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Daily Breaking News From Great Britain, United Kingdom, UK :Sat, 17 May 2008 13:06:36 -0400 Djokovic face Nadal in battle for No.2 in Hamburg tennisRafael Nadal meets Novak Djokovic in the Hamburg Masters tennis tournament semi-finals Saturday where the winner earns the number two ranking in men's tennis. Scientists identify biosensor for measuring "oxidative stress" status of cells London, May 17 : Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center have identified a molecule, the level of which in a cell may reveal the "oxidative stress" status of the cell. UN bio-safety meet agrees on liability deal A UN conference on bio-safety reached a preliminary agreement Friday on liability for environmental damage arising from the use of genetically modified organisms in farming. Legendary Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn retires this weekend. Legendary Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn retires this weekend after a distinguished career between the posts. To maintain continuity, King Kahn is not going quietly. Federer brushes Seppi aside in Hamburg Holder and top seed Roger Federer thumped unseeded Italian Andreas Seppi 6-3 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Hamburg Masters on Saturday. The Swiss world number one was only once under pressure on his ... Auto Giant to Create 2,100 New Jobs in Germany German luxury sports carmmaker Porsche said it plans to create 2,100 jobs next year with the manufacture of its new upscale sports coupe Panamera model. Germany may sentence male customers of forced prostitutes to 10 years in prison. German officials are drafting legislation to sentence men for up to 10 years in prison if they obtain sexual services from women forced into prostitution, according to a report in a news magazine. German director joins chorus of voices condemning federal film tax credit law VANCOUVER - Film director Uwe Boll says he left his native Germany for Canada to flee the kind of censorship he says the federal government is considering with a new film tax bill. And Boll says ... Federer breezes into Hamburg tennis final The world number one was again untroubled, as he has been throughout this tournament, when he recorded a 6-3, 6-1 win over Seppi, ranked 43rd in the world, who had reached the last four of a Masters S... New Berlin Wall Book to Settle Casualty Debate A "Book of the Berlin Wall" to be issued this year is to tell the life stories of all 134 persons killed on the mid-city fortifications operated by the Communists from 1961 to 1989, an historian said ... German fighter jets to patrol skies over Austria and Switzerland during Euro Cup Switzerland German combat jets will patrol the skies over Austria and Switzerland during this summer's European Cup, the weekly Der Spiegel news magazine said in a report to hit the newsstands on Sund... Berlin, Sofia Pledge to Fight International Crime The interior ministers of Germany and Bulgaria on Friday, May 16, agreed to boost cooperation in combating international crime. Bulgaria, however, is being closely monitored by the EU in its efforts a... German Economy Powers Ahead Experts are predicting that economic growth will slip this year. They cite the financial crisis, high oil and gas prices and the expensive euro. But the German economy is currently quite robust -- per... Federer, Djokovic and Nadal cruise into Hamburg semis Defending champion Roger Federer, clay-court king Rafael Nadal and Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic all have cruised into the Hamburg Masters semi-finals with straight-set wins.Nadal on Friday sa... German Minister Defends Meeting with Dalai Lama German Development Minister Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul has defended her meeting with the Dalai Lama, planned for Monday, despite official protests from China. Chinese news agency says German saved after being buried for 114 hours BEIJING (AP) - Chinese state news agency says that German tourist has been rescued after being buried for 114 hours in earthquake rubble. The official Xinhua News Agency said the tourist was saved in... Cologne Filmmaker Wins Student Oscar The much-decorated Cologne film school graduate Reto Caffi has been selected to receive a Student Oscar at the June 7 ceremony in Los Angeles. His short film is a real-life study on remorse. New Visa application centre for French, German and Italian consulates The Consulate General of France in Dubai, in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Consular agency of Italy, has opened a new visa application centre. Citigroup mulls options for key German unit FRANKFURT: Citigroup is mulling strategic options for its retail bank in Germany, the embattled US bank said yesterday, sending its first public signal that the centrepiece of its European business ma... German construction equipment builder opens factory in Philippines Manila - German construction equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson has opened a factory just outside the Philippine capital, a government statement said Saturday. The Department of Foreign Affairs said... Federer, Djokovic and Nadal cruise into Hamburg tennis semis HAMBURG, Germany - Defending champion Roger Federer, clay-court king Rafael Nadal and Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic all cruised into the Hamburg Masters semi-finals on Friday with straight-set... Bayern Munich ready to party as Kahn and Hitzfeld bow out Bayern Munich´s goalkeeper Oliver Kahn during the UEFA Cup semi-final on May 1 in St Petersburg. When the