secret Police HQ into Home for 500 refugees
The former headquarters of East Germany's feared Stasi secret police has become a sanctuary for hundreds of refugees pouring into the country.
Star Wars Flash Mob in Germany Delights Shoppers
Players in a German orchestra mingled with crowds on a Cologne plaza recently and one by one joined in to play the well-known tones from a galaxy far, far away.
Syrian Refugee Feeds Homeless to Thank Germany for Taking Him In
One Syrian refugee is paying back the country that welcomed him by feeding their homeless.
Man Wins on Lottery Ticket Given as Wedding Gift, Donates all to Dance Company
Andreas Schmitz, a German man, received a lottery ticket as a wedding gift. It turned out to be a winner, worth a million marks. Instead of keeping the money, spending it on a fancy honeymoon, he donated it all to a dance company that was in financial straits.
9-11 Aftermath: An E-mail from the U.S.S. Winston Churchill
Two days after 9-11, the German ship approached. It was flying an American flag at half-mast. They had made a sign to display on the side that read, We Stand By You. The entire crew was manning the rails, saluting, in their dress blues.
'Airbnb' for Refugees Matches Migrants To Europeans Volunteering Homes
European citizens got tired of their governments failing to help Syrian refugees, so they took matters into their own hands using the Airbnb model.
New Goal for German Football Stars: Helping Refugees
German football clubs and players are standing up for refugees and urging their fans to join in a team effort across the country.
Baby Taken From Mother in WWII Hugs Her for the First Time in 70 Years
She was taken from her mother as a baby during WW II, but now, more than 70 years later, Margot Bachmann has been reunited with the 91-yo who gave her life.
Beyond Ugly Protests, Germans Open Hearts and Homes for Refugees
Anti-refugee violence dominate German headlines, but countless unsung volunteers have collected clothing and more for the thousands of Syrians fleeing war.
Meet the "Bob Marley of Tennis" Who Just Beat a 14-Time Champ at Wimbledon
With signature dreadlocks he hasn't cut in 19 years, underdog Dustin Brown just stunned the tennis world by knocking out the 10th ranked player in the world at Wimbledon.
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