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Palestinian militants took 11 members of the Israeli delegation hostage inside the Olympic village in Munich, Germany, on September 5, 1972. The terrorists, who claimed to be part of the Black September movement, were demanding the liberation of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. After killing two hostages, they negotiated for…

While relatives of 11 Israelis killed by Palestinian militants at the 1972 Games are to finally receive compensation, their decades-long struggle for answers continues.

He received a belated medal from son Chris in 2009, but the Munich travesty against the Soviet Union still haunts him.

Gun-toting, omnicompetent police officer Maria Köhler is out to stop a terror attack tied to the 1972 massacre of Israeli Olympic athletes. She’s the kind of person you want on your side

He was grand marshal for 35 years of the annual Steuben Parade celebrating German culture and heritage and was to be honored this weekend at this year’s edition of the parade.

Plus a not-so-fond farewell to the petrol engine, 50 years since the Munich Massacre, and the Altman way of death.

Germany and Israel's presidents on Monday lead commemorations marking 50 years since the Munich Olympics attack, with hopes that a long-awaited compensation deal for bereaved families will finally help them heal from the painful episode.

Munich (Germany) (AFP) - Germany on Monday sought "forgiveness" from families of victims in the 1972 Munich Olympics attack, admitting responsibility for a litany of failings that led to the deaths of 11 Israelis.

Germany's president asked for forgiveness on Monday for his country's failure to protect Israeli athletes and team members who were murdered 50 years ago at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Fifty years later, the author recalls his bond with Mark Spitz, whose unprecedented Olympic performance was overshadowed by an act of terrorism.

The German and Israeli presidents are to join relatives of the 11 Israeli athletes killed in the attack by Palestinian militants on the 1972 Munich Olympics to mark the 50th anniversary