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New Study Warns Against the Use of Painkillers

Wed, 07/06/2011 - 07:58

A recent research carried out by the researchers from the Aarhus University hospital has claimed that the use of common painkillers such as ibuprofen and aspirin can raise the risk of an irregular heartbeat.

The researchers have also found that the use of painkillers can also elevate the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

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Nigerian Woman Assisted by Health Tourism Exposed as Illegal Avon Lady

Wed, 07/06/2011 - 07:57

The Nigerian woman, for whom NHS has spent up to £200,000, as she gave birth to quintuplets, has been exposed to be working illegally as an Avon Lady.

The 33 year old woman has been distributing cosmetics catalogues for quite a long time. As her visa has expired last month, she was not able to receive the advantage.

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Germany bans wild parties of Facebook

Tue, 07/05/2011 - 17:04

Police authorities have said that parties that are promoted by social networking sites like Facebook generally pose serious threat to law and order of a particular region.

The statement was made after an incident occurred where 100 of Hamburg police officers had to look out after 1,600 people who gatecrashed birthday of a 16-year old. At that time, to control the situation some 100 arrests had to be made.

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Summer fete in full swing in Germany

Tue, 07/05/2011 - 17:03

The site that one can see in the otherwise sleepy town of Lübtheen in the Mecklenburg region of eastern Germany is that of a merry and excitement. This is so because the summer fete is going on in full swing in the village.

There are many locals who can be seen wearing red and standing outside their low brick houses, they can also be seen offering home-baked bread and also coming out with smoke-cured sausages for all the guests who care to go up and meet them.

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Nigeria Needs To Save Its Pride after Two Consecutive Defeats

Sat, 07/02/2011 - 20:40

On Thursday, Germany and France have reserved the first two quarter-final spots in the women's World Cup fro Group A while kicking out Nigeria and Canada.

France has secured first place among the eight finalists and ran over the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football champions Canada 4-0 in Bochum whereas Germany spluttered to a 1-0 win over Nigeria in Frankfurt.

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European Union Hails Greek Parliament’s Decision

Sat, 07/02/2011 - 20:40

On Wednesday, the European Union called a decision of Greek Parliament to approve a controversial package of austerity measures, observed as critical to avoid default.

"The country has taken an important step forward along the necessary path of fiscal consolidation and growth-enhancing structural reform”, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said in a joint statement. "But it has also taken a vital step back -- from the very grave scenario of default. This was a vote of national responsibility”.

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German parliament passes historic law

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 16:25

Bundestag, the German parliament has passed what can be called as a historic law. In it, the country has been asked for clearing of all the nuclear power plants by 2022. This is something unique for Europe as it almost ends a decade old political drama that had been hovering around the issue.

Charge of nuclear plant removal was headed by Chancellor Angela Merkel and the words on the same had been going on since March. But the whole thing came to a proper conclusion, at least officially when Bundestag voted overwhelmingly in favor of the same.

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Germany can prove to be Greece's savior

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 16:24

For Greece, the savior now seems to be lying in Germany alone. Not that the other eurozone members are not helping out in this. They are trying everything in their powers to help the country which is reeling under debt burden worth billions of euros.

But despite of so many efforts, Greece has been defaulting continuously and the problem seems to be going as deep as the US housing market. And if the experts are to be believed then it requires similar or some ever more extreme remedies.

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Floridians need not worry about E.Coli, say authorities

Tue, 06/28/2011 - 15:10

Floridian health department authorities have said that the people there need not worry about the E. Coli bacteria. The deadly outbreak has killed some 47 people in Europe and has been linked to a bean sprout that was grown in organic farms of Germany.

While talking to media, Dr. Carina Blackmore, chief of the Bureau of Environmental Public Health Medicine said that till now no evidence has been found of what should concern the people of Florida.

Atleast 4 Americans have said to visited Germany and were amongst those who were infected because of the strain.

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China-Germany gov't consultation benefit ties

Tue, 06/28/2011 - 15:09

Tuesday is going to see the first joint cabinet meeting between Germany and China. They are expected to hold discussion on issues pertaining to human rights disputed and also high potential trade between the two nations.

