Science
German Researcher Wins Nobel Prize for Cancer Research

Germany's Harald zur Hausen, has won this year's Nobel Prize for medicine for his breakthrough discoveries linking HPV to cervical cancer. Two French scientists shared the prize for their HIV research. »Mehr zu: title"
Berlin
Italian Dolce Vita Meets Bavarian Quality Workmanship

Until a few years ago Giovanna Stefanel-Stoffel was enmeshed in the fashion world as the art director of her father's famous Venice-based Stefanel fashion designer company. After marrying a Bavarian, things have changed. »Mehr zu: title"
Literature
African Authors in Spotlight at Berlin Literary Festival

A flurry of readings, literary debates and music events focused on African literature have brought dozens of African authors, poets and musicians here for the Berlin International Literary Festival. »Mehr zu: title"
Holocaust
Nobel Prize Winner Elie Wiesel Celebrates 80th Birthday

Elie Wiesel survived Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp where his father, mother and little sister died. Since then, Wiesel has dedicated his life to making sure the Holocaust is never forgotten. »Mehr zu: title"
Aviation
Swiss Birdman Flies Across English Channel

Yves Rossy soared across the English Channel and into the history books with his 35-kilometer solo flight to Dover. The successful trip came after two previous attempts were postponed this week due to bad weather. »Mehr zu: title"
Culture & Lifestyle | 26.09.2008
Day of European Languages Reveals Differences, Not Diversity

September 26 is European Day of Languages. But what should be a celebration of multi-lingualism in fact highlights a failure in language-learning across the bloc and a lack of attention on minority languages. »Mehr zu: title"
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