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Philosophy and climate: Kant at Le Bourget

The nations of the world have come together in Paris to try to save the planet. Is this the next step in human affairs German philosophers like Immanuel Kant hoped for and predicted - or are the talks doomed to failure?

Terrorism

1,000 at Berlin rally for Charlie Hebdo victims

More than 1,000 people made it to a spontaneous rally outside the French Embassy in Berlin on Wednesday night to show support for their home country and its free press following the terror attack on satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo.

Economy

Obama, Merkel agree to boost global economy

US President Barack Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed on the need for "concerted action" to spur global growth, the White House said after the leaders spoke by telephone late on Saturday.

European Union

German builders fear influx of cheap workforce

Germany's construction companies and unions fear an economic catastrophe should a new European Union directive come into force. The new rule will allow international companies to import their own workers from different countries.

History

Prussian palaces to get multi-million euro facelift

Some of Germany’s most treasured historic Prussian landmarks will soon get a €155-million makeover, the federal government announced this week.