Perkins: Freedom sounds like Beethoven, tastes of oranges

End of the Berlin Wall, 20 years after

By: AnaWeissz

October 9, 1989, in Leipzig, thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the then communist regime from the DDR. It was the beginning of the end of the German Democratic Republic, at the end of several weeks of unrest and protests all across the communist state. The peaceful protests were held shortly after the celebration of the 40 years ...

about 1 month ago

The Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago

By: prabirghose

It was a historic moment. On the 9th of November 1990, the Berlin Wall that had been an eyesore of all Germans was demolished. Stories abound of families that were reunited after being separated for decades by the wall. The decision to demolish it came as a surprise to both the French and the British. Revelations of political documents of the time ...

about 1 month ago

Hoping It Falls Soon: The US-Mexico Wall

By: BorderExplorer

    On this 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the US can look to its southern border with the realization that it has been harnessed by iron.   When an average citizen thinks of the US-Mexico border wall, if indeed they think often of it, I believe they link the wall with the concept of security. I don't believe they ...

21 days ago

Berlin holds MTV awards, 20 years after Wall fell

By: inamshah

Pop star Beyonce and hip hop artist Jay-Z will perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, being held in the German capital to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

25 days ago