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Stripes Weekend Picks: Jan. 18-20

Wondering what to do this weekend? Check out these awesome events happening near you!
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Enjoying winter sports in Europe

Any of us transplanted from the southern United States dread winter in Germany and its gloomy, short days.
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Suicide prevention is best addressed year-round

It's a myth that suicide ideations are more prevalent during the holidays, but what about after the holidays?
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Germany top 5: Road trips

Though the German autobahn may be infamous for its never-ending construction and sneaky speeding cameras, it’s also famous for its high-speed and fast cars speeding their way down the left lane.
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Return to medieval Europe

Once upon a time, you read bedtime stories of princesses and knights and dreamed of living 800 years ago. Then you awoke in Europe, where the legends began.
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Low-cost carriers help make trips back to the states easier

Your dad’s milestone birthday. A cousin’s wedding. The birth of your first niece. The need to be with friends in family in times of crisis or celebration.
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Luxembourg: A little country, a lot to offer

Sharing borders with Belgium, France and Germany, Luxembourg is a small country with numerous historical sites.
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The ins and outs of dental care

A variety of factors affect whether or not dental care is available for the family of active-duty service members stationed overseas.

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Anxiety in Alaska as endless aftershocks rattle residents
Seven weeks after a massive 7.0 quake, last week's 5.0 jolt was the largest of over 7,800 aftershocks and "reminded people that it's not over yet," one seismologist said.
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Iran denies allegations of spying on German army
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has dismissed allegations by German prosecutors that an army employee was spying for Tehran. The semi-official ISNA news agency quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi as saying that "enemies" were aiming to "sour relations" between Iran and Europe.
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US spy satellite launched into orbit from California
The satellite was finally launched successfully after being delayed for several weeks due to hydrogen leaks, high winds, and a problem with ground communication equipment.
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Syrian state media: Bombing targets checkpoint in capital
DAMASCUS, Syria — A bombing in the Syrian capital on Sunday targeted a military checkpoint on a main highway during rush hour, state media reported. There was no immediate word on casualties from the blast in the southern neighborhood of Qazaz, near the highway leading into central Damascus. State TV gave few details about the explosion, which happened on the first working day of the week, but said it appeared to have been "a terrorist act."
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High court declares Congo's president, but runner-up revolts
Congo's election crisis deepened early Sunday when the Constitutional Court confirmed the win of Felix Tshisekedi, rejecting claims of fraud, and runner-up Martin Fayulu promptly declared himself the country's "only legitimate president," and urged Congolese to peacefully protest a "constitutional coup d'etat."
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School apologizes after students mock Native Americans after rally
A diocese in Kentucky apologized Saturday after videos emerged showing students from a Catholic boys' high school mocking Native Americans outside the Lincoln Memorial after a rally in Washington.
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