German season concludes on Saturday Oliver Kahn and Ottmar Hitzfeld will bow out Germany increases earthquake aid to China to 1.5 mln euros The German government announced on Friday that it will provide another 1 million euros (1.54 million U.S. dollars) in aid for earthquake victims in China. The Foreign Ministry said that the additional... Writing a haiku in German - often a tight squeeze - Feature Cologne,Germany - The ladies who meet regularly in a museum cafe in Cologne skip the gossip and get straight down to haiku, an ultra-brief poetry style that has spread from Japan around the globe. Col... Djokovic, Federer, Nadal advance in Hamburg Rafael Nadal defeated Briton Andy Murray 6-3, 6-2 Thursday to join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the Hamburg Masters quarterfinals. Federer breezed past Robin Soderling 6-3, 6-2. The defending c... Time to decide: are we with the Germans or the Irish Comment & debate section. It was last updated at 00:04 on May 17 2008. You could be forgiven for thinking that there are only two political stories of any importance in the world right now - the Lab... Truth proves elusive in tale of Berlin transvestite Theater Review | There is something you should know about Doug Wright's Pulitzer Prize-honored play "I Am My Own Wife." Its main character, the East Berlin antique collector Charlotte von Mahlsdorf,... Federer, Djokovic cruise into Hamburg tennis semis or Carlos Moya in Saturday's semi-final. "I didn't want to underestimate my opponent, but I was conscious of saving energy and keeping something back for the semi-final," said the... German shares close higher on technical grounds, U.S. macroeconomic data UPDATE (Updates with full report) FRANKFURT (Thomson Financial) - German shares closed higher on technical grounds as well as better-than-expected macroeconomic data released in the United States. The DAX 30... Merkel has invited me; German delegation denies Lima - Leftist populist Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez continued to brew controversy Friday at a 60-nation summit, claiming German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whom he had verbally attacked earlier in ... Lahm signs contract with Bayern Munich until 2012 Philipp Lahm has agreed to terms on a three-year extension to his current contract with newly crowned German champions Bayern Munich which will keep him in Munich until June 30, 2012. "I'm delighted ... Deutsche Bank raises Atos Origin stake to 6.26 percent - AMF PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Deutsche Bank AG has raised its stake in Atos Origin to above the 5 percent threshold, to control 6.26 percent of the capital and voting rights in the IT services group, ac... Djokovic and Nadal in number two showdown in Hamburg semis - Summary Hamburg - Rafael Nadal meets Novak Djokovic on Saturday in the Hamburg Masters semi-finals with the winner earning the number two ranking in men's tennis. Nadal kept second place at least overnight wh... German girl of Afghan descent stabbed in Hamburg street Hamburg police spokesman Andreas Schoepflin said the 23-year-old man had told officers during initial questioning that he killed his sister, who was 16, adding that "she led a different life from the ... German first foreigner killed in Chinese earthquake WASHINGTON: A German citizen has died in the massive earthquake that ravaged China's southwest region, becoming the first foreign casualty of the disaster, the Chinese embassy here said. Nokia shifts German operations to Romania BOCHUM (GERMANY): Nokia on Friday totally shut down its mobile-phone production in the western German city of Bochum near Dortmund, cutting down more than 2,000 jobs and moving the plant’s produ... Germany to Send Troops to Western Afghanistan , the troops will be deployed to stop the Taliban and other Afghan insurgents using one of the country's main roads to travel from the volatile south to carry out attacks in the west and north. Jung ... German industry seeks role in modernizing Russia BERLIN : Wrapping up a five-day visit to Russia, the German foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, told President Dmitri Medvedev on Friday that German industry was prepared to help modernize the ... Germany Interior Minister Wolfgang Scheuble Visits Bulgaria Germany's Interior Minister Wolfgang Scheuble gave a briefing after his meeting with the Bulgarian Interior Minister Mihail Mikov in Sofia on Friday. Photo by BGNES Germany selects squad for Euro 2008 Friday, May 16, 2008 Germany has selected their squad for Euro 2008 today. The biggest surprise is Borussia Mönchengladbach's 19 year-old winger Marko Marin and Bayer Leverkusen's goalkeeper Rene A... European car sales rise 9.6% on surging German market BRUSSELS: Sales of new cars in Europe rose 9.6 percent in April from a year ago as car showrooms gained from fewer holidays and a German market recovering from lower sales last year, the European carm... Arcelor Mittal, Deutsche Bank seek FIPB approval Earlier, media reports had said that Deutsche Bank was looking for a five per cent stake in Delhi Stock Exchange. The application was made to Foreign Investment Promotion Board last week, according to... Paes-Robredo through to Hamburg Masters doubles semifinals HAMBURG: Leander Paes and his Spanish partner Tommy Robredo notched up a straight set victory over Ivan Ljubicic and R Soderling to storm into the doubles semifinals of the euro 2,270,000 Hamburg ATP ... German Foreign Minister Upbeat About Russia Partnership Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier ended a four-day trip