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Germans guinea pigs for Western drugs
Communist East Germany allowed Western drug companies to use its medical patients as unwitting guinea pigs for tests.
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Germany: Tourists relive risks under the Wall
Visitors come to see how desperate East Berliners dug their way to freedom.
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Germany: Treats in the Christmas markets
When it comes to Christmas shopping, few countries can hold a candle to Germany. Its traditional Christmas markets have been creating the wow factor for more than six centuries.
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Jennifer Lopez denies she had maid fired over autograph
Jennifer Lopez has hit back at reports suggesting that she got a hotel maid fired for asking her for an autograph.
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Germany: Not just the beer
Oktoberfest draws millions of visitors to Bavaria each year, but there's much more to this quirky German state.
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Book fair bigger than World Cup: Govt
Books trumping rugby? NZ's role as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week is more important than hosting last year's World Cup, says Bill English.
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Europe: Cruising on the romantic Rhine
Anne D'Innocenzio discovers a love for river cruising on an eight-day trip on the Rhine, starting in Basel, Switzerland and ending in Amsterdam.
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Olympics: Gold dreams - our most likely winners
New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.