Germany enhances security precautions for Oktoberfest
Following last month's knife attack in the city of Solingen, the Munich mayor assures the public that all measures will be ...
Munich Oktoberfest opens with heightened security
The entrances have opened to Munich's Oktoberfest, allowing visitors to take their places in the city's famous beer tents. This year's event saw extra security after a string of security incidents ...
Oktoberfest is almost open. Beer lovers are lining up in Munich ahead of the ceremonial keg-tapping
Oktoberfest will open after the ceremonial keg-tapping by Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter when he inserts the tap into the first ...
Hostage's defiant nine-word statement as he was tortured by Iraq soldiers
John Peters was held prisoner for seven weeks by Saddam Hussein's regime, and was subject to beatings, mock executions and ...