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The Week in Germany

August 25, 2006

Headlines

Second Suspect in German Train Bomb Attempt Apprehended in Lebanon
Two men accused of planting bombs discovered aboard trains have been arrested by German police.


Merkel: Germany will take on responsibility in the Middle East
The German Chancellor said that Germany is prepared to send ships to secure the Lebanese coast.


Schäuble Calls for Cooperation from Muslims in Combating Terror
The German Interior Minister's appeal came as the government is planning a conference on Islam next month in Berlin.

Current Affairs

Steinmeier Visits Afghanistan
The German Foreign Minister promised Afghani partners that Germany will continue to be a reliable partner in reconstruction and reform

Germany Supports Environmental Protection Measures in Eastern Europe
The DBU, a German environmental foundation, is beefing up its activities in eastern and central europe and partnering with the German Marshall Fund of the US.

Business and Technology

Siemens AG Announces Plans to Build Wind Turbines in Iowa
The German electrical and electronics giant will invest $17 million in a production facility to keep up with expected demand in the growing US wind power industry.

Handcrafted in Saxony: Yes Roadster Trades Luxury for Speed
The second generation of this spartan roadster handbuilt in an aircraft hangar near Dresden includes some new features: doors and a roof.

Culture and Zeitgeist

Industrial Culture: David Byrne Opens Ruhrtriennale
Accompanied by the Duisburg Philharmonic, Talking Head David Byrne performed in a century-old steel factory in Bochum to open the annual festival.

Germany has Become as Rich in Dance as France is in Cheeses
Dancers from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America are strutting their stuff this month at a Berlin Festival that exemplifies Germany's recent obsession with dance.

Beethovenfest in Bonn Celebrates Russian and Young South African Talent
This year's Beethoven Festival will feature Russia with over sixty musical performances.

Darkroom Dreams: Three Photo Exhibits in Berlin
Current photography exhibits in Berlin are showcasing the work of Martin Munkasci, Laszlo Moholy Nagy, and Roland Horn.

Bestsellers: A Look at what Germany is Reading
Sports
Kahn Considers Retirement Date
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has suggested that the next season may be his last between the goalposts.

Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki Leads Germany’s Basketball Team to the Final Sixteen in a Triple Overtime Victory against Angola
With 45 points, the NBA star brought the German team to second place in Group B.

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