Another New Year's Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deaths from fireworks explosions across Germany has renewed debate about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban. Even though this year's celebrations were deemed largely peaceful,

One Berlin officer was severely hurt and required surgery. More than 300 arrests in Berlin. "We have had to carry out around 320 arrests, in several cases both rescue workers and police came under fire,

A largely peaceful New Year's Eve turned chaotic as fireworks killed five in several incidents across Germany, where hundreds also were arrested for rioting in Berlin and other cities.