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German Mother Accused Of Killing Her 5 Newborn Babies

DIE WELT, DER SPIEGEL (Germany)

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A 28-year-old woman has been charged with killing five of her own newborn babies over a period of several years, police said Thursday.

Die Welt reports that the woman, whose name cannot be disclosed due to German privacy laws, has confessed to killing two of the babies, five years after their bodies were discovered in northern Germany.

In March 2006, one of the deceased infants was found in the small town of Ahrenshöft, while another body was found wrapped in a plastic bag and left in a parking lot in March 2007.

German authorities say the woman has been charged with five counts of manslaughter.

For the German public, the story has unearthed some uneasy memories: in 2006 a 40-year-old woman was convicted of killing eight of her children near the Polish border, Der Spiegel reports.

The remains of the children, who were born between 1988 and 1998, were found in a shed belonging to the woman's parents, buried in plant pots, an aquarium and a baby-bath.

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Bowl Of Cool: The Best Summer Soups From Around The World

If you love soups in the winter, you can feel like you're missing out in the summer. But don't fear! Here's a roundup of the best soups from around the world for warm weather.

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Gazpacho soup

Emma Albright

A bowl of warm soup on cold winter days always seems like food for the soul. So for soup lovers out there, the arrival of summer may feel a little depressing.

But fear not! Cold soups are still a great option when the weather is warm. From light, refreshing soups to rich and creamy ones, here’s a list of cold soups around the world that will fulfill your winter cravings and help you cool off on a summer afternoon.

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