As World Cup qualification reaches the business end we look at how things stand in every group. 

The title of David Jacques’ exhibition was inspired by an Opec minister, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Being born with a silver spoon in the mouth really was a mark of rank. Kya deLongchamps sups at the long history of precious flatware.

Latest: German police have deployed officers near a refugee centre outside Nuremberg where an explosion involving a suitcase was reported today.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility after a Syrian blew himself up outside a wine bar, injuring 15 people.

Update 6.11pm: The so-called 'Islamic State' group has claimed responsibility after a Syrian blew himself up outside a wine bar in Ansbach, injuring 15 people.

Following a ground-breaking case in Germany last week, in which a former Auschwitz guard apologised for his crimes, Andrew Nagorski looks at the refusal of many former Nazis to say sorry.

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, is capturing market share quicker than expected in Germany, an executive said yesterday.

Stargazer Lottie may not have Barbie’s big advertising budget —but as the first doll in space she’s getting the kind of publicity that money cannot buy.

Cork entrepreneur Tracey Ryan has added an innovative twist to natural skincare products by producing a range that is made with only edible ingredients.

A 100-year-old watercolour of Munich’s old city hall is expected to fetch at least €50,000 at auction this weekend, not so much for its artistic value as for the signature in the bottom left corner: “A. Hitler”.

Germany picked up their obligatory group win over Gibraltar but the expected flurry of goals failed to arrive as they only managed to score four without reply in Nuremberg.

The tradition of Christmas markets dates back to the late-Middle Ages throughout the German-speaking regions of Europe, but these days they pop up all over the world. Tony Clayton-Lea chooses the best and most atmospheric to visit in the UK and Europe.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has admitted to evading taxes through an undeclared Swiss bank account at a trial that could send the German football great to prison.

Syria’s conflict was sparked by an act of brutality — the detention and torture of schoolchildren who spray- painted anti-government graffiti in a southern city. In the three years since, the civil war has evolved into one of the most savage conflicts in decades.

A former world heavyweight boxing champ showed some fancy footwork and good arm strength as he tried road bowling in Cork over the weekend.

The German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed that it will be bidding for Euro 2024.

Highlights include Challenging God With Vincent Browne

Outspoken actor Gabriel Byrne has launched a stinging attack on the Catholic Church and described it as a “force for evil”.

Germany 4 Kazakhstan 1

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez and Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes have both pulled out of the Germany squad for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan.

Republic of Ireland can move into second in Group C if they get past Austria at the Aviva Stadium in their World Cup Qualifier, although they will be without record goalscorer Robbie Keane.

Kazakhstan 0 Germany 3

Twelve Irish food and drink companies have been participating at BioFach 2013 this week, the world’s largest organic food fair in Nuremberg, Germany.

No rugby.

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was today found guilty of aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity by supporting brutal Sierra Leone rebels in return for blood diamonds.

Judges at an international war crimes tribunal have begun delivering landmark judgments in the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor.

A GERMAN man has gone on trial in Nuremberg on hundreds of counts of rape over allegations he assaulted his daughter for more than three decades and fathered three sons by her.

NUREMBERG prosecutors say they have charged a 69-year-old man with 497 counts of rape over allegations that he abused his daughter for 34 years and fathered three sons by her.

David Haye believes he is tailor-made to beat Wladimir Klitschko when they meet in Hamburg on July 2.

DAVID HAYE envisages “an army of Brits invading Germany” after his massive unification showdown with Wladimir Klitschko was yesterday confirmed for July 2 in Hamburg.

David Haye envisages "an army of Brits invading Germany" after his massive unification showdown with Wladimir Klitschko was today confirmed for July 2 in Hamburg.

David Haye envisages “an army of Brits invading Germany” after his massive unification showdown with Wladimir Klitschko was today confirmed for July 2 in Hamburg.

VOLKSWAGEN, PSAPeugeot Citroen and other European car makers may be forced to halt production in coming weeks as component suppliers in earthquake-ravaged Japan struggle to restart factories.

Pink is recovering after a stunt during her concert in Germany last night went horribly wrong.

Madjid Bougherra has declared himself fit for Algeria’s World Cup campaign.

DAVID HAYE is determined to issue an explosive reminder of his all-action style by making a “big statement” against John Ruiz tonight.

CATHOLIC authorities in Germany announced two major abuse investigations – one into the renowned choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI’s brother and another into what everyone, including the Pope, knew about the sexual and physical abuse of students.

FOURTEEN Irish food and drink companies are participating at BioFach 2010, the world’s largest and most prestigious organic food fair, which opened in Nuremberg, Germany, yesterday, and continues until Saturday.