New Year's Eve terrorist threat in US and Europe as Israel-Hamas war fuels rage

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Police officers patrol Times Square in New York.

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Step aside, Krampus: Austria and Bavaria's Christmas villain is a demon that disembowels children

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Someone dressed as "Perchten," or followers of Perchta, at the annual annual "Rauhnacht" gathering in Waldkirchen, Germany in 2017.

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We moved to Germany and my 3-year-old only spoke English. She quickly became fluent in German thanks to local education.

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The author's daughter learned German quickly while immersed in the country's culture and language.

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These are the 10 best cities for expats — and the 10 worst

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This European city was ranked as the top place for ex-pats to move to. Do you recognize this skyline?

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I was a cruise performer on a luxury ship. I traveled all over Europe and it was unlike any job I've ever had before.

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Autumn Eliza Sheffy in front of the AIDAluna.

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Germany is selling its Airbus A340 'Merkel One' aircraft after a series of mechanical failures forced it out of service

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Germany's VIP Airbus A340, registered 16+01, is being sold after experiencing several mechanical issues with high-ranking officials onboard.

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Fiery photos show US soldiers getting hit with Molotov cocktails as they train to tackle even the most intense riots

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North Macedonian soldiers conduct fire phobia training during Exercise Kosovo Forces 31 at Hohenfels Training Area, Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany

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I moved from the US to Germany 11 years ago. A lot of things have surprised me about living here with my kids.

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Raising kids in Germany has had a few surprises.

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I moved to Germany from the US for free education and almost got deported. It's one of the best things that ever happened to me.

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Adriana Stein moved to Germany right after earning her bachelor's degree and without knowing the language in 2016.

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Austrians can't agree on what to do with the apartment where Hitler was born

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A photo of Adolf Hitler as a baby alongside a propaganda poster of him as an adult.

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