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Formula One Ace Vettel Victorious in Abu Dhabi

Nov 6, 2009 | Young Germany
German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing rides at dusk at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 1, 2009, when the maiden Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was held. (c) dpa - International

Sebastian Vettel won the season finale of the Formula One circuit in Abu Dhabi, and  claimed the Race of Champions title in Beijing with Michael Schumacher shortly thereafter. 

The 1989 Generation: Born When the Wall Came Down

Nov 6, 2009 | Young Germany
Jamila Al-Yousef © Jamila Al-Yousef

The 1989 generation, totaling 880,459, all grew up in a re-united Germany. They have never personally known the border that cut through their country for four decades.  What do they make of the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall.

Tokio Hotel Wins MTV EMA Best Band

Nov 6, 2009 | Young Germany
Bill Kaulitz of Tokio Hotel performs during Coca Cola Live Summer Song in Piazza Del Popolo in Rome, Italy on September 27, 2009. (c) picture alliance / abaca

Tokio Hotel was crowned Best Band for the third successive year at the MTV Europe Music Awards, held on November 5 in Berlin.

Germany Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Fall of the Wall

Nov 5, 2009 | Germany.info
Dominos at the Brandenburg Gate © Kulturprojekte Berlin

Berlin is preparing a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall that will include visits from foreign dignitaries, key players from the peaceful revolutions that swept Europe in 1989 and a spectacle involving over 1,000 foam dominoes.

12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic Coming to Strathmore

Oct 30, 2009 | Germany.info
Cellists

To mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the German Embassy is sponsoring a concert by the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic at the Music Center on November 10. 

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