Midtown Blogger/Manhattan Valley Follies: Der Spiegel

The Terror Strategist: Secret Files Reveal the Structure of Islamic State

An Iraqi officer planned Islamic State's takeover in Syria and SPIEGEL has been given exclusive access to his papers. They portray an organization that, while seemingly driven by religious fanaticism, is actually coldly calculating. By Christoph Reuter more... [ Comment ]

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Buying Better The Impossible Challenge of Ethical Shopping

Many consumers are intimidated by calls to buy smartly and sustainably. Now a handful of activists and big companies are trying to make ethical purchasing go mainstream -- but they'll have to change the way we think. By Markus Brauck, Dietmar Hawranek, Simone Salden and Bernhard Zand more... [ Comment ]

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The American Nightmare Debbie Milke Recounts Life on Death Row

Debbie Milke, born in Berlin, was placed in solitary confinement Arizona for 22 years after being falsely convicted of conspiring to kill her son. Following her acquittal, she discusses her experience in prison and a life destroyed by a miscarriage of justice. By Clemens Höges and Antje Windmann more... [ Comment ]

04/17/2015 from Gaius Baltar, USA: ...Next time the US seeks extradition from Germany. more...

Günter Grass Obituary Farewell to Germany's Towering Literary Figure

As a writer, he helped define postwar German literature. As a political activist, he helped shape the nation's conscience. For some 60 years, Günter Grass was one of the most influential figures in Germany. By Sebastian Hammelehle more... [ Comment ]

04/16/2015 from nerih: Why do so many people worship and adore writers and politicians who pretend that they have all the... more...

German Asylum Attacks on Refugee Hostels a Growing Problem

The recent arson attack against a refugee hostel in Tröglitz has made headlines around the world. But it is far from the exception in Germany. Even as most asylum-seekers in the country are left in peace, there has been a disturbing rise in anti-refugee violence. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

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04/15/2015 from eisbärchen_123: Today it was announced by the authorities (fire department) that one refugee hostel was burned down... more...

Punishing Putin EU Leaders Snub Moscow World War II Commemorations

On May 9, Russia is holding an enormous military parade to commemorate the end of World War II 70 years ago. With tensions between Russia and the West high, most European Union leaders are staying away from the event. By Christian Neef more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 08:42 AM from bmstalker: Shameful Europe's cynical behavior that ignores the greatest achievement of civilization in the... more...

Tourism Troubles Berlin Cracks Down on Vacation Rentals

Last year, Berlin passed a law banning unregistered vacation rentals in the city because of a shortage of residential housing. A sharp increase in tourism and the popularity of renting private apartments is exacerbating a serious problem. By Ann-Kathrin Nezik in Berlin more... [ Comment ]

04/16/2015 from afrikaneer: Europe is beautiful and traveling there is a lifetime dream. Every route leads to Paris, London,... more...

One Port, Two Worlds China Seeks Dominance in Athens Harbor

A Chinese executive with shipping company Cosco has helped transform part of Athen's Port of Piraeus into a success story. The multinational firm now has a controversial plan to acquire the whole facility and put it on track to join the ranks of Hamburg and Rotterdam. By Alexander Smoltczyk more... [ Comment ]

04/11/2015 from pacchiardo: Rigth after WW II the US came into Europe with products and technologies at the high but at the... more...

Anti-Semitism in Germany 'I Don't See Any Reason for Jews Here To Emigrate'

In an interview, the heads of Germany's Protestant and Jewish communities discuss Martin Luther's anti-Semitism, growing fears after the Paris attacks and whether Islam truly belongs to the country. more... [ Comment ]

04/13/2015 from Gia Pace: I agree with Schuster’s remark on how religions must “grapple with the sections of their writings... more...

Proxy War in Yemen Saudi Arabia and Iran Vie for Regional Supremacy

A Saudi Arabia-led coalition continues to bombard Yemen in an effort to stop the advance of an Iran-backed Shiite militia there. The conflict is becoming a proxy war for regional supremacy. The risks to the House of Saud are great. By Dieter Bednarz, Christoph Reuter and Bernhard Zand more... [ Comment ]

The Persian Paradox: Iran Is Much More Modern Than You Think

04/13/2015 from peskyvera: We humans are a disgrace. Creating misery all over in order to satisfy our egos. more...

Interview with Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi 'The Liberation of Tikrit Is Very Encouraging'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi discusses his disappointment over delayed American support in Baghdad's battle against the Islamic State and why it remains so difficult to prevail over the terrorist organization. Interview Conducted By Susanne Koelbl in Baghdad more... [ Comment ]

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The Persian Paradox Iran Is Much More Modern Than You Think

People in the West tend to have a monolithic view of Iran. But there's a lot more to the country than the mullah-led theocracy, and it often gets ignored. And national pride is alive and well. An Essay by Erich Follath more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 03:24 AM from BernhardBusch: The American military Publication, 'Veterans Today' is reporting Iran has 20,000 Troops in Iraq... more...

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