The anniversary celebrations, which include exhibitions, concerts, and talks, highlight the history of this iconic barrier and its impact on Berlin's culture. Events such as the upcoming "Hold ...

The Berlin Wall was erected on August 13, 1961, by the East German government, aiming to prevent citizens from fleeing to West Berlin. Stretching 155 kilometres, the wall divided families ...

As Germany marks the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall this year, key witnesses are highlighting the crucial role played by St. John Paul II in bringing about the peaceful revolution ...

HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Rafael swirled Friday through the Gulf of Mexico where it was expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out the country’s power grid and collapsing ...

HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Rafael weakened into a tropical storm Friday as it swirled through the Gulf of Mexico where it was expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out the ...

The outfield lights at a baseball stadium in Cuba proved to be little match for Hurricane Rafael’s extreme wind. The support pillars for the rows of lights outside the left field wall at the ...

BERLIN — Tens of thousands of people celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago in Germany ... mostly as a tourist attraction. For the anniversary celebrations on Saturday, event ...

Next week, the local nonprofit will celebrate this tremendous milestone by hosting its 75th anniversary gala called An Evening of Community. Greenbriar’s Executive Director Gena Taylor joined ...

Most of the wall was torn down quickly after, but 35 years later ... President Ronald Reagan, commemorating the 750th anniversary of Berlin, spoke at the base of the Brandenburg Gate, near ...

The 39-year-old Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory this past July. "I am lucky enough to have done what I love for ...