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10 German books you have to read before you die

These ten novels, ranging from the late 19th century to the last couple of years, are modern German classics. Earning international acclaim, each one is essential reading.

media

Gauck pays tribute to newspaper publisher

Frank Schirrmacher, the co-publisher of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), died of a heart attack on Thursday in Frankfurt aged 54.

Culture

Author held in Abu Dhabi for snapping embassies

A German author has been held in Abu Dhabi for two weeks, accused of espionage because he photographed a couple of embassy buildings.

literature

Author Stefanie Zweig dies aged 81

German-Jewish author Stefanie Zweig has died aged 81. She was best known for her autobiographical novel "Nowhere in Africa".