Facts and figures: What do German election volunteers do?

How thousands of volunteers help make sure the election runs smoothly.

Three Germans face court for not helping a stricken pensioner

The defendants allegedly ignored the man who had collapsed in a bank lobby, and left without calling an ambulance.

German election: Poll puts far-right AfD in third place

Although the newest poll puts the AfD ahead in the race for third place, the Greens and the FDP aren't giving up hope.

German IS bride could face death penalty in Iraq

Iraq's prime minister has said the courts will decide whether Linda W. will face the death penalty for her role in IS.

German police find 51 migrants in Turkish truck

A Turkish truck driver has been detained in Germany after the police found 51 refugees inside the vehicle.