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

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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Merkel Under FireGerman Conservatives Deeply Split over Refugees

Conservative political allies are turning their backs on Chancellor Angela Merkel in the refugee crisis. Now, powerful Bavarian Governor Horst Seehofer has threatened to file a complaint with the Federal Constitutional Court. more... [ Comment ]

10/13/2015 from Harry Rogers: Never really had a concrete opinion about Ms Merkel as she always seemed to duck for cover when any...more...

Reaching the Limit'The Number of Immigrants Has To Fall'

In a guest editorial, Germany's foreign minister and vice chancellor, both from the center-left Social Democrats, argue that Germany cannot accept an unlimited number of refugees. A Commentary by Sigmar Gabriel and Frank-Walter Steinmeier more... [ Comment ]

10/13/2015 from redroseandy: I campaign to have all countries cede all of their armed forces in agreed stages, to a... more...

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 ]

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10/08/2015 from Piggycameron: ''How Britain and the EU allowed jihadists to wage war on their own tourists If the attack on... more...

Varoufakis on Eastern Europe'A Connection Between Austerity and Xenophobia'

He failed as Greece's finance minister, but Yanis Varoufakis now wants to use his fame as a star leftist politician to change Europe. In an interview, he accuses Eastern Europeans of egotism -- with their fiscal policies and response to the refugee crisis. Interview Conducted by David Böcking and Andreas Wassermann more... [ Comment ]

10/12/2015 from Minsky: Hardly nonsense at all. Emigration from Latvia following the crisis was massive and... more...

End of Life Care'We're Reluctant to Talk About Death'

Bestselling author Dr. Atul Gawande's new book focuses on medical care for the dying. In an interview, he speaks with SPIEGEL about end-of-life priorities, when treatment is a mistake and how rules in care homes are made to be broken. Interview Conducted by Laura Höflinger more...[ Comment ]

10/08/2015 from geoklenk: To die will be an awfully big adventure. The long habit of living indisposeth us for dying. Thomas... more...

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