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Hitler exhibition opens in Germany
The first German exhibition since the Second World War to deal exclusively with Hitler and Nazism opens in Berlin.

Ex terrorist's trial begins
More than three decades later, Stuttgart court hearing revisits one of Germany's most devastating political murders.

Bullet found in man's head years after drunken night
A man lived for years unaware a bullet was lodged in his head until an operation last week.

Germany: Power and passion lift the spirits
Peter Atkins, retired Bishop of Waiapu, is overawed by a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Oberammergau.

Hockey: Heartbreak for Black Sticks
Black Sticks get the wooden spoon at the Champions Trophy; Australians win.

Russian betting firm wants octopus Paul
A Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.

Poker hopefuls head south
Fifteen lucky poker players are headed from Auckland to Queenstown this week for a chance to strike it rich.