Hannover

British

/ haˈnoːfər /

noun

English spelling: Hanover. a city in N Germany, capital of Lower Saxony: capital of the kingdom of Hannover (1815–66); situated on the Mittelland canal. Pop: 516 160 (2003 est)

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For the three months ended Sept. 30, Hannover Re reported 651 million euros in net profit, down from 663 million euros a year prior.

From The Wall Street Journal

They deliberately ensured the majority of business was done early this year, signing one a day in the opening week of the transfer window - including the free transfer arrival of defender Phil Neumann from Hannover.

From BBC

Cherundolo, 46, spent his entire 16-year club career in Germany at Hannover, where he met his wife, started a family and still owns a house.

From Los Angeles Times

Cherundolo, who grew up in San Diego and made three World Cup rosters for the U.S., spent his entire club career in Germany with Hannover 96.

From Los Angeles Times

At least four inbound flights have been diverted to nearby Düsseldorf and Hannover airports.

From BBC

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