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Syria à la Carte: Turkish Invasion Highlights Rapidly Shifting Alliances

The Turkish advance into northern Syria marks a turning point in the Syrian conflict. Its nominal target was Islamic State, but with large powers reconsidering their alliances in the region, the Kurds stand to lose the most. By Maximilian Popp and Christoph Reuter more...[ Comment ]

Yesterday at 07:25 PM from mrm_penumathy: It is strange and usual misrepresentation of the history. Kurds were indeed given a free hand in... more...

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Center-Right DisputeMerkel to Delay Announcement of Chancellery Candidacy

Chancellor Merkel has decided to push back her announcement as to whether she intends to run for a fourth term as chancellor, DER SPIEGEL has learned. The delay is the product of an unresolved dispute with her Bavarian sister party, the CSU. more...

Tragedy and DestructionItalian Quake Is a Test for Goverment in Rome

This week's devastating earthquake in Italy, with more than 260 deaths, will be a leadership test for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. The state's failures after the 2009 catastrophe in L'Aquila have not been forgotten. By Fiona Ehlers and Walter Mayr more... [ Comment ]

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Republicans Against TrumpBush Advisor Wolfowitz Says He'll Likely Vote for Clinton

In an interview, Paul Wolfowitz, 72, an advisor to former President Bush, discusses the dangers of a Donald Trump presidency, why he will likely vote for the Democrat's candidate this year and mistakes made during the Iraq war. Interview Conducted By Gordon Repinski more...[ Comment ]

Yesterday at 09:22 PM from miboard157: I got several buddies buried in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery and other cemeteries...more...

Interactive GlobeHow Germans Travel

What are Germans' top travel destinations? And what countries spend the most money on their vacation trips? Test your knowledge with our interactive globe. more...

Two Weeks in SeptemberThe Makings of Merkel's Decision to Accept Refugees

A year has passed since the dramatic decision by Angela Merkel to take in hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees. What drove her to make the decision and what price will the country pay for it? A look back at 14 days that changed German history. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: The Summer that Changed Germany

08/27/2016 from sirajul: Chancellor Merkel’s role to let the refugees in is laudable. She said "We expect that when... more...

World Risk IndexThe Human Factor in Natural Disasters

How vulnerable is your country to natural disasters? The 2016 World Risk Index is now out and it shows that infrastructure is a key factor in the ability to withstand events like hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis. By Axel Bojanowski more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Natural Disasters Around the World

08/26/2016 from randydutton: Missing is how a country proactively plans for a disaster we KNOW is coming. In Western Washington...more...

Burqa Ban DebateFull Veils Already Mostly Prohibited in Germany

Some conservative German politicians would like to see a ban on burqas and other veils. Doing so, however, would likely violate the constitution -- and there are plenty of practical rules already in place. By Jan Friedmann, Dietmar Hipp and Conny Neumann more... [ Comment ]

08/27/2016 from Gades: It's such a shame to read that there are no burqas in Germany. Just in the way from Marienplatz to... more...

Fear UnveiledWhy Banning the Burqa Makes No Sense

Calls in Germany to ban the burqa are misguided and the move would do little to liberate Muslim women. The fight for emancipation must come from inside the religion. A SPIEGEL Editorial by Christiane Hoffmannmore... [ Comment ]

Burqa Ban Debate: Full Veils Already Mostly Prohibited in Germany

08/27/2016 from sirajul: I'm with the editorial. A few Muslim women actually use veil while they go to public places.... more...

Interview with Libya's Prime Minister'We Will Not Become Like Somalia'

Since March, Fayez Sarraj has been the prime minister of Libya, a country torn by civil war. Now he is tasked with surmounting the country's political divisions and leading the fight against the Islamic State and a network of human-traffickers transporting tens of thousands of migrants to Europe. Interview Conducted By Klaus Brinkbäumer and Susanne Koelbl more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: 'A Minefield'

08/25/2016 from james_john: FYI, you already are Somalia, but won't admit it. more...

Dieselgate in EuropeHow Officials Ignored Years of Emissions Evidence

When American authorities revealed that Volkswagen used software to trick pollution tests, it spurred widespread outrage. Documents obtained by SPIEGEL show that European officials knew about the deception for years -- but didn't act on it. By Markus Becker and Gerald Traufettermore... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 06:19 AM from 'Nother-Son-'O-UrsusRexx: decades ago I had a couple of Vw microbuses...the kind with sunroofs 'N, 8 'lozenge' shape... more...

Helping Hands on HolidayHow To Avoid the Pitfalls of Voluntourism

Volunteering in exotic places during vacation is a growing segment of the international travel market. But experts warn that meaning well can sometimes do more harm than good, particularly when children are involved. By Dan Archer more... [ Comment ]

08/18/2016 from broremann: they mean well but often gets in the way and adventure stories to tell friends back at campus, and... more...

'Paradise Lost'How To Help Our Oceans Before It's Too Late

In the past 50 years, Earth's oceans have been depleted and acidified to alarming degrees. Sylvia Earle, a longtime marine scientist, explains her plan to save at least a small part of them -- along with our planet. Interview Conducted By Philip Bethge more... [ Comment ]

08/20/2016 from hmtheoba: It may be well known that ocean acidification can be linked to energy production. The most... more...

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