Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

SPIEGEL ONLINE - INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER
Compiled on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 05:48 PM CET

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DISSENT WITHIN THE FREE DEMOCRATS
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Party Rebels Sharpen Knives for Guido Westerwelle
Chancellor Merkel's junior coalition partners, the Free Democrats, have
hit rock bottom. Now, a movement is afoot to topple their leader,
Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, ahead of important regional
elections next year. Westerwelle, though, wants to remain at the head of
his party. By SPIEGEL Staff

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,735775,00.html#ref=nlint

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SPIEGEL 360: Our Full Coverage of German Politics
http://www.spiegel.de/international/topic/german_politics/#ref=nlint


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AWKWARD ENCOUNTERS
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The Klitschkos and the Chechen Despot
Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko aren't just feared boxers -- they are
almost universally admired for their support of democracy. But recent
appearances with infamous Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov have many
wondering if the brothers are worthy role models.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,735807,00.html#ref=nlint

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LUKASHENKO'S BELARUS
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Coming to Terms with a European Tyrant
He counts North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il among his friends and
unleashes state security forces on his political opponents. Alexander
Lukashenko has ruled Belarus with an iron fist for 16 years. He is
tolerated by the EU and Russia because he ensures stability.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,735958,00.html#ref=nlint

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The World from Berlin: 'Dictatorships Never Change'
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,735929,00.html#ref=nlint

Photo Gallery: A Belarusian Despot
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-62901.html#ref=nlint


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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'Dictatorships Never Change'
Election violence in Belarus on Sunday surprised Europeans, who expected
Alexander Lukashenko to introduce limited democratic reform. Opponents
were allowed to run against the incumbent. But his dictatorship, German
commentators conclude, seems to be in fine fettle.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,735929,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Disputed Elections in Belarus
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-62839.html#ref=nlint


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CANCUN HANGOVER
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Germany Grows Tired of Leading Europe on Climate Change
For the Cancun climate change agreement to be effective, the European
Union would have to further cut greenhouse gas emissions. Germany,
though, no longer wants to be the model EU pupil and is asking others in
the club to step up.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,735594,00.html#ref=nlint

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WHITE-CHRISTMAS CHAOS
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Frankfurt Airport Reopens After Total Shutdown
Things were looking hopeful on Monday night for stranded passengers at
Frankfurt International Airport -- until fresh snowfall early Tuesday
forced a complete shutdown. Planes were moving again three and a half
hours later.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,735918,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: The Long Way Home
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-62886.html#ref=nlint


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ART COLLECTION FOR THE CAPITAL
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Berlin's 120 Million Euro Christmas Gift
Berlin is to receive a valuable trove of surrealist art. Ulla and Heiner
Pietzsch have announced they are donating their 120 million euro
collection to the German capital. All Berlin has to do is build a
museum.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,735697,00.html#ref=nlint

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PICTURE THIS
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Moon Shadow


http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,736014,00.html#ref=nlint