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The submersible 'Titan,' a white craft, enters the water from an angled platform.
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Titanic sub

All five passengers aboard the Titan submersible are believed dead, after the US Coast Guard said it had recovered pieces of debris from the missing vessel.

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Euromaxx Titanic Panoramabild Asisi

A huge panoramic image of the Titanic

Yadegar Asisi creates 360-degree panoramic pictures that can be 32 meters high and 110 meters long. 
CultureJanuary 30, 2017
01.2012 DW Euromaxx

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe | 29.01.2017

Yadegar Asisi’s new 360° panorama, grey seal pups on Heligoland and a new schnapps.
CultureJanuary 30, 2017
Euromaxx Titanic Panoramabild Asisi

A huge panoramic image of the Titanic

Yadegar Asisi creates 360° panoramic pictures that can be 32 meters high and 110 meters long.
CultureJanuary 29, 201704:30 min
Charlie Hebdo poster for German edition

Charlie Hebdo won't go over well in Germany, says satirist

Will the humor of "Charlie Hebdo" translate in Germany? A "Titanic" editor doesn't think so.
CultureNovember 30, 2016
China Spitzenreiter bei Supercomputern: Tianhe-2

Usual suspects dominate TOP500 supercomputers

Germany has nudged Japan off third spot on a Top 500 of supercomputers, but China leads the pack by a long flop.
ScienceNovember 16, 2016
Italien Juventus Stadium in Turin

Juve host Bayern

With players slowly recovering from injuries, Pep Guardiola's men are under pressure to produce in Italy.
February 22, 2016
Kreuzfahrt

The grand 125 year voyage of cruise ships

The grand 125 year voyage of cruise ships
January 21, 2016
Kreuzfahrt

The grand 125 year voyage of cruise ships

The grand 125 year voyage of cruise ships
January 21, 20169 images
Chief editor of satirical magazine "Titanic" Tim Wolff, Copyright: Picture alliance, B. Kammerer

Wolff: 'Killing satirists makes their work more relevant'

Chief editor of German satirical magazine "Titanic" Tim Wolff discusses his work after the attacks on "Charlie Hebdo."
January 7, 2016
Filmstill Star Wars The Force Awakens

All-time box office champions

All-time box office champions
December 28, 20155 images
Filmstill Star Wars The Force Awakens

'Star Wars' breaks North American record

The latest "Star Wars" movie makes $238 million over the weekend, breaking a record for the US and Canada.
December 20, 2015
China Supercomputer Tianhe

The fastest supercomputers in the world

The fastest supercomputers in the world (quadrillion calculations per second)
July 13, 2015
James Horner Film composer

Hollywood movie composer James Horner dies, aged 61

James Horner, best known for the "Titantic" sountrack has died in a plane crash in California, aged 61.
June 24, 2015
USA James Horner Filmkomponist

Composer Horner in air crash?

California air crash - Titanic composer Horner missing
June 23, 2015
Günter Grass

'A titan, a giant'

Günter Grass' works had great aesthetic weight, says literary critic Denis Scheck.
April 13, 2015
Irish poster depicting the sinking of the Lusitania. Copyright: Mauritius images

Sinking of the Lusitania

Author Willi Jasper reveals how Germany's intellectuals praised the firing of the Lusitania.
February 23, 2015
Frankreich Terror Presse Anschlag auf Charlie Hebdo in Paris

German satire magazine: 'We don't feel threatened'

The editor-in-chief of Titanic says there's no concrete threat against his satirical publication.
January 7, 2015
12.2012 DW Shift Ranking

The world´s most powerful supercomputer: Shift Ranking of November 19

1. Tianhe-2 (NUDT) | 2. Titan (Cray) | 3. Sequoia (IBM) | 4. K Computer (Fujitsu) | 5. Mira (IBM) | Source: www.top500.org
November 19, 2014
Fußball WM / Argentinier / Brasilien

The final at the Copcabana

A clash between two genuine titans of world football in a stadium considered by many to be the spiritual home of football. For those without tickets, there was only one place to watch the game: Copacabana.
July 14, 2014
Titanic letter

