Erik Kirschbaum
latest news & developmentsDutch Nazi fugitive dies at 90
Nazi war criminal, Klaas Carel Faber, who escaped from a Dutch jail and lived as a fugitive in Germany for 60 years has died at the age of 90.
Abortion: A road to Damascus
Women will always need access to termination services. They should be safe and accessible, writes <b>Eddie Mhlanga</b>.
Merkel dodges bullet with euro vote victory
Angela Merkel has won her toughest challenge yet as German chancellor by pushing through changes to a rescue fund for the eurozone debt crisis.
Merkel’s popularity takes a knock with euro backlash
Angela Merkel faces the biggest challenge to her leadership with traditionally loyal allies openly criticising her approach to the euro zone crisis.
Berlin Wall Trail a surreal journey into city’s past
The Berliner Mauerweg follows the Berlin Wall’s 160km route and the accompanying "death strip" that encircled West Berlin during the Cold War.
Europe divided on aid to Greece before summit
European leaders sent out conflicting signals at the weekend over aid to Greece, with Angela Merkel urging Athens to solve its debt problems alone.