BMX riders are the cool rebels who do their awesome bike tricks on the back streets, right? Not quite: BMX has now hit the big time and made it to the Olympic Games.
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At the end of the year 2011, the German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel looks back upon the year's major natural, political and economic events. In her address, she encourages her fellow citizens to remain strong and resolute in the face of formidable challenges that lie ahead.

Star photographer Manfred Baumann's bread and butter is sophisticated nude photography and he himself isn't camera shy. Here you can watch the second part of the interview with the photographer and his models, conducted by Rhein-Main-Scene reporter Thomas Raudnitzky.

We all know him - actor Robert De Niro. But do you also know his dubbing voice? Christian Brückner is the German voice for The Godfather, Once Upon a Time in America, Casino, Cape Fear and much more. Even host Thomas Raudnitzky came to enjoy being dubbed.

Hollywood director James Cameron dove once before into the depths of the ocean with his Blockbuster movie Titanic . Now he wants to reach the deepest point of the world's oceans — the Mariana Trench. But billionaire Richard Branson is also planning his own expedition into the deep.
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In the second part of her New Year's address, German chancellor Angela Merkel gives an overview of her policy goals for the coming year. She appeals to the citizens of Germany to join the discussion and work along side her in achieving those goals.

Meet gold medal winner Kurt Kuschela, who represented Germany in the canoe racing events at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Viel Spaß!

For decades they have planned their return to earth with plans to ultimately conquer all! The Finnish director Timo Vuorensola has created an absurdly funny action-trash spectacle with "Iron Sky." DPA Video talked to actress Julia Dietze about the movie. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Dressed up as a cat, Yabla reporter Cettina mingles with the Carnival-goers to show you what this popular event is all about. So in the spirit of the Carnival season - and I do mean 'season', because in some regions of Germany, Carnival is called die 5. Jahreszeit [the fifth season of the year!]... Helau!

At more than 500 meters, Ulrichstein is the town in the state of Hessen with the highest elevation and, thus, an ideal location for harnessing the wind. Satisfying Germany's demand for energy in the new energy economy is the subject of this informative clip from the highland region of Vogelsberg. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

How does a star die and what actually happens afterwards? A documentary by WissensMagazin.

At the Frankfurt benefit event Kick for Kids, celebrities of all types played soccer against Formula One racing drivers. The proceeds will benefit children in need. A video by RheinMain TV.

It’s a farewell to farewells! The legendary heavy metal rock band The Scorpions have decided on a softer version of retirement. They’re slowing down in an age-appropriate manner, but not retiring completely, because nothing is sweeter than success!

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Are you an animal lover? Do you enjoy being outside, breathing fresh air and, in particular, seeing magnificent birds of prey… like falcons, owls and buzzards? If so, then you’re bound to enjoy this clip von der Falknerei Feldberg!

Dieter Meier and Boris Blank have achieved world fame with their band Yello. Today the sound wizards from Switzerland belong to the classics in electro-pop. It is high time we review their successful career. «dpa video» met with Dieter Meier.
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