to Russia by emphasizing Germany's willingness to help Russia modernize. Frankfurt Stock Exchange quotations Frankfurt - Frankfurt Stock Exchange closing prices in euros. In brackets the point movement of index/price movement of stocks against previous quotation: DAX 7,156.55 (+ 75.50) MDAX9,900,47 (+ 29.16)... Turkey Reclaims Stolen Statue ANKARA - Turkey has retrieved from Germany the head of a second-century Roman statue after seven years of an international hunt. The statue`s head, which had been hacked-off in 2001 from a Turkish mus... Marta mystery gives Frankfurt a lift FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Marta is a doubt for Umeå IK's UEFA Women's Cup final first leg against 1. FFC Frankfurt after missing training on Friday as either the Swedish or German side st... Djokovic joins Federer in Hamburg semis HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Holder Roger Federer scored a comfortable 6-3 6-3 win over unseeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the quarter-finals of the Hamburg Masters on Friday. Citigroup Considers Sale Of German Citibank Retail Bkg (C) is evaluating the sale of its German retail bank Citibank Privatkunden AG & Co. KgaA, a spokesman with the German Citibank unit said Friday. Banning books in Germany Not all books are freely available in the West. Most democracies do not allow books that deny the Holocaust, contain incitement to hate, or encourage pedophilia. Dalai Lama on Germany visit - at Brandenburg Gate Monday - Summary Bochum, Germany - Three days before a controversial visit to Berlin, the Dalai Lama repeated in Germany Friday his desire for reconciliation with China and insisted he does not want independence for h... Germany welcomes resumption of political talks in Lebanon Talks The German government here Friday voiced optimism over the resumption of political talks among feuding Lebanese factions following intense Arab League mediation efforts. Deputy government spokes... Berlin Staatsoper Chief Released After Funding Spat Due to a dispute over funding and artistic differences, the 59-year-old was released on Thursday, May 15, "by common consent" and "with immediate effect," according to a statement. Greenshoe On Deutsche Telekom Shares Fully Exercised -(Dow Jones)- German state-owned development bank KfW Bankengruppe AG said Friday that Goldman Sachs International and Morgan Stanley Bank AG have fully exercised the greenshoe option granted to the... Ifo Institute says few German firms impacted by the Credit Crunch Ifo Institute: Firms experiencing hardly any financing difficulties from financial market crisis The Ifo Institute, Germany's leading economics institute, said today that only few firms have compla... Munich Re, Aon Securitize Japanese Earthquake Risks Munich Re, working with Aon, has arranged a securitization for Japanese insurer Zenkyoren, the National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, through Muteki Ltd., an exempted compa... 10 arrested in France, Germany and the Netherlands in connection with terror probe Authorities in France, Germany and the Netherlands on Friday detained at least 10 people suspected of helping to fund al-Qaida-linked militants with roots in Uzbekistan, officials said. One suspect w... Greece, Deutsche Telekom agree on OTE stake, control ATHENS - Bloomberg Greece and Deutsche Telekom AG, Europe's biggest telephone company, reached a final agreement on the sale of a stake and management control of Hellenic Telecommunications Organizati... German minister pessimistic on chances for banning neo-Nazi party Right German Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble here Thursday expressed skepticism on chances for outlawing the far- right National Democratic Party (NPD). Presenting the annual report of Germany's ... First Advice Bureau for Stalkers Opens in Berlin A year after stalking was made a criminal offense in Germany, a newly opened advice center for stalkers in Berlin reflects a growing awareness that institutional strategies are needed to deal with thi... Germany Will Continue To Support Turkey ANKARA - The German Foreign Minister said on Monday that his country would continue to support Turkey`s negotiation process with EU. In an interview with True Magazine, Germany`s Foreign Minister Fran... Kiefer ends Germany's Hamburg tennis quarter-final drought Switzerland it helps to be in familiar surroundings. "I feel good in myself, I have played a lot of tennis this year, but I am not feeling jaded or carrying any injuries. "I am looking... German growth spurt surprises analysts Germany yesterday surprised analysts across Europe with new figures showing that its economy grew by 1.5 per cent during the first quarter of the year, twice the rate predicted by forecasters. T... Debate over solar energy in Germany lowers outlook THALHEIM, Germany : This sad stretch of eastern Germany, with its deserted coal mines and corroded factories, epitomizes post-industrial gloom. It is a place where even the clouds rarely seem to part.... German economy leads euro area to surprisingly robust quarter FRANKFURT : Surprising even the most optimistic forecasters, the German economy grew 1.5 percent in the first quarter of this year, delivering its best performance in over a decade despite the global ... Federer, Nadal, Djokovic in Hamburg quarters, Kiefer as well - Summary Hamburg - Rafael Nadal spoiled the birthday of Andy Murray on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Hamburg Masters along with the other top stars Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The second-ra... Peter Mussbach