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A day after a deadly attack in northern Germany, the news media’s attention largely shifted to the country’s poor performance at the World Cup. By Jim Tankersley Reporting from Stade, Germany See more ...

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BERLIN — Five people were killed in a shooting on Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. Two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter. There ...