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The Muslims of Tromsø: Ramadan in the Land of the Midnight Sun

Thomas Grabka/ DER SPIEGEL

During Ramadan, Muslims fast until the sun goes down. But what if you live in a place where there is no sunset? The believers in Tromsø, Norway spent years searching for a solution to that conundrum. Now that they have found one, new problems have arisen. By Dennis Betzholz in Tromsø, Norway more... [ Comment ]

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Resurrecting Königsberg Russian City Looks to German Roots

The Allies bombed the Prussian city of Königsberg into the ground in 1944. Residents of what is today the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, a desolate Soviet landscape, are considering rebuilding the city center to reflect some of its historical German architecture. By Susanne Beyer in Kaliningrad, Russia more... [ Comment ]

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Ex-Israeli Security Chief Diskin 'All the Conditions Are There for an Explosion'

In an interview with SPIEGEL, Yuval Diskin, former director of Israel's internal security service Shin Bet, speaks of the current clash between Israel and the Palestinians, what must be done to achieve peace and the lack of leadership in the Middle East. Interview Conducted by Julia Amalia Heyer more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: The Gaza Conflagration

Yesterday at 05:00 PM from peskyvera: 'israel was dragged into this crisis'??? Was israel also dragged into forcing over 700,000... more...

East Germany's Blood Art No Justice for Victims of Regime's Treasure Hunt

East German officials systematically stole from the country's art collectors and sold their possessions to raise hard currency. Families have sought for years to reclaim the treasures or to obtain compensation. In a rare success, one family in America recently retrieved some of its heirlooms. By Rainer Erices, Nicola Kuhrt and Peter Wensierski more... [ Comment ]

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A Tour of France Examining the New Sick Man of Europe

The TV images of the Tour de France show an idyllic country, but behind the gloss is a nation where fears of decline are prompting people to vote for the far right. A trip along the route of the world's most famous cycling race reveals the deep uncertainty ailing the French. By Alexander Smoltczyk more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 04:31 AM from maiahauer: yours is rather a facile, idiotic comment: comparing apples to oranges... The "rest of the... more...

Keeping Spies Out Germany Ratchets Up Counterintelligence Measures

Officials in Berlin were long in denial that their closest allies were spying on Germany. Now, ministries are undertaking measures to improve security and counterintelligence. They're anticipating frosty relations with the US for some time to come. more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 02:34 PM from ronald_thomas_west: Noteworthy is Merkel indicating (context) Germany has only taken action because of the public... more...

US Loses Patience with Europe Washington Wants Tough Russia Sanctions

Following the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight in eastern Ukraine, calls are growing in Washington for tough sanctions against Moscow. Many European governments are still hesitating, paving the way for the next big trans-Atlantic row. By Gregor Peter Schmitz in Brussels more... [ Comment ]

07/24/2014 from Frenchy: In a recent interview with the BBC, Borodai denied accusations that his troops prevented access to... more...

The Tragedy of MH17 Attack Could Mark Turning Point in Ukraine Conflict

The shooting down of a jet carrying 298 people on Thursday could mark the turning point in the conflict between Russia, Ukraine and the West. With evidence suggesting pro-Russian separatists fired the missile, pressure is mounting on Vladimir Putin. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 02:31 AM from spon-facebook-10000784290: As a thinking American with great respect for Germany and its culture, I am disheartened to find... more...

The Boomerang Effect Sanctions on Russia Hit German Economy Hard

The United States and Europe last week announced the imposition of stronger sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. German industry may be among the losers. By Matthias Schepp and Cornelia Schmergal more... [ Comment ]

The Tragedy of MH17: Attack Could Mark Turning Point in Ukraine Conflict

07/24/2014 from scoffers63: The USA is in a tight spot. Like a wounded beast. It spies on Germany because it is concerned... more...

A Damned Paradise Does Haiti Need Tourism? Or Does It Need Justice?

Human rights attorney Mario Joseph and Tourism Minister Stéphanie Villedrouin are both trying to improve Haiti, but they are following radically different paths. The one wants justice, the other wants tourism. By Samiha Shafy more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 02:04 AM from Pulpeer: WTF is this acceptable journalism at Spiegel? " At 32, Villedrouin is the youngest and... more...

German Foreign Minister 'Further Escalation Not Out of the Question' in Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls the downing of the Malaysian Airlines passenger jet over Ukraine "appalling" in an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE. He also discusses the flare-up in the Middle East and US espionage in Germany. Interview Conducted by Roland Nelles and Severin Weiland more... [ Comment ]

07/21/2014 from Roth2011: This guy is not our FM. He is just a commentator of of international politics. he is also the... more...

The Bearable Lightness of Being How Germans Are Learning to Like Themselves

Germans discovered a new lightness of being in the run-up to their World Cup victory. It's a shift apparent not only in football. Increasingly confident and content, Germany is emerging from the dark shadows of its past, but its global role remains elusive. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]