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Aftermath: Ankara Bombings Leave Turkey More Polarized Than Ever

Charlotte Schmitz/ DER SPIEGEL

The terrorist attacks in Ankara have deepened Turkey's political rifts. While President Erdogan is fueling his supporters' hostility to the pro-Kurdish HDP ahead of snap elections, his opponents accuse him of being in cahoots with IS. By Maximilian Popp and Christoph Reuter more...[ Comment ]

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Polish ElectionsLaw and Justice Party Regains Credibility by Dialing Down Rhetoric

Poland's parliamentary elections in late October look set to sweep the right-wing Law and Justice party into power. Its current popularity is partly due to leading candidate Beata Szydlo, who has helped tone down its strident, nationalistic image. By Jan Puhl more... [ Comment ]

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Nice No MoreThe End of the German Fairytale

The World Cup scandal brought to light by SPIEGEL serves as a reminder that Germany is nowhere near as perfect as it had started to look -- ironically, around the time of that historic "fairytale summer." A Commentary By Markus Feldenkirchen more... [ Comment ]

World Cup Scandal: Germany Appears to Have Bought Right to Host 2006 Tournament

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'We're Under Water'Germany Shows Signs of Strain from Mass of Refugees

The unceasing influx of refugees is creating tremendous uncertainty in Germany. Many towns and cities are calling for help and the government appears to be rudderless. Pressure is mounting for Chancellor Angela Merkel to act. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Feeling the Strain

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World Cup ScandalGermany Appears to Have Bought Right to Host 2006 Tournament

Information obtained by SPIEGEL suggests the German bidding committee created a slush fund in its effort to land the rights to host the 2006 World Cup. Senior officials, including football hero Franz Beckenbauer, are believed to have known about fund. more... [ Comment ]

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Decadence and Madness at the TopInside Britain's Secretive Bullingdon Club

They drink heavily, shatter champagne flutes and smash furniture -- before moving on to positions of leadership. The elite Bullingdon Club is an exclusive haven for Britain's rich and powerful. But members don't like to talk about it. By Christoph Scheuermann more... [ Comment ]

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The German LynchmobIslamophobe Movement Returns With a Vengeance

It was nearly dormant for months, but recent weeks have seen the return of Germany's islamophobic, anti-refugee Pegida movement. More confident and aggressive than ever, officials worry the hatred could spread to the mainstream. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Hate Group Back on German Stage

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Germany's Refugee Challenge'It's Mostly the Politicians Who Have Been Overwhelmed'

Doubt has lately begun creeping into the German refugee debate, but integration specialist Naika Foroutan says that the new Germany has sent its message loudly and clearly: "We can absorb the refugees!" Interview Conducted by Frank Hornig and Maximilian Popp more...[ Comment ]

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Russia's Superpower PlayPutin Bets Big on Aggressive Syria Policy

The US and Europe have long opted to stay largely on the sidelines in Syria. But now Russia has begun carrying out airstrikes in the country in support of autocrat Bashar Assad. The move is likely to have far-reaching consequences. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: Russia Joins the Syria Debacle

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The True Cost of TerrorismTunisia's Tourism Industry Struggles to Survive

At the end of June, 37 guests of a Tunisian resort hotel died in a hail of terrorist gunfire. Since then, tourists have stayed away, and the tragedy has only just begun. By Alexander Osang more... [ Comment ]