Titanic letter fetches mega bid

The last known letter written onboard the Titanic has sold at auction in Britain for 119,000 pounds. The second-class passenger Esther Hart wrote it just hours before the doomed ocean liner sank.
April 26, 2014
Drone / Titan Aerospace

Google invests in drones

Google has purchased the company Titan Aerospace, a manufacturer of solar-powered drones. The Silicon Valley tech giant wants to harness drones to bring Internet access to people living in remote locations.
April 15, 2014
Titanic violin for sale. Titanic band leader Wallace Hartley's Violin, who many say played as the ship sank, on display it Henry Aldridge and Son Auctioneers in Devizes, Wiltshire, ahead of its sale on Saturday when it is expected to fetch a six-figure sum. Picture date: Friday October 18, 2013. Photo credit should read: Tim Ireland/PA Wire URN:17949790

Titanic violin gets mega price

A violin that became part of Titanic lore has fetched a record sum at auction. The instrument was apparently played by the bandmaster Wallace Hartley to calm passengers as the Titanic sank.
October 19, 2013
12.2012 DW Shift Ranking

Shift Ranking of March 27: Highest Grossing Movies of All Time

1. Avatar (revenue: 2,7 billion USD)│ 2. Titanic (2,1 billion USD)│ 3. The Avengers (1,5 billion USD)│ 4. Harry Potter II (1,3 billion USD)│ 5. Transformers 3 (1,1 billion USD)│ Source: Statista
March 27, 2013
Maurice "Morry" Taylor (chairman and chief executive of Titan International)

'The Grizz' hits back

In a spat with the French government, US businessman Maurice Taylor has opened a new round of straight talking by sending a second letter to Paris. Once again, he lashed out against French working practices.
February 22, 2013
12.2012 DW Shift Ranking

Shift Ranking of February 22: Films with the Most Oscars

1. Ben-Hur (1959) 11 Oscars│ 1. Titanic (1997) 11 Oscars│ 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) 11 Oscars│ 4. West Side Story (1961) 10 Oscars│ 5. Gigi (1958) 9 Oscars│
February 22, 2013

100 years on, Belfast profits from the sinking of the Titanic

Some anniversaries, regardless of the tragedy they recall, can bring about real gain. Take the city of Belfast for instance - 100 years ago, the Titanic, at the time the world's biggest shipliner, sank to its doom. The city is finally coming to terms with the disaster and attempting to capitalize on the Titanic's enduring global appeal. Joanna Impey told us how in this report from Belfast.
December 30, 201206:56 min
Leo Fischer, Titanic editor in chief (picture: dpa)

Limits of satire?

As embassies prepare for riots, German satire magazine 'Titanic' plans an Islam issue in October.
September 21, 2012

Embassies on lockdown

Western embassies have been put on high alert with violent protests expected throughout the Islamic world. Germany has called for particular vigilance as a German magazine prepares to publish its own anti-Islam images.
September 21, 2012
Mexico's Jesus Zaval (back) and Severo Meza (right) vie for the ball with Brazil's Neymar (L) during the friendly match 03 June 2012 at Arlington, Texas (United States). Mexico won 2-0.

Brazil-Mexico is golden matchup

The Olympics might not top the fooball tree, but Saturday's final promises plenty. With two countries vying for their first Olympic gold, Mexico and Brazil, there's a distinct David vs. Goliath feel.
August 9, 2012
a view of Bonn's blossoming titan arum from above Photographer: Shant Shahrigian Date: 15/7/12 Location: Bonn, Deutschland

Corpse blossom

Visitors flock to Bonn's botanical garden for a rare glimpse of the 'corpse flower' in bloom.
July 17, 2012

Pushing the limits of satire?

