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5-star Gladbach thrash Bayern Munich to advance in DFB-Pokal.

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Borussia Monchengladbach were ruthless in Wednesday's cup tie against Bayern Munich as they struck five past the German Champions to end their hopes of a treble. Gladbach, who struck thrice in the opening 21 minutes became the first team to score five goals against the Bavarians since Borrusia Dortmund in 2012 and the first-ever team to score three goals in 21 minutes against Bayern in a German cup game. 5-0 the game ended in favor of Borussia Monchengladbach.

Albania joins Malta, Germany; becomes third European country to ban gay 'conversion therapy'.

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The decision by Albania's order of psychologists on Friday is "significantly important for LGBTI adolescents", the gay rights association Pink Embassy said in a statement. All registered therapists in Albania must be members of the order of psychologists. Its decisions are final and "legally valid", Pink Embassy head Altin Hazizaj told AFP. "This is the final decision which does not need to go through either the legislative or executive to enter into force," said Hazizaj. Pink Embassy claims that parents often "force" adolescents to undergo conversion therapy. "Although reports of the use of such therapies in Albania have been small, allowing them has been a serious concern." Data from other countries show that people who have experienced the therapy are 8.4 times more likely to commit suicide, the NGO said. Also, they are 5.9 times more exposed to high levels of depression. Medical experts consider psychological or spir

Suspect Found Dead at his home

German police say that the man suspected of shooting several people in the city of Hanau has been found dead at his home. Police said in a tweet early Thursday that officers also found another body at the same address. No details were released on the other person. Police gave no details of the suspected gunman but said “there are currently no indications of further perpetrators.” Eight people had been killed and five wounded in the shootings in and outside two hookah lounges in the southwestern German city late Wednesday. Police said a dark vehicle was spotted leaving the location of the first attack and another shooting was reported later.

8 killed in shootings in German city Hanau

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Police say eight people have been killed in shootings in the German city of Hanau on Wednesday evening. A short police statement gave no information on the victims. It said that authorities are searching for the perpetrators, and it is not immediately clear what the reason for the shootings may have been. Hanau is in southwestern Germany, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Frankfurt. It has about 100,000 inhabitants. Regional public broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk reported, without citing sources, that an attack took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the city. It said witnesses reported hearing eight or nine shots and seeing at least one person lying on the ground. Source: apnews.com