Left-wing group says container it placed outside German parliament holds remains of death camp victims; activists say stunt deeply disrespectful to victims and families

Security services review threat levels following killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Iraq; several states reported to raise alert levels

Pair suspected of knocking over tombstones and spray painting on them in western town of Geilenkirchen

Authorities say they are investigating a suspicious object in Breitscheidplatz; local newspaper reports 2 Syrians with explosives experience detained

Defense chief says agreement 'a strong sign for Jewish life' in the country; move expected to be approved by parliament early next year

Judges rule Nikolaus Kramer was unjustly rebuked for repeatedly using the N-word during a parliamentary debate, say term can be used in non-derogatory way

'You can't prohibit people or ideas. But we can make it more difficult,' says Benjamin Strasser, author of Bundestag resolution urging outlawing of Lebanese terror group

Noting October targeting of synagogue in Halle, among other incidents, interior minister says hundreds more officers will investigate and prevent nationalist crimes

Though prisoners commonly released after serving two-thirds of their sentence, court decides not to free Holocaust-denying Ursula Haverbeck, 91

German defense minister says move shows commitment to Jewish life in country; 300 Jews estimated to be in army