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'Uncertain Radiological Threat': US Navy Sailors Search for Justice after Fukushima Mission

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In March of 2011, the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan rushed to Japan to help after the disastrous tsunami. Since then, many sailors from that ship have fallen ill, possibly as a result of exposure to radiation from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. They will soon have their day in court. By Alexander Osang more... [ Comment ]

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The Last Days of Annie BusA Chronicle of Dutch Euthanasia

Annie Bus of the Netherlands suffered from horrendous pain and paralysis, but not from a terminal illness. She wanted to die anyway. The story of how she got her wish demonstrates how difficult it is to set boundaries in a country that permits assisted suicide. By Laura Höflingermore... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 07:17 PM from aeagle: This is a beautiful article which describes in human and common day to day words the numerous...more...

European Parliament President Schulz'Greek Voters Should Be Realistic'

Newly elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has promised to free his country from the strict demands of its European creditors. In a SPIEGEL interview, European Parliament President Martin Schulz says there is room for compromise, but warns Athens must tread carefully. Interview by Nikolaus Blome and Christoph Schult more... [ Comment ]

Merkel's Unintended Creation: Could Tsipras' Win Upset Balance of Power in Europe?

Yesterday at 10:54 AM from spon-facebook-1270454953: The Greeks spent themselves into this hole. Now, they want everyone to just let them have a free... more...

OpinionIt's Time To Compromise on Greece

Syriza's victory in Greece makes it clearer than ever that a new approach is needed in Europe. Chancellor Merkel, in particular, must show flexibility in the search for compromise with Greek Prime Minister Tsipras. If they can't agree, Europe is in trouble. By Dirk Kurbjuweitmore... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 07:01 PM from zkkhan: Germans have been forgiven for so much in their own history that they should also be capable of... more...

Greece's New Economics Minister'Europe Doesn't Need To Be Afraid'

Greece wants to remain in the euro zone, but Athens wishes to renegotiate everything relating to the current austerity regime. SPIEGEL spoke with Economics Minister Giorgios Stathakis about how the new government intends to address that challenge. Interview by Manfred Ertel more... [ Comment ]

02/03/2015 from peter.clarke.1671: As in the aftermath of World War II, the Allies, remembering the disastrous consequences of German...more...

OpinionHow to Stabilize Ukraine without Playing Putin's Game

In an editorial, the head of the Munich Security Conference warns that Russian refusal to help implement the Minsk agreement may leave Western countries with no choice but to deliver defense equipment to Kiev -- and Moscow should be fully aware of the responsibility it would then carry. By Wolfgang Ischinger more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 05:51 PM from redbaron616: The West is responsible for the Ukraine mess. Remember that the West backed a mob to overthrow a... more...

Merkel's Unintended CreationCould Tsipras' Win Upset Balance of Power in Europe?

Greek election victor Alexis Tsipras wants an entirely different Europe from the one envisioned by Angela Merkel. His success is likely to stoke anger over Germany's EU dominance. Leaders in France and Italy are also hoping for an end to austerity. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 11:42 AM from Constantinos: Following comment was sent yesterday night, please disregard this e-mail, if you have received it...more...

Ghost ShipsTurkey Becomes Springboard for Syrians Heading to Europe

Turkey has become a hub for human traffickers, with freighters picking up Syrians in the port city and smuggling them on to Europe. It's a lucrative business built on the hardships of others. By SPIEGEL Staffmore... [ Comment ]

02/03/2015 from dtechba: Where does Asimpleguest get the news? Neither the USA or any European country attacked Syria. The... more...

OpinionThe Myth of Humane Killing

Recent events involving a controversial drug, cruel mistakes and arbitrary, last-minute decisions have exposed the United States' system of capital punishment for exactly what it is: a human rights violation unworthy of a democracy. A Commentary By Markus Feldenkirchenmore... [ Comment ]

02/01/2015 from saraswat_saurabh: Without trying to get into the issue of whether the capital punishment is desirable or not or... more...

Draghi's Dangerous BetThe Perils of a Weak Euro

The recent decision by the European Central Bank to open the monetary floodgates has weakened the euro and is boosting the German economy. But the move increases the threat of turbulence on the financial markets and could trigger a currency war. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

02/01/2015 from Repent or Die: This article is poorly written, exhibiting an amalgamation of economic ideas from a variety of... more...

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