As U.S. colleges and universities face unprecedented enrollment and financial challenges due to COVID-19, The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is using its global network of study abroad locations in 20 countries to help schools retain international students unable to travel to the United States this academic year. During the fall 2020 semester, several U.S. colleges will support their international students by delivering in-person classes at CIEE sites in Shanghai, Seoul, and Berlin. Read more
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Germany on high alert over cyber attacks at election nears
SHOWS: BERLIN, GERMANY (REUTERS) – Germany is on high alert ahead of the Sept. 24 election, but government officials say they have not seen signs of any new cyber attacks or suspicious news leaks despite months of warnings about possible foreign meddling. Continue reading
The new generation of start-up Brits living in Berlin ponder their future ahead of Article 50 trigger day
As Britain prepares to trigger divorce proceedings with the European Union, launching two years of negotiations that will reshape the future of the country and Europe, Britons living in the German capital take stock of where this leaves them.
German court hears Syrian’s ‘selfie with Merkel’ case against Facebook
A German court holds its first hearing in the case of a Syrian refugee who is suing Facebook after the social networking site declined to remove posts linking him to crimes and militant attacks.
Truck ploughs into crowd at Berlin Christmas market
At least nine are dead and 50 injured in what authorities say appears to be an attack on a Christmas market in Berlin. Matthew Larotonda reports. Continue reading
Santa ditches chimney and scales skyscraper to deliver presents to Berlin children
Ditching the traditional chimney, Santa Claus in Berlin scales a high-rise tower to deliver presents.
Meryl Streep for inclusion as Berlinale jury head
Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep praises equality and inclusion at Berlin film festival premiering as jury president in the German capital.
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