German satire magazine Titanic has once again triggered a scandal.
July 12, 2012
Bow of the wrecked Titanic under water

World remembers Titanic tragedy

The world has been marking the 100th anniversary of the most famous disaster in maritime history, the sinking of the Titanic. More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the tragedy.
April 15, 2012
Stand der Salafisten in Bonn, die den Koran verschenken, April 2012; Copyright: DW/J. Mahncke

Religious giveaway

Salafists spark controversy in Germany by handing out the Koran.
April 15, 2012
FILE - In this April 10, 1912 file photo, the liner Titanic leaves Southampton, England on her maiden voyage to New York City. Five days into her journey, the ship struck an iceberg and sank, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 people. The first interviews of survivors, and the first impressions of people across the world, of the ill-fated Costa Concordia cruise liner that ran aground and tipped over in Italy, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, are yielding predictable comparisons to the Titanic tragedy. (AP Photo, File)

Titanic lessons

Some experts say modern cruise ships are not as safe as the Titanic was. So what have we learned?
April 13, 2012
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Titanic Requiem

For the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic we check out the show The Titanic Requiem at its world premiere in London. The RSVP choir sang while the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra provided the music that was composed by Robin Gibb and son RJ.
LifestyleApril 11, 201204:23 min
Belfast in 1911

Titanic Belfast

A century after the ship sank on its maiden voyage, the Titanic still divides and unites Belfast.
April 11, 2012
Bayern Munich and Dortmund players battle for the ball in their February 2011 match

Bundesliga titans do battle

Pundits and players alike have billed it as the decisive fixture of the Bundesliga season. Be that as it may: Bayern Munich's midweek trip to Borussia Dortmund is surely the most important match of the season so far.
April 8, 2012

Scorpions - Rock Titans on Display

The Scorpions are Germany's most successful rock music export. In a career that has spanned decades, the band has achieved just about everything: 5000 concerts in 80 countries, 100 million records sold, more than 200 gold and platinum records. The North-Rhine Westphalian city of Gronau has now honored the band with a museum exhibit. We met the guys there.
MusicFebruary 4, 201205:07 min
Oceanos en route from Cape Town to Durban

Maritime law

Is a captain legally required to stay aboard his sinking ship, or is this a nautical myth?
January 19, 2012
Bayern's Bastian Schweinsteiger, right, and Dortmund's Sven Bender challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday , Oct. 3, 2010.

Bayern versus Dortmund

League leaders Dortmund take on champions Bayern Munich in a mouth-watering clash on Saturday.
February 25, 2011
Lady Gaga

Music awards

Award-winner Lady Gaga was missing but the Echo music awards delivered a spectacular show.
March 5, 2010
Titan is is the second largest moon in the solar system

Space liquids

Astronomers have spotted a reflection off the surface of a liquid surface on a moon of Saturn
December 18, 2009

Joining Die Partei

A party campaigning on a promise to rebuild the Berlin Wall is making waves in Germany.
August 14, 2009
An actor and actress in uniform

Nazi Germany's Titanic

Millions of German TV viewers tuned in to watch a movie about the sinking of a Nazi ship.
March 3, 2008
Madeleine McCann

Titanic Sinks Again

German satirical magazine Titanic is in hot water over a spoof feature about Madeleine McCann.
November 2, 2007

World's Tallest Flower Blooms

October 21, 2005

ESA Hails Huygens, Plans New Missions

One week after the European space probe Huygens successfully landed on Saturn's moon Titan, the European Space Agency released more details and revealed future plans.
January 21, 2005

Huygens Pictures Unveil Surface of Titan

The European Space Agency on Saturday said the first pictures of Saturn's moon Titan taken by the Huygens probe showed what appeared to be rivulets winding their way towards the shoreline of a vast ocean.
January 15, 2005

ESA Space Probe Lands Safely on Titan

The European Space Agency's Huygens probe safely landed on the surface of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, on Friday, sending back a steady stream of data back to Earth.
January 14, 2005

Europe's Titanic Mission

On Friday, the European Space Agency's Huygens probe will land on the surface of Saturn's largest moon, Titan. The mission hopes to help unravel the mystery of how life evolved on Earth.
January 14, 2005