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The Grexit Dilemma: What Would Happen if Greece Leaves the Euro Zone?

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Banks across Europe, including the European Central Bank, are preparing for the possibility of Greece leaving the euro zone. With Athens and Brussels still at odds, such an eventuality seems more realistic than ever. But how disruptive would a Grexit really be? By SPIEGEL Staff more...[ Comment ]

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News LabJeff Bezos Takes Washington Post into Digital Future

A spirit of enthusiasm has infused the office of the once troubled Washington Post following its purchase in August by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. He is turning the newspaper into a laboratory for the digital future. Can he save a sick industry? By Isabell Hülsen more... [ Comment ]

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OpinionThe Terror in Our Cities

Israel is the first democracy to have extensive experience with Islamist terrorism. Before recent attacks on our own soil, Europeans loved nothing better than scorning the Jewish state's efforts to address terror. In the future, we may need to turn to the Israelis for advice. By Jan Fleischhauer more... [ Comment ]

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'Guantanamo of the East'Ukraine Locks Up Refugees at EU's Behest

Brussels is doing all it can to prevent refugees from reaching Fortress Europe, with initiatives like funding the construction of internment centers in Ukraine. Asylum seekers who have spent time there report miserable conditions and abuse. By Maximilian Popp more... [ Comment ]

02/18/2015 from mervynsullivan: I'm slightly off point here ... but the fact that Hirsi sought refuge in Europe, rather than an... more...

Greek Finance Minister Varoufakis'Austerity Has Done Nothing to Solve Greece's Problems'

Greek Finance Minister Giannis Varoufakis has had little luck convincing his EU counterparts that Athens needs a debt cut. He speaks with SPIEGEL about why austerity has failed, how aid conditions are like waterboarding and where the bailout money went. Interview by Thomas Hüetlin and Alexander Neubacher more... [ Comment ]

Euro Poker: Greece and EU at Loggerheads Ahead of Monday Meeting

02/19/2015 from danielflorencio: Just read, astonished, that Germany refused the loan extension from Greece. It seems to me that... more...

Interview with Isaac Herzog'Israelis Are Fed Up with Politics of Fear'

In an interview, Israeli prime minister candidate Isaac Herzog says the country's people are "fed up" with Benjamin Netanyahu's "politics of fear." If elected, he says he wants to "reignite" the peace process and is prepared to negotiate with the Palestinians. Interview Conducted by Nicola Abé and Juliane von Mittelstaedt more... [ Comment ]

02/19/2015 from counselor1: Here is the perspective of one American Jew. Evil begets evil. The metastasis of ISIS’ horrific... more...

The War Next DoorCan Merkel's Diplomacy Save Europe?

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 ]

Photo Gallery: Long Night in Minsk

02/19/2015 from noladell: 'Neville' Merkel will not support arms help to the Ukraine because it might spread the war. Perhaps... more...

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 ]