A marvel of nature, the lakes of Ounianga in the Sahara Desert have lasted thousands of years and withstood dramatic climate change. Now, a German geologist has analyzed lakebed sediments to shed light on a spectacular chapter in human history. more...
In just the last 27 years, Australia's Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral. And the future doesn't look much brighter. Global warming is a threat as is Australia's booming extraction industry. UNESCO is considering placing it on its "in danger" list. more...
Every Pentecostal weekend, when Wave Gothic Festival, a legendary annual celebration of "dark" music and arts, kicks off in the eastern German city of Leipzig, the world is reminded that nobody does goth quite like the Germans. more...
London pubs face an invasion of tens of thousands of German football fans for Saturday's Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The police are urging fans without tickets to stay at home -- because they may well just end up in a crowded pub drinking bad beer. more...
As global urbanization gathers pace, the right to the city has become a key issue of the modern era. more...
On May 14, workers walked out in protest at Amazon's two largest distribution centers in Germany. The online retail giant is one of several US companies to butt heads with employees in the country over corporate practices that chafe against German labor laws. more...