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A police tweet Wednesday gave no information on the nature of their deployment in the city but said that initial information is that "people were killed." They didn't give a number. They also urged people to stay at home. … [Read more...] about The Latest: Footage shows apparent shooting in Germany

Given its size, Bremen is very much a city of neighborhoods and one of the most interesting to visit is also one of the city’s oldest, the Schnoor. For centuries, this working class part of town was very much one of the poorer areas of Bremen. Near the water, the Schnoor was all about shipping, and ropes, cables and chains were all manufactured in or close to the neighborhood. It’s also the only part of the medieval core of Bremen that has preserved its traditional look and feel and most of the homes and shops date back to the 18th, 17th and even 15th centuries. Today it’s a trendy part of Bremen and thanks to its classic architecture is also one of the most popular for tourists to visit. A very easy walk from the town center, spending the afternoon strolling the small streets and alleys, discovering cafes, ice cream shops and stores was an ideal way to better understand the history of the city. … [Read more...] about My Easy Love for Bremen, Germany in 5 Moments

They said Friday he joined the Islamic State group in 2013 and bought the girl and her mother as slaves in 2015. He and his wife, German convert Jennifer W., allegedly left the girl chained outdoors at their home in Iraq as a punishment and let her die of thirst. … [Read more...] about Man accused of letting slave girl die extradited to Germany

The truck was towed away on Tuesday morning and was being examined by police. They said that the driver apparently commandeered the truck shortly before the crash, but it wasn’t immediately clear whether the crash was accidental or deliberate. … [Read more...] about Stolen truck crashes into cars in Germany, 9 hurt

A police tweet Wednesday gave no information on the nature of their deployment in the city but said that initial information is that “people were killed.” They didn’t give a number. They also urged people to stay at home. … [Read more...] about Police: Some believed killed in shooting in eastern Germany