Midtown Blogger/Manhattan Valley Follies: Der Spiegel

London Mayor Boris Johnson: 'We Can't Leave Europe, We're Part of the Continent'

In a wide-ranging interview with SPIEGEL, London Mayor Boris Johnson discusses his recent Churchill biography, his views on Britain's planned referendum on EU membership and why he believes Greece will ultimately exit the euro zone. Interview Conducted by Thomas Hüetlin and Christoph Scheuermann more... [ Comment ]

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Berlin's NSA FearsTreason Investigation Reveals Anxiety at the Top

Germany's federal prosecutor was just forced out of office after launching a treason investigation against journalists. The scandal, just like the "SPIEGEL Affair" 50 years ago, reveals a growing state of anxiety among the country's political elite. A Commentary by Klaus Brinkbäumer more...[ Comment ]

Plugging Leaks: Merkel's War on Germany's Press and Parliament

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Plugging LeaksMerkel's War on Germany's Press and Parliament

In recent months, Germany's government and intelligence agencies have gone after journalists and parliamentarians in an effort to keep classified information secret. Now, their efforts have resulted in a bona fide scandal for Berlin. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

08/09/2015 from morwen_blaisdale: Over and over again, subservience to US intelligence agency interests seems to be the guiding light... more...

Unsettling EncountersTourists and Refugees Cross Paths in the Mediterranean

Two worlds are colliding on the beaches of the Mediterranean this summer: Vacationers looking for relaxation and migrants seeking relief from poverty or warfare. The result is a moral conundrum for Europe. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Two World's Collide in the Med

08/09/2015 from spiegelerin: Fidan's neighbor can't leave because the legs and arms of her children have been blown off. ... more...

Israeli Defense Minister'We Can in No Way Tolerate an Iran with Nuclear Weapons'

In an interview, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon explains why he considers the nuclear deal with Iran to be an historical error. He also addresses recent crimes committed by extremist Israelis. Interview Conducted By Ronen Bergman and Holger Stark more... [ Comment ]

08/09/2015 from prattly_ponsarello: The historical mistake was allowing Israel to develop them. Plus the ongoing historical mistake of...more...

Mikhail GorbachevUS Military an 'Insurmountable Obstacle to a Nuclear-Free World'

In a SPIEGEL interview, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev discusses morals and politics in the nuclear age, the crisis in Russian-American relations and his fear that an atomic weapon will some day be used. Interview Conducted by Joachim Mohr and Matthias Scheppmore... [ Comment ]

08/09/2015 from christophe.bernard52: US military superiority prevented Western Europe from being invaded by Soviet Union in 1945 and... more...

Varoufakis Advisor James Galbraith'Not Even Schäuble Thinks It's a Good Solution'

American economist James Galbraith was one of ex-Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis' advisors. He speaks with SPIEGEL about secret plans to return to the drachma and the role played by German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble. Interview Conducted by Holger Starkmore... [ Comment ]

08/07/2015 from NickLekkas: I would like to know how much money has Greece borrowed since its inception in the EU, or the last... more...

Iranian Hostage CrisisWest Germany's Secret Role in Ending the Drama

In 1981, Jimmy Carter said the world could never know West Germany's role in the negotations for the release of 52 hostages from the US Embassy in Tehran. New research sheds light on the important part the country played in ending the crisis. By Klaus Wiegrefe more... [ Comment ]

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Erdogan's Cynical GameIs Turkey Creeping Toward Civil War?

Turkish President Erdogan claims to be battling the terrorist Islamic State, but in reality he is mainly fighting against the Kurdish PKK militia. By doing so, he has shown that he is willing to derail the peace process in his country for the sake of clinging to power. By Maximilian Popp and Christoph Reuter more... [ Comment ]

08/05/2015 from spon-facebook-657056644: The PKK is a terrorist organization and is internationally recognized as such. At a time when...more...

Turkey's Demirtas'Erdogan Is Capable of Setting Country on Fire'

In a SPIEGEL interview, leading Kurdish opposition politician Selahattin Demirtas calls for a cease-fire between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Kurdistan Workers' Party. Interview Conducted By Hasnain Kazim more... [ Comment ]

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