Both these countries have had good relations for long but it has been the human rights issues that have been overshadowing the proceedings. Besides Chancellor Angela Merkel and Premier Wen Jiabao there are going to be

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At least 39 dead from killer bacteria outbreak in Germany

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 20:16

There has been a marked reduction in the number of patients who have been suffering from E. Coli and during this time when Russia continued to put a ban on the European products, it was but natural that it would be protested about/

It is the vegetable especially sprouts which have been banned after the outbreak of deadly E. Coli virus. But German investigators had said last week that they have been able to find out the source of bacteria as in the vegetable sprouts from a farm in the north side. But now there are all indications that the number is steadily going down.

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Terex raises bid to $1.38B for Demag Cranes

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 20:16

Terex Corp, the machinery maker has raised its offer for buying out Demag Cranes AG by as much as 9 per cent, to be at $1.38 billion. The German company said that it expects now that the shareholders from both the sides would agree for the same.

The new bid means that Terex is now offering 45.50 euros ($65.20) per share for buying out the shares of Demag, which is an increase in offer by 45.50 euros ($65.20) per share.

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Sale of alpine peaks suspended by Austria

Wed, 06/15/2011 - 14:42

There has been a total ban on sale of two alpine mountain peaks that was due to take place next month by the Austrian government. The step was taken after there was a nation-wide uproar on the issue.

While one of the mountains is Rosskopf is about 2,600-metre and there is 2,700-metre Grosse Kinigat. Both of them are situated in the easternmost part of Tyrol province and were to be sold out with a cost of €121,000 (£107,000).

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Germany follows strict moves for Mideast peace process

Wed, 06/15/2011 - 14:41

Foreign Minister of Germany, Guido Westerwelle put it up clearly that the nation believes in not going for unilateral moves in the Middle East peace process as it could turn out to be 'counterproductive'.

The minister was speaking at a joint news conference in the West Bank town of Ramallah where he was joined by Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. While, he did not specifically take the name of Palestine's efforts to seek recognition and seat in UN, one could understand what he was referring to.

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Spain getting ready to sue Germany

Fri, 06/10/2011 - 16:55

Spain has already rowed back on its plans and is getting ready for suing German authorities about spreading unclear claims of Spanish vegetables being the source of E. Coli bacteria and cause for epidemic.

It has been seen that while the rate of infection spread has slowed down, three more deaths happened in a day taking the total casualty to 29. The latest death row was seen in Sweden.

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ECB not to support losses under Greece debt problem

Fri, 06/10/2011 - 16:54

ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet said that they are going to oppose any kind of deal for the Greece debt problem if it involves loss for the nation's lenders. With this he has also made clear for the world that this problem will be having no simple solution.

He was giving his views during a news conference that was done after news flashed talking about the worse terms that is going to cause loss for the bondholders and is sure to send ripples across the global economy.

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Germany wins against Azerbaijan

Wed, 06/08/2011 - 17:07

By maintaining a comfortable win against Azerbaijan, Germany maintained its 100% qualification record in the Group A at Euro 2012. This all has assured Germany’s place in the Euro 2012 in Ukraine and Poland.

With visits from FIFA and UEFA biggies Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, Azerbaijan has now completed over 100 years of football. However, at the start of the match, it was Azerbaijan whose performance was impressive.

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German government to save jobs

Wed, 06/08/2011 - 17:07

So far, the German government is unafraid to pursue its industrial policy that has helped companies to retain its employers without sacking them and also boosting exports. The situation is very unlike the United States where the politicians are afraid to interfere in the companies’ business as far as saving jobs is concerned.

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France, Germany lead recovery as Ireland and Spain suffer

Sun, 06/05/2011 - 07:54

France, so far, has seen the strongest expansion of business activity as far as Eurozone Services PMI Purchasing Managers' Index is concerned. While Italy, Ireland and Spain saw limited growth in the month of May, France and Germany were leading in recovery. Markit Eurozone Services Business Activity Index was expected to be at 55.4.

However, it turned out to be above this estimate and actually hit 56.0. Since September 2009, the index has remained above the neutral mark of 50.0 and this indicates expansion.

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Germany hammer Italy in World Cup warm-up

Sun, 06/05/2011 - 07:53

Three weeks before they had hosted the year’s tournament, Germany, the defenders in the world cup against Italy, beat the latter 5-0 in Osnabreuk in a warm-up match. As the Germans prepare to win the world cup, they easily won against the Italians after struggling for a win against North Korea of 2-0.

Germany had their title defense against Canada at the Berlin Olympic stadium on June 26th. In fact, they have been bidding on their own winning after they won in the warm up matches that they played. However, before that, they have their matches against Netherlands and Norway.

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