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LIFESTYLE 4 hours ago

On this day in history, December 22, 1808, Beethoven's triumphant Fifth Symphony debuts in Vienna

Ludwig Van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5 for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. It has become perhaps the world's most famous musical composition.

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash

General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.

Germany 1 day ago

Germany moves to seize $789 million in frozen Russian account over suspected violation of Ukraine embargo

Germany's federal prosecutor has initiated the process to seize over $789 million of frozen Russian funds held in a bank account due to regulation violation suspicions.

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

On this day in history, December 20, 1957, Elvis drafted by US Army while awaiting Christmas at Graceland

Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army on Dec. 20, 1957, at age 22. He was getting ready to celebrate Christmas at Graceland when he picked up his draft notice in person.

Germany 2 days ago

Germany's top court mandates partial repeat of 2021 national election over polling glitches

Germany's highest court has ordered a partial repeat of the 2021 national election in Berlin due to severe glitches at many polling stations, officials say.

Germany 3 days ago

Berlin Zoo's beloved giant pandas embark on journey to China

The Berlin Zoo has sent its first giant pandas born in Germany, Pit and Paule, also known as Meng Xiang und Meng Yuan, to China. The pandas will undergo a 30-day quarantine.

TERROR December 14

Hamas members arrested in Europe over suspected terror plot against Jewish institutions

Prosecutors in Germany announced the arrests of several terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members suspected of plotting attacks on Jewish institutions.

Europe December 14

Denmark and Germany arrest alleged Hamas terrorist cell in network crossing multiple European borders

Multiple individuals across the European Union were arrested Thursday by Danish and German law enforcement under accusation of plotting terrorist attacks.

Europe December 9

Warning for Biden admin as Europe swings to the right and unfettered migration threatens Western values

Experts warn illegal immigration could hurt Biden's re-election efforts and say he should look to Europe's rightward tilt, where many voters have seemingly had enough of unfettered migration.

Europe December 7

Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein dies suddenly, aged 51

Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein died suddenly on Tuesday at age 51. He was seventh in line to the throne and the third son of the reigning Prince Hans-Adam II.