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One-Man State: Presidential Election Set to Seal Erdogan's Supremacy

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Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan began his political career as a democratic reformer. But those days are long gone. His battles against the country's old elite and the demonstrators of Gezi Park revealed his despotic tendencies. Now, he wants to become president. By Hasnain Kazim and Maximilian Popp more... [ Comment ]

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For Erdogan, or Against Him Turks in Germany Get the Vote

For decades, Turks in Germany weren't able to vote, neither in their homeland nor in their adopted country. Now, Prime Minister Erdogan has changed that in the search for more support. But the Turkish electorate in Germany is torn. By Katrin Elger and Özlem Gezer more... [ Comment ]

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Gaza Crisis 'The Real Danger to Israel Comes from Within'

Israel pulled out of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, but left behind death and destruction. Israeli sociologist Eva Illouz tells SPIEGEL that her country is gripped by fear and is becoming increasingly suspicious of democracy. Interview Conducted by Julia Amalia Heyer more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 02:12 PM from gpiv: Ms. Illouz actually represents mostly uncommon point of view regarding Israel and Israelis. There... more...

Global Missionary John Kerry's Faltering Effort to Redefine US Foreign Policy

John Kerry has spent months rushing from one conflict to the next, but has little show for it. His failures are symptomatic of an America that lacks a foreign policy identity -- and of a country that seems uncomfortable with its role as a superpower. By Holger Stark more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 03:27 PM from dumb American: "How successful can a US foreign policy be íf it depends more on strong words than it does on... more...

Monuments Men The Quest to Save Syria's History

While the civil war in Syria has killed tens of thousands of people, it has also destroyed countless of the country's ancient treasures. Now a number of Syrians are trying to save what artifacts they can -- and are risking their lives to do so. By Katrin Elger more... [ Comment ]

08/05/2014 from nsmith: PLEASE don't wait!--this art should be saved to remind us all of a time when humans were more... more...

After the Arab Spring The Return of the Generals

After the uprisings of 2011, the Arab world seemed to be moving towards democracy, but the recent resurgence of strongmen have illustrated just how deep certain divides still are -- and how desperate people are for stability. By Shadi Hamid more... [ Comment ]

08/05/2014 from dtechba: You mean a real democracy like in Russia? You have to be kidding.... more...

Wiretapped Israel Eavesdropped on John Kerry in Mideast Talks

New information indicates that Israeli intelligence eavesdropped on telephone conversations by US Secretary of State John Kerry. Sources told SPIEGEL the government then used the information obtained from the calls during negotiations in the Mideast conflict. more... [ Comment ]

08/04/2014 from cccofcardston: Israel only wanted to know exactly what John Kerry and Obama had planned - when these two come... more...

Cold Paradise US Struggles with Wave of Underage Immigrants

Fleeing violence back home, tens of thousands of children and youth are fleeing Central America for the United States, many unaccompanied by a parent. The influx has bent US asylum policy to the breaking point. By Markus Feldenkirchen and Jens Glüsing in McAllen, Texas and La Ceira, Honduras more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: America's Child Refugees

08/04/2014 from spiegelerin: Is the good Sister going to help in the quest to find shelter for children living in dangerous... more...

Europe's Ground Zero Fairy Tales and Fabrications in Eastern Ukraine

There's an eerie silence at the MH 17 crash site in eastern Ukraine, even as a civil war and propaganda battles rage around it. Few here seem concerned that the investigation into the tragedy could influence future ties with Europe. By Christian Neef in Grabovo, Ukraine more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Scene of the Crime

Yesterday at 09:06 AM from Frenchy: Great article, Christian, well researched. Disregard the Kremlin-bots. IF the wreckage is ever... more...

The Orange Social Design Award Help Us Make Our Cities More Liveable

Vegetables for all and collection bags for second-hand treasures: Smart design doesn't just look good -- it also seeks to do good. That's why we're launching the Orange Social Design Award, to be bestowed on ideas that look great and improve life in the city. By Marianne Wellershoff more... [ Comment ]