AP PHOTOS: New Orleans, Rio, Cologne -- Carnival joy peaks around the world as Lent approaches
Parades, music, dancing in the streets — joyous Carnival celebrations marking the final days of reve...
Cologne
A German who served time for a high-profile kidnapping is convicted over armed robberies
BERLIN (AP) — A German man who served prison time for a high-profile 1996 kidnapping was convicted o...
German officials detain a fifth suspect in connection with a threat to attack Cologne Cathedral
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities said Monday they detained another suspect in connection with an all...
German officials detain 3 more suspects in connection with a Cologne Cathedral attack threat
BERLIN (AP) — Three more people were detained Sunday in connection with a reported threat of an atta...
In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Christians around the world were striving on Christmas Eve to put aside th...
Christmas Eve worshippers to face security screening at Cologne cathedral as police cite attack risk
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Cologne police acting on indications of a possible attack searched Germany...
Catholic priests bless same-sex couples in defiance of a German archbishop
BERLIN (AP) — Several Catholic priests held a ceremony blessing same-sex couples outside Cologne Cat...