leaving Berlin BERLIN — Peter Mussbach, general manager of Berlin's famed Staatsoper, is leaving due to differences over programming. The foundation that oversees Berlin's three opera houses decided in consul... Commerzbank interested in Citigroup FRANKFURT (Thomson Financial) - Commerzbank AG. is principally interested in taking over Citigroup's German operations and would examine the option should they be put up for sale, chief executive Klau... UK confirms further reduction of troops in Germany Defence Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth confirmed Thursday that the Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) and its supporting elements will move from their current base in Germany to Innswo... Germany cites threat of Russian espionage "Intelligence and security services are under orders to actively support Russian industry," said the report, adding that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin had renewed that as a goal when he was president.... Vodafone to buy out minority in German fixed-line network Berlin - British-based Vodafone is to buy out its minority partners in its Arcor fixed-line telecommunications operations in Germany, sources in the board of the Deutsche Bahn railway company said in ... Federer, Djokovic move into Hamburg tennis quarter-finals in their six meetings and the Swiss master had no problems as he recorded a 6-3, 6-2 win in just one hour six minutes. "I was happy with the match, I controlled things well from the base-line ... German GDP growth shines, Europe stands tall PARIS - Stunning German growth and a surge in France produced a defiantly healthy showing from Europe when estimates of economic growth for the first three months of 2008 were published on Thursday. E... Bulgaria Energy Minister Meets With German RWE for Belene Project The German company RWE has definitely confirmed its interest in participating in the construction of the Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) "Belene" This was announced by Petar Dimitrov, Minister ... Dollar falls on unexpectedly strong report on German economy, declining industrials in US May 15, 2008 - 11:52 a.m. BERLIN (AP) - The dollar fell in Europe Thursday as new data showed a drop in U.S. industrial production and unexpectedly strong first-quarter economic growth in Germany. ... Federer cruises, Nadal struggles in Hamburg Masters Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal rebounded from their recent disappointments in Rome with contrasting victories in the second round of the Hamburg Masters on Wednesday.The Rome Masters champion Novak Dj... In latest metamorphosis, Berlin Nazi bunker becomes private museum BERLIN - When Adolf Hitler ordered his favourite architect Albert Speer to plan a public bunker for downtown Berlin, he probably never imagined the same building would one day house a collection of co... Ex-German Chancellor Kohl marries woman 35 years younger London, May 15 (ANI): Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has married a woman 35 years his junior in a ceremony at the hospital where he has been undergoing treatment since February. Kohl, 78, who ov... Islamic Terrorism Biggest Threat to Germany, Minister Says Islamic terrorism is the greatest threat to the security and stability of Germany, Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said in Berlin on Thursday, May 15. Your OpinionReaders react to the Dalai Lama A German cabinet minister should meet with the Dalai Lama. Tibet should be free from China. But I am very pleased with China accepting international help with the earthquake from Germany, the US, Aust... German charged with spying for Saudi Arabia Berlin - A 73-year-old German man has been charged with spying for Saudi Arabia's intelligence service, the federal prosecutor's office said on Thursday. The man is alleged to have regularly provided ... Prototypes Of Soldered Lenses To Be Presented At Optatec In Frankfurt Lenses in optical devices are kept in place by adhesives. This can cause problems when the microscopes and cameras are employed inside a vacuum, as the adhesives may release gases that contaminate the... Sainsbury cut at Deutsche Bank, loss of momentum cited ) to sell from hold, saying Wednesday's quarterly results confirmed its fear that the loss of momentum at the retailer might start putting pressure on forecasts. "With customer growth having stalled... Germany studies counterterrorism pact with UAE German parliament has started a study of the draft agreement between UAE and Germany for cooperation in the fields of security and combating of terrorism and organised crimes.Spokesman of the German I... GLOBAL MARKETS-German,French GDP surprises boost euro, hit bonds LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - The euro rose while euro zone government bonds fell on Thursday after German and French growth data surprised on the upside, while persistent concerns about the banking s... Indepdent Broker/Dealer, Advisory Services Firm, J.P. Turner & Company Scott Holcomb to Attend Prestigious Bucerius Summer School in Hamburg Germany Indpendent broker/dealer advisory services firm, J.P.Turner & Company Scott Holcomb chosen for one of 60 spots at the prestigious Bucerius Summer School, Hamberg, Germany. Scott Holcomb was select... National Grid Would Be Interested In German Network Sale -CEO offered to sell its German high-voltage power grid to settle a European Union antitrust case. European lawmakers backed a proposal last week that would force other utilities such as Germany's RWE AG |
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