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Court Sentences RAF Ex-Terrorist Becker - Bernd Weissbrod/ dpa

A Conviction without Clarity Court Sentences RAF Ex-Terrorist Becker

A German court convicted former left-wing terrorist Verena Becker on Friday for being an accessory to the murder of a federal prosecutor in 1977. Despite the victory, government investigators continue to squander all their chances of solving this and other Red Army Faction crimes. Von Michael Sontheimer

Man Arrested for Torching Dozens of Cars in Berlin - Steffen Tzscheuschner/ dpa

Alleged Arsonist Caught Man Arrested for Torching Dozens of Cars in Berlin

Left-wing extremists are often associated with the car arsons that have swept through Berlin and Hamburg in recent months and years. But a suspect arrested last week was just frustrated, Berlin police said. They identified the man, who confessed to setting fire to 67 cars, with the help of CCTV.

Berlin Rail Attacks Fuel Fears of Left-Wing Extremism - Maurizio Gambarini/ picture alliance / dpa

'A Dramatic Wake-Up Call' Berlin Rail Attacks Fuel Fears of Left-Wing Extremism

The recent discovery of 18 firebombs along railtracks around Berlin has triggered a heated debate on left-wing extremist violence in Germany. For months German officials have been warning about radicalization of the far-left scene, which has seen an uptick in arson attacks. Von Sven Röbel, Jörg Schmitt und Andreas Wassermann

Debate over 'Leftist Terrorism' Erupts in Germany - dapd

Train Track Attacks Debate over 'Leftist Terrorism' Erupts in Germany

So far, authorities have found at least 17 incendiary devices near German rail facilities in and around Berlin this week. Many are concerned that the country is seeing the beginnings of a wave of leftist terror. But others, including left-wing extremists themselves, aren't so sure. Von Florian Gathmann

Police Foil Attack on Berlin's Central Station - dapd

Leftists Claim Fire Bombs Police Foil Attack on Berlin's Central Station

Police safely removed several fire bombs found in a tunnel near Berlin's main train station on Monday. The foiled attack came after a fire set along the line between the German capital and Hamburg caused major disruption to rail traffic.

Germany Struggles to Quell Arson Problem - dapd

Burning Cars Germany Struggles to Quell Arson Problem

Hundreds of cars have gone up in smoke in Hamburg and Berlin in recent months. But try as they might, officials have been unable to stop the series of arson attacks. Now, it looks as though the perpetrators are no longer just leftist extremists -- but a Hamburg taskforce has made little headway. Von Bruno Schrep

Car Burnings are a 'Precursor to Terrorism' - FABRIZIO BENSCH/ REUTERS

Arson in Berlin Car Burnings are a 'Precursor to Terrorism'

The last three nights have seen an unprecedented wave of car torchings in Berlin, but police are not sure who to arrest. Politicians on the left and right warn the attacks could lead to more dangerous forms of protest. Meanwhile, the failure to stop them could sway September's mayoral election. Von Florian Gathmann

Report Warns of Neo-Nazis Disguised as Boy Next Door - dapd

Swapping Combat Boots for the Preppy Look Report Warns of Neo-Nazis Disguised as Boy Next Door

The latest annual report on extremism in Germany suggests that neo-Nazis have swapped the skinhead look for a boy-next-door image, making it harder to identify right-wing extremists. Although overall extremist crime is down, the tendency towards violence is increasing -- within both the far left and right. Von Sebastian Fischer

Arson and Stabbings in Berlin as Extremist Groups Clash - ODD ANDERSEN/ AFP

Right vs. Left Arson and Stabbings in Berlin as Extremist Groups Clash

Berlin officials are carefully watching a rise in violence between far-right and far-left groups. Right-wing politicians have been attacked on the street, and left-wing clubs and youth homes have been set on fire. Now Berlin state politicians have issued a joint statement condemning right-wing parties.

Increase in Left-Wing Extremism Sparks Concern - ddp

German Intelligence Report Increase in Left-Wing Extremism Sparks Concern

Left-wing extremism is on the rise in Germany, according to a classified intelligence report seen by SPIEGEL. The number of violent militants has risen by a fifth since 2005 and offenses rose sharply in the first quarter of 2011. Authorities are intensifying their surveillance of the scene.

