Alaska photographer charged with bear-baiting while shooting pictures for History Channel showOctober 9th, 2009 Alaska photographer charged with bear-baitingANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Alaska wildlife photographer pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of baiting bears without a permit. Jim Oltersdorf is accused of hanging bait over a scale to draw bears to weigh in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
APNewsBreak: Pa. exotic pet dealer had expired license when wife killed by captive black bearOctober 5th, 2009 Killer bear's Pa. owner had expired pet licenseALLENTOWN, Pa.
Famed bust of Egypt's Nefertiti moved to new home in Berlin; on show from Oct. 17October 5th, 2009 Nefertiti bust moved to new Berlin homeBERLIN — A famous 3,300-year-old bust of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti has been moved to its new permanent home at Berlin's restored Neues Museum. The city's museum authority says in a statement that officials moved Nefertiti "with the greatest care" on Sunday from the adjacent Altes Museum, her temporary home in recent years.
Male brown bear kills female bear at German zoo in front of horrified onlookersSeptember 30th, 2009 Male brown bear kills female bear at German zooBERLIN — Officials at a German zoo say that a male brown bear attacked and killed a female bear in front of horrified onlookers. Christoph Langner, the director of the zoo in the northern coastal German city of Stralsund, said the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.
Knut gets lucky: New female polar bear arrives to stay with Berlin's favorite bearSeptember 8th, 2009 Bear meets girl: Berlin zoo gets female polar bearBERLIN — Berlin's favorite polar bear Knut has a new companion: Giovanna, a female polar bear from Munich. Fans hoping for a romantic relationship will be disappointed — Giovanna was not brought to Berlin to mate with Knut.
U.N Secretary General Ban urges world community to take action immediately to preserve EarthSeptember 2nd, 2009 Ban ends Polar Ice Rim and Svalbard visitOSLO — U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says, after a visit to Arctic Norway, that he is sending a message to all world citizens, particularly world leaders, to take action immediately to preserve Earth.
Knut the polar bear is officially Berlin resident after zoo settles financial disputeJuly 8th, 2009 Knut the polar bear is officially Berlin residentBERLIN — Berlin's beloved polar bear Knut can stay in his home city. The Berlin Zoo said Wednesday it will pay €430,000 ($600,000) to the Neumuenster zoo to settle a financial dispute over ownership of the nearly 3-year-old bear.
Berlin will pay euro430,000 ($600,000) to rival zoo to keep polar bear Knut in Germany's capitalJuly 8th, 2009 It's Official, Knut's a BerlinerBERLIN — Berlin's beloved polar bear Knut can stay in his home city. The Berlin Zoo said Wednesday it will pay euro430,000 ($600,000) to the Neumuenster zoo to settle a financial dispute over ownership of the nearly 3-year-old bear.
Berlin zoo says it has settled financial dispute over polar bear KnutJuly 7th, 2009 Berlin zoo: Knut money dispute settledBERLIN — The Berlin Zoo says it has resolved a financial dispute with another German zoo over celebrity polar bear Knut. A zoo statement says the zoo reached an agreement with its counterpart in Neumuenster and will hold a news conference Wednesday.
Man fined for beheading wax Hitler figure at Berlin's Madame TussaudsMay 12th, 2009 Man fined for beheading wax HitlerBERLIN — A Berlin court has fined a 42-year-old man $1,220 (euro900) for beheading a wax figure of Adolf Hitler at the Berlin branch of Madame Tussauds. A Berlin district court convicted Frank Lachner of property damage and bodily harm for lightly injuring a security guard on July 5 when he jumped over a desk behind which the Hitler figure was seated and knocked off its head in what he said at the time was an act of protest.
Berlin marks 60th anniversary of success of Berlin Airlift, Cold War turning-pointMay 12th, 2009 Berlin Airlift marked as Cold War turning-pointBERLIN — Berlin is paying tribute to the veterans of the 1948-49 airlift, marking the 60th anniversary of a key moment in the Cold War when the allied effort to supply the city by air forced the Soviets to lift their blockade. An estimated 150,000 people are expected for ceremonies Tuesday at Tempelhof Airport, the key hub for the U.S.
Mel Brooks, co-author of Hitler comedy, has long association with GermanyApril 26th, 2009 'Producers' co-author has old memories of BerlinAs a Berlin theater prepared to open its production of "The Producers," Mel Brooks, the actor, comedian and director behind the show, reminisced to The Associated Press about past visits to Germany and reflected on the symbolism of playing the Third Reich for laughs in the German capital. Brooks, 82, was a U.S.
Tamils demonstrate at Brandenburg Gate in BerlinApril 24th, 2009 BERLIN - About 1,500 Germany-based Tamils demonstrated Friday near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin for a halt to the fighting in Sri Lanka, where civilians are caught in the cross-fire in a government offensive against Tamil rebels. A spokeswoman said: 'We are demonstrating again to press for the German government to do more to help Tamils in Sri Lanka.'
The Brandenburg Gate is a central-city landmark which is much visited by tourists.
Contractor apparently commits suicide in US Embassy in BerlinApril 24th, 2009 Apparent suicide at US Embassy in BerlinBERLIN — The U.S. Embassy in Berlin says a German contractor apparently has committed suicide inside the embassy building.
Controversial Kashmir documentary shown at Berlin festivalFebruary 8th, 2009 BERLIN - American-Israeli director Udi Aloni's controversial documentary about Jammu and Kashmir has been shown at the Berlin Film Festival. Indian authorities have taken umbrage at 'Kashmir: Journey to Freedom' and are refusing to allow him to return to India, he said, after the film was premiered in Panorama section, which showcases independent and art house cinema.
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