Wuerzburg, Germany  - Some people have a long list including the names of their spouse, uncles, nephews, neighbours and even acquaintances they have made at the gym, for whom they intend to buy Christmas presents.

Before heading to the shops, people should take a few minutes to think about what they want to give. A Christmas gift, after all, is a statement about their relationship with the recipient. A suitable gift delivers maximum pleasure.

Wuerzburg, Germany  - Conductor Jin Wang, 48, has been sacked from his post in Germany, municipal authorities said Tuesday after an allegation that he sexually harassed a young woman musician.

Chinese-born Wang, who was director of music at the Mainfranken Theatre and conducted the Wuerzburg Philharmonic Orchestra, had resisted pressure to resign after the city of Wuerzburg suspended him on full pay.

A municipal spokesman said he was sacked last Friday after fruitless efforts for a negotiated solution.

The city said that regardless of whether the harassment claim was true or not, it had an obligation as employer to act in the interests of the other 240 staff of the theatre.

Wuerzburg, Germany - Conductor Jin Wang, 48, has been sacked from his post in Germany after an allegation that he sexually harassed a young woman musician, municipal authorities said Tuesday.

Chinese-born Wang, who was director of music at the Mainfranken Theatre and conducted the Wuerzburg Philharmonic Orchestra, had resisted pressure to resign after the city of Wuerzburg suspended him on full pay.

A municipal spokesman said he was sacked last Friday after fruitless efforts for a negotiated solution.

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