Frankfurt


FRANKFURT - The departure of Germany's national team to the World Cup in South Africa was delayed Sunday night when their plane had to wait for a prominent passenger: pop star Shakira.

FRANKFURT - While paper books still outnumber texts that can be read online or on dedicated readers like the Kindle or eBook, use of the electronic versions is growing.

FRANKFURT - An executive with Google says the company will launch a new platform next year that lets readers buy books that can be accessed from anywhere, be it a personal computer, cell phone or other platform.

FRANKFURT - The director of the world's largest book fair said Wednesday that the selection of China as the event's special guest should help the country move closer to the West and away from censorship and restrictions on dissent.

BERLIN - Organizers of the Frankfurt Book Fair worked for 15 years to secure China as the guest of honor at their five-day showcase of global trends and best sellers that opens to industry delegates Wednesday.
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