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Germany Supports Listing Hezbollah's Military Wing as Terrorist Organization

May 23, 2013 | Federal Foreign Office
Foreign Minister Westerwelle with EU and German flags

"Germany is in favor of listing at least the military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in the EU," Foreign Minister Westerwelle said in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday.

Germany's "Fußball" Stars

May 22, 2013 | Germany.info
Fans at World Cup

Something extraordinary is happening in the German Soccerverse. This year, three of the four UEFA Finals teams are from Germany,  a first for any country. The men and women of each team are looking to bring German soccer back to center stage, and are certainly doing a good job.

Economics Minister Rösler and German Startups Tackle Silicon Valley

May 22, 2013 | Germany.info
Rösler in San Francisco

German Economics Minister Rösler visited Silicon Valley this week, accompanied by members of the German startup scene. His trip coincides with the launch of a new subsidized investment program by the German government.

German Genes in American Jeans

May 22, 2013 | Germany.info
Levi Jeans

Iconic American blue jean company, Levi Strauss & Co celebrates is 140th anniversary this year. The company was founded by German immigrant Levi Strauss in 1873 and his patented blue jeans became one of the most recognizable pieces of clothing on the planet.

Condolences from President Gauck and Chancellor Merkel on Devastating Oklahoma Tornado

May 21, 2013 | Press and Information Office of the Federal Government
Devastation caused by tornado

Federal President Gauck and Chancellor Merkel sent letters to President Obama expressing their condolences and those of the German people on the loss of life caused by the devastating tornado that struck the Okahoma City area on Monday, May 20.