Topic: Germany
Checkpoint Charlie, a world-famous symbol of the Cold War that until 1989 was the front line between two nuclear-armed superpowers, is getting its own McDonalds. For many, this is the final straw. Where once US and Soviet tanks faced off as the whole world held its breath, there are now actors posing as soldiers in American or Soviet uniforms stamping ...
Germany striker Stefan Kiessling scored twice on Sunday to put Bayer Leverkusen back in the title race and seal a 4-2 win over Hamburg while Bayern Munich stayed top of the Bundesliga. After their shock defeat by Nuremberg, Leverkusen's win leaves them third in the league, but just two points behind leaders Bayern who needed two goals from winger ...
Pole vault world-record holder Yelena Isinbayeva came up short at a second straight major meet, finishing out of the medals Sunday at a world indoor championships highlighted by Teddy Tamgho's world record in the triple jump and Bernard Lagat's victory in the 3 ...
