Germany's Christmas markets and festivals have come under attack before, mainly from extreme Islamists. Abdulmohse

Ahead of the February election, governing politicians are under fire over security failures while the far right is attempting to capitalize.

President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and with temporary protections once he takes office on Jan. 20, a challenging initiative that could split apart families and affect U.S. businesses.