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The War Next Door: Can Merkel's Diplomacy Save Europe?

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Chancellor Angela Merkel has often been accused of hesitancy. But in Minsk this week, she committed herself to helping find a way to quiet the weapons in Ukraine. The result was a cease-fire. But it is fragile and may ultimately be disadvantageous for Ukraine. By SPIEGEL Staff more...[ Comment ]

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Leon Panetta Interview'You Have To Deal with Russians from Strength'

In a SPIEGEL interview, former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta calls for more decisive action against Moscow, including weapons deliveries to Kiev, to show Russia it will have a "higher price to pay" for its actions in Ukraine. Interview Conducted By Markus Feldenkirchen and Holger Starkmore... [ Comment ]

The War Next Door: Can Merkel's Diplomacy Save Europe?

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Daughters of JihadThe German Women of Islamic State

Much is known about men leaving Germany to take up arms on behalf of Islamic State. Less has been reported about the flocks of women traveling to Syria to join the jihad. Experts view them as a growing terrorist threat. By Jörg Diehl, Hubert Gude, Barbara Schmid and Fidelius Schmid more... [ Comment ]

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Athens vs. BrusselsGreece Inches Closer to Renewal of Debt Crisis

The new government in Athens is intent on forcing Europe to change its approach to Greek debt -- thus far in vain. A confrontation is brewing, and both sides stand to lose. By Martin Hesse and Christian Reiermannmore... [ Comment ]

Shrinking Merkel Down To Size: Berlin Faces Austerity Challenge in Brussels

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Shrinking Merkel Down To SizeBerlin Faces Austerity Challenge in Brussels

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is challenging Angela Merkel in her de facto role as the most powerful leader in Europe. The election of Greece's Alexis Tsipras may help him in his fight against rigid German austerity policies. By Christoph Pauly and Christoph Schultmore... [ Comment ]

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Nuclear Specter Returns'Threat of War Is Higher than in the Cold War'

The Ukraine crisis has dramatically worsened relations between NATO and Russia. With cooperation on nuclear security now suspended and the lack of a "red telephone," experts at the Munich Security Conference warn any escalation in tensions could grow deadly. By Markus Becker in Munich more... [ Comment ]

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Interview with Egyptian President Sisi'Extremists Offend the Image of God'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discusses his country's struggles, the forceful overthrow of his predecessor Mohammed Morsi and the threat against Egypt posed by Islamic State and the Muslim Brotherhood. Interview Conducted by Dieter Bednarz and Klaus Brinkbäumer more... [ Comment ]

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Path to the PresidencyThe Swift Rise of Egypt's Sisi

In June 2014, former military officer Abdel Fattah el-Sisi became Egypt's president. Did his election represent the will of the people or was it the product of a coup? And will it mark the end of the Arab Spring or is he a leader who can provide needed stability? By Dieter Bednarz and Klaus Brinkbäumer in Cairo more... [ Comment ]

Interview with Egyptian President Sisi: 'Extremists Offend the Image of God'

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Defiance and CharmA Measured First Week for New Greek Leader

Syriza's victory in the recent Greek elections set off a wave of concern in Europe. But even as the new prime minister tries to woo other leaders, his left-wing government is already busy getting down to work. Many of its first moves have been the right ones. By Manfred Ertel, Julia Amalia Heyer, Walter Mayr and Juliane von Mittelstaedt more... [ Comment ]

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

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 ]

02/07/2015 from nsmith: The same thing happened here in New York City after the attacks on 9-11, when Policemen, Firemen,... more...

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 ]

02/06/2015 from turnipseed: Historically speaking Holland has always pioneered. It was the first to grant Jews relative... more...

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