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German auto firms under fire for diesel tests on humans, monkeys

World Health Organization points that exposure is linked to premature mortality from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases Volkswagen, the world’s biggest carmaker, is under fire globally from politicians and environmentalists following revelations it helped to fund experiments in which monkeys and...

Germany offers rejected asylum seekers up to €3,000 to go home

Government budgets €40m for programme amid huge backlog in asylum claims The German Interior Ministry is offering rejected asylum seekers a hefty bonus to go to their country of origin voluntarily rather than face deportation. According to Germany's Interior Ministry, asylum...

Pakistan’s ‘Mother Teresa’ Dr Ruth Pfau passes away in Karachi

Dr Ruth Pfau dedicated 50 years of her life fighting against the Leprosy disease in Pakistan Dr Ruth Pfau, know as the 'Mother Teresa' of Pakistan and saviour of Pakistan's leprosy patients, passed away at the age of 87 in Karachi...

Night of terror: Several killed in terror attacks in Germany, Turkey, Jordan and Switzerland

Night of terror has left several people dead and many wounded in fatal attacks by apparent terrorists. The attacks occurred on Sunday and Monday in Germany, Turkey, Jordan and Switzerland. At least 12 people were killed and dozens were injured, several...

Pakistan’s industrial 9/11: Survivors to receive US$5 million in compensation from Germany

Landmark compensation arrangement reached on 4th anniversary of deadly Pakistan factory fire by Sana Jamal After four years of struggle and suffering the victims of Pakistan’s deadliest industrial accident will receive some financial relief from Germany. Survivors and families of workers killed...

Photos: German Defence Attache visits Pakistan Army Museum

German Defence Attache, Colonel Klaus Wolf visited the Museum of the Pakistan Army in the last week of August 2016. He was welcomed by Brigadier Adnan Saleem, the director of the museum who accompanied him on a guided tour. After visiting...

Germany contributes €1 million to WFP for food security in Pakistan

Germany's support will allow WFP to assist more than 89,000 displaced and returnee families in FATA with monthly unconditional relief food distributions ISLAMABAD - Germany has once again proved to be a sincere friend of Pakistan by granting €1 million...

World’s 6 richest countries host less than 9% of world’s refugees

The world's six wealthiest countries host less than 9% of the world's refugees, according to a new Oxfam report. While the United States, China, Japan, Germany, France and UK make up more than half the global economy, last year they...

Football star Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic tie the knot

German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger and Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic get married in Venice German footballer and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger got married to Serbian sportswoman Ana Ivanovic in a beautiful ceremony in Venice. The Germany captain tied the knot...

Historic Brexit vote sends shockwave across Europe, Leaders call for unity

Britons have voted to leave the EU in a historic referendum, a result that has sent shockwave across Europe The historic decision by Britons to leave European Union, by a margin of 52% to 48%,  has sent shockwaves across Europe and...

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Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to scientists, innovators and talented individuals – meet the first recipients

Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to a selected number of scientists, doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and talented people who have unique capabilities, expertise, and specializations.