Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

BERLIN (AP) — Germany and France on Monday launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris, a connection hailed as a symbol of a close friendship between the two countries and a sign of Europe’s potential to attract more travelers to the rails.

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