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Wax museum's Hitler is beheaded by protester

The presence of the Nazi dictator's likeness in the new museum led to criticism in German media over recent weeks, but defenders of the plan argued Hitler's role in German history could not be ignored.

Audi's half-year Chinese sales up 23 pct

FRANKFURT, Germany - German carmaker Audi AG said Friday its sales rose 23 percent in the first half of the year in China. Audi said it sold a record 60,509 vehicles in China, including Hong Kong, from January to June. Audi is based in Ingolstadt and ...

GM, Chrysler talk about possible alliance

On Thursday, Chrysler Chief Executive Tom LaSorda told the Journal in an interview that he hopes uncertainty about whether Chrysler will remain part of the German automaker is resolved "sooner rather than later." As part of the restructuring, Chrysler ...

Japanese automakers score with minicars

Indeed, gone is the 1980s heyday of Japan's booming bubble economy, when looks mattered more than utility and customers were prepared to shell out big time for a little highway cachet, particularly if it involved a German import. "Japanese thinking ...

NATO chief predicts Afghanistan stability

German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged NATO and the European Union to work together in Afghanistan, saying this was “crucial for success” of efforts to defeat Taliban guerrillas and bring stability to the nation. “In Afghanistan our alliance is ...

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