German Red Cross

The prisoner exchange between Russia and the West, which took place on Thursday in Istanbul, resembled moments from the Cold War, complete with the dramatic setting of an isolated airport area.

From Russia, 16 people were released: four to the U.S. and 12 to Germany, one of whom was Belarusian.

It's a typical Berlin scene: a long line of sharply dressed people waiting around the corner to get into a club.

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The thud of music from inside the venue, strict entry controls and the chance of waking up with a headache the morning after are all familiar, too.

New German donation delivered to Obrenovac

OBRENOVAC -- Deputy German Ambassador Michael Hasenau delivered on Wednesday to Obrenovac a donation which the German government provided as emergency aid.

The diplomat said that Germany will continue supporting the flood-hit population, Tanjug reported.

OBRENOVAC - Deputy Ambassador of Germany Michael Hasenau delivered on Wednesday to the Obrenovac municipality the donation which the German government provided as emergency aid, and said that Germany will continue supporting the flood-hit population.