Left-Wing Extremists Behind Berlin Arson Attack - Britta Pedersen/ dpa

'A New Level of Escalation' Left-Wing Extremists Behind Berlin Arson Attack

Political activists have claimed responsibility for a cable fire that caused major disruption to Berlin commuter train traffic and mobile phone service this week. Police say the attack signals a new escalation in left-wing terrorism in the country.

Berlin's Peaceful Day of Rage - JOHANNES EISELE/ AFP

May Day in the Capital Berlin's Peaceful Day of Rage

Berlin's traditional May 1 riots fell short of the violence seen in recent years. But following brief clashes between rioters and police, which resulted in a handful of injuries and arrests, the smell of pepper spray was in the air.

Berlin Sent Five Undercover Police Officers to Scotland - ? Dylan Martinez / Reuters/ REUTERS

German Agents at G-8 Summit Berlin Sent Five Undercover Police Officers to Scotland

The controversial use of British undercover policeman Mark Kennedy in Germany was not a one-off. SPIEGEL ONLINE has learned that German agents were also deployed abroad, including at the 2005 G-8 summit in Gleneagles in Scotland. Von Veit Medick und Marcel Rosenbach

Berlin Officials Knew All About British Agent's Activities - indymedia.org.uk

Spying on the Left Berlin Officials Knew All About British Agent's Activities

Mark Kennedy spent years embedded in the European left-wing scene and infiltrated German activist groups as well -- at the behest of German officials, SPIEGEL ONLINE has learned. He is also suspected of having participated in illegal activities in Germany. Von Veit Medick und Marcel Rosenbach

Art Show Revisits Berlin's Burning Automobiles - Michael Danner

'Cars on Fire' Art Show Revisits Berlin's Burning Automobiles

A spate of torched cars put Berlin in the global headlines last year. A new exhibition revisits the charred remains of vehicles set ablaze. Taken by a photographer better known for his snaps of gleaming new cars, the photos are now on show in England. Von Jürgen Pander

Greek Authorities Focus on Radical Left - STR/ REUTERS

Package Bomb Series Greek Authorities Focus on Radical Left

The series of package bombs originating in Greece continued late on Tuesday with officials discovering an explosive parcel addressed to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Athens authorities are focusing on left-wing militant groups in the Greek capital.

Immigrants Defend the Flag While Left-Wing Germans Tear It Down - JOHANNES EISELE/ AFP

World Cup Patriotism in Berlin Immigrants Defend the Flag While Left-Wing Germans Tear It Down

With Germany celebrating as its football team advances through the World Cup, the flag is flying everywhere in the country. But as one German of Lebanese descent has found out, not everyone in the country is a fan of the patriotic display. His giant German flag keeps getting torn down -- apparently by left-wing activists. Von Kevin Hagen

German Authorities Concerned about Far-Left Terror Manual - Bodo Marks/ dpa

Political Violence for Dummies German Authorities Concerned about Far-Left Terror Manual

An anonymous "how to" of terrorism techniques is circulating in Germany's far-left scene, much to the consternation of authorities. As well as tips on making bombs, the "Anarchist Cookbook"-knockoff reveals how to outfox the police, saw down power poles and stop trains.

Crisis Fuels Rise in Left-Wing Extremist Violence - Jens Meyer/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Return of the Radicals Crisis Fuels Rise in Left-Wing Extremist Violence

Following the 2007 protests at the G-8 meeting in Heiligendamm, the number of attacks by leftist extremists has risen dramatically in Germany. The government is increasing its focus on the autonomists, but authorities know little about a new generation that is torching cars, and worse, in its fight. By SPIEGEL Staff

New Militant Group Torches Cash Machines in Frankfurt - ddp

Flaming ATMs New Militant Group Torches Cash Machines in Frankfurt

A previously unknown militant group claims to be behind a series of arson attacks on banks in Frankfurt over the past two weeks. Police are still hunting for leads to the elusive group, while commentators are drawing links with Germany's notorious terrorist group the Red Army Faction.

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