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Soviet Yearnings: Hopes Rise in Transnistria of a Russian Annexation

Fabian Weiß/ DER SPIEGEL

Transnistria is the only place in Europe that still uses the hammer and sickle on its flag. Now that Russia has annexed Crimea and is eyeing eastern Ukraine, many in the breakaway Moldovan republic hope that they are next on Moscow's agenda. By Alexander Smoltczyk more... [ Comment ]

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Weapon of Last Resort ECB Considers Possible Deflation Measures

Though the European Central Bank continues to play down deflation concerns, it is preparing measures to combat falling prices in the event of an emergency. Are the growing fears warranted? By Christian Reiermann and Anne Seith more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 08:07 AM from Frans van Pallander: The price deflation of electronic equipment is around 50% per year, yet people continue to buy... more...

What Germany Left Behind A Feeling of Abandonment in North Afghanistan

Six months ago, Germany's military withdrew from Kunduz in northern Afghanistan. Since then, regional security has eroded and many of those left behind feel abandoned. Some say that the departure came too soon. By Nicola Abé more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: An Empty Base in Afghanistan

04/23/2014 from poweruser12: not always ask others to run theire country. It is theire country, not owers. We have been there 10... more...

The Propaganda War Opposition Sings Kremlin Tune on Ukraine

The propaganda war in the Ukraine crisis has spawned a renewal Russian nationalism, with members of the opposition and the intellectual class suddenly praising President Putin. Many in Russia are accepting the Kremlin's official line uncritically. By Christian Neef and Matthias Schepp in Moscow more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: A Country in Lockstep

Yesterday at 05:15 PM from mibrooks27: It's the same in the US. Write a comment on a forum at CNN, the Washington Post, etc. Pointing out... more...

Mistrust and Hate The Frightening New Lives of Homosexuals in Uganda

On Feb. 24, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed a law allowing for life sentences for homosexuals. Since then, members of the country's gay and lesbian community have been going into hiding or leaving the country. Western pressure has been ineffective. By Jan Puhl in Kampala, Uganda more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Mistrust and Hate in Uganda

04/20/2014 from bonsai.jem@gmail.com: Surprise, surprise. Hordes of Christian missionary extremists are sent to African nations for... more...

Europe's African Refugee Crisis Is the Boat Really Full?

Since Italy began rescuing Africans from the Mediterranean after the last major tragedy in October, the number of refugees coming to Europe has risen dramatically. Fears of economic immigrants could become a top issue in Europe's spring election. By SPIEGEL Staff more...