Surging exports lend a fillip to flagging German economy

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's exports rose unexpectedly in October, a morale boost for Europe's largest economy, which has been teetering on the brink of recession over recent quarters.According to statistics office data released on Monday, Germany exported 1.2% more in October than in the previous month on a seasonally adjusted basis, defying analysts' predictions of a 0.7% fall.Exports grew particularly strongly to non-European countries: while sales to European Union countries were up 0.1%..