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The American Nightmare: Debbie Milke Recounts Life on Death Row

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Debbie Milke, born in Berlin, was placed in solitary confinement Arizona for 22 years after being falsely convicted of conspiring to kill her son. Following her acquittal, she discusses her experience in prison and a life destroyed by a miscarriage of justice. By Clemens Höges and Antje Windmann more... [ Comment ]

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Günter Grass ObituaryFarewell to Germany's Towering Literary Figure

As a writer, he helped define postwar German literature. As a political activist, he helped shape the nation's conscience. For some 60 years, Günter Grass was one of the most influential figures in Germany. By Sebastian Hammelehle more... [ Comment ]

04/14/2015 from spon-1267114420663: I had the opportunity to accompany him and his team in 1969 in Bavaria (politically as catholic and... more...

German AsylumAttacks on Refugee Hostels a Growing Problem

The recent arson attack against a refugee hostel in Tröglitz has made headlines around the world. But it is far from the exception in Germany. Even as most asylum-seekers in the country are left in peace, there has been a disturbing rise in anti-refugee violence. By SPIEGEL Staff more...[ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Violence against Asylum-Seekers

04/14/2015 from Harry Rogers: Can you do a map of general crime incidents in the same area. Obviously some people are... more...

Punishing PutinEU Leaders Snub Moscow World War II Commemorations

On May 9, Russia is holding an enormous military parade to commemorate the end of World War II 70 years ago. With tensions between Russia and the West high, most European Union leaders are staying away from the event. By Christian Neef more... [ Comment ]

04/14/2015 from spon-facebook-10000110786: I seem to recall the "patriotic" government of the USSR participated in the invasion,... more...

Tourism TroublesBerlin Cracks Down on Vacation Rentals

Last year, Berlin passed a law banning unregistered vacation rentals in the city because of a shortage of residential housing. A sharp increase in tourism and the popularity of renting private apartments is exacerbating a serious problem. By Ann-Kathrin Nezik in Berlin more... [ Comment ]

04/12/2015 from richard.mullens: The basic problem is lack of affordable accommodation. Until this is addressed, there'll be no...more...

One Port, Two WorldsChina Seeks Dominance in Athens Harbor

A Chinese executive with shipping company Cosco has helped transform part of Athen's Port of Piraeus into a success story. The multinational firm now has a controversial plan to acquire the whole facility and put it on track to join the ranks of Hamburg and Rotterdam. By Alexander Smoltczyk more... [ Comment ]

04/11/2015 from pacchiardo: Rigth after WW II the US came into Europe with products and technologies at the high but at the... more...

Anti-Semitism in Germany'I Don't See Any Reason for Jews Here To Emigrate'

In an interview, the heads of Germany's Protestant and Jewish communities discuss Martin Luther's anti-Semitism, growing fears after the Paris attacks and whether Islam truly belongs to the country. more...[ Comment ]

04/13/2015 from Gia Pace: I agree with Schuster’s remark on how religions must “grapple with the sections of their writings... more...

'A Disgrace for Tröglitz'Refugee-Home Fire Spurs Xenophobia Fears

An arson attack on a future refugee home in the German town of Tröglitz is only the latest indicator that anti-foreigner sentiment has spread too far in the country. The number of crimes directed at asylum-seekers has risen dramatically. By SPIEGEL ONLINE Staff more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Arson Attack in Tröglitz

04/13/2015 from Prophet of doom: What us Europeans haven't noticed yet is that we are dying out. We are fat and feeble. We going to... more...

Proxy War in YemenSaudi Arabia and Iran Vie for Regional Supremacy

A Saudi Arabia-led coalition continues to bombard Yemen in an effort to stop the advance of an Iran-backed Shiite militia there. The conflict is becoming a proxy war for regional supremacy. The risks to the House of Saud are great. By Dieter Bednarz, Christoph Reuter and Bernhard Zandmore... [ Comment ]

The Persian Paradox: Iran Is Much More Modern Than You Think

04/13/2015 from peskyvera: We humans are a disgrace. Creating misery all over in order to satisfy our egos. more...

Interview with Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi'The Liberation of Tikrit Is Very Encouraging'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi discusses his disappointment over delayed American support in Baghdad's battle against the Islamic State and why it remains so difficult to prevail over the terrorist organization. Interview Conducted By Susanne Koelbl in Baghdad more... [ Comment ]

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The Persian ParadoxIran Is Much More Modern Than You Think

People in the West tend to have a monolithic view of Iran. But there's a lot more to the country than the mullah-led theocracy, and it often gets ignored. And national pride is alive and well. An Essay by Erich Follathmore... [ Comment ]

04/13/2015 from peskyvera: The West is ignorant about many things when it comes to other cultures. more...

Tashkent's Shakespearean DramaScandal Shakes Uzbekistan's Ruling Family

Germany's closest ally in Central Asia is a brutal dictator. Islam Karimov has ruled Uzbekistan with an iron fist for a quarter-century. Now, Shakespearean plotting within his own family is raising questions about who will succeed the 77-year-old leader. By Erich Follath in Tashkent, Uzbekistan more... [ Comment ]

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The People Pay, Corporations Cash InProblems Plague EU Medical Research Initiative

The EU spends billions in subsidies on pharmaceutical research, with funds going to the Innovative Medicines Initiative, an alliance of corporations and universities with the aim of developing new drugs. Its record has been disastrous. more... [ Comment ]

04/04/2015 from liquidity: Trasparency is not something like we should do or may we do, transparence is something we must... more...

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