U2's Bono leaves Munich hospital after temporary 'paralysis'
U2 said Tuesday frontman Bono had been released from a Munich hospital after emergency back surgery for temporary "paralysis," forcing the cancellation of the band's US tour and its Glastonbury Festival gig.
Bono stuck in Munich after emergency back surgery
U2 has delayed the start of next week’s American tour after singer Bono hurt his back so badly while in Munich that he had to have an emergency operation and will be stuck in Bavaria for a number of days.
Development minister stokes foreign aid debate
Development Minister Dirk Niebel once demanded his ministry be abolished. But the former paratrooper is earning applause for plans to streamline Berlin's foreign aid apparatus - and condemnation for his equivocal stance on how much Germany spends on the world's poorest.
U2 to mark Wall anniversary with free concert in Berlin
Superstars U2 announced Wednesday they will perform a free concert at Germany's Brandenburg Gate to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
U2 rocks Berlin two decades after 'Achtung Baby'
U2 rocked Berlin on Saturday, returning to the German city where almost 20 years ago the Irish band came to reinvent themselves with "Achtung Baby," for many fans their best album.