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Berlin celebrates night that changed world

Thousands of people joined world leaders in the German capital Monday to remember the night 20 years ago when a euphoric wave of people power swept away the Berlin Wall and consigned the Cold War to history.

Berlin's somber past and vibrant present

As Germany celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, I can't help remembering my spooky 1971 visit during the Cold War. When we crossed back to the West, tour buses were emptied at the border so mirrors could be rolled under the bus. They wanted to see if anyone was trying to escape with us.

People.com: Katy Perry Bares Her Undies for Russell Brand

The singer's knickers at the MTV Europe Music Awards reflect her boyfriend's favorite soccer team

Berlin: What to see

Berlin is a city that exists in the tension between its once glorious, and often dark, past and its relentless drive to reinvent itself. This becomes evident if you take the time to explore the city on foot.

Berlin: Insider tips

The German capital is a big place and its penchant for re-invention means it's easy to miss out on the 'real' Berlin. Here's the lowdown on life in the city.

World's best New Year's Eve parties

It's every city's favorite excuse for a party. Here are ten spectacular ways to ring in 2009.

Time.com: Berlin Awaits the 'Next JFK'

Amid record levels of anti-American sentiment, the Democrat will likely get the warmest reception in Berlin since Kennedy

Time.com: Obama's Brandenburg Concerto

The candidate wants to speak in front of Berlin's most dramatic prop. Romesh Ratnesar explains why Germans are hesitant

Germany's Merkel skeptical about Obama visit

Presumptive U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama hasn't even set foot on European soil in the campaign. Yet rumors about what he might do in Germany have ruffled feathers in the German government.

Time.com: Multimedia Guide Tracks Berlin Wall

History buffs seeking the last vestiges of the iconic wall no longer have to consult old maps or guidebooks. A new multimedia guide offers individualized walking tours connecting the key points where the 103-mile barrier once separated west from east

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