The German government has approved a draft law that will fine erring networks up to $53 million. In an effort to curb crimes rising from hate speech and fake news, Germany approves a bill to penalize social media firms if they fail to comply.

Germany is becoming an exemplar for the First World in the Syrian refugee crisis. Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that it will be spending about $6.

German authorities reportedly asked teen sensation Justin Bieber to pay nearly $8,000 for the costs of caring for the capuchin monkey he had to leave behind in Munich after not bringing the right-paperwork for it on tour, CNN reported in a Aug. 1 article.

Justin Bieber's former pet monkey was moved to his new residence in Germany, CBS reported Friday.The 19-year-old pop star's 23-week-old capuchin, named Mally, was seized by German customs officials on March 28 after Bieber failed to produce required vaccination and import papers for the animal after landing in Munich. Bieber was traveling for a series of concerts as part of his world tour and he had until midnight on May 17 to produce those documents.