It's about the movies, not politics. Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on the uninvited party
The jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival has pushed back on political questions as the festival kicked off, seeking instead to shift the focus to the tough selection of the best movie, with 20 titles from around the globe competing for the top prize, the Golden Bear.
A French investigating judge hands terror-linked charges to a man accused of killing tourist
Prosecutors say a man accused of fatally stabbing a tourist and injuring two other people over the weekend near the Eiffel Tower has been placed under investigation on charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist organization.
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor opened an investigation into the killing of a tourist in Paris
Franceโs anti-terrorism prosecutor says he has opened an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a German-Filipino tourist near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, allegedly by a man who had been under surveillance for suspected Islamic radicalization.
Domingo Germรกn cut by Yanks 5 months after perfect game, 3 months after starting alcohol treatment
Domingo Germรกn became a free agent when he refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues from the New York Yankees, five months after he pitched Major League Baseballโs 24th perfect game and three months after he entered alcohol abuse treatment.
Interpol at 100: A mixed legacy of hunting fugitives and merging police data from 195 countries
Interpol is turning 100 with a mixed legacy โ as a misconstrued crime-fighting organization, a network that merges police data from authoritarian states and democracies, and a global adviser on how to handle criminal trends.
German bishops assure Vatican but vow to proceed with reform
Germanyโs Catholic bishops are vowing to continue their controversial reform process after a week of tense meetings with Vatican officials seeking to put the brakes on proposals to ordain women, bless gay unions and rethink church teaching on sexuality.
Costa Rica finds 2 bodies in crash of plane carrying Germans
Authorities in Costa Rica have found two bodies in the search for six people, apparently including the German businessman behind Goldโs Gym, who went missing when their small plane disappeared from radar just off the countryโs Caribbean coast.
Prosecutor: Official's DNA in slain reporter's fingernails
Police and prosecutors say the DNA of a jailed elected official angered by past and upcoming newspaper stories was found beneath the fingernails of a Las Vegas investigative reporter who fought for his life while being stabbed to death outside his home last week.
Norway ends contract for NH90 helicopters, wants full refund
NATO-member Norway terminated its two-decade-old contract with a France-based manufacturer for 14 maritime helicopters, citing delays, errors and time-consuming maintenance, The Norwegian defense minister said Friday that the government will return the NH90 helicopters it received so far and expects a refund of $525 million.
Benedict woes come as German church reform pressure rises
A report on decades of sexual abuse in Germany that shone an unflattering spotlight on retired Pope Benedict XVI has come on top of already strong pressure in Germany to reconsider Catholic rules on issues including homosexuality and womenโs roles.