How this selfie became a symbol for fake news—and a nightmare for Facebook
Falsely labeled a terrorist by trolls, a Syrian refugee is suing Facebook.
On Feb 7, 2017 by Phillip Tracy
1 billion fire emojis for this magazine cover depicting Trump beheading Lady Liberty
There is NO subtlety here.
On Feb 3, 2017 by David Covucci
Europe’s late-night hosts mock ‘America First’ policy with attempts to be No. 2
Who wants to be second?
On Feb 3, 2017 by Michelle Jaworski
Facebook rolls out ‘fake news’ filter in Germany amid growing concern
Stories flagged by users will be fact-checked and labeled as ‘disputed.’
On Jan 15, 2017 by Sarah Weber
Germany to combat fake news amid fears of Russian propaganda ahead of election
Merkel warned against the dangers of fake news in November.
On Jan 10, 2017 by David Gilmour
German police, media deny Breitbart report that mob chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ set church on fire
Is this more fake news?
On Jan 7, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz
Thousands of toy eggs wash up on German beach after storm
The good folks of Langeoog got to celebrate Easter early this year.
On Jan 6, 2017 by Amrita Khalid
Police launch manhunt for Berlin Christmas market terror suspect
The suspect is to be considered armed and dangerous.
On Dec 21, 2016 by David Gilmour
German chancellor causes outrage by calling for burqa ban
Angela Merkel said the full-face veil is ‘not appropriate’ in German society.
On Dec 6, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
Merkel worries fake news sites and trolls could upset Germany’s 2017 election
Breitbart just announced its expansion to France and Germany.
On Nov 25, 2016 by David Gilmour
Germany can watch music videos on YouTube again
YouTube and German artists’ group reach ‘milestone’ deal on payment.
On Nov 2, 2016 by Audra Schroeder
Germany wants to ban your car engine
Germany pushes to eliminate the internal combustion engine.
On Oct 10, 2016 by Mike Wehner
Suicide bomber injures 12 at music festival in Ansbach, Germany
Bomber identified as 27-year-old Syrian asylum seeker.
On Jul 25, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
No, this German sex-ed site wasn’t created to teach Muslim migrants not to rape
An outrage-baiting rumor has spun out of control.
On May 23, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Berlin cracks down on Airbnb rentals
Landlords can now only rent out rooms, not entire properties.
On May 2, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
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