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'We'll Get You': An Albanian Boy's Life Ruined by Blood Feuds

Blood feuds still exist in Albania and those involved have to live a life in hiding. They include people like Leonard Qukaj, who has left his home only rarely in the last four years for fear of being murdered by a rival clan -- or by his own uncle. By Katrin Kuntz and Maria Feck (photos) in Shkoder, Albania more... [ Comment ]

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Fahrenheit 1989 China Erases Memories of Tiananmen

Twenty-five years ago, the Chinese army violently suppressed protests on Tiananmen Square. To this day, Beijing uses pressure, censorship and money to stifle all attempts to commemorate the seminal incident in an up-and-coming China. By Bernhard Zand in Beijing more... [ Comment ]

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Immigration to Germany 'Better Qualified than the Domestic Population'

In recent years, Germany has begun attracting large numbers of highly qualified immigrants. Demographics expert Reiner Klingholz says that the development could be vital to the country's future, despite ongoing problems with integration. Interview by Maximilian Popp more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 10:31 AM from lostinsweden: Imagine moving to Germany at 14 years of age, being placed in an "international class"... more...

Opinion Europe's Juncker Bond

Jean-Claude Juncker vehemently criticized German-imposed austerity measures during the euro crisis. By doing so, he gained support in a number of countries -- especially those which would like to see the common currency zone degraded into a debt union. By Jan Fleischhauer more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 05:12 PM from spon-facebook-747540623: The EU parliament is still mostly pro-European, so why all the bad press. Europe needs a vision,... more...

'A European War' The Fight for Ukraine's East Gets Bloodier

Fighters from Russia's Caucasus region have joined the separatists in eastern Ukraine, while Kiev has intensified its efforts to win back control of the region. Just 10 days after the presidential election there, the conflict is quickly turning into a war. By Florian Gathmann and Christian Neef more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Bloody Standoff in Eastern Ukraine

Yesterday at 06:35 PM from spon-facebook-10000495912: Our only hope for Ukraine is that serious talks can soon begin between the USA, Russia, the EU,... more...

Cameron's Empty Threat Britain Risks Losing an Ally in EU Feud

It appears David Cameron's strategy has backfired. His campaign to derail Jean-Claude Juncker's appointment as the next EU Commission president is failing and the British prime minister may soon suffer a loss of face. Angela Merkel is his only possible savior. By Carsten Volkery in London more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 06:53 PM from capowell54: I think 'blackmail' is taken out of context. Cameron knows he has a hard job to convince 50% of... more...

Merkel's Mobile Germany Launches Investigation into NSA Spying

After extensive review, Germany's federal prosecutor has announced he is launching formal investigative proceedings into allegations that the NSA monitored Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone. The claims have burdened trans-Atlantic relations for months. By Hubert Gude, Jörg Schindler and Fidelius Schmid more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 01:01 PM from spon-facebook-501961682: President Dilma and Brazil oil Co are all suspects as Merkl. Be ashame. more...

Interview with Marine Le Pen 'I Don't Want this European Soviet Union'

In a SPIEGEL interview, French right-wing populist Marine Le Pen discusses the European election victory by her Front National, German dominance in the EU and her admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Interview Conducted By Mathieu von Rohr more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 06:51 PM from Password: Ms. Le Pen is going to become a president soon... more...

Decision Time Britain Must Choose Now If It Will Stay in Europe

For years Britain has blackmailed and made a fool out of the EU. The United Kingdom must finally make a choice: It can play by the rules or it can leave the European Union. A DER SPIEGEL Editorial more... [ Comment ]

The Democratic Deficit: Europeans Vote, Merkel Decides

Yesterday at 03:19 PM from dath0t@yahoo.gr: If it was not for the UK 60 years ago today, there would be no EU. The European vision at that... more...

Ex-Premier Blair 'British Understand the Folly of Leaving the EU'

Not much has been heard from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair lately. But in recent days, he has waded into the debate surrounding the next EU Commission president. In an interview, he also predicts that the British will vote to stay in the European Union. By Carsten Volkery in London more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 05:14 PM from spon-facebook-747540623: It's sad that Blair is in the political wilderness. He's put the case for Europe stronger than I've... more...

The Democratic Deficit Europeans Vote, Merkel Decides

Before the European Parliament election last month, voters were told the poll would also determine the next Commission president. In a silent putsch against the electorate, Angela Merkel is now impeding the process. She fears a loss of power and Britain's